{"id":96829,"date":"2024-03-12T19:23:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T19:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/traveling-with-pets-on-the-camino-de-santiago-tips-and-regulations\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T15:12:27","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T15:12:27","slug":"traveling-with-pets-on-the-camino-de-santiago-tips-and-regulations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/blog\/camino-de-santiago-con-mascotas\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling with pets on the Camino de Santiago: tips and regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In recent years, many people have chosen to do the Camino de Santiago <\/span><b>accompanied by your pet<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have company during long days of walking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are one of these enthusiasts, there are certain things you should know about this question about how to do it with your pet. You should know that <\/span><b>there are regulations and limitations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> What you should know so that you don&#8217;t have any major problems along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;Next, we will give you the best tips so that your trip is a success and you and your dear friend enjoy it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span ><b>Tips for doing the Camino de Santiago with pets<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Next, we will give you a series of recommendations that you should keep in mind so that the trip is a positive experience for both of you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you can search for information yourself, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/\"><b>companies to do the Camino de Santiago de Compostela<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They have trained personnel to give you all the information you require. They will inform you about everything related to doing the hike with your pet, from accommodation, permits, passes, transportation, whatever you need.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Visit to the vet<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first thing you should do before starting this route is <\/span><b>take your pet to the vet <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and evaluate if your furry friend has the appropriate physical conditions to travel the entire path.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that we are not talking about 3 kilometers or going for a run in the park. It involves spending many days away from home, walking, with possible unstable weather conditions and without the comforts to which he may be accustomed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your vet says yes, start choosing the route, otherwise it is best to leave your pet at home to avoid problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30963 size-full lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg\" alt=\"Camino de Santiago with pets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30963 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg\" alt=\"Camino de Santiago con mascotas\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-veterinario-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><b>It is not recommended to do the trail with older or very young pets.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they must be of adult age. Of course, without illnesses or limitations. However, there are always alternatives such as backpacks or small strollers to carry them when they are exhausted.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Choose the route<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you know,<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several main routes to do this route. We show you some:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The most popular, and you will see it anywhere <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-frances\">guide to the French Camino de Santiago<\/a>, and<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It starts in Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port, France, and crosses the provinces of Navarra, La Rioja, Burgos, Palencia, Le\u00f3n and Lugo until it reaches Santiago de Compostela. They are around 800 km long.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The Northern Way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Follow the northern coast of Cantabria, Asturias until you reach Galicia. There are about 35 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-norte\">stages of the Camino de Santiago del Norte<\/a>, where you can enjoy impressive landscapes and a fresher experience during the 825 km journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>V\u00eda de la Plata<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It starts in Seville and crosses the country towards the north until it connects with the Camino Frances. This is the longest route, it is approximately 1000 km.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>If you take a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-portugues\">map of the Portuguese Way<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you will see that there are two routes. One begins in Lisbon and the other in Porto, both cross Portugal to the North and enter Spain to continue to Santiago. Many pilgrims opt for the shorter variant which is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-portugues\/camino-de-santiago-desde-tui\">Portuguese Way from Tui<\/a>, starting from the city next to the Mi\u00f1o River.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s necessary that <\/span><b>know the details of each of these routes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, if it is a mountainous path, if it is mainly a road, if you must cross large plains, climb&#8230; this data will help you determine which is the most suitable route for you and your pet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those who have already done the Camino de Santiago with their pet, <\/span><b>They recommend the French Way<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Something important that you should keep in mind, that whatever the route chosen, you can <\/span><b>incorporate your pet on the last journey, which is equivalent to 100 kilometers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. For this there are specialized agencies in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/en\/caminos\/a-pie\/camino-frances\/camino-de-santiago-desde-sarria\"><b>Camino de Santiago from Sarria organized<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who take care of it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do internships<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few weeks before, it starts <\/span><b>to take long walks with your pet of approximately 20 kilometers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This will help you know their behavior in these types of situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternate with short but intense workouts, such as going up and down stairs or avoiding obstacles. <\/span><b>Watch your breathing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and study the amount of water you ingest during these sessions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pet friendly accommodations<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the route you choose, you will have more possibilities of staying in hotels, hostels, and communal establishments to rest. make sure <\/span><b>that accept pets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Likewise, make sure that <\/span><b>the taxi company or means of transportation <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that you choose to return home once you have finished the Camino de Santiago allows you to bring animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30964 size-full lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg\" alt=\"Camino de Santiago with pets\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30964 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg\" alt=\"Camino de Santiago con mascotas\" width=\"1000\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-gato-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h3><b>Prepare a backpack with everything you may need<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Just as you prepare a bag with all your requirements, if you are going to do the Camino de Santiago with your pet, he or she will also need a basic kit.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification documents and <\/span><b>veterinary vaccination card<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Feeder and drinker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> portable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Much water<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, food assembled in small packages, and prizes to stimulate it.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>your blanket<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a mat so you can rest at night.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raincoat and towel<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to dry it in case it rains.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Un <\/span><b>toy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Scholarships<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to collect your waste.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Harness and belt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can walk without needing to hold the leash all the time.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Vaseline to keep your pads hydrated<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the end of the daily walk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Repellent<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for parasites.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medication, gauze, betadine and tweezers in case your pet gets something stuck in its paw.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Guarantees your breaks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay attention to their behavior. Just as you feel tired, your pet will be too. If you notice that <\/span><b>is panting more than normal, slowing down when walking,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or pulling the mail back, it&#8217;s time to stop.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the day, <\/span><b>make small stops to drink water and give some prizes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These will serve as breaks for the animal. Try to find good spaces for rest and for them to sleep well all night<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tour begins <\/span><b>early in the morning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent the midday and afternoon sun from catching them in uncovered areas.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Canine credential<\/b><\/h3>\n<p class=\"gt-block\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since 2018, the Camino Animal Protection Association created the <\/span><b>canine credential<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is a document that you can stamp at each stop as proof that your pet has passed through there on the way to Santiago de Compostela.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30965 aligncenter lazyload\"  src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-30965 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg 315w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro.jpg 830w, https:\/\/www.mundiplus.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Viajando-con-mascotas-perro-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<h2><span ><b>Regulations for dogs during the route to Santiago de Compostela<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your pet must have a <\/span><b>microchip with all your information<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have your <\/span><b>vaccinations up to date<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In particular, the rabies vaccine certificate, issued at least 21 days in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Certificate endorsed by the veterinarian<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that has the conditions to make the tour.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Must have the <\/span><b>pet passport<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the European Union.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Take your leash<\/b><span>, especially when traveling through populated areas or in parts of the road where there are people and other animals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In recent years, many people have chosen to do the Camino de Santiago accompanied by your pet to have company during long days of walking. 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