Solo female walking Camino Portugese May

[Aoife Haugh]

hi everyone. I'm starting out from Lisbon on May 16th for 5 days to Tomar. Was going to do it in walking shoes. Would this be ok. Any other tips would be amazing. I've done the French camino 2 years ago so not a complete novice.

 

[TKrene]

my plan is to take my running shoes and my hiking sandals rather than my hiking boots which I think would be overkill for the Portuguese. I start from Porto May 20, staying in Matosinhos May 21

 

[Anamya]

Dear Aoife, I just came back from CP, Porto to Santiago. I did not do it alone, however I passed by many women walking solo.

The trail is very safe and people are lovely (even more than in the CF, I thought!). I also think very comfortable walking shoes are a good choice. There is a fair bit of stones, paved roads and asphalts, so cushioning and softness, at least for me, were more important than firmness of ankles or anything else.

I cant say anything about the trail between Lisbon and Porto, but you will probably have a great experience. Do not miss the opportunity of eating "natas" (Portuguese custards). Even if you are not a fan of custards, try them - they are a local pride and absolutely delicious!

 

[HeidiL]

Lisbon to Tomar is a pleasant, flat stretch, and boots would be overkill.

On occasion, there are improvised rubbish tips (people who have been redecorating and think it's fine to leave the broken rubble along the path), but on the whole I really enjoyed the walk along the river, and the food was glorious.

I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!

 

[frida1]

I walked this alone from Santarem. Very safe and I used my hoka running shoes. They were great.

 

[Aoife Haugh]

my plan is to take my running shoes and my hiking sandals rather than my hiking boots which I think would be overkill for the Portuguese. I start from Porto May 20, staying in Matosinhos May 21

Thanks so much for your reply. I think my mind is now made up to walk in my walking shoes. Best of luck with your camino on May 20th.

 

[Aoife Haugh]

Dear Aoife, I just came back from CP, Porto to Santiago. I did not do it alone, however I passed by many women walking solo.

The trail is very safe and people are lovely (even more than in the CF, I thought!). I also think very comfortable walking shoes are a good choice. There is a fair bit of stones, paved roads and asphalts, so cushioning and softness, at least for me, were more important than firmness of ankles or anything else.

I cant say anything about the trail between Lisbon and Porto, but you will probably have a great experience. Do not miss the opportunity of eating "natas" (Portuguese custards). Even if you are not a fan of custards, try them - they are a local pride and absolutely delicious!

I'll be sure to try Natas and thank for the great advice.

 

[Aoife Haugh]

Lisbon to Tomar is a pleasant, flat stretch, and boots would be overkill.

On occasion, there are improvised rubbish tips (people who have been redecorating and think it's fine to leave the broken rubble along the path), but on the whole I really enjoyed the walk along the river, and the food was glorious.

I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!

Ive heard the Portugese are very hospitable. I'm really looking forward to some interesting food too. I've read that Tomar is a beautiful town so I'm very pleased with my choice to walk there.

 

[EmoJohnson]

Ive heard the Portugese are very hospitable. I'm really looking forward to some interesting food too. I've read that Tomar is a beautiful town so I'm very pleased with my choice to walk there.

I'm walking the Portuguese coastal alone in five days with the Hoka One Ones I bought. Leaving from Porto. I am a solo female so reading about the hospitality on this thread was very reassuring. I wish you well on your beautiful Camino!

 

[hunsta]

hi everyone. I'm starting out from Lisbon on May 16th for 5 days to Tomar. Was going to do it in walking shoes. Would this be ok. Any other tips would be amazing. I've done the French camino 2 years ago so not a complete novice.

Please contact me

 

[JCLima]

Please contact me

That's unlikely to happen.

The post is from 2017, and the last time they were online was also in may of 2017

 

[David Tallan]

Locking this thread. As JCLima points out, it is now outdated.