Welcome to the Camino Ninja App
Why Camino Ninja?
What makes Camino Ninja so popular?
Camino Ninja is perhaps the best resource for planning your Camino—from your initial research at home to the final steps in Santiago.
- Plan
Determine your milestones
Break your Camino de Santiago into manageable daily stages that fit your pace. Check the distances, elevation gain, and key stops before you leave home.
- Accommodation
Find good hostels, avoid bad ones
Read real pilgrims' reviews of the hostels. Find out exactly where you can stay—and which hostels you're better off avoiding.
- Navigation
Navigate the Way of St. James
Our map shows you exactly whether you're on the right track.
- Live Data
Always up to date
Our database is updated every day, and dozens of corrections are made every day.
Take Camino Ninja on the road
Your Camino, Always in Your Pocket
Offline maps, hostel details, route planning, and the latest pilgrim updates—for iOS and Android, free of charge.
Helpful Tips
What Every Pilgrim Should Know
Practical guides to routes, the first few days, and a smooth arrival in Santiago—written to make your walk easier and more mindful.
The Last 100 Kilometers of the Camino de Santiago: Significance, Rules, and All Starting Points
The final 100 kilometers are the most famous leg of the Camino de Santiago—the minimum distance required to earn the Compostela. Here’s what it entails, what rules apply, and where you can start it.
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The Most Distant Signposts to Santiago: Waymarkers from Around the World
All over the world, signs point to Santiago – some absurdly far away. A collection of the most distant waymarkers, from Rio de Janeiro to the zero point at Finisterre.
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Becoming a Hospitalero: The Complete Guide to Hosting Pilgrims on the Camino
As a hospitalero you give back the hospitality you received as a pilgrim. What the role really means, how to prepare, what it costs – and a comprehensive, current link list for your next steps worldwide.
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Camino Tiles: The Most Beautiful Waymarkers in Ceramic Worldwide
From Brittany and Switzerland to Santiago: a photo journey along the tiles and azulejos that mark the Way of St. James – and how to read them.
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Pilgrim Stories
Pilgrims Writing for Pilgrims
Honest accounts from people who have gone before you: what surprised them, what challenged them, and what changed them.
Ready to walk your Camino?
Camino Ninja is 100% free—no hidden purchases. Thousands of pilgrims are already using it to plan and hike.