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Consider staying at municipal/parochial albergues. They generally don’t take reservations and often have beds when “everything is booked “.
Good luck and Buen Camino
I really enjoy Porto and could spend many happy days there. I like the walk out of Porto, down to the river and out to the ocean. I don’t understand why people take the tram to Matosinhos and start there unless to shorten the first stage. As an alternative to a long first stage to Labruge or...
Hi Gretchen
I stayed there last night and really enjoyed it.
1- It was only about ten km from where the boat lets you you off. You could enjoy a leisurely breakfast in Padron and meander your way. We ended up having to hang out for a couple of hours before it opened, but it was pleasant weather...
Peregrinos,
Has anyone had luck RECENTLY getting a bed at the monestery in Armenteira? If so, was there a line, how many pilgrims got beds, etc?
Also curious at Municipal Albergue in Arousa. Has that been filling up?
Good for you for being considerate of your fellow pilgrims by staying in private accommodations. You might try sitting in the town square with a cafe con leche or vino tinto to watch the locals or listening to a book on tape. Buen Camino
Trail runners 100%. The Camino is very rocky/pointy/bumpy and you will be glad to have a rock plate in the shoe, which trail runners have, to protect your feet.
Good point about Bruma. I’d make a reservation at the very nice private albergue to avoid disappointment. Quite a few upset pilgrims were turned away the day I was there.
Started early June. Medium fit, early 60s. Lots of mud, slippery descents, especially the first week. Quite a few tough spots for me. I thought about quitting numerous times but glad I persevered.
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