Walking the Camino de Santiago: A Guide for Women

By: Lotus Eaters Travel, Emma George

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Walking the Camino de Santiago: A Guide for Women

Your essential companion for a life-changing pilgrimage

Are you dreaming of walking the Camino de Santiago but feeling unsure where to begin? Walking the Camino de Santiago: A Guide for Women is the ultimate resource for any woman preparing for her first Camino—whether you’re hiking solo, with a friend, or joining a group.

Thoughtfully written by Emma from Lotus Eaters Travel, this guide answers the questions women actually have before setting out. From practical packing lists to honest discussions about safety, hygiene, budgeting, training, and managing the unexpected, this book takes the uncertainty out of preparation and replaces it with confidence.

Inside this book, you’ll discover:

Practical Planning & Preparation

• A realistic training plan designed for first-time long-distance walkers

• What to pack (and what to leave behind) to keep your backpack light

• Budget guidance, planning timelines, and how to choose your route

• Motivation strategies for the lead-up to your pilgrimage

Walking the Camino

• Clear information about the four most popular Camino routes

• What accommodation is really like—from albergues to private rooms

• Tips for staying healthy, avoiding common injuries, and keeping your energy up

• How to make friends on the trail (even if you’re introverted)

• Women-specific advice on safety, hygiene, periods, solo walking, and more

After the Camino

• How to navigate the emotional “post-Camino crash”

• Integrating your experience into daily life

• Suggestions for your next adventure

About the Author

Emma is a long-distance hiker, travel writer, yoga teacher, and co-founder of Lotus Eaters Travel. She has completed multiple Caminos, travelled extensively as a solo woman, and brings a friendly, honest voice to every page. She also authored The Camino de Santiago Survival Guide.

This women’s edition is an expanded guide created specifically to support female pilgrims. It has been updated foe 2025.