#CaminoDeSantiago

A growing wave of psychological research highlights the Camino de Santiago as more than a historic pilgrimage. For Thai readers, it offers a lens on how simplicity, social connection, and mindful presence can elevate mental well-being. The findings suggest that ancient journeys can inform modern wellness, education, and tourism in Thailand.

The Camino de Santiago—often called simply the Camino—spans hundreds of kilometers across northern Spain. Pilgrims walk for weeks, drawn by personal transformation as much as faith. Recent insights summarized in a wellness-focused publication draw on walkers’ experiences and healthcare professionals’ observations. The route is described as “walking therapy,” combining physical activity, shared stories, and a return to life’s basics.

A new wave of psychological research is shedding light on the Camino de Santiago, the historic pilgrimage route spanning northern Spain, revealing how the experience profoundly improves well-being by fostering simplicity, social connection, and mindful presence. For Thai readers amid growing interest in wellness tourism and spiritual retreats, the findings offer a window into how ancient traditions can meet modern mental health needs, and may even inform future innovations in Thailand’s own tourism and healthcare sectors.