The Camino Portugués is another favorite, known for its lively traditions and coastal scenery. The Via de la Plata leads through ancient Roman cities. The Camino Primitivo is for those who prefer ...

While the Vía de la Plata is the best-known Camino de Santiago route from Andalucia (transposed over historic trails for traders and herders), the 220-mile Sanabres Way makes an appealing ...

Hikers around the world are rediscovering Spain's Camino de Santiago, Medieval Europe's version of the thru-hike. A veteran of the pilgrimage shares his tips for getting your boots on the path.

The longest of the official routes is the roughly 1,000 km-long Via de la Plata, which begins from Seville in southern Spain, although some pilgrims begin their walks in cities as far away as ...