{"id":4471,"date":"2024-07-14T11:58:35","date_gmt":"2024-07-14T09:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=4471"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:57:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:57:11","slug":"6-alternative-routes-to-avoid-crowds-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Alternative routes to avoid summer crowds"},"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\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#opciones_menos_transitadas_del_camino_de_santiago\" >Less travelled options of the Camino de Santiago.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#1_rutas_menos_populares\" >1. Less popular routes.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#2_planificacion_y_fechas_estrategicas\" >2. Planning and strategic dates.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#3_etapas_alternativas_y_desviaciones\" >3. Alternative stages and deviations.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#4_alojamiento\" >4. Accommodation.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#5_ritmo_y_horarios\" >5. Pace and schedules.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#6_consideraciones_finales\" >6. Final considerations.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/#resumen_de_rutas_alternativas_para_evitar_las_multitudes_en_verano\" >Summary of Alternative routes to avoid the summer crowds<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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=\"opciones_menos_transitadas_del_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>Less travelled options of the Camino de Santiago.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Camino de Santiago attracts millions of people from all over the world. That is why during the summer months the number of pilgrims increases considerably making it a massification in those most popular routes. Fortunately for all those who want peace and quiet there are a number of alternative routes less traveled.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_rutas_menos_populares\"><\/span>1. Less popular routes.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Camino del Norte:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This route, which covers the north of Spain from Ir\u00fan to the city of Santiago de Compostela, is a less travelled route than the French Way, making the pilgrimage route more intimate.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Primitive Way:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This route runs from the Asturian city of Oviedo to the junction with the French Way in Melide. Due to its great difficulty due to the mountain passages, it is a less travelled route.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">English Way:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Because it can start from the city of Ferrol as well as from A Coru\u00f1a, this pilgrimage route is shorter than the others and therefore less frequented by pilgrims.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Via de la Plata:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">This route, which starts in Seville and crosses Spain, is ideal for those who wish to make the pilgrimage route alone.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_planificacion_y_fechas_estrategicas\"><\/span>2. Planning and strategic dates.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Early or late season onset:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">To avoid overcrowding, it is ideal to undertake the pilgrimage in late spring or early autumn months.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Start the route on working days:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Undertaking the route on weekdays rather than weekends also avoids possible overcrowding.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_etapas_alternativas_y_desviaciones\"><\/span>3. Alternative stages and deviations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Stage Customisation:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Staying in unpopular and less frequented villages is vital to avoid crowding.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Diversions to parallel routes:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Choosing back roads and less travelled routes is a must if you want to enjoy this experience on your own.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_alojamiento\"><\/span>4. Accommodation.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Advance bookings:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Booking the Camino months in advance means that you can cope with the possibility of running out of accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_ritmo_y_horarios\"><\/span>5. Pace and schedules.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Early or Evening Walks:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Starting to walk as early as possible during the morning hours will make it possible for you to encounter fewer people.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_consideraciones_finales\"><\/span>6. Final considerations.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4 style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Flexibility and Adaptation:<\/h4>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">Being willing to change your plans or even your route during your pilgrimage is of vital importance to avoid the mass of people.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper vc_box_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-rutas-alternativas-1024x538.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"Alternative routes to avoid the summer crowds\" title=\"1-alternative-routes\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-rutas-alternativas-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-rutas-alternativas-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-rutas-alternativas-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-rutas-alternativas-18x9.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/1-rutas-alternativas.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/6-rutas-alternativas-para-evitar-multitudes-en-verano\/1-rutas-alternativas\/\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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=\"resumen_de_rutas_alternativas_para_evitar_las_multitudes_en_verano\"><\/span>Summary of Alternative routes to avoid the summer crowds<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Opting for less travelled routes such as the Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo, Camino Ingl\u00e9s or V\u00eda de la Plata, planning strategically, personalising stages and detours, booking accommodation in advance, adjusting pace and schedules, and maintaining flexibility are key to enjoying a more relaxed experience and avoiding the crowds on the Camino de Santiago during the summer.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><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\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Camino de Santiago attracts millions of people from all over the world. 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