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Camino comparison
| Route | Distance | Days (avg) | Style |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances | 770 km | 30鈥?5 | Most social, many pilgrims |
| Portuguese | 240 km | 10鈥?4 | Quiet, picturesque |
| del Norte | 820 km | 32鈥?5 | Coastal, fewer pilgrims |
| Primitivo | 320 km | 13鈥?5 | Mountainous, hard |
| Ingl茅s | 120 km | 5鈥? | Ferrol to Santiago |
| Last 100 km | 100 km | 4鈥? | Sarria start, certificate |
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- Frances: 30 days 鈫?Santiago, social, 5+ people/km day. Albergues run 鈧?鈥撯偓15.
- Portuguese: 12 days from Porto (240 km), very walkable. Forest + vineyards.
- Last 100 km: minimum to get the Compostela certificate. Sarria is the start (and the tourist flood begins).
- Primitivo: off the Frances after ~200km, hard mountain path, fewer pilgrims.
Limitations
- "Certificate" (Compostela) requires 100km+ (walking) or 200km+ (cycling).
- Summer (Jun鈥揂ug) is hot on Frances central. May/Sept is shoulder.
- Albergue demand varies; book ahead in peak.
FAQ
Best first-time route? Frances from Sarria (last 100 km). It's social, manageable, and certified.
How much does it cost? 7 days: 鈧?00鈥撯偓700. Includes food, lodging, gear.
Do I need a bike? No. Walk the Frances for culture; cycle the Portuguese for speed.