Is walking healthy? Here are 5 reasons why it really is

On the beach, in the forest, in the park… more and more people have rediscovered walking over the past year and are asking the same simple question: is walking healthy? Some enjoy longer hikes, others simply walk around their neighbourhood – whatever suits you best. Walking together also makes it a pleasant social activity. But [...]
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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral: History, highlights and the Pilgrims’ Mass

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, for many pilgrims, is the emotional and symbolic end point of weeks of walking. Every step on the Camino de Santiago builds anticipation for the moment when you finally lay eyes on this remarkable building, often after hundreds of kilometres spent in some well deserved, thoroughly dusty boots! It is therefore [...]
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New rules for obtaining the Compostela on the Camino de Santiago

The Compostela is the official certificate issued by the Pilgrims’ Office in Santiago de Compostela, confirming that you have completed a pilgrimage to the city of Santiago. The certificate is written in Latin and includes your name, making it a meaningful keepsake of your journey. In this article, you can read about the most recent [...]
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Camino 2026: Why Camino de Santiago routes are more popular than ever

We’ve been walking the Camino at WAW since 2019, literally and figuratively. And we see that every year more people from around the world choose to walk the Camino de Santiago routes. Some are drawn by the history, others by the natural landscapes or the simplicity of life on the trail. For many, it’s a [...]
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Is a walking holiday sustainable? Our responsible travel tips

Is a walking holiday sustainable? The short answer: it depends. In this article, we look at why a walking holiday is often considered a sustainable option, where the caveats lie, and how you can actively make your own sustainable walking holiday choices more intentional and responsible. Walking holidays have become increasingly popular as part of [...]
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