{"id":1043,"date":"2022-12-19T13:46:36","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T12:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/the7.io\/expedition\/?p=1043"},"modified":"2026-03-12T11:03:53","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:03:53","slug":"other-ways-of-doing-the-camino-de-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"Other ways to do"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #2b2b2b;color:#2b2b2b\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#camino_de_santiago_caminando\" >The Way of St. James on foot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#camino_de_santiago_en_bici\" >The Way of Saint James by Bike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#camino_de_santiago_a_caballo\" >The Way of St. James on Horseback<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#camino_de_santiago_en_kayak\" >Way of Saint James in Kayak<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758388681\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Viajeros Canallas 2026 organizes the French Way of Saint James, Portuguese Way of Saint James and Primitive Way of Saint James on foot, which is the original way how the Way of Saint James was done in the past. But in this post, we tell you about other ways to do the Camino de Santiago and so make this adventure. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758454689\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-15-1000x720-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"Other ways to do\" title=\"Other ways to do\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-15-1000x720-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-15-1000x720-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-15-1000x720-1-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/viajeroscanallas-15-1000x720\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758487124\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camino_de_santiago_caminando\"><\/span>The Way of St. James on foot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This is the classic way of doing the Camino de Santiago, the same one used by the first pilgrims in the Middle Ages. For example, in 2015, more than two hundred and thirty thousand people decided to walk one of the Camino de Santiago, a figure that is growing steadily.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the Caminos are well signposted and easy enough for anyone to do, but not all of them are suitable for everyone. If you find yourself in an area that is too difficult, you can always take a detour and keep going.<\/p>\n<p>Before you start, consider your fitness level and calculate how many kilometres you want to do each day. Keep in mind, however, that you may have to make some spontaneous changes depending on how you feel.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758487124\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h4>Related article: Stages of the French Way from Sarria<\/h4>\n<p>The French\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/stages-french-path-from-sarria\/\"><b>Way of Saint James starting in Sarria<\/b><\/a>\u00a0is a well-known fragment of the French Way, undoubtedly the most popular of all routes. Most pilgrims who decide to do the Camino de Santiago 5 stages choose the option from Sarria to Santiago.<\/p>\n<p>Another explanation that motivates pilgrims is the amount of kilometres they need to travel to obtain the Compostela when they arrive in Santiago: it is a minimum of 100kms and from Sarria to Santiago we will travel 114kms.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758454689\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-en-bici-3-1000x720-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"The Way of Saint James by Bike\" title=\"The Way of Saint James by Bike\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-en-bici-3-1000x720-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-en-bici-3-1000x720-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-en-bici-3-1000x720-1-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/viajeroscanallas-en-bici-3-1000x720\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758487124\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camino_de_santiago_en_bici\"><\/span>The Way of Saint James by Bike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Another option is to do it by bicycle and pedal until you have in your hands the special moment of arriving at the Plaza del Obradoiro.<\/p>\n<p>You should know that, unlike the Camino de Santiago on foot, which is 100kms, if you want to do it by bicycle you will have to cover more than 200kms to receive your Compostela.<\/p>\n<p>It is worth mentioning that these explorers are often cycling enthusiasts who opt for this pilgrimage as an exciting holiday.<\/p>\n<p>Cycling on tarmac for pleasure is a different story, as you face several stages involving bumpy roads and constant inclines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758454689\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-caballos-5-1000x720-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"The Way of St. James on Horseback\" title=\"The Way of St. James on Horseback\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-caballos-5-1000x720-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-caballos-5-1000x720-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-caballos-5-1000x720-1-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/viajeroscanallas-caballos-5-1000x720\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758487124\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camino_de_santiago_a_caballo\"><\/span>The Way of St. James on Horseback<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Doing the Camino de Santiago on horseback is becoming increasingly popular. It is a tradition that dates back to the Middle Ages, when pilgrims began to travel this route in a unique way.<\/p>\n<p>Before embarking on this journey, it is essential to be prepared. You need to be an experienced rider to avoid possible injuries or skin abrasions. Otherwise, it is easy to get hurt and have a bad time!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758454689\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-piragua-2-1000x720-1.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"Way of Saint James in Kayak\" title=\"Way of Saint James in Kayak\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-piragua-2-1000x720-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-piragua-2-1000x720-1-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/viajeroscanallas-piragua-2-1000x720-1-768x553.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/otras-formas-de-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/viajeroscanallas-piragua-2-1000x720\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1675758487124\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"camino_de_santiago_en_kayak\"><\/span>Way of Saint James in Kayak<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous possibilities to make the pilgrimage to Compostela, the most common are on foot or by bicycle, but now canoeing is also becoming a popular option. That's right, now you can reach the tomb of the apostle St. James by kayaking one of the routes.<\/p>\n<p>This fun and unique way of doing the route allows you to paddle through the islands and islets of the R\u00eda de Arousa, contemplating the stunning scenery and passing by clam and oyster farms. Another novel way of doing the Way of St. James.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend that you take a look at the options offered by this company.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.caminodesantiagoenkayak.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">caminodesantiagoenkayak.com<\/a>\u00a0are special in this type of canoeing activity.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_message_box vc_message_box-standard vc_message_box-rounded vc_color-info vc_custom_1677413411039 infobox\" ><div class=\"vc_message_box-icon\"><i class=\"fa fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i><\/div><p>Do you want more info? 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