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Camino de Santiago, Poland: what it is and when to go
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Poland (Sejny). Interests: Hiking. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain · Hiking
- Where
- Poland
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- WMI Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, 264 km as the crow flies
- Website
- caminolituano.com
- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 22 km
- Coordinates
- 54.15668, 23.40208
What it is and where
Camino de Santiago is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Poland (Sejny).
It is in Sejny, where this site lists 14 more places to see, 6.5 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 54.15668, 23.40208; the nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI, Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki), 264 km as the crow flies. How to get around Poland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Trail network
- National
- Distance
- 22 km
It is one of the Hiking places in Poland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Camino de Santiago is May to October.
- JanPossible7:39
- FebPossible9:27
- MarPossible11:29
- AprPossible13:46
- MayBest time15:45
- JunBest time16:53
- JulBest time16:24
- AugBest time14:39
- SepBest time12:25
- OctBest time10:12
- NovPossible8:10
- DecPossible7:07
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Poland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Poland
To enter Poland there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Poland checklist. Currency: Złoty (PLN); plugs: Type C and E · 230 V · 50 Hz; emergencies: 112 · 997 police · 999 ambulance.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ūdininkai hillfortHistory5.3 km
- Church of the Visitation in SejnyChurch building in Sejny, Poland6.5 km
- E11 European long distance pathWalking path in Europe8.4 km
- E11 section 51: Lazdijai – VeisiejaiHiking8.4 km
- Nature reserve Ostoja Bobrów MarychaProtected area11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Poland guide.
More in Poland: Hiking
- Camino de Santiago: Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain
- Main Sudetes Trail: hiking trail in Poland
- Trail of the Eagles' Nests: walking path, Poland
- Szrenica: mountain peak in the Karkonosze Mountains, Poland
- E3 European long distance path: walking path
- E9 European long distance path: walking path, Europe
Every Poland place under Hiking, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Camino de Santiago?
It is a Catholic pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain in Poland.
When is the best time to visit Camino de Santiago?
May to October. In June there are 16 h 53 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 07.
How do you get to Camino de Santiago?
The nearest main airport is Warsaw Modlin Airport (WMI), 264 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Poland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Poland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ūdininkai hillfort, Church of the Visitation in Sejny, E11 European long distance path. The rest is in the Poland guide.
Keep reading
- Sejny14 places to see in and around Sejny, Poland: Church of the Visitation in Sejny, Rezerwat Kukle, Rezerwat Łempis. Best time: May to October.
- Hiking2242 places for hiking in Poland, from Camino de Santiago to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to October. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- PolandBefore travelling to Poland: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI), but the currency is the złoty: pay…
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Camino de Santiago on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.