Is the Camino de Santiago safe? Here's the real talk.
If you're planning your first pilgrimage, the question is the Camino de Santiago safe has probably crossed your mind more than once. It's a big undertaking—walking hundreds of miles across a foreign country, often alone, carrying everything you own on your back. It's natural to feel a bit of "pre-trip jitters." But I'll give you the short answer right away: yes, the Camino is incredibly safe. In fact, it's often cited as one of the safest long-distance treks in the world. ...