Tourist tax updates on the Camino and beyond

Starting 1 October 2025, Santiago de Compostela will introduce a new tourist tax. If you’re staying in a hotel, hostel, or guesthouse, you’ll be asked to pay this small fee directly at your accommodation. According to Cadena SER, the fee will range between €1 and €2.50 per person per night, depending on the category of [...]
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7 Items You Think You Need for Your Walking Holiday… But Don’t

Let’s be honest: when it comes to walking holidays, overpacking is practically a rite of passage. You lay everything out on your bed, feel proud of your “minimalist” mindset, and then, somehow, end up with a backpack that weighs as much as a medium-sized goat. Why? Because you might need that third pair of hiking [...]
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10 Mistakes First-Time Walkers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

Long-distance walking routes like the Camino de Santiago or the Via Francigena are more popular than ever. In 2024, a record 499,239 pilgrims received their Compostela certificates from the Pilgrim’s Office in Santiago de Compostela, the highest number ever recorded. That is a big jump from the 446,082 certificates in 2023 and 438,307 in 2022, [...]
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Camino de Santiago Holy Year: A Unique Experience During Xacobeo 2027

Camino de Santiago Holy Year, also called the Xacobo, offers a rare and extraordinary opportunity for pilgrims worldwide. In this special time, Santiago de Compostela becomes a focal point of spiritual celebration and introspection. WAW Travel invites you to discover the essence of this auspicious period and why it’s a compelling reason for your pilgrimage. [...]
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Trip to Canary Islands: 13 Days in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

Imagine a place where black lava fields meet white sand beaches, where silent volcanoes shape the horizon and ocean breezes carry the scent of salt and sunshine. A trip to Canary Islands promises exactly this, and more. With this 13-day Lanzarote and Fuerteventura itinerary, you’ll explore two of the archipelago’s most striking islands in one [...]
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