Lonely Planet Journey Camino de Santiago : Camino Frances

Lonely Planet's Journey Camino de Santiago: the Camino Frances is the definitive guide to one of the world's great adventures – bringing you closer to the culture, history and landscapes you'll encounter along the way. Get inspiration, ideas and planning tips from experts who have walked every step to uncover unique experiences you can make all your own. Have the best Spanish omelette you'll ever eat in Valdelafuente, wake to monks chanting at dawn in Roncesvalles, and order a nightcap of patxaran before you leave Navarra.

This Journey guidebook helps you build the trip of a lifetime with step-by-step coverage of this iconic path. Choose from six favorite ways to explore El Camino de Santiago, with itineraries ranging from 4 days to 5 weeks. Easy-to-use maps feature must-do stops for every stage of the journey, plus elevation charts and a birds' eye route tracker. Discover the best places to eat, drink and sleep as well as recommended detours, while interviews with locals and fellow pilgrims share stories, tips and insights.

Dive deep into unmissable experiences from the Gothic majesty of Burgos Cathedral to Maragato cookery in picturesque Astorga and white-sand beaches on Cabo Fisterra. In-depth features explore grief on the Camino, the truth about medieval pilgrims, and the impact of Camino tourism. With stunning photography throughout, an 'Essentials' toolkit covering arriving, money and budgeting, accommodation, accessibility and responsible travel, plus coverage of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, Pamplona, Logroño, Burgos, León, Ponferrada, Sarria, Santiago de Compostela and Cabo Fisterra – this is your guide to experiencing one of the world's great adventures your way.