{"id":5333,"date":"2025-08-06T20:57:50","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T18:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=5333"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:35:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T09:35:10","slug":"how-to-prepare-to-do-the-camino-de-santiago","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/como-prepararse-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"How to prepare for the Camino de Santiago?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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\/como-prepararse-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfcomo_prepararse_fisicamente_para_hacer_el_camino_de_santiago\" >How to prepare physically for the Camino de Santiago?<\/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\/como-prepararse-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#empieza_a_entrenar_con_tiempo\" >Start training early<\/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\/como-prepararse-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#fortalece_el_cuerpo_entero\" >Strengthens the whole body<\/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\/como-prepararse-para-hacer-el-camino-de-santiago\/#cuida_tus_pies_seran_tus_mejores_aliados\" >Take care of your feet: they will be your best allies.<\/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=\"%c2%bfcomo_prepararse_fisicamente_para_hacer_el_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>How to prepare physically for the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Doing the Camino de Santiago is much more than a spiritual or cultural adventure. It is also a physical challenge that can test your endurance, especially if you are not used to walking long distances for several days in a row. But don't worry: with good physical preparation, you can enjoy the Camino and the Cathedral of Santiago.<br \/>\nViajeros Canallas tells you from experience how to prepare yourself physically to live the 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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"empieza_a_entrenar_con_tiempo\"><\/span>Start training early<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>You should start preparing 2 to 3 months before starting the Camino. This will give you enough time to adapt your body to the physical effort and avoid injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Train every day for about an hour.<\/li>\n<li>Gradually increase the duration and intensity until you are walking between 15 and 25 kilometres. Occasionally do a longer, hilly stage.<\/li>\n<li>Train in similar conditions: carry the backpack you plan to use, hike on uneven terrain, and hike routes with climbs and descents.<\/li>\n<li>Understand that the Camino is not about getting there, the Camino is about enjoying every moment. Stop, have a coffee, a beer, have a chat, connect with yourself. Don't be in a hurry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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=\"fortalece_el_cuerpo_entero\"><\/span>Strengthens the whole body<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Although walking is the central focus of the Camino, working other parts of the body is also key.<\/li>\n<li>Strengthens the core (abdominals and lower back) to maintain good posture with the backpack.<\/li>\n<li>Do leg and gluteal exercises, such as squats, lunges and stair climbing.<\/li>\n<li>Include some cardiovascular endurance: running, cycling or swimming can complement your workout.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Get ready for the Camino de Santiago<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">From training to what to bring: we help you get ready for this great adventure.<\/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=Prep%C3%A1rate+para+el+Camino+de+Santiago\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> I want to sign up now                    <\/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<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"cuida_tus_pies_seran_tus_mejores_aliados\"><\/span>Take care of your feet: they will be your best allies.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Your feet will carry you all the way to Santiago, so treat them with care.<\/li>\n<li>Wear the same shoes or boots that you will wear on the Camino during your training. Do not wear new shoes.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure they are well adapted to your feet and do not cause chafing.<\/li>\n<li>Wear technical socks and learn how to prevent blisters (Vaseline, powder, double socks, etc.).<\/li>\n<li>Cut your nails well and learn to recognise signs of fatigue or injury.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prepararse para hacer el Camino de Santiago va m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de comprar buenas botas. Te contamos c\u00f3mo entrenar las 8 semanas previas con un plan progresivo, qu\u00e9 ejercicios fortalecen tobillos y rodillas, c\u00f3mo rodar el calzado para evitar ampollas y por qu\u00e9 la preparaci\u00f3n mental cuenta tanto como la f\u00edsica.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":5335,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5333","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\/5333","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=5333"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5333\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5348,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5333\/revisions\/5348"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/5335"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5333"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5333"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5333"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}