Plan Your Camino
Ten steps from first idea to a suggested itinerary. Everything here is general guidance: always check current local information.
Camino Planner
Pick your options to get a suggested itinerary (a planning estimate, not official stages).
- Choose your routeCompare Camino Francés vs. Camino Inglés: Which One to Choose and Best Camino de Santiago Route for Beginners. The planner also covers the Portugués, Norte, Primitivo, Vía de la Plata, Invierno and Finisterre routes (approximate distances).
- Choose how many days you haveSee 10-Day Camino Itinerary for People with Limited Time and Camino Inglés from A Coruña: Complete Stage-by-Stage Guide.
- Choose roughly how many km per dayRead How to Train for the Camino de Santiago Before You Go before deciding.
- Choose your experience levelFirst time? Start with Best Camino de Santiago Route for Beginners.
- Choose the month or seasonSee Best Time of Year to Walk the Camino de Santiago and Camino de Santiago in Winter: Is It a Good Idea?.
- Get a suggested itineraryUse the Camino Planner below (a planning estimate).
- Packing checklistOpen the Camino packing list and read What to Pack for the Camino de Santiago: Full Checklist.
- AccommodationUnderstand albergue types in Where to Sleep on the Camino: Albergues Explained.
- TransportGetting to your start point depends on the route; see 10-Day Camino Itinerary for People with Limited Time for a worked example. Check current schedules locally.
- What to do in SantiagoRead Santiago de Compostela Cathedral: What to Know Before You Visit and How to Get a Compostela: Rules and Requirements for the Compostela.