Camino Comparison
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Not sure which Camino to walk? Compare the Primitivo, Francés, and Portugués routes by length, terrain, difficulty, crowds, and best-fit traveler style.
Feature
Camino Primitivo Camino Francés Camino Portugués
Start / End
Oviedo → Santiago St. Jean → Santiago Porto → Santiago
Length (km)
~321 km ~780 km ~240–620 km (varies)
Duration
12–14 days 30–35 days 10–25 days
Terrain
Mountainous, ruggedVaried, mix of terrainCoastal/urban + rural mix
Crowds
Low to moderate High Moderate
Difficulty
High Moderate Easy to moderate
Best For
Experienced hikers, solitude First-timers, social walk Coastal scenery, comfort
Accommodations
Fewer, more spaced out Frequent, well-established Decent and growing options
| Feature | Camino Primitivo | Camino Francés | Camino Portugués |
|---|---|---|---|
| Start / End | Oviedo → Santiago | St. Jean → Santiago | Porto → Santiago |
| Length (km) | ~321 km | ~780 km | ~240–620 km |
| Duration | 12–14 days | 30–35 days | 10–25 days |
| Terrain | Mountainous, rugged | Mixed terrain | Coastal + urban/rural |
| Crowds | Low to moderate | High | Moderate |
| Difficulty | High | Moderate | Easy to moderate |
| Best For | Experienced hikers, solitude | First-timers, social experience | Comfort, scenery, shorter time |
| Accommodations | More spaced out, fewer | Frequent, well-established | Moderate but growing |
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💬 We’ve:
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- Followed waymarks in the glowing sunlight, the pouring rain and by moonlight. ☀️🌧️🌙
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- Created comprehensive and downloadable GPS maps and eBook Guides, full of must-have information based on real pilgrimage travels. 🧭 🗺️
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