Is the Camino safe?
Hiking
the Camino de Santiago is a wonderful and highly recommended experience, but
have you ever wondered if it’s safe?
Are
all the routes well marked? What happens if you have an accident while on the Camino Way ? Could wild animals attack you? Can you be robbed? All of these
questions are perfectly normal; it’s very natural to have doubts. Embarking in
a new adventure can be difficult especially when it involves a physical effort.
Walking for several hours in consecutive days can definitely be a challenge. On
the contrary, this route is nowadays one of the safest destinations we can
find.
Let’s
review some of the things you must keep in mind in order to avoid difficult
situations during your adventure:
The
Camino is well marked; thus, it is crucial to recognize the different types of
signals you will encounter during your journey. Among the signals you will
find, Yellow Arrows, Scallop Shells, mounds of stones, etc. Check out this
related post for further information:
What
to do in case of getting lost or having an accident. If despite of being very
cautious you have a small accident or get lost, don’t worry, the best option is
to keep calm, always. When you are calm, make an emergency call (112) and wait
until you see a fellow pilgrim who might help you.
Although
the entire route to Santiago runs along paths and trails in the middle of
nature, there are also stretches of road. When you reach the road, use your
common sense, it is essential that you put your mind on the road and bear in
mind some tips:
- Try to wear flashy clothes with
good visibility for vehicles on the road. You can use a reflective vest.
- Walk on the left side of the
road when possible. This way you will see the cars in front of you instead
of behind you. In case the left side is too dangerous, walk on the right
side but keep very alert of everything that happens behind you.
- Never cross the road when you
are in a curve or have low visibility. If you have no choice, do it
quickly and make sure no vehicles are coming.
Wild
animal attacks. This is extremely unusual and the only known cases of attacks
have been dogs that have mildly scared pilgrims. Otherwise there is nothing
else to fear.
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