Walking the Camino de Santiago on a Budget

There are many to go about walking the Camino de Santiago, and the path you choose will influence the cost of your journey.

Camino de Santiago is a network of pilgrim paths strewn across Northern Spain.

The paths converge at Santiago de Compostela, a cathedral that is the final resting place of the remains of St. James.

Each year pilgrims across the globe flock to the Camino to walk one of its many paths.

This tradition dates back to the 9th century, and the number of people making the pilgrimage each year has been steadily increasing since.

This makes Camino de Santiago one of the oldest walking holidays in the world.

While the pilgrims of old were primarily driven by religious fervor to complete the journey, modern-day hikers love the Camino for its budget-friendly nature.

A savvy traveler can walk the entire journey on as little as $24 (€22) per day.

And to prove it, we will walk you through the preparations for a budget-conscious…