Recommendations to Make the Pilgrimage on Foot

In order to enjoy a journey as bearable as possible and arrive in Santiago de Compostela without any wounds or blisters, you should follow these recommendations. Wear loose transpirable clothes, to avoid rubbings that produce contact dermatitis, especially on the inner thighs. Along with a hat that would avoid sunstrokes, bring clothes according to the weather of the season when you make the pilgrimage. Shoes are essential, they should be of high-quality. You should wear boots that tie around the ankle, because paths are irregular and they could cause you a twist which would call off your journey.

Apart from being high, the boots should be waterproof and transpirable, to avoid problems derived from feet perpiration, such as blisters and mycosis. Socks are also important, they should be made of wool or similar. You have to bring some pairs, since you will have to change them frequently.

Diet is as important as clothing. On the day before the journey, try not to eat a heavy indigestable meal. You are advised to consume large amounts of sugar, through honey and sweets. Fats should be taken in repeatedly and in small amounts.

It is not compulsory to eat proteins (eggs, meat, fish and milk) when you are walking, but you should eat them while you are resting or training.

The intake of Vitamins is essential. They can be found in fresh fruits, such as oranges, lemons... and also dry fruits such as walnuts and raisins.

Heavy meals should be eaten at the end of each stage. Make sure that you take drinkable water. Warm stocks and soups quench your thirst faster that cold drinks.

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