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Pilgrim Trails

Pilgrim Trails

The Camino Francés gets most of the attention, but it's only one strand of a much wider pilgrim trail network across Spain and Portugal. The Camino Inglés, Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo and both branches of the Camino Portugués all lead to the same destination - Santiago de Compostela - by very different paths.

Each of these pilgrim trails carries its own character: the Camino del Norte hugs Spain's dramatic northern coastline, the Camino Inglés follows the short historic route once used by pilgrims arriving by sea, and the Camino Portugués can be walked inland or along the coast.

Macs Adventure runs self-guided trips on every one of these routes, with accommodations booked, luggage transferred, and route notes prepared for whichever trail you choose.

  • A place these routes go

    Pilgrims memorialized on the Camino del Norte

  • Camino de Santiago map

    Our Camino routes

  • Charming Cudillero

    Cudillero on the Camino del Norte

  • Camino Primitivo - Oviedo

    Sacred chapel near Oviedo on the Primitivo

  • A place these routes go

    Sanctuary of the Virgin del Fresno on the Primitivo

  • A place these routes go

    Dramatic coastal landscapes on the Camino Ingles

5 hand-picked routes

  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugues Coastal Way

    • Walking
    • 7–22 days
    • Easy - Moderate
    from$1,670CAD pp
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  • Spain

    Camino del Norte

    • Walking
    • 8–42 days
    • Moderate to Moderate - Challenging
    from$1,950CAD pp
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  • Portugal · Spain

    Camino Portugués

    • Walking
    • 8–33 days
    • Easy - Moderate to Moderate
    from$1,855CAD pp
    View Route
  • Spain

    Camino Inglés

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

    Camino Primitivo (Full Walk)

    • Walking
    • 16 days
    • Moderate
    from$3,135CAD pp
    View Route

Real photos, real stories, straight from the trail

Over 26,000 travelers strong, our community shares #MacsMoments, swaps tips and advice, and helps each other plan the perfect trip. Many connect long before they set off - and some even meet up on the trail!

  • Pilgrim standing in front of Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela after completing the Portugués Way

    I'm headed back to the states and have a mixture of emotions. So much to process. I feel like a different person!

    October 2026

    Camino de Santiago, Spain

  • A smiling hiker beside a West Highland Way marker post below a mountain

    Thank you Macs for the brilliant adventure! We loved all the accommodations provided

    June 2026

    West Highland Way, Scotland

  • A hiker standing in a pasture amongst horses

    October 2026

    Hadrian's Wall Path, England

  • A hiker beside a wooden signpost by an ivy-covered wall

    June 2026

    Cotswolds to the Cornwall Coast, England

  • A hiker stops on the trail for an interaction with a local cow

    August 2026

    Via Alpina, Switzerland

  • A group selfie in front of a river on a blue sky day

    In fact, if you're looking for sensory magic, give this trip a try

    October 2026

    Walking the Dordogne in Style, France

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Get to know Pilgrim Trails

Walking any of these pilgrim trails self-guided means choosing your own route through Spain and Portugal's wider pilgrim network, at your own pace.

  • What counts as a "pilgrim trail" beyond the Camino Francés?

    Any of the historic routes converging on Santiago de Compostela - including the Camino Inglés, Camino del Norte, Camino Primitivo and the coastal and inland Camino Portugués.

  • Why walk one of these instead of the Camino Francés?

    Quieter trails, different scenery (coastline, forest, historic towns) and generally shorter overall distances than the full Camino Francés.

  • Which pilgrim trail is shortest?

    The Camino Inglés is the shortest of the major routes, walkable in under a week while still qualifying for the Compostela certificate.

  • Do all these trails end at the same cathedral?

    Yes - every pilgrim trail in this network finishes at Santiago de Compostela's cathedral, regardless of the path taken to get there.

  • Do I carry my own luggage on these trails?

    No - luggage transfers move your main bag ahead to each overnight stop on every route Macs Adventure operates.

  • How do I choose between these pilgrim trails?

    Tell an Adventure Specialist your available time, fitness level and preference for coast, countryside or history, and we'll match you to a route.

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