Web resources

Updated July 8, 2025

www.efrengonzaleze.com
This is the website for pilgrim vlogger Efren Gonzalez. He has an engaging personality and his videography is superb. His vblogs include: El Camino de Santiago, El Camino del Norte, El Camino Portugues Coastal, Via Francigena, San Salvador, Primitivo, Ingles, plus other non- Camino expeditions. A noteworthy aspect is his use of the drone to give another perspective. Extraordinary viewing.

TV on Demand

Camino Movie on TVNZ+
The documentary ‘Camino Skies,’ 2019, [1hr 20 min], is currently available for viewing on TVNZ+. (Pulse channel).

You Tube

’50 Tips for the Camino de Santiago,’ Nadine Walks, YouTube, [5.43]

A thoughtful starting point, or maybe a timely refresher.
‘Camino San Salvador,’ Vlog Series, Efren Gonzalez, You Tube, October 11, 2021 Here is a great opportunity to feast on Efren Gonzalez’s latest series.
Great visuals.

San Salvador Camino Update
Efren Gonzalez has published his long awaited San Salvador Camino compilation, ‘Solo Hiking 122 km along the Camino San Salvador in Spain,’ You Tube, [36.05]
This complements Philip’s short film screened during his San Salvador Camino ‘10 Minute Talk,’ at our meeting in August. Efren is a professional vlogger and his films are beautifully filmed with great drone clips which show where the pilgrims walk using a bird’s eye viewpoint. He rarely includes other pilgrims, and tends to focus on the scenery, albergues, churches and his meals while avoiding personal commentary. His scenes with the mist rolling demonstrates possible dangers pilgrims need to factor in to their planning while traversing the mountain section.
Rewarding viewing.

Camino Portuguese Update
Efren Gonzales has just released his Coastal Portuguese compilation, ‘Solo Hiking 280 km along the Costa da Morte | Porto to Santiago, You Tube, Nov 8, 2021, [57.44]
Danger, viewing will lead to falling in love with this Camino!
Superbly presented.

Camino Movie – The Way – How Realistic Is It? robscamino [25 mins 20 secs]
Rob discusses the movie ‘The Way,’ the scenes which appeal, and points he feels it gets completely right, eg. It represents a transformational journey of Tom the main character, he meets and bonds with wonderful people, etc. He also discusses the points people find annoying. Usually just a talking head chat with occasional explanatory clips.
An interesting introduction to the movie.

‘Camino Frances | Navarre Drone Compilation,’ Efren Gonzalez 9 Episodes
See the Camino from a Birdseye view point! Each episode focuses on one of the provinces the pilgrim passes through. To get the Playlist gain access through his YouTube channel by scrolling to the Camino required. Great for views of the landscape and clearly labeled features of the built environment.
Tip: Try viewing with the sound off. Stunning views.