Doing the Camino de Santiago in September: the last month in high season

The Camino de Santiago routes in September

Do you want to do the Camino de Santiago in September? If you decide to do the Camino de Santiago in September, you can enjoy the last remnants of summer and live the changing colour of the landscape with the arrival of autumn.

If you decide to do the Camino de Santiago in September, you can enjoy the last remnants of summer

In this blog post on the Camino de Santiago we would tell you about what weather you will find on the main itineraries along the Camino de Santiago in September. We also want to take advantage to speak of the festivities that take place in September in the different towns and villages that cross the pilgrim routes.

Doing the Camino Frances in September

The Camino Frances in September is still a fairly busy route, but slightly less than in August. If you start the Camino de Santiago at the end of September, you will find the pilgrim routes much quieter than at the beginning of the month.

If you would like to do the Camino Frances and want to know more about its outline, you can check out its characteristics in this article in which we dedicate a section to the stages on the French route. In it, you will also find information about what to see and what to do in this famous path.

If you have already decided to take this route in September to take advantage of the good weather, we recommend the Camino de Santiago from Sarria. Tell us details of your travel plan and leave the rest in our hands.

The climate on the Camino Frances in September

September can be a very hot month, especially during the first few weeks. As the month progresses and autumn approaches, you’ll feel the temperatures begin to drop.

In September, the temperature usually stays around 20 or 25 degrees centigrade. However, in some sections, such as those in Castile, given the change of season, you can see decreases of even 10 degrees from one day to the next.

September festivals on the Camino Frances

If you decide to do the Camino Frances during the month of September, you will find various festivities on the tour. Here’s a list of some of them:

Saint Jean Pied de Port (stage 1): Festivals of Garazi (26^th September)
Roncesvalles (stage 1): The Day of the Virgin of Roncesvalles (September 8^th)
Puente la Reina (stage 4): The Layas Races (last weekend of the month)
Logroño (stage 7): Feast of San Mateo (21st September)
Santo Domingo de la Calzada (stage 9): Feasts of Thanksgiving and of San Jerónimo Hermosilla (middle of the month)
Belorado (stage 10): Thanksgiving (first weekend of the month)
Burgos (stage 12): Day of the exaltation to the potato of Tardajos (last Sunday of the month)
Castrojeriz (stage 14): El Sejo (first week of September)
Frómista (stage 15): Pilgrim’s Day (first Sunday of the month)
Carrión de los Condes (stage 16): Feast of Our Lady of Bethlehem (September 8^th)
Berciano del Real Camino (stage 18): Feast of the Virgin of Perales (September 8^th)
Mansilla de Mulas (stage 19): Feast of the Virgin of Grace (first Sunday of the month)
Ponferrada (stage 24): Feast of the Oak (first week of the month)
Villafranca del Bierzo (stage 24): Feast of the Most Holy Christ of Hope (September 14^th)
O Cebreiro (stage 26): Feast in honour of Santa Maria and Santo Miragre
Sarria (stage 28): Garitosis Festival (September 20^th)
Portomarín (stage 29): Town festivities (first weekend of the month)
Melide (stage 31): San Caralampio (mid-month)

The Camino Portugues in September

Like the rest of the year, the Camino Portugues is a recommended route to take in September. Following this path you can enjoy both inland landscapes and coastal environments.

If you want to know more about the Portuguese routes, you can consult the article we dedicate to the Caminos de Santiago in Portugal. Don’t forget to read it!

The Portuguese climate in September

In September, the temperature in Portugal ranges from 18 to 25 degrees centigrade. However, as you approach the north of Portugal and enter Galicia, the climate will become cooler.

What to do in September on the Camino Portugues

If you decide to do the Camino de Santiago Portugues in September, you can enjoy various festivities. Some of them are:

Azambuja (stage 3): Feast of Our Lady of the Assumption (September 18^th-20^th)
Alvaiázere (stage 7): St. Michael (last Sunday of the month)
Águeda (stage 12): Festival of Leitao (first fortnight of the month)
Grijó (stage 15): Gaia World Music
Ponte da Lima (stage 20): Feiras Novas
O Porriño (stage 23): Feasts of the Christ (second fortnight of the month)
Redondela (stage 24): Lixorrock Festival (first week of September) and Mussel Festival (last week of the month)
Pontevedra (stage 25): Franca Fair

The Camino del Norte in September

September is still a good month to enjoy the Cantabrian coast. So if you are thinking of doing the Camino de Santiago del Norte, we find it an excellent choice. The beaches and landscapes on this route in September will make you fall in love!

If you start the Camino de Santiago at the end of September, you will find the pilgrim routes much quieter than at the beginning of the month.

If you want more information about this route, you can check out our post about the Camino del Norte. In the article we also explain what to see and do on the Camino del Norte.

The climate on the Camino del Norte to Santiago in September

During the month of September, on the Camino del Norte you will find temperatures ranging between 15 and 25 degrees. Although in September the likelihood of rain on this route is higher than in the previous months, the volume of precipitation is not very high.

Festivals on the Camino del Norte in September

On the Camino del Norte to Santiago, during the month of September, in addition to enjoying its beautiful beaches and landscape, you can participate in several popular festivals. Below we provide you with the list of localities that hold celebrations during the month.

September festivals in the first 10 stages

If you start the Camino de Santiago del Norte from Irun you can enjoy the following festivities. Take note!

Zarautz (stage 2): Euskal jaiak (9^th September)
Deba (stage 3): Feast of San Nicolas (10^th September) and Basque Festival (last Saturday of the month)
Markina (stage 4): Our Lady of Erdotza (September 8th) and St. Michael the Archangel (September 29^th)
Gernika (stage 5): Rabbit and Cider Fair
Lezama (stage 6): San Antolín (September 2^nd), Feast of Andra Maria (September 8th) and Fiesta de Cruz Auzoa (September 14^th)
Portugalete (stage 8): Feast of St. Nicholas (September 8^th) and Fiesta de la Cruz (mid-month)
Pobeña (stage 9): Festivities in honour of Our Lady of Relief (September 8th)
Laredo (stage 10): The Well-Appeared (September 15^th) and Commemoration of the Landing of Charles V (end of the month)

Festivals that take place in the final section

If you do not have enough time to complete the whole tour and want to conclude your pilgrimage in Santiago de Compostela, one option is to start from Santander, for example. On the final stretch of the Camino del Norte you will find the following festivities in September:

Santander (stage 12): Feast of the Virgin of the Well-Appeared (September 15^th) and Festival of the Sea (until September 2^nd)
Llanes (stage 16): Guide Festival
Ribadesella (stage 17): Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (September 7^th) and Feast of the Virgin of Hope
Avilés (stage 20): Feasts of the Virgin of Covadonga (September 8^th)
Soto de Luiña (stage 22): Feast of Our Lady of Humility (6^th-8^th September)
La Caridad (stage 25): Saint Michael (September 29th)
Ribadeo (stage 26): Festivities of Santa María do Campo (until September 8^th) and Orchard Products Fair (September 27^th)
Abadín (stage 28): Feast of St. Mary (September 8^th)
Vilalba (stage 29): Feast of St. Mary (September 1^st)
Baamonde (stage 30): Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary (September 11^th)

La Via de la Plata in September

In another article on our blog we told you that La Via de la Plata is, of all the pilgrim routes, the route that has the longest number of kilometres. Therefore, when talking about it, it refers to various paths, such as the Camino Mozarabe or the Camino Sanabres.

The climate on La Via de la Plata in September

Most experts on the Camino de Santiago do not recommend doing the southern sections in early September. The arrival of autumn at the end of the month, causes the temperature to drop considerably, so if you plan to do the first stages on the route, we would advise you to wait until the end of September.

What to do in September on La Via de la Plata

If you decide to do the Via de la Plata in September, along the route you will find numerous festivals. Here are some events that take place on this route, departing from Seville:

Guillena (stage 1): Patron’s Day (September 8^th)
Almadén de Plata (stage 3): Cinematic Fair (last weekend of the month)
Monesterio (stage 4): Grand Fair
Fuentes de Cantos (stage 5): Feast of Our Beautiful Lady (September 8^th)
Mérida (stage 9): Feria Grande (inicios de septiembre)
Cáceres (stage 11): Cáceres Pop-Art Festival, Amex Village Festival, Ibero-American and Irish Fleadh Ancient Music Festival, Traditional Irish and Celtic Music Festival
Casar de Cáceres (stage 12): Fiesta del Ramo (first Sunday of the month) and Romería de la Virgen del Prado (end of the month)
Embalse de Alcántara (stage 12): Feast of Saint Matthew and the Virgen of Altagracia (September 8^th)
Galisteo (stage 14): Young Bulls (8^th September)
Carcaboso (stage 14): Feast of Saint Faustino and Saint Jovita (20^th and 21^st September)
Aldeanueva del Camino (stage 15): Feast of the Nativity of Our Lady (September 8th-10th)
La Calzada de Béjar (stage 16): Feast of the Christ (September 14^th)
Salamanca (stage 19): Feast of the Virgin of La Vega (September 8^th)
Zamora (stage 21): Hiniesta Pilgrimage (8^th September)
Granja de Moreruela (stage 23): Feast of the Christ of Amparo (third Sunday of the month)
Benavente (stage 24): La Femag (first weekend of the month) and the Pepper Fair (end of month)
La Bañeza (stage 26): Bean Fair

Doing the Camino Primitivo in September

If you would like to do the Camino Primitivo, September is an ideal month to do it. Temperatures are great for crossing the mountain passes of this route, as it is not too hot or too cold.

In September, the temperature usually stays around 20 or 25 degrees centigrade.

If you plan to do the Camino de Santiago by bike and are looking for a challenge, the Camino Primitivo is an excellent option. If you are encouraged, do not hesitate to consult our article on making the Camino Primitivo by bicycle.

Temperature on the Camino Primitivo in September

In September the temperature on the Camino Primitivo is pleasant, ranging between 15 and 25 degrees. The chances of rain in September are higher than in the previous months, so you should be prepared for it.

Festivals on the Camino Primitivo in September

If you decide to do the Primitive Way in September, on your tour you will find various localities that are celebrating festivals. Some towns where you will find events, during the month of September, are:

Oviedo (stage 1): St. Matthew’s Feast (September 21^st)
Grado (stage 1): Meadow Cattle Fair (September 7^th), Escanda Contest (second Sunday of the month) and Autumn Cattle Fair (September 20^th)
Tineo (stage 3): Cattle Contest (September 3^rd and 4^th)
Pola de Allende (stage 4): Feast of Our Lady of Hazelon (September 8^th-10^th)
Fonsagrada (stage 7): Feast of St. Mary (5^th-13^th September)
Cadavo Baleira (stage 8): Festivities in the Milagrosa district (first weekend of the month)

The Camino Ingles in September

The Camino Inglés is an excellent route if you have a few days off. The tour can be completed in 5 days, if you decide to do the Camino de Santiago on foot. And by bike, in even less time.

If you want to know more about the stages on the Camino Ingles, you can check the post we dedicate to this pilgrim itinerary. If you want to be a different pilgrim, dare to discover this beautiful route.

The climate on the Camino Ingles

On this route, in the month of September, you will find an average temperature of 15 or 20 degrees. Since the route crosses Galicia, there is a chance of rain. So don’t forget your rain jacket.

The September agenda on the Camino Ingles

If you decide to do the Camino Ingles in September, you will not find many popular celebrations along the route. Neda, a town located on the first stage of the tour, is the town that hosts the most events during September.

One of the events that you can enjoy in Neda, is the Bread Festival, which takes place on the first Sunday of the month. The other is the Feast of St. Mary, on September 10^th. In Pontedeume, the Feast of As Peras is celebrated from 7^th to 11^th September.

The Camino de Finisterre in September

Like the other routes on the Camino de Santiago, the Camino de Finisterre is still quite busy in September. Especially during the first few weeks of the month.

The climate on the Route to the End of the World

With the arrival of September, the chances of rain on the Camino de Finisterre increase. However, throughout the month, you can still enjoy warm temperatures.

And even, depending on how cold the year is, it is very likely that you can take a nice bath at the well-known Langosteira Beach. Bathing on this beach as a rite of purification is still a great tradition on the Camino de Santiago.

Celebrations and festivals

If you dare to do the Camino de Finisterre in the month of September, you can enjoy some popular events. Some of them are:

Negreira (stage 1): Romantic Fair (first weekend of the month).
Corcubión (stage 4): Feast of the Virgin of the Mercedes.
Finisterre (stage 4): Feast of Our Lady of Carmen (8^th-10^th September).
Muxía (stage 6): Feast of the Virgin of Barca (second weekend of the month).

With all the data that we have provided you in this article and all the information that you will find in the articles that we have suggested, you now know everything you need to know to launch yourself to do the Camino de Santiago in September. If you do this between August and September or between September and October, don’t forget to read the articles you’ll find on our Camino de Santiago blog about those months.

To say goodbye, we would like to remind you that if you want to have an agency specialized in the Camino that will help you organize your pilgrimage, in Santiago Ways we will be happy to do so.

You can contact our offices or leave us a comment on this article or on our page on Facebook in Santiago Ways.

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Rachel Mckeeve

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We recently walked part of the Camino de Santiago Trail. Our trip was arranged by Santiago Ways. We were part of a larger group we had a tour guide and our luggage was transferred each day. Our trip was an immense success, everything went very smoothly and that in part was down to Veronica who... arranged the trip. She was very helpful throughout the whole planning procedure even arranging for a private transfer from the airport to Sarria, our start point. I would recommend Santiago Ways and Veronica and would definitely use them again.read more

Eilish Bye

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After comparing several agencies, our group of 7 decided to go with Santiago Ways for our first Camino experience as they offered an all round better price for our customised package that included insurance, meals, accommodation, luggage transfers and any required transportation to accommodation.... The booking process was straightforward, they responded quickly to various enquiries and changes that we requested and they provided guidance on preparation and the Camino route which we referred to throughout our trip.We had a couple of issues including one of our group injuring her ankle but Santiago Ways were available 24 x 7 and they resolved everything efficiently including all communications required with local accommodation providers, taxis etc. which was very reassuring. Pilgrims we met who organised their accommodation en route had to deal with lack of accommodation in some locations and then they had to organise transport to and from the nearest hostels. We didn’t have any stress like this at all which left us free to enjoy the stunning scenery and great camaraderie on this wonderful trip. We will use Santiago Ways again and we can highly recommend them.read more

Kerry Mannette

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I booked my Camino de Santiago for Sept 2019 through Santiago Ways and the company made the experience absolutely wonderful. Vanessa Veiga was a pleasure to deal with, very professional and informative and made it very easy to arrange the entire trip. The accommodations and board booked through... Santiago ways were amazing, we were very pleased with the diversity (B&B, hotel, hostel) of the accommodations along with the service and cleanliness of the accommodations. The luggage transfer worked flawlessly. I would rate Santiago Ways 10 out of 10 and recommend them to anyone looking to book their Camino.read more

Karen Henderson

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I was so pleased with the trip Santiago Ways set up for me to Walk The Camino Francés. My first experience was when I requested a quote in October 2018 for a August 2019 walk. Ylenia went above and beyond to answer all our questions and to provide numerous options for me before I made my final... decision on the trip. She was patient and thorough as I gathered information. Her follow up was amazing and her attention to detail was very assuring! Once I booked the trip she continued sending updates until we departed for Spain. Once we arrived in Spain Ylenia and the Operations team stayed in touch via email to answer any questions. The hotel accommodations for 39 days were all wonderful and the baggage transfer was perfect. Every day our bags were at the hotel by the time we arrived. One day my friend left her hat in the hotel room and Santiago Ways Operation team sent an email saying the hat would be waiting at our next hotel. That’s going “above and beyond”. I highly recommend using Santiago Ways for your Camino!!!!! We walked with numerous people who had used other companies and they all thought Santiago Ways had the best hotels. I’ve already referred a friend to them and definitely will use them for my next Camino. Thank you Santiago Ways!!!!!!!!read more

Alison McEvoy

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Ylenia Conesa from Santiago Ways was very helpful answering all my question prior to my Camino trip. A truly memorable experience beautifully organised by Santiago Ways

Chantal Ryan

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This was a great experience from start to finish. From the on-line booking team that answered my numerous questions and comminucated with me in an efficient and friendly manner to the amazing guide we had and the quality of the hotels we stayed in. It all exceeded my expectations

Jon Lucas

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Excellent company with excellent staff, couldn't fault their organisation and execution of my Camino walk. My special thanks to Ylenia who looked after my bookings and organised things for me.

LUCIA CARABINE

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Fantastic service and Ylenia Conesa who handled the booking was a delight and very efficient

Jasmine Pantuso

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Santiago Ways, and our advisor Ylenia Conesa , provided an outstanding travel experience! Ylenia answered every question that I had during my trip planning process! The accommodations were absolutely charming, and the food was perfect! Thank you for the experience of a lifetime!

Yuko Fujita

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Celebrating 60th birthday, we walked 100 kilos for 10 days. No pain and no blisters. Santiago ways transported our luggage on time every day even we changed one of the hotel to Paradores. Taxis were always on time waiting for us. All hotels were clean, friendly and conveniently located. The... food and buildings and history of each accommodations were all unique and wonderful! I will use Santiago ways for my next Camino. Andriana was very helpful. Thank you! Muchas Gracias!read more

Yana Mileva

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We booked our "Camino" trip via this agency. Our agent was Vanessa and we are ecstatic with the service! The booking went very smoothly. All our questions were answered and all our wished addressed in a very quick manner. Actually, the agency had to ping us a few times via email and WhatsApp, as we... were the ones too slow to answer them. They even made arrangements for us to take our dog on the trip and book the appropriate hotels. The luggage transfer was wonderful. We had a pickup from Santiago to our starting point on "Camino" that also worked perfectly. We can highly recommend the services of this agency. I have to admit that I have not compared prices and if there is something cheaper on the market, but the service we received here was impeccable. We had a wonderful trip and are planing to come back next year and walk another "Camino" again. Buen Camino everyone!read more

Peggy White

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Walking the Camino was the best experience of my life! Partially because I had such a great support crew of Santiago Ways! I worked with Vanessa Veiga who organized my trip to suit my needs. When some details needed to be changed, she kindly worked with me to make it happen. My accommodations... were all very different- from Casa Rurals to hostels to Pensions, but they were all excellent. The luggage transfer worked perfectly, too. I highly recommend this company to anyone planning to walk the Camino!read more

Tamir Shemer

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excellent experience with Santiago way team, all that was promised accomplished to the last detail , the transportation, the hotels choices , the path segment choice, the information provided ,the luggage transfer just a perfect vacation

mary ellen canal

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Santiago Ways is the perfect agency to help you plan you Camino de Santiago.Since the first day that i wrote my email the response was very fast, gladly i began speaking to the agent Vanessa Viega and she made sure i had all the information and helped me plan everything, she was really great .i... really enjoyed my Camino, i was looking forward for it and it did satisfied my expectations.This experience for me was the most special in my life, i am really thinking about doing it again starting in Portugalread more

Winston Fernandez

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I used Santiago Ways on my first Camino in March this year. The trail that I did was from Vigo to Santiago de Compostela. The experience was truly fantastic ….. mainly because of Santiago Ways.My contact person at Santiago Ways was Vanessa Veiga. Right from the onset Vanessa was extremely helpful... , sensitive and very attentive to all my requests. She responded swiftly to all my mails. She selected the right hotels which were excellent and the luggage always arrived on time.I am planning my second Camino next April and I would continue to use Santiago Ways and in particular Vanessa. Thanks a million Vanessa and continue the good work to all the pilgrims who want to experience a true Camino.Winston FernandezKuala Lumpur, Malaysiaread more

Marion Tilley-Vyner

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Santiago Ways made it possible for me to do the pilgrimage. At 69 I did not like the idea of staying in a hostal, I like a bit of privacy and comfort! And I could not have done the walking while carrying my luggage. Adriana at Santiago Ways helped me work out my route and booked hotels and luggage... transfers. Also, having them there in case I had any problems, was very reassuring. Adriana was only a phone call away. I recommend using Santiago Ways for anyone having doubts about doing the pilgrimage - they make it so much easier!read more

Tammy Shain

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Vanessa was awesome and we loved Santiago Ways! We had a group of 8 college friends that were all around 50-years old. The deciding factor in choosing Santiago Ways was the group discount offered for groups of 6 or more. All other companies threshold for a discount was 10 people. Vanessa and the... staff were awesome to work with throughout the process. We did the five day hike from Sarria to Santiago. We requested superior accommodations in places that were on the trail. The accommodations were top notch and 4 of the 5 places were directly on the trail. The exception was our night in Lavacolla in which we were .4 miles off the trail. It was our choice to stay in that location in order to have a shorter walk to Santiago on our final day so we could make the noon mass. We were pleasantly surprised at how clean each place was and they all had great bar and restaurant choices in close proximity - with the exception of Lavacolla so we recommend eating on-site - it was very good.read more

Sandi Frost Steensma

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We had an excellent experience on the Camino with Santiago Ways. We had 14 women and everything was wonderful. We enjoyed the hotels, loved the daily luggage transport and the food was terrific. Santiago Ways communicated throughout our trip. We felt well-supported when we needed to make changes. ... Thank you!!read more

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Beatriz Beltranena

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Santiago Ways is excellent they exceeded my expectations!! they do a great JOB and we had a "Buen Camino" in part thanks to them... lovely hotels.. flawless bag transfers and great great service!!! I would totally recommend them and please look for Vanessa she is the best.

Jan Schubert

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My family and I used Santiago Ways to organize our recent pilgrimage from Lisbon to Porto. They did an excellent job booking us (as much as possible) into wonderful, small, family-run hotels and coping with the many changes dictated by "group" travel. In addition, one of us was traveling by bicycle... whilst the rest were walking, necessitating even more planning which Santiago Ways did with patience and grace. We recommend using Santiago Ways for Camino support and planning!!! Jan Schubertread more

Jill Scher

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My family and I (6 of us) just finished walking the Lisbon to Porto section of the Camino Portuguese. It was a wonderful experience for us. The hotels we were booked into were well chosen and the food was great. We also found the path to be well marked making way finding fairly easy. A great relief... as we had heard it was not well marked. Our luggage was efficiently transferred each day and everything ran very smoothly. Thank you Santiago Ways! We would definitely recommend your services to our friends. Jillread more

Kenneth E. Nowell

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Santiago Ways made my memorable hike trouble-free. I had excellent hotels, tasty breakfasts, dependable baggage forwarding, informative advance information, and a dependable drive to deliver me to Sarria. I really appreciate their attention to detail!

Margo Gosia Barker

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We booked our El Camino with Santiago Ways and we were very lucky to have Silvia as our agent. She did a fantastic job organizing our trip, always promptly responding to our inquiries, impeccable English, all accommodations that she arranged for us were great, and our luggage was always delivered... to the next location timely, before our arrivals to sites. I would definitely recommend Santiago Ways and ask for Silvia to be your representative.read more

Patricia Bazán

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This trip changed my life in ways I could not describe! I knew the hiking was going to be a challenge, but Santiago Ways made it so easy to plan and execute. They are truly the best and I am already planning my next trip with Santiago Ways and would not think of going anywhere else. Silvia Rivera... was particularly helpful in the planning, as she answered all my questions patiently, and help me through the process. Great job, Guys, and I will see you next year!read more

Roberto Canto

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Have just finished El Camino de Santiago from Sarria with the help of Santiago Ways. They have been extremely accesible from day one. The transfer of the luggage throught the five days was impecable, always finding the luggage in the room on every stage of the way. The food and lodging was very... acceptable. If I were to do it again I would not hesitate to contact them once more for their assistance! "Buen camino".read more

Edmee Flores

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Our experience with Santiago Ways was flawless. We highly recommend this outfit for your Santiago way experience. A perfect 10!

Barbara Melinska

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Very nice experience. Good and professional organization.Nice and friendly environment during the event. Recommended 100 %. Saludos para Jose ;)

Hanna Ringel

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Simply put - an incredible experience! This agency looks after every last detail. I walked the last 100 km of the Camino with their help and I definitely want to go back soon and do a longer part of the route. When that happens (which I hope is soon) I'll definitely be using Santiago Ways again!... Thanks for everything.read more