{"id":5235,"date":"2025-07-17T21:48:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T19:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=5235"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:32:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:32:19","slug":"when-there-are-less-people-to-do-the-camino-de-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"When are there fewer people to do the Camino de Santiago?"},"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\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfpor_que_elegir_un_momento_menos_concurrido\" >Why choose a less crowded time?<\/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\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#temporadas_menos_concurridas\" >Less busy seasons<\/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\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#invierno_para_los_aventureros\" >Winter: For the adventurous<\/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\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#otono_el_secreto_mejor_guardado\" >Autumn: The best kept secret<\/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\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#primavera_un_renacer\" >Spring: A rebirth<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfcual_elegir_segun_lo_que_buscas\" >Which one to choose depending on what you are looking for?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#soledad_total_invierno_aunque_preparate_bien_y_asegurate_alojamiento\" >Total solitude: Winter, but be well prepared and secure accommodation.<\/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\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#clima_amable_y_menos_gente_primavera_u_otono_con_buena_infraestructura\" >Kind climate and less people : Spring or autumn, with good infrastructure.<\/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\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#ambiente_y_sociabilidad_verano_reserva_pronto\" >Atmosphere and sociability: Summer; book early.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#preguntas_frecuentes_faqs\" >Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfcual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_hacer_el_camino_de_santiago\" >What is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfes_seguro_hacer_el_camino_en_invierno\" >Is it safe to do the Camino in winter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfel_verano_es_una_mala_opcion\" >Is summer a bad option?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/cuando-hay-menos-gente-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfcuanto_tiempo_se_tarda_en_hacer_el_camino\" >How long does it take to do the Camino?<\/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=\"%c2%bfpor_que_elegir_un_momento_menos_concurrido\"><\/span>Why choose a less crowded time?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Doing the Camino de Santiago is more than just walking; it is a transformative experience. However, crowds can affect your experience. Imagine walking through breathtaking scenery, listening to birdsong and feeling the gentle breeze instead of being surrounded by large groups. Choosing the right moment can make the difference between a magical experience and an overcrowded one.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><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=\"temporadas_menos_concurridas\"><\/span>Less busy seasons<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"invierno_para_los_aventureros\"><\/span>Winter: For the adventurous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you like solitude and tranquillity, winter is ideal. Although temperatures can be cold, the Camino offers a unique beauty at this time of year. However, it is important to be well prepared, make sure you book your accommodation, see what facilities will be open and take the right equipment.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"otono_el_secreto_mejor_guardado\"><\/span>Autumn: The best kept secret<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>One of the best times to do the Camino de Santiago is during autumn, especially in September and October. During these months, the weather is still pleasant, and most pilgrims have returned to their daily routines. In addition, the landscapes are tinged with warm colours, creating a magical atmosphere.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"primavera_un_renacer\"><\/span>Spring: A rebirth<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Spring, particularly in April and May, is also a good option. Although it may be more crowded than in autumn, you can still enjoy a relatively quiet atmosphere, as well as see nature in bloom.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><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_shadow_3d  vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vc-foto-2.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"vc-photo-2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vc-foto-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vc-foto-2-300x300.jpg 300w, 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<\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcual_elegir_segun_lo_que_buscas\"><\/span>Which one to choose depending on what you are looking for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"soledad_total_invierno_aunque_preparate_bien_y_asegurate_alojamiento\"><\/span>Total solitude: Winter, but be well prepared and secure accommodation.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"clima_amable_y_menos_gente_primavera_u_otono_con_buena_infraestructura\"><\/span>Kind climate and less people : Spring or autumn, with good infrastructure.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ambiente_y_sociabilidad_verano_reserva_pronto\"><\/span>Atmosphere and sociability: Summer; book early.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\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=\"preguntas_frecuentes_faqs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcual_es_la_mejor_epoca_para_hacer_el_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>What is the best time to do the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The best time is in autumn (September and October) and spring (April and May) to avoid the crowds.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfes_seguro_hacer_el_camino_en_invierno\"><\/span>Is it safe to do the Camino in winter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, but it is important to be well prepared and carry the right equipment for the weather conditions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfel_verano_es_una_mala_opcion\"><\/span>Is summer a bad option?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not bad, but overcrowded. July and August is total high season.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%c2%bfcuanto_tiempo_se_tarda_en_hacer_el_camino\"><\/span>How long does it take to do the Camino?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The time varies depending on the route chosen. For example, the French Way from Sarria can be completed in 7 days, the Portuguese Way along the coast from Baiona in 8 days.<\/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 best time to do the Camino de Santiago with fewer people is in autumn, winter or spring. These seasons offer tranquillity, natural beauty and a more intimate experience. 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