The Camino de Santiago for singles

The Camino de Santiago for singles or unaccompanied people

The Camino de Santiago is an ideal trip for singles. Singles travel not only refers to people who are single or without a partner, but also include that group who, even with a partner, decide to travel solo.

For some as well as others, the Camino de Santiago is a good option for a holiday. The fame of the Camino de Santiago as a journey in which people establish special bonds is well known.

From some of these bonds, strong friendships are formed, which last a lifetime, and others go much further, establishing themselves real loving relationships among pilgrims. There are many singles that have returned with a partner from the Camino de Santiago!

The Camino de Santiago from Sarria is the most popular section, as it allows you to capture the essence of the Camino in just a few days, in addition to having the possibility to meet more pilgrims living the same experience. If you want to plan your trip, tell us when you want to do it and let us take care of everything.

Among the group trips offered by travel agencies you will find many designed exclusively for singles. At Santiago Ways, although we offer organized trips on the Camino de Santiago from Sarria, we do not form groups composed exclusively of singles.

We do not do this because we consider that it is not necessary, since the very dynamics of the Camino de Santiago make it easier for single people to know other single people during the route. Here are some of the reasons why flirting or making new friends on the Camino de Santiago is very simple.

You’ll meet a lot of people on your tour

Doing the Camino de Santiago is a trip with a strong social component, as many pilgrims get to know each other on the tour, especially if you take the walking tour. Among the many people you’ll meet, it is very likely that you will establish friendly relationships that will be maintained after the end of the pilgrimage.

This fact makes it easier for singles looking for a partner to meet many other pilgrims, and pilgrims who are in the same situation. And, while it is true that love is not sought, those trips do allow you to meet other singles, such as the Camino de Santiago, and make it easier for chemistry to happen between two people.

You will meet all types of people

Unlike other types of trips, on the Camino de Santiago for singles you’ll meet all kinds of people. On the tour you will have the opportunity to share time with both single people and divorced or married people.

In addition, as indicated by the statistics from the Pilgrim’s Office, the Camino de Santiago is a route that is attractive to both men and women, to the same extent. The same goes for age, on the Camino de Santiago you will find singles of all ages.

Everyone wants to meet new people

On the Camino de Santiago people are much more open, not only singles, but all pilgrims. This makes it easy to meet new people and engage in conversation with them, even if you’re a very shy person.

In addition, on the Camino de Santiago more and more people manage to disconnect from technology. Looking someone in the eye is definitely the best way to establish a connection. Whether it’s love or friendship, it’s up to you.

Falling in love is easier for singles on the Camino de Santiago

A pilgrim once said to us, “Why use Tinder if the Camino de Santiago is here?” And he was certainly quite right. On the tour you see many people pass you by, and you will only have a fleeting glimpse of them, but with others you will coincide at various points along the route.

This means that if you know someone you’re attracted to, don’t rely just on a single date, as with internet apps, for example. On the Camino de Santiago you will have the opportunity to share various meetings in which you can chat about your tastes, discovering whether there is affinity between you or not.

Other advantages for singles on the Camino de Santiago

We don’t want to close this article by just talking about how easy it is for singles looking for a partner to meet someone. There are many more advantages of doing the Camino de Santiago alone. Here are some of them.

It’s an ideal trip to lose the fear of travelling unaccompanied

Given the social character of the Camino de Santiago, it is one of the most recommended destinations for singles. If you’ve never travelled alone, you’ll lose many of your fears, after completing one of the routes on the Camino de Santiago.

You go at your own pace

Another advantage of doing the Camino de Santiago if you are single is that you will feel totally free to organize the trip. You can choose the route you like the most or do only those stages that are most attractive to you. You’ll also be able to decide how many kilometres you want to do every day, without the pressure that could be exerted by organizing the trip with someone else.

You will discover yourself

Another advantage of doing the Camino de Santiago as a single person is that you have the opportunity to discover yourself. Leaving your cosy environment and interacting with many new people makes you discover aspects of yourself that have been forgotten by day-to-day obligations.

You’ll leave problems behind you

Another advantage of the Camino de Santiago for singles is that no one reminds them of those problems they left at home. It’s a great way to leave worries behind.

You’ll test yourself

Travelling alone is a great way to test yourself. The Camino de Santiago not only tests your physical condition, but also your skills to manage unforeseen events and to interact with people of all kinds.

You’ll arouse curiosity

Both on the Camino de Santiago and when you return home you will arouse the curiosity of the people around you. There are many people who would like to travel alone, but who do not dare to. The fact that you have overcome your fears and that you have set out to complete the Camino de Santiago will make you even more interesting for everyone.

The best routes on the Camino de Santiago for singles

Finally, we want to remind you that not all the routes of the Camino de Santiago are the same. Each has its own characteristics and for that reason, not all are equally recommended for singles, especially if they are looking to meet other people. In this section we talk about the two best routes of the Camino de Santiago for singles.

The Camino Frances for singles

The Camino Frances is the most popular route and therefore the most recommended route for singles. On it, you will have the opportunity to meet many people who, like you, are looking forward to meeting other people.

This tour starts in St Jean Pied de Port and has a distance of 763.5 kilometres. However, it is more common for pilgrims to start the journey from intermediate stages. If you want to know more about this route, you can check our guide to the Camino de Santiago Frances.

The Camino Portugues for singles

The Camino Portugues is also a good choice for singles. Two routes on the Camino de Santiago run through Portugal, both of which are quite recommended for singles.

The two paths are quite popular and are also very simple. On them, you will also have the opportunity to meet many other pilgrims. If you are interested in the routes on the Camino de Santiago from Portugal, know all the information about its characteristics, route, points of interest and level of difficulty.

We do not want to say goodbye without first asking you that if you know of any interesting history of singles on the Camino de Santiago, share it with us. Leave us a comment at the end of this post!

Finally, just remind you that if you go on the Camino de Santiago you can count on us. We can help you organize your route, offering you various services that make the experience much more comfortable and safe. Or you can also join one of our organized groups.

Whichever option you choose, please contact us. You can call us or write to us on our Facebook.

Buen Camino!