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Essential apps for Camino de Santiago
Some seek peace and quiet, others want to meet people from different cultures, but most do it for the pleasure of being outdoors in nature. Camino de Santiago is a route famed for its allure and adventure, and those who travel it remember it for a lifetime. Before you set off, take a look at the selection of apps below that will help you make the most of your pilgrimage.
Wikiloc
Camino de Santiago has many routes and there are many ways to do it. Whether you decide to walk, cycle or ride horseback, Wikiloc will help you find the best route and give you all the info you need to be prepared. With the app you can record your route, as well as see the distance you’ve travelled, your average speed and the elevation gain. And you may want to let your friends and family track your progress with the GPS feature, so they’ll always know where you are.
Camera+ 2
One of the best experiences along the way is meeting people from all over the world. Make sure to immortalise those special moments with a helping hand from Camera+ 2. The app’s Smile mode will capture when people are smiling and ensure your photos exude the joy of the moment, and if you’re looking for the perfect landscape shot, you can remove moving objects with the Monuments mode.
PictureThis
Travelling though France, Portugal and Spain along Camino de Santiago, you’ll encounter the most beautiful landscapes and flower and plant species. With PictureThis you’ll be able to identify thousands of plants and flowers – point your camera at a plant and in a matter of seconds you’ll have access to all the info you need to become a botanical expert.
Star Walk 2
Every night of your journey, when you’re stretching your legs and relaxing with a hot drink, you can admire the stars and constellations up above. Want to know more about what you’re seeing? With Star Walk 2 you can point your device up to the sky and it will display a map with all the scientific and historical info you need to unravel the mystery of the stars.
Pórtico de la Gloria SC
When you arrive at Compostela, something magnificent awaits: the Santiago Cathedral and its famous Portico de la Gloria. The app that bears its name allows you to explore the precise details of the monument that cannot be seen with the naked eye and comes with narratives that explain the different intricate elements of the Portico.