Walk the Camino de Santiago in 2026
In March 2026 we’re hitting the Camino de Santiago, raising funds as we walk to help support people experiencing homelessness, and you’re invited!
The Route
When people think of the Santiago de Compostela pilgrimage, many think of the famous French route – but there are many Caminos, each with its own character and charm. We’ll be walking the last 100km of the Portuguese Camino, which offers historic towns, forest footpaths, old Roman roads, and lots of adventure along the way!
The Portuguese Camino is a little quieter, allowing for more space while still offering plenty of pilgrim camaraderie.
This scenic route starts in the lively seaside town of Vigo. This is where we all meet the night before heading out of town as Pilgrims on our way to Santiago.
The Rhythm of the Camino
Days on the Camino quickly fall into a beautiful, simple routine: breakfast at the hotel, walk, stops for coffee and snacks, walk some more, rest your feet, share a meal and sleep.
The community along the way is as powerful as the landscapes. In 2025 our team of seven walkers turned into a strong group of over 20 pilgrims, representing many different countries. Strangers become companions, and conversations – sometimes deep, sometimes brief – stitch the days together. Strangers quickly turn into friends and what is said on the Camino, stays on the Camino!
Lessons on the Road
Walking the Camino teaches you things without you even realising. Slowing down, embracing the journey, and resilience - getting up each day and putting one foot in front of the other, just focusing on that next step and the prizes along the way. There might be some tough days when blisters or rain make every step a challenge, but kindness and togetherness are always there along the Camino de Santiago.
“It’s so much more than a walk! It’s an adventure, a challenge, and for me a life changing experience that I will never forget! ”
Arriving in Santiago
After days of walking, the moment of arriving at the Praza do Obradoiro in front of the cathedral in Santiago can be very emotional. There’s a mix of joy, relief and disbelief that you’ve walked here! Pilgrims embrace; people linger soaking up the atmosphere not wanting it to be over yet. The evening in Santiago is a great opportunity to reflect on the conversations, the challenges, the quiet moments and the joys along the way, and of course, to celebrate our achievement of making it along the Camino to Santiago!
“The feeling of achievement, walking into that square at the end - surrounded by the history, the Cathedral, and knowing that you’d walked the steps of thousands and thousands of people before over history, it was just magic”
The Camino Spirit
Some of our team from 2025 are coming back to walk again in 2026. The main reason for them returning; long after you take off your walking boots the Camino spirit stays with you.
If you’ve ever considered walking the Camino de Santiago, then signing up to walk with the Choir with No Name is a great place to start. We’ll support you all the way, from sign up, to fundraising and preparing for your adventure, and every step along the path. You don’t need to be an expert hiker, just open to the road ahead.
On the Camino, it’s not about how far you walk, it’s about what you discover on the way. Walking with us also means you’ll be making a huge impact to the lives of people experiencing homelessness – so every step really will make a huge difference.
“I would have happily walked the Camino for the rest of my life, and I didn’t want to let go of that feeling”
The Itinerary
Walking the Portuguese Camino, from Vigo to Santiago
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DescriMeet in Vigo and get ready for an unforgettable adventure! There is a transfer available from Santiago airport, or you can make your own way to the hotel in Vigo.ption text goes here
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We set off from Vigo for our first day of walking! 23km through the countryside to Arcade- this will be our second longest day of walking.
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Wind down cobbled streets, through villages and onto woodland paths from Arcade to Pontevedra. At 12 km this is our shortest day of walking and we should arrive by lunchtime to enjoy some well deserved rest and exploring around town.
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The penultimate day! Through the countryside, past beautiful churches and across the bridge into Padron – famous for Padron Peppers! We’ll walk 18km today.
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The longest day of walking at 25km. The walk becomes more urban as we approach Santiago and the incline to reach the city will be worth it!
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Make your way home or stay in Santiago a bit longer.
Why support the Choir with No Name?
Our vision is that all people going through tough times find a place to sing their hearts out, among friends. We run choirs and build joyful singing communities with people impacted by homelessness and marginalisation around the UK. What we do is simple but has a huge impact: our choirs meet once a week for a cuppa and a catch up, we then sing our hearts out and sit down together afterwards for a hot meal cooked by volunteers.
For our choir members, the sense of belonging and community they find at choir can be truly life changing. It offers more than just a place to sing, it’s a space to connect, grow in confidence, and build the tools needed to move away from homelessness.
For some, it’s the first time they’ve ever felt empowered, or part of something bigger than themselves. For others, choir provides an anchor in the week, a routine, a reason to show up, and a commitment to hold onto. Many tell us it helps reduce anxiety and encourages them to take positive steps in their lives.
It might sound simple - gathering to sing together - but for many of our choir members, it’s transformative.
Walking the Camino de Santiago with us will help the music, and all it provides, continue!
Check out our FAQs for some commonly asked questions and if you’re ready to go sign up below!
