Camino de Santiago in October

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  • Recycled boots on the Camino
  • Pulpo - a Galician delicacy
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Why walk the Camino de Santiago in October

Self-guided, with the logistics handled

  • Rooms booked every night

    Handpicked hotels and guesthouses, confirmed before you travel

  • Luggage moved ahead

    Your main bag is transferred between stops each day, so you walk with a daypack

  • Route notes and maps

    Detailed route notes and maps in our award-winning navigation app

  • Your pace, your dates

    No group to keep up with, and solo pricing on most departures

  • 24/7 support

    Our local ground team is on call throughout your trip

  • France, Spain

    Camino Frances

    Hike the entire, world-famous Camino Frances, from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostela.

    • Walking
    • 7–57 days
    from$1,340CAD pp
  • Portugal, Spain

    Camino Portugués

    Walk to Santiago through a lesser travelled side of Portugal, on the Camino Portugués central route.

    • Walking
    • 8–33 days
    from$1,855CAD pp
  • Spain

    Camino Inglés

    A peaceful Camino and former trading route, starting at the coast and heading inland to Santiago

    • Walking
    • 7 days
    from$1,410CAD pp
  • Spain

    Camino del Norte

    Walk from San Sebastian along the north coast of Spain to Santiago de Compostela.

    • Walking
    • 8–42 days
    from$1,950CAD pp
  • Spain

    Camino Primitivo (Full Walk)

    Enjoy tranquility and a more challenging Camino route, crossing the rugged landscapes of Asturias

    • Walking
    • 16 days
    from$3,135CAD pp
  • Spain

    Camino Finisterre

    Walk to Cape Finisterre from Santiago de Compostela, completing your Camino journey.

    • Walking
    • 6 days
    from$1,105CAD pp
  • St Jean Pied de Port
    France

    Camino Le Puy Way

    Walk the Camino through France towards St Jean Pied de Port, absorbing local flavours and landscapes

    • Walking
    • 12–38 days
    from$3,525CAD pp

Get to know Camino de Santiago in October

Walking the Camino in October self-guided means enjoying shoulder-season quiet without the accommodation risk of the closing season.

  • What's the weather like on the Camino in October?

    Crisp mornings and mild afternoons, typically in the 60s Fahrenheit, with rain becoming more frequent in Galicia as the month progresses.

  • Are albergues open throughout October?

    Some smaller, seasonal albergues on quieter routes begin closing for winter later in October - Macs Adventure books hotels and guesthouses instead, so this doesn't affect your trip.

  • How does October compare to September?

    October is cooler and quieter, with September holding onto more summer warmth and a livelier, harvest-season atmosphere.

  • Is October a good month for fall color?

    Yes - autumn color settles over the countryside through October, especially in its second half.

  • How crowded is the Camino in October?

    Noticeably quieter than September, and quieter still as the month progresses toward November.

  • Do I carry my own luggage in October?

    No - your main bag is transferred between stops each day, so you walk with just a daypack.

Get inspired for the Camino de Santiago

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    Which Camino is right for me?

    Find the best Camino route for you with our guide to the Camino Francés, Portugués, del Norte, Primitivo and more walking holidays to Santiago.

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