A must for the Camino Frances
This app was the best $5 I’ve ever spent. It has a useful list of albergues and hotels for every city, pueblo and village on the Camino - with reviews to help you decide.
Be sure to use the WhatsApp helper feature - you tell it how many people and what date, and it creates a WhatsApp message in Spanish to request a reservation. I use this feature frequently.
But the best feature is the map. It shows your location overlayed on a map of the trail. Not sure if you’re on track? Check the app. It will either reassure you or help you correct your course. I have consulted it frequently on the trail and have never gotten lost. Don’t listen to the old, negative reviews. The app is stable, doesn’t crash, and helps you navigate better than any guidebook.
Be sure to use the WhatsApp helper feature - you tell it how many people and what date, and it creates a WhatsApp message in Spanish to request a reservation. I use this feature frequently.
But the best feature is the map. It shows your location overlayed on a map of the trail. Not sure if you’re on track? Check the app. It will either reassure you or help you correct your course. I have consulted it frequently on the trail and have never gotten lost. Don’t listen to the old, negative reviews. The app is stable, doesn’t crash, and helps you navigate better than any guidebook.
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Useful, though buggy and incomplete
Has been handy for maps, info and accommodation, though lacks completeness of places to stay and Camino Complimentario sections, map is occasionally inaccurate, user comments are often in the wrong section (town rather than Albergue etc).
Most frustratingly when trying to use the ‘locate me’ feature in the places list the app simply crashes and closes.
Most frustratingly when trying to use the ‘locate me’ feature in the places list the app simply crashes and closes.
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Really useful
Used daily on my Camino from SJPP. Invaluable.
Invaluable app
Thanks Michael, for all your Wise Pilgrim work!
Terrific app
The best comprehensive app for many Camino routes.
New user
I have only just started using this app, but have found it very helpful in my planning and research. It has a lot of good information and is easy to use
Easy to use, helped me get back on track
Used this app for 500 miles. I used it daily. I was able to see when I deviated from the path a few times and the reviews for paths, lodging and cafes was very helpful. I could link to wahstsapp numbers for lodging to call ahead for a bed. Developer is very responsive to feedback. I’ll use the portugal version for my next camino.
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Outstanding
Amazing app constantly updated
Worth the money!
So I used this app when walking the camino last year. It plots out all the main stretches on the map. All the albergues that you need on the route. The map is accurate. The app is basic, but it’s really all you need. Simple is better in book. Would recommend it to anyone. Hope you enjoy and buen camino.
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Camino Francés
I’ve used this app while doing the Camino Francés. Although it’s generally good, and relatively easy to navigate, it desperately needs to be updated. The presentation, content and the homepage of the app need a fresh look to make it more appealing. It looks tired and dated.
