My favourite Portuguese Camino resource is Luis Freixo's website Blog although not in English he has the detailed maps of the all the Portuguese routes including Spiritual Way in Google Maps, pdf and Wikiloc formats, all for free, he won't even let you leave a donation!
Yes show the security guard your QR code to get into the Office then after him there's another lady who will give you a ticket with number code from the machine. Then straight ahead to the hallway where there's to the right the screen with numbers showing. Wait for your code number then on to...
I was at the Pilgrim Office late yesterday afternoon at 5 pm and it was real busy but they issue the Compostelas really quickly. Those who do the long stage from Padrón to Santiago don't have to worry then if you get there before 6.45 pm when the Office closes (7 pm). What surprises me is the...
I just stayed at this hotel so you can see my positive review on Google Maps. It's 20 minutes drive to airport (11 kms)....Check out this place on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/oJfMRcSt6qKwUyaB6
I don't recall anyone pointing out about the historical significance of the Camino. For thousands of years and long before the importance of the Camino de Santiago people have been following the setting sun heading west to the end of the World, Cape Finisterre. So you can retrace this history Go...
If you all have smartphones it's best to register online as individuals to speed process up and when you've done that you automatically receive a QR code. You will all get the Compostela but you all have to go to Office and to gain entry you all have to show the QR codes. If you don't register...
I agree with @jungleboy Oia and La Cala are worth stopping for, such breathtaking coastal beauty during the day or at night ! And all that fresh sea air ! You must stay in Baiona too. Then you can walk along the coast into Vigo and finish at Samil beach, call a Taxi to get into the city centre...
Thanks for reminder @peregrina2000 must stop there as I've passed the giant rock a number of times in the past, it's just off Camino to the right (as is a Castro). Thing is it's not easy to spot where the individual petroglyphs are situated, they depict weaponry. You may find that frustrating...
The doctor that treated me said the dogs were owned by a shepherd so perhaps he's no longer around. Yes there's always one, it must be quite hard to be a moderator sometimes eh Laurie !
@peregrina2000 yes you may recall I was bitten too in 2017 Laurie, when I got to the hamlet of Villaviaje a few kms before Cornatel Castle. I carried on walking with a wounded leg (chunk missing!) to call a taxi from there to take me to Hospital. The driver even waited for me so he could take...
Yes I noted that it had closed which is a shame as they sold a wide variety of stuff, many of practical use for pilgrims like ponchos thanks for bringing it to our attention.
Yes I've been both ways after Sebastaio Bridge. It's easier to follow if you go right the official way as you keep to the yellow arrows etc. Left is less well signed but still an adventure as you get to see more coast compared with interior route so if you use my mate's Luis Freixo's maps (he...
That's a good summary ! There's a Military Museum too and of course the Santo Anton Castle. In addition, I always visit Estrella de Galicia brewery's bar (Rua Concepcion Arenal, 10) which is enormous and they've also opened a Museum called Mega Mundo. But the best thing I ever did in A Coruña...
I just called and spoke in Spanish to Angeles Vasquez's Secretary. She said that I was wasting their time calling as it doesn't fall within her remit. It's apparently a matter for the Ministry of Culture ,Román Rodríguez Tel. 981 544 811 / 801 She's already received quite a few calls from our...
I just had a wonderful experience visiting the Catholic Clarisas Convent. See location https://maps.app.goo.gl/vNAFtjk8AyvNUd7r5
I wasn't doing the Camino this time,I just wanted to buy their homemade biscuits/cakes. The hospitality there is amazing. I was greeted with a warm welcome by Sister...
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