Guide to San Sebastián

10 experiences and attractions you can't miss....

Your personal travel guide to Northern Spain

How Spain is More’s digital and printed travel guides help you get the most out of your trip...

Bagage transport on the Camino – how it works

One of the great advantages of a Camino trip with Spain is More is that you can choose baggage transport between your accommodatio...

Galician food – 10 specialties you must try in Northern Spain

Galicia – green nature, strong traditions, and unique gastronomy...

The Credential & Compostela (pilgrims pass) - 2025

Discover the 2025 rules for la Compostela. Learn requirements, stamps, and tips to get your pilgrim certificate on the Camino de S...

Camino Showdown: The Most Scenic, the Easiest, and the Toughest Routes – Which One Calls You?

Which section of the Camino is the easiest? Which Camino is the most beautiful? And where is it actually the hardest to walk?...

Tourist in Bilbao: 8 Must-See Experiences and Insider Tips

Thinking about a trip to Bilbao in Spain? Here you'll find our best travel tips, must-see sights, and ideas for what you simply ca...

6 Things You Should Know About Spaniards – Before Traveling to Northern Spain

Get to know Spanish customs before your trip to Northern Spain – and discover the regional differences that make the country so co...

10 must-visit destinations in Northern Spain you shouldn't miss

- Discover world-class nature, culture and gastronomy – find inspiration for your holiday in Northern Spain here...

Rías Baixas: Spain’s hidden summer paradise – 10 places you need to see

Sun, sand, seafood and sights without the crowds. Discover Galicia’s best-kept secret – guided by experts who know it inside out....

Picos de Europa: The hidden gem of Northern Spain

In the north of Spain, between Asturias, Cantabria, and Castilla y León, lies a natural paradise that remains a well-kept secret f...

less stress, anxiety and depressive symptoms after a camino

Results of research into the psychological benefits of a camino announced...

This is Al Andalus: Discover the Luxury Train that Travels Through Andalusia

From its elegant lounges to its exquisite gastronomy, discover what it's like to travel on one of the most luxurious trains in the...

Andalusia by train: A luxury journey through history, culture, and gastronomy

Traveling on the Al Andalus train is not just about moving from one place to another; it is about immersing yourself in the essenc...

5 Reasons to do the Camino de Santiago with Spain is More

njoy the Camino with the best planning...

The world evolves: The Camino de Santiago does too

The Camino de Santiago is still a transformative experience, but today we can enjoy it with more comfort and tailored to our needs...

Pampering and comfort on the Camino are far from a modern invention

Already in the Middle Ages, wealthy pilgrims traveled to Santiago with all the extra comfort they could afford....

Walking the Camino de Santiago?

10 Camino de Santiago things you need to know!...

Iconic Camino Monuments: Ermita de Santa María de Eunate

A Historical Detour from the Camino Francés Between Pamplona and Puente la Reina...

Experience the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo: Journey in Elegance:

Luxury on Rails: From Historical Suites to Gourmet Delight...

Comparison of Spain's Four Luxury Train Journeys

Which Luxury Train Journey Should I Choose?...

Costa Verde Express Mini-Cruise: 3 days of luxury on rails

Discover 'La Costa Verde Express': a luxury mini-rail cruise on an exclusive route...

Northern Spain's Best Active Experiences

Northern Spain is a Paradise for Active Travel. The natural environment is perfect for an active holiday, and if you want to add a...

Pintxos: What, Where, How? Your Guide to Experiencing San Sebastián's Famous Pintxos

Including a List of the 10 Best Pintxos Bars in San Sebastián in 2024...

The secret to happiness

Walking the Camino de Santiago de Compostela alone is the best way to live here and now. ...

Reasons to do the Portugese Way

Why should you choose one over another? We give some reasoning to make it easier for you to make a good decision...

5 reasons to walk the Camino Lebaniego.

Do you know the pilgrimage route 'Camino Lebaniego' that goes from the Bay of Biscay to the national park Picos de Europa in Canta...

Complete Guide to the Lebaniego Way: Everything You Need to Know

Pilgrimage through the impressive Picos de Europa...

Hotels along the Camino Francés

During your holiday with Spain is More you will stay in the most charming hotels along the pilgrimage route Camino Francés....

Hotels along the Camino Portugués

After a long day among beaches, meals and wine you will rest at the most charming hotels along the Camino Portugues....

What are the posibilities of buying food and water along the way?

A bit about breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the Camino....

Oviedo

Discover Oviedo and its Surroundings...

Flavors of the St. James' Way: The Unmatched Tortilla de Betanzos

Discovering Galicia's Culinary Heart on the St. James' Way...

Explore León: Your Must-Visit Destination on the Camino de Santiago

León, in the heart of the Camino de Santiago, awaits you with a fascinating mix of history, culture and natural beauty. Discover w...

The best Paradores in the North of Spain with swimming pool

Because a good dip tastes better when a bed with history, local cuisine and postcard-perfect landscapes await you afterwards...

Create your own Parador route with Spain is More

You have free choice among Spain's fantastic Parador hotels. Compose your own journey at the enchanting and historical Parador hot...

Spain is More Camino Bikes and Equipment (MTB, E-bike, and Gravel)

The bikes that we use are of the highest standard and are intended for Camino tours. ...

Parador Hotels: A Unique Lodging Experience in Spain

When traveling to Spain, Parador hotels offer an unparalleled opportunity to immerse in the country's history, culture, and archit...

Travel to the wild, romantic Northern Spain and experience paradise at Parador hotels

Spain is so much more than its well-known holiday resorts and tourist areas. As a visitor in Spain, one does not have to travel fa...

Asturias by bike

Through the natural paradise - and that's no understatement......

The ultimate Camino guide - how to prepare yourself

Read here how you get ready for the Camino...

Northern Spain Gastronomy

Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia are the four regions that make up what is known as Green Spain ...

Central Portuguese Way of St. James. Answers to all your questions

Everything you need to know before embarking on your journey...

Portuguese Coastal Camino de Santiago. Answers to all your questions

Discover everything you need to know about the terrain, climate, available services, distance, difficulty level, and other essenti...

Day trip to Finisterre from Santiago

Discover the beautiful and mythical coast of Galicia through Spain is More’s Day Trip....

The French Way of St. James. Answers to All Your Questions

In this blog, you will find all the answers about the terrain, climate, services, distance, difficulty, and other useful informati...

The Northern Way of St. James. Answers to All Your Questions

In this blog, you will discover all the essential information about the terrain, climate, available services, distance, difficulty...

English Camino de Santiago: Answer to All Your Questions

Explore all the key information about the English Camino de Santiago on our blog...

Primitive Way of St. James. Answers to All Your Questions

Discover on our blog all the essential information about the Primitive Way of St. James...

Camino de Santiago (Way of St. James) to Finisterre. Answers to All Your Questions

Discover the Camino de Santiago to Finisterre on Our Blog - Your Complete Guide...

How to be an Environmentally Conscious Pilgrim

Pilgrims on the Camino de Santiago: How to Be Environmentally Conscious and Preserve its Historical and Natural Beauty...

Rituals and Customs on the Camino de Santiago

Exploring the Spiritual Essence: Unique Rituals and Customs on the Camino de Santiago, a Journey of Tradition and Personal Transfo...

Unveiling the Camino Primitivo

The Original Pilgrimage of Depth and Discovery...

Choose your Camino De Santiago based on the level of difficulty: we help you!

Deciding which Camino to do can depend on many factors such as duration and difficulty. Today we are going to talk to you about th...

The History of the Camino Santiago - St. James Way

The first narratives about the legendary Camino de Santiago date as far back as the 8th century. The Camino de Santiago, also know...

Pilgrimage on the Camino Del Norte - What you didn't know yet

Exploring the Scenic Views of Camino del Norte: Breathtaking Landscapes Await...

UNESCO - World Heritage along the Camino

Discover the UNESCO must sees along the Camino Routes!...

Tips for durable footwear on your Camino Adventure in Northern Spain

Choosing the right shoes, proper care and Walking techniques....

Discover Lugo, Galicia: The City of a Thousand Shields and Its Roman Heritage

Explore Lugo in Galicia, Spain, a city rich in history with its UNESCO-listed Roman Wall, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant...

History of Paradors

The origin of the Paradors goes back to 1910, when the Government of Spain decided to create a hotel structured network, nonexiste...

Elegance on Rails: Discovering Northern Spain Aboard the Costa Verde Express

An Unforgettable Journey: Luxury, Culture, and Gastronomy on the Ultimate Train Experience...

Walking the Camino Santiago: Alone, with a partner or in a group? What should you do?

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8 Reasons to Walk the Camino dos Faros

Lighthouse Way is a hiking route that runs along the coast of Costa de la Muerte (Death Coast)...

24 hours in the life of a pilgrim

What does a day of a pilgrim look like?...

The pilgrim mass and the Botafumeiro

The Pilgrim’s Mass is every day at the Cathedral of Santiago at 12.00 and 19:30. As a symbol of welcome, mass begins with a readin...

Things to know before you walk Camino de Santiago

The Camino de Santiago is one of the most popular long-distance hiking and pilgrimage routes in the world....

Packing list for the Camino de Santiago – what should you bring on your hike?

Pack light and right for the Camino de Santiago – get your packing list sorted and avoid unnecessary weight on your hike...

Expreso de la Robla: A luxury train from Bilbao to León

A travel narrative: In romantic Belle Époque style through three of Northern Spain's greenest regions....

Iconic Camino monuments: Convento de San Antón de Castrojeriz

Convento de San Antón de Castrojeriz is a must-see...

Yellow Arrows & Camino Symbols

To walk the Camino all you need to do is follow the yellow arrows. You will also find many scallop shell markers along the way....

Cantabria Travel Guide

5 reasons why you should put Cantabria on your bucket list!...

Camino Master Quiz

How much do you know about the Camino de Santiago?...

Who was St James (Santiago)?

St. James belonged to the group of Jesus' closest disciples and was one of the first martyrs of the Catholic Church to shed his bl...

Mountainbike Tourism

The seductive benefits of riding a bike ...

The camino Portugues along the coast

Why more and more pilgrims choose this route.......

5 reasons to visit Northern Spain

Experience genuine Spain and maximize your holiday!...

Destinations for active tourism

Today we present you the best places in the North of Spain for your activity filled holidays....

How to take care of your blisters in 3 steps

A damn blister! Blisters during your camino are very annoying and painful. Every step hurts and the kilometers seem to last for ev...

The Most Remarkable Parador Hotels in Spain

Read about the oldest and most remarkable Parador hotels in Spain. The ancient monasteries, castles, pilgrim hospitals, etc., now ...

Transcantabrico Gran Lujo: Luxury life runs on rails in Spain

A travel account from the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo train journey across Northern Spain...

Best time to walk or bike El Camino? About the Weather on the Camino!

It’s possible to walk The Camino the whole year, but there are big differences between the different seasons and the different Cam...

10 best 'off-camino' experiences along the Camino Francés

Camino de Santiago from St. Jean Pied de Port and along the 800 km to Santiago de Compostela is a long cultural, natural, and hist...

Asturias

Come to the natural Paradise!...

All cycling paths leads to Santiago de Compostela

Cycling Holidays along ancient pilgrims’ paths, historical monuments and picturesque vineyards...

Las Médulas and El Bierzo – a unique experience on the Camino and in Northern Spain

Discover Las Médulas: spectacular nature, Roman history, and hiking in El Bierzo...

Advise on choosing the most suitable backpack for the Camino de Santiago

You already have decided, you're going to do El Camino de Santiago! Now, you just have to prepare your backpack and all the materi...

León: the ultimate Spain in every way

For the Por Favor magazine we wrote an article about all the beauty that León has to offer....

The most spectacular landscapes in the province of León

The imposing nature is a heritage that gives us the perfect excuse to stay in our province...

Walking by the the seven stars on the camino

the last stages on the French Route now dawn with a new and very special image: the large-scale portraits of ‘Las Estrellas del Ca...

The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela

Discover the light...

No regrets. Head out to the Camino

In this post we tell you why you should do El Camino and how it will change your life....

Benefits of Kayaking

We live in a very hectic world trying to keep up the pace of day-to-day life surrounded by noise and electronic devices. We spend...

when I pack my backpack I need ...

Good organization is everything. Of the ease of carrying when packed well...

Transcantábrico Gran Lujo: A Luxury Travel Tale on Rails Through Northern Spain

Step aboard the Transcantábrico Gran Lujo and embark on an adventurous train journey through Northern Spain...

The Public Transport in Spain: well organised, reliable and convenient

Spain has a Public Transport which is perfectly organized: there are several options for traveling through the country and this is...

Culinary enjoyment in the Basque Country

3 days in the Basque country stands for: culture, nature, history, but mainly culinary enjoyment...

Did you already know this about Spain?

A colorful collection of facts and fun facts about this beautiful country. ...

Eyes too short on the Camino del Norte

Cliffs, deep blue sea and the snowy peaks of the Picos de Europa...

Let's go to San Fermin in Pamplona!

Thousands of people from all over the world colour the city red and white...

Do the Camino with kids!

What should you take into account?...

Sleep in a Parador during your Camino

A little extra luxury as a pilgrim. Is it allowed? ...

Is it safe to travel in Spain?

Spain is generally one of the safest countries in Europe....

La Rioja, a hidden region in northern Spain

Everything you didn't know about La Rioja...

Tempranillo Wine - Everything You Need to Know

When it comes to wine, Tempranillo is the pride of Spain. This versatile, early-ripening grape is one of the world’s favorites, co...

Hiking sticks on the Camino or not? The Complete Guide

You are on your way to Santiago. Do you take walking sticks or not? ...

Cycling holidays along the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal and Spain

Bike, wine and gastronomy...

A shortcut to the best beaches in Spain

Galicia, the new black in Spanish tourism...

Three easy steps to specialities from the Galician cuisine

Galician gastronomy - one of Spains purest in taste and preparation. ...

How to pack your camino backpack wisely

Are you doing your first pilgrimage? Then there is the risk that you pack more than you need. Read our guide for tips on what you ...

Pilgrims of León: Pepita from the Netherlands

Check out this tip from our pelgrim of the week Pepita!...

Gastronomy on the Camino Lebaniego

Walking the Camino Lebaniego means much more than a beautiful landscape and cultural treasures. One of the best reasons to make th...

Pilgrims of León: Cindy from Belgium

(#POL) We asked Cindy what she thinks about the commercialisation to the Camino Frances....

Pedaling the Peaks of Europe

Spain is More, has set up a new adventure in the Picos de Europa National Park with five stages in which you can live out a wild a...

Picos de Europa: The big unknown.

Picos de Europa is a protected natural area of the highest qualification, the first National Park in Spain, consists of three moun...

Cycle in the mountains in the North of Spain

Mountainbike tourism is booming!...

10 tips to have a successful Camino to Santiago de Compostela

Read the tips of the Pilgrims!...

Pilgrims of León: David from Spain (#POL)

What is the difference between walking the Camino as a foreign pilgrim compared to a Spanish pilgrim? David, who lives in León, Sp...

Advise on choosing the right shoes for the Camino de Santiago

To fully enjoy your Camino, it is very important not to have any problems with your feet. For this reason, we are going to give yo...

Pilgrims of Leon: John (UK) is doing his second Camino Frances!

His first Camino was last year in September (2017). When we asked him why he is doing the Camino it soon became clear he is a litt...

A gastronomic city break in León

The former first city of a mighty medieval kingdom, laid-back León is Spain’s 2018 Capital of Gastronomy...

Pilgrims of León: Eric from the Netherlands

Eric is walking the Camino to raise money for Charity....

Pilgrims of León: Linda from UK

What most surprised her about the Camino Frances was how easy it was to find your way thanks to the excellent sign posting....

Pilgrims of León: Byungjun Kim from South Korea

(#POL) The other day we sat down for a coffee and had a nice chat with Byungjun Kim, a designer from South Korea who is looking fo...

Pilgrims of León: Keith from South Africa

We ran into Keith and we had a pleasant chat in the sun about his experiences on the Camino....

Pilgrims of León: Lea from Canada

(#POL) Today we have a story of a pilgrim that underestimated the Camino before arriving here....

Pilgrims of León: Byron from USA

(#POL) We continue to interview pilgrims that are passing León on their way to Santiago. Today we sat down with Byron from the US....

Pilgrims of León: Anna from Italy

(#POL) A couple of days ago we had a nice chat with Anna from Italy, who was passing through León on her journey to Santiago de Co...

Walking to Santiago de Compostela... Will I succeed?

Do you want to know if it is possible to start your pilgrimage without too much preparation? Or do you want to know whether you ca...

Leonoticias: Northern Spain seen from a different perspective

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8 reasons why Bilbao is worth a visit.

Compared to the popular surf town San Sebastián, Bilbao was always seen as an ugly, industrial city. Although the city is still d...

Gaztelugatxe: experience Game of Thrones in real life!

The spectacular Basque peninsula of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe has for a long time been on the ”do-not-miss”-list for visitors in No...

Why Northern Spain?

Despite of being a quite unknown area abroad, Northern Spain offers world-class experiences within nature, culture, gastronomy and...

2h Guided City Tour

Visit León amazing monuments with a professional guide. ...

San Isidoro Museum

Visit the Royal Pantheon, the Capitular Library and the Museum of San Isidoro. ...

Spain is More Day Tours, León

Welcome to León, we are delighted to welcoming you to this wonderful city in Northern Spain. Below we have listed a range of Day T...

In Spain, a beach made of gold?

The massive rock formations on Cathedrals Beach in Galicia, northwestern Spain, could be hiding ancient hidden treasure....

Extensive savings! Be ready for a wonderful surprise when you book your Full Camino!

Camino Price Benchmark - Full Camino...

Nibbling Through Spain’s Cheese Country

We were in Asturias, a sliver of northern Spain that rests on the Bay of Biscay, and I had been drawn there by the region’s taglin...

Summer lovin' in San Sebastián

It is easy to fall for San Sebastián (Donostia in Basque). This city is everything that grimy Bilbao is not: svelte and flirtatiou...

Spanish Wine Trails: Rioja and Ribera del Duero

Spanish wineries are entertaining places where tours are regular and decent tastings guaranteed. Spain’s top red-wine regions are ...

What to Pack for the Camino de Santiago

Packing for a month-long, 340-mile hike isn't simple—but nothing worth doing is ever simple....

Mini Guide to Porto and the Douro, Portugal

There’s a dreamlike quality to Porto – a tumbledown, romantic city of stately beaux-arts buildings – and further afield is the bea...

Why are people so drawn to walk the Camino

When walking the Camino, you are all by yourself - it’s you and the 'camino'. Nothing else. You walk. You eat. You sleep. And then...

Revisiting Godello, A Grape That Spain Has Rescued

The world of wine often seems like a laboratory with multiple experiments in progress. This is particulary so in Spain, where wine...

The Skinny on Tapas

Tapas are a very different experience on their home ground from what is served abroad. The tapas themselves may be delicious but t...

Guide to Barcelona

Barcelona has emerged as one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations, and it's not hard to see why...

How much luggage do I need on my pilgrimage?

As little as possible. Good walking shoes or boots are the most important. ...

What is a pilgrimage?

What does it actually mean, 'to walk along The Camino'?...

What is the Holy Year of Compostela?

The Holy Years of Compostela are those years in which the 25th of July falls on a Sunday, allowing for the celebration of the mart...

What type of Hotels to expect?

We offer exclusive accommodation of the best quality along The Camino. We cooperate with hotels, inns, country houses and charming...