While hillier than expected and not an easy hike, it is beautiful and worth the effort. The Spanish people are amazing, food along the way delicious and the inns are locally owned and run. We used the company Walks In Spain to structure our time and it was well worth it. They helped set up the certificate, the inns along the way and provided luggage support where we left our luggage at the inn lobby each day and it met us at our next stop so we could travel light and easy. Walks In Spain also provided a map and a highlight sheet so we did not miss key sites, stops and food along the way each day. As they say, each person has their own reason for being on the Camino. No matter what the reason is, the solitude, beauty and sense of accomplishment when complete make it a unique experience well worth the effort.

I’ve recently returned from a Best of Camino Frances Small Group tour with Walks in Spain with Paul. Working with this small father/son owned company, from my first day email requesting information to our final Farewell Dinner, has been one of my best travel experiences. Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. provided such attention to detail in arranging lovely accommodations, delicious regional meals, transporting of bags, easy to follow maps and directions. They gave the perfect amount of guidance and independence to our group. My friend and I have come home with new friends and we are all sharing photos of our week together. You will not regret contacting Walks in Spain with Paul and choosing this company for your Camino. I’m ready to sign up with them for another Camino route.

As a first time walker on this amazing journey of the Camino de Santiago, Paul from Walks in Spain was an incredibly useful virtual guide between making all our arrangements, prepping us for what to expect and our daily personalized instructions and tips. His attention to detail is second to none and the accommodations he chose for us were top notch. I would highly recommend this father and son team.

Walks in Spain handled our logistics and Paul & Paul set us up with great hotels along the way each was very clean and comfortable. A first rate experience. Walks in Spain also handles our baggage transfers and our bags were alway waiting when we arrived at the next stop. The restaurants that Paul selected for our dinners were all great, friendly local places with good food and service. Walks in Spain is a family owned business that provides great services for Pilgrims on the Camino and we highly recommend them. The Camino itself is a moving experience where everyone gets something different on the journey. It was a bit more tiring than we planned but we made it thanks in part to the great guides that Paul and Walks in Spain provided us. We will be repeat pilgrims with Paul & Paul at Walks in Spain.

If you are considering doing the El Camino, I would highly recommend Walks in Spain. I found the entire experience stress free. Paul was very responsive with all communications and questions leading up to the walk. Our accommodations were above average. They were impeccably clean, and comfortable. The host of each establishment was friendly and gracious. They served up delicious dinners, and hearty breakfasts. The information guide packet provided us with all the information we needed to prepare for each day’s walk. #WalksInSpain

If you want to experience the Camino but aren't sure about doing the 'whole experience' eg staying in hostels then I would highly recommend Walks in Spain run by father & son (Paul snr & Paul jnr) I joined a small group tour but they will also put together self-guided walks & arrange the accommodation etc. The small group tour was excellent in every way. As the Pauls own the company & run it themselves, they are always on hand to make sure everything runs smoothly - in the tour case, they drive the minbuses. So you always get a personalised service. The accommodation provided was of excellent quality & loads of meals were also included. That's not tos ay that he walking isn't challenging at times. The Camino can be quite hilly in places but ity is so worth it for that last morning standing on the hill looking down over Santiago & then walking into the city itself. If you are holding back because of worries about fitness - don't! If you are on the small group tour, the Pauls are always happy to let you be driven in the minibus for all or part of the stage. I enjoyed my time on the Camino with the Pauls so muchh that I have been recommending them to all my friends!!

After 2 previous (and wonderful) Caminos with Paul and Paul of Walks In Spain, this one - Camino Portugues - was even better! They help create such warm camaraderie within the group, the lodgings and food are terrific, the routes well-chosen...well, I cannot recommend them highly enough, and am eagerly awaiting my next Camino with Walks In Spain. Just do it!

I am usually a very independent traveler but when I started considering doing the Camino, I felt like I needed a pro who knew all of the ins and outs to make a successful once in a lifetime trip possible. I found Paul Senior and Paul Junior, who own Walks in Spain, and they were unbelievable in every way. Every detail was covered and they took care of all the logistics so all we had to do was just enjoy the beautiful walk. I can’t recommend them highly enough and they are just wonderful people.! Kathleen

This will be one of my most memorable walks. Started from Leon on a 39 degree day and never looked back. As the walk progresses you get to see and experience beautiful villages and people. It’s not for the non experienced walkers. There are very few rest stops along the way until Sierra. The walk get very commercial and much easier from sierra to Santiago de Compostela. A MUST DO!

We were a group of 12 from Singapore and Australia who went on the Camino pilgrimage from Saria to Compostela de Santiago in October 2023. Everything was arranged perfectly by Walks in Spain. Our contact was Paul. But we never got to meet him personally because all the logistics went like clockwork, so smoothly and seamlessly in the background that we were able to focus on our walk and prayers! Our luggage was picked up from our hotels every day and delivered to the next without a hitch. The hotels selected and booked by Paul were excellent! We just arrived and were given our rooms immediately! Hassle free, beautiful walk, wonderful accommodations, enjoyable time with friends, excellent food, a truly blessed trip, thanks to Paul from Walks in Spain! Good job, Paul!