{"id":5638,"date":"2025-12-10T20:37:47","date_gmt":"2025-12-10T19:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/?p=5638"},"modified":"2026-03-17T10:11:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T09:11:27","slug":"the-best-practical-advice-for-your-first-santiago-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/","title":{"rendered":"The best practical advice for your first 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\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfpor_que_hacer_el_camino_de_santiago\" >Why do 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\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfque_ruta_elegir_para_tu_primer_camino_de_santiago\" >Which route to choose for your first 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-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#la_clasica_para_debutar_el_camino_frances_desde_sarria\" >The classic for beginners: the French Way from Sarria<\/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\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#alternativa_encantadora_el_camino_portugues_por_la_costa_desde_baiona\" >Charming alternative: the Portuguese Way along the coast from Baiona<\/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\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#%c2%bfcuantos_kilometros_al_dia_%c2%bfcuanto_tiempo_dedicar\" >How many kilometres per day? How much time to devote?<\/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\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#preparacion_fisica_y_mental_para_tu_primer_camino_de_santiago\" >Physical and mental preparation for your first 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-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#entrenamiento_previo_sencillo\" >Simple pre-training<\/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\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#preparacion_mental_que_esperar_y_como_estar\" >Mental preparation: what to expect and how to be<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#que_llevar_en_la_mochila_del_primer_camino_de_santiago\" >What to take in your backpack on your first 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-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#mochila_peso_y_volumen\" >Backpack, weight and volume<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#1_lista_practica_de_lo_imprescindible\" >1: Practical list of essentials<\/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\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#2_equipaje_extra_servicios_de_mochila_y_consejos_de_comodidad\" >2: Extra luggage, backpacking services and comfort tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#durante_el_camino_consejos_para_disfrutar_del_trayecto\" >During the Camino: tips for enjoying the journey<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#1_madruga_pero_sin_prisa\" >1: Get up early, but don't rush<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/#2_sigue_la_senalizacion_pero_estate_atento\" >2: Follow the signs, but be vigilant.<\/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_hacer_el_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>Why do the Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Camino de Santiago is a unique experience that combines nature, history and self-discovery. Every step you take brings you closer to the finish line, but it also allows you to enjoy spectacular landscapes, meet people from all over the world and immerse yourself in Spain's rich culture. From Sarria on the French Way to Baiona on the Portuguese Way along the coast, each route has its own special charm.<\/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_ruta_elegir_para_tu_primer_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>Which route to choose for your first Camino de Santiago?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you start thinking about doing your first Camino de Santiago, one of the first questions is: which of the many routes is the right one? The choice matters, because it will mark your preparation, pace and enjoyment.<\/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\">Get ready for your first Camino de Santiago<\/p>\n                <\/header>\n                <p class=\"cta-heading h3\">We organise your ideal all-inclusive route<\/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+tu+primer+Camino+de+Santiago\" target=\"_blank\" id=\"ga_whatsapp\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                        <i class=\"fab fa-whatsapp\"><\/i> Reserve your place                    <\/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_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=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-solo-331.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"The best practical advice for your first Camino de Santiago\" title=\"travellers-canallas-solo-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-solo-331.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-solo-331-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-solo-331-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-solo-331-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-solo-331-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/viajeros-canallas-solo-331\/\" \/><\/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<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"la_clasica_para_debutar_el_camino_frances_desde_sarria\"><\/span>The classic for beginners: the French Way from Sarria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This section is very popular for those who do the first Camino de Santiago. Because it is very well signposted, has a good infrastructure of services (hostels, locals, cafes) and allows you to walk the last 100 km to get the \u201cCompostela\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>From our experience in Viajeros Canallas, leaving from Sarria offers a good combination of challenge, landscape and logistical relief.<\/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=\"alternativa_encantadora_el_camino_portugues_por_la_costa_desde_baiona\"><\/span>Charming alternative: the Portuguese Way along the coast from Baiona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer a quieter experience, with sea views, coastal nature and less overcrowding, this stretch is perfect. It is excellent for your first Camino de Santiago because it allows you to connect with nature and the pilgrim rhythm without everything being \u201cgo fast\u201d. In addition, our speciality includes this section.<\/p>\n<p>In short: to enjoy, to meet people, and to make it the first Camino you will remember with a smile on your face.<\/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=\"%c2%bfcuantos_kilometros_al_dia_%c2%bfcuanto_tiempo_dedicar\"><\/span>How many kilometres per day? How much time to devote?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For your first Camino, we advise you to set realistic stages: 15-25 km per day is a comfortable average for many beginners, with us the average is 22.5 km per stage.<\/p>\n<p>The important thing: listen to your body, dose, and remember that it is not a race, the Camino is experiential, everyone goes at their own pace.<\/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=\"1200\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-dos-331.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"The best practical advice for your first Camino de Santiago\" title=\"travellers-canallas-two-331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-dos-331.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-dos-331-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-dos-331-1024x538.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-dos-331-768x403.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/viajeros-canallas-dos-331-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"  data-dt-location=\"https:\/\/www.viajeroscanallas.es\/en\/los-mejores-consejos-practicos-para-tu-primer-camino-de-santiago\/viajeros-canallas-dos-331\/\" \/><\/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=\"preparacion_fisica_y_mental_para_tu_primer_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>Physical and mental preparation for your first Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you are an active person, doing your first Camino de Santiago deserves a practical preparation. Because the feet, the backpack, the pace... matter.<\/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=\"entrenamiento_previo_sencillo\"><\/span>Simple pre-training<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Make walking your best training: walk about five days a week, spend at least an hour a day and, when you can, look for longer routes or routes with hills. You will feel how your body adapts... and how each step brings you closer to Santiago.<\/p>\n<p>Also practice with a light backpack.<\/p>\n<p>Don't forget to stretch and take care of muscles such as calves and calves.<\/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=\"preparacion_mental_que_esperar_y_como_estar\"><\/span>Mental preparation: what to expect and how to be<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your first Camino de Santiago is also an emotional challenge. You will be walking for several days, with ups and downs, new companions, surprising landscapes...<\/p>\n<p>Accept that there will be times of tiredness, and even boredom or rain.<\/p>\n<p>Open your mind to meeting people: one of the treasures of the Camino!<\/p>\n<p>Remember that arriving is important, but living every day is just as important.<\/p>\n<p>Decide to make this first Camino an enjoyable experience, not a military test.<\/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=\"que_llevar_en_la_mochila_del_primer_camino_de_santiago\"><\/span>What to take in your backpack on your first Camino de Santiago<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Less is more. For your first Camino de Santiago the ideal is to travel light, but well equipped.<\/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=\"mochila_peso_y_volumen\"><\/span>Backpack, weight and volume<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Ideally, the backpack should weigh at most 10 % of your body weight.<\/p>\n<p>Recommended size: 40-60 litres is usually sufficient for a one-week trip, for example.<\/p>\n<p>Even if you have a backpack transfer service (as we offer), take the essentials with you: water, documents, money.<\/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_lista_practica_de_lo_imprescindible\"><\/span>1: Practical list of essentials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Shoes that you have already worn and that are comfortable (avoid brand new shoes).<\/p>\n<p>Clothing appropriate to the season: breathable T-shirts, trekking trousers, seamless socks, mackintosh.<\/p>\n<p>Flip-flops for the shower, cap or hat for the sun, sun protection.<\/p>\n<p>Reusable water bottle (or water bottle), basic first aid kit, toilet bag.<\/p>\n<p>Pilgrim's credential (important for stamping and obtaining the \u201cCompostela\u201d).<\/p>\n<p>If you wish, hiking poles: it helps a lot if you have experience using them.<\/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_equipaje_extra_servicios_de_mochila_y_consejos_de_comodidad\"><\/span>2: Extra luggage, backpacking services and comfort tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Since we at Viajeros Canallas organise routes with luggage transfer, you can forget about carrying too much luggage. But if you're doing it on your own, make sure you check that:<\/p>\n<p>You don't carry things \u201cjust in case\u201d that you won't use later.<\/p>\n<p>Before setting off, check if the route has fountains or places to refill your bottle. This will help you avoid carrying too much water and extra weight.<\/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=\"durante_el_camino_consejos_para_disfrutar_del_trayecto\"><\/span>During the Camino: tips for enjoying the journey<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your first Camino de Santiago should be experienced with rhythm, enjoyment and caution. Here are some tips to get it right.<\/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_madruga_pero_sin_prisa\"><\/span>1: Get up early, but don't rush<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An early start allows you to walk in less heat (in summer) and to arrive at your accommodation in time to relax.<\/p>\n<p>But be careful: don't try to \u201ckill it\u201d with kilometres. Your body will adapt.<\/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_sigue_la_senalizacion_pero_estate_atento\"><\/span>2: Follow the signs, but be vigilant.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The famous yellow arrows are your best ally.<\/p>\n<p>If you come to an unsignalised junction, it is usual to go straight ahead or ask questions. 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