Food is Part of the Adventure
Since we walked into Santiago de Compostela in May, my first two Flora on Foot groups have stayed in close touch. We get together regularly to share fun memories, celebrate what we’re learning, and support each other to make the small shifts that bring us closer to our Camino intentions.
We talk a lot about the food we discovered on Camino too and how we’re trying to find or recreate it at home. We can go on and on about the café con leche, the pickled garlic, the biggest sea salt flakes you’ve ever seen, the tortilla patata, the padrón peppers, the lentil soup, the local wine, the Fresco picnics, the tomatoes!
Food on Camino is part of the adventure. It’s cultural, hyperlocal, memorable, and customizable to meet your needs.
A couple of great questions about what we eat and drink on the Camino have come up recently and I’m going to answer them today: I’m a vegetarian, will I be able to eat the food on Camino? I’m allergic to shellfish, can you accommodate this?
Yes, and yes. We are experienced at serving delicious and nutritious food that accommodates allergies and food preferences.
Vegetarian, pescatarian, vegan? No dairy, no shellfish, no peanuts, no soy, no nightshades, no ____________? We’ve got you.
Planning begins months before our Camino starts. You’ll complete a guest survey where you can share what you need food-wise, and we will ask you any follow up questions. Then our guides prepare picnic lunches and work with our restaurants to make sure everyone is well cared for.
In addition to answering these specific questions, I wanted to share five highlights about food on Camino.
We make meal time on Camino easy for you. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included. You don’t need to plan meals, shop, cook, or wash dishes. Enjoy!
We make meal time a cultural experience. Want to try Galícian specialities like octopus, tetilla cheese, Galícian beef, tuna empanada, Pimientos de Padrón, orujo, Albariño, Tarta de Santiago, and more? It’s all possible.
We make meal time relaxing and social. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, meal time on Camino is a chance to rest, connect and get to know each other.
Walking a Camino takes a lot of energy and you need to eat and drink enough to power your days. You know your body best and what you might need to stay healthy and energized along the way. I don’t eat dairy so while everyone else was having yogurt with granola and cheese toast for breakfast, I ate a turkey and tomato sandwich which is unconventional but did the job of getting protein in me to start the day. Also, I carry nuts or trail mix with me in case I need a snack between rest stops.
One of the special highlights of walking a Camino with us is enjoying a picnic made by our Fresco guides right on the side of the path. These lunches bring Spanish culture to the table with fresh, hyperlocal ingredients. They are different every day and are customized for each group.
If you have more questions about what we eat on Camino and whether we can accommodate your unique needs, let’s chat. Here’s my calendar to find a time that works well for you.
