{"id":5113,"date":"2025-06-20T11:37:07","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T09:37:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=5113"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:45:34","slug":"5-tips-for-walking-the-way-of-saint-james-in-august","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips to do the Camino de Santiago in August"},"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\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#hacer_el_camino_de_santiago_en_el_mes_mas_caluroso_del_ano_%c2%bfpor_que_y_como\" >Doing the Camino de Santiago in the hottest month of the year: why and how?<\/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\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#consejos_para_el_camino_de_santiago_en_agosto\" >Tips for the Camino de Santiago in August<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#preparate_mentalmente_para_caminar_con_calor\" >Be mentally prepared to walk in the heat<\/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\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#evita_hacer_el_camino_con_tu_mascota_en_verano\" >Avoid walking the Camino with your pet in summer<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#%c2%bfque_debo_llevar_en_la_mochila\" >What should I carry in my backpack?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#proteccion_solar_y_ropa_adecuada\" >Sun protection and appropriate clothing<\/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\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#madruga_para_evitar_el_calor_extremo\" >Get up early to avoid extreme heat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#hidratate_constantemente_aunque_no_tengas_sed\" >Hydrate constantly, even if you are not thirsty<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#escucha_a_tu_cuerpo_y_adapta_el_ritmo_de_caminata\" >Listen to your body and adapt your walking pace<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/5-consejos-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago-en-agosto\/#reserva_alojamiento_con_antelacion\" >Book accommodation in advance<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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=\"hacer_el_camino_de_santiago_en_el_mes_mas_caluroso_del_ano_%c2%bfpor_que_y_como\"><\/span>Doing the Camino de Santiago in the hottest month of the year: why and how?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your holidays are in August and you want to organize everything for the challenge of carrying out the Camino de Santiago, I'm going to give you five tips to counteract the long and sunny days. From what to carry in your backpack to how to avoid heat stroke, we give you the keys to live a safe, enriching and absolutely summery experience.<\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"consejos_para_el_camino_de_santiago_en_agosto\"><\/span>Tips for the Camino de Santiago in August<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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=\"preparate_mentalmente_para_caminar_con_calor\"><\/span>Be mentally prepared to walk in the heat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The first of all is to come mentally prepared. Yes; it's going to be hot and yes, I can do it, but with extra preparation.<\/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<section class=\"ai-play-skip vc_cta3-container animacion-vc\">\n    <div class=\"ai-play-skip vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 CAT-VC vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-rounded vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-xl vc_cta3-icons-left vc_cta3-actions-right wpb_animate_when_almost_visible wpb_fadeInDown fadeInDown vc_custom_canallas wpb_start_animation animated\">\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3-icons\">\n            <div class=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_do_icon vc_icon_element-align-left\">\n                <div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-white vc_icon_element-size-xl vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n                    <span class=\"fas fa-hiking icono-camino\"><\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\">\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-content\">\n                <header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\">\n                    <p class=\"cta-heading h2\">Ready to conquer the hardest stage of the Camino?<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">Join Travellers Scoundrels and live this epic experience with support, fun and zero worries.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"vc_cta3-actions\">\n                <div class=\"vc_btn3-container vc_btn3-inline\">\n                    <a class=\"vc_general vc_btn3 vc_btn3-size-md vc_btn3-shape-rounded vc_btn3-style-flat vc_btn3-color-green\" href=\"https:\/\/api.whatsapp.com\/send?phone=34603040475&#038;text=%C2%BFLista+para+conquistar+la+etapa+m%C3%A1s+dura+del+Camino%3F\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> I want to live it                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\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=\"evita_hacer_el_camino_con_tu_mascota_en_verano\"><\/span>Avoid walking the Camino with your pet in summer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In addition, we recommend that you do not walk the route with your pet during this month. The season is long and it is preferable to take your companion when it is a little colder.<\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfque_debo_llevar_en_la_mochila\"><\/span>What should I carry in my backpack?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\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=\"proteccion_solar_y_ropa_adecuada\"><\/span>Sun protection and appropriate clothing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You'll need to protect yourself from the sun, so pack a hat or cap, sunglasses and a good SPF 50+ sunscreen, and apply sunscreen every two hours. Wearing long-sleeved, light-coloured technical clothing can help keep you cooler and protect your skin from the sun. Don't forget your lips: a cocoa stick with sunscreen will be your best ally.<\/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=\"madruga_para_evitar_el_calor_extremo\"><\/span>Get up early to avoid extreme heat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Afterwards, we advise you to get up early to avoid the extreme heat. In August, temperatures can easily exceed 35\u00b0C, so it is best to start walking between 6:00 and 7:00 in the morning, taking advantage of the cooler hours of the day. Not only will you avoid the scorching midday sun, but you'll also get to the lodge earlier.<\/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=\"hidratate_constantemente_aunque_no_tengas_sed\"><\/span>Hydrate constantly, even if you are not thirsty<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Drink plenty of water: it is important to stay hydrated throughout the day. Always carry a reusable bottle and, if possible, a spare. Take advantage of drinking fountains in the villages (as long as they are drinkable) and consider adding mineral salts or isotonic drinks.<\/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=\"escucha_a_tu_cuerpo_y_adapta_el_ritmo_de_caminata\"><\/span>Listen to your body and adapt your walking pace<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Heat and fatigue can increase the risk of injury, low blood pressure or heat stroke. If you need to stop, do it without guilt and as often as you need to. Remember: the Camino is not a race. It is a personal experience to be enjoyed step by step.<\/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=\"reserva_alojamiento_con_antelacion\"><\/span>Book accommodation in advance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>August is high season and many public hostels fill up quickly. While you won't have to worry about this with us because we take care of this before you start your adventure, if you prefer to plan on your own, consider booking in advance in private accommodation or small hostels, especially on busy routes such as the French or Portuguese Camino.<\/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>If your holidays are in August and you want to organise everything for the challenge of carrying out the Camino de Santiago, I'm going to give you five tips to counteract the long and sunny days. <\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5118,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5113","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-camino-de-santigo","category-17","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5113","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5113"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5113\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5876,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5113\/revisions\/5876"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5118"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5113"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5113"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5113"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}