Navigate the Camino Frances with precision using Lonely Planet's authoritative guide to the Camino de Santiago. This comprehensive resource combines rigorous research from seasoned travel writers with practical intelligence: detailed topographical maps, strategic waypoint information, and vetted recommendations for accommodation and dining. Traverse diverse ecosystems—from Rioja's renowned vineyards to varied wildlife habitats—while gaining contextual understanding of the route's historical and cultural significance. The guide's systematic approach to logistics, combined with insider knowledge of regional traditions and local gastronomy, ensures you maximize both the physical and intellectual dimensions of this transformative pilgrimage.
Lonely Planet Journey – Camino de Santiago: The Camino Frances Your ultimate companion for one of the world’s most iconic pilgrimages, blending culture, history, and breathtaking scenery into a single, unforgettable adventure.
Why this guide? Our seasoned walkers have trekked every stone‑cobbled mile, curating insider tips and hidden gems so you can craft a journey that feels uniquely yours. Imagine savoring the best tortilla española in Valdelafuente, waking to monks chanting at sunrise in Roncesvalles, and sipping a nightcap of patxarán before you bid farewell to Navarra.
Inside the guide
Journey‑style layout – Build the trip of a lifetime with clear, step‑by‑step directions for each stage of the Camino.
Six curated itineraries – From a rapid 4‑day sprint to an immersive 5‑week odyssey, pick the pace that suits you.
Food, drink & lodging – Expert recommendations for where to eat, drink, and rest, plus optional side trips off the beaten path.
Local voices – Interviews with pilgrims and residents share authentic stories, practical advice, and cultural insights.
Deep‑dive features – Explore topics such as grief on the road, myths of medieval pilgrims, and the modern impact of tourism.
Unmissable experiences – From the soaring Gothic splendor of Burgos Cathedral to Maragato cuisine in Astorga, and the windswept sands of Cabo Fisterra.
Essentials toolkit – Practical guidance on arrival logistics, budgeting, accommodations, accessibility, responsible travel, and more.
Stunning photography – Vivid images that bring each stop to life.
Covered sections
Saint‑Jean‑Pied‑de‑Port → Pamplona → Logroño → Santo Domingo → Burgos → Carrión de los Condes → León → Ponferrada → Sarria → Santiago de Compostela → Cabo Fisterra.
Publication date: SEPTEMBER 1ST, 2025 Language: English Edition: 1st Print length: 258 pages Weight: 300g
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Alan A.
Mapping Spanish Caminos
I recently went "old school" and purchased the 1:1.250.00 Camino de Santiago Map which provides an excellent topographical view of Spain and it's major Camino routes. I recently completed the Camino Francés relying on various phone apps which worked really well, but only provided visual representations of small sections of the Camino as I progressed along its path. This paper map has been great to not only get a good ‘whole of Camino’ view of the path I travelled, but is also really great as a ‘whole of Spain' visual aid for planning my next Camino. Thoroughly recommend it.
Camino de Santiago Map (1:1.250.000)
Christopher R.
Love my Camino Cross shell.
I love my shell. Can’t wait to hit the Camino Primitivo this Sunday. I’m 67. Can I do it? (We shall see)
Camino Pilgrim shell
Michelle D.v.
Camino shell
The shell is so nice, the caminofeeling at home.....thx Ivar.....buen camino.....greetzzzzz michelle.......
Camino Shell from Galicia
Farzad R.
Excellent planning tool
I am walking Camino del Norte this Summer ( Bayonne to Oviedo where I continue withCamino Primitivo to Santiago de Compostela. After that bus to Porto where my daughter join us to walk Camino Português coastal way. So that map is excellent tool for me to see all connected routes so that I can plan my 55 days Camino 🙏
Camino de Santiago Map (1:1.250.000)
Alan A.
Shopping online at Casa Ivar
I found Casa Ivar to have a great range of merchandise related to the Camino experience. The website itself, was both easy to navigate and to purchase items from. My order was dispatched and arrived here in Australia very promptly. The badge was good quality and is now sewn on the back of my backpack. If you’re on the Camino Francis late March and/or April 2025, you may see both me and the badge along the way. I think Casa Ivar is certainly well worth a visit either online, or in person if you’re in Santiago de Compostela. I know I will when I get there.
