I just did it!

[Cathy78]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

 

[Margaret Butterworth]

Two recommendations for where to stay in Porto:
Passenger Hostel
House of Sandeman.

 

[Cathy78]

Two recommendations for where to stay in Porto:
Passenger Hostel
House of Sandeman.

Thank you so much, absolutely amazing!

 

[Kurt walters]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

How exciting for you. I also am starting my Camino Portugués from Porto in May. I’ve been waiting for 2 years. Can’t wait.
Happy New Year.

 

[Vince Rollason]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Hi Cathy
The Camino da Costa was my fourth time on the Camino and my third complete one. it was also my wettest, I walked it in April having previously walked in June, July, September and October. The storms that come in off the Atlantic can be "biblical" but when the sun shines it is a gorgeous route. I am sure you will love it.
Buen Camino
Vince

 

[Leemac40]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

So excited for you, it will enlighten your life, I will never forget my popping my Camino cherry! I'm also looking forward to doing that route in May, maybe see you there (I'll be the one going in the wrong direction!)

 

[PNeer]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

See you there Camina!

 

[meazara]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Well done you! Happy Christmas.

 

[Cathy78]

How exciting for you. I also am starting my Camino Portugués from Porto in May. I’ve been waiting for 2 years. Can’t wait.
Happy New Year.

Thank you, you too Happy New Camino Year! I can’t wait no more, no excuses

 

[Cathy78]

Well done you! Happy Christmas.

Thank you

 

[Cathy78]

See you there Camina!

See you everyone who’s on the Camino in May!

 

[Cathy78]

So excited for you, it will enlighten your life, I will never forget my popping my Camino cherry! I'm also looking forward to doing that route in May, maybe see you there (I'll be the one going in the wrong direction!)

Thank you, I’m sure you will find the right way see you there

 

[Cathy78]

Hi Cathy
The Camino da Costa was my fourth time on the Camino and my third complete one. it was also my wettest, I walked it in April having previously walked in June, July, September and October. The storms that come in off the Atlantic can be "biblical" but when the sun shines it is a gorgeous route. I am sure you will love it.
Buen Camino
Vince

Thank you Hopefully in May on Costal will be perfect. You too Buen Camino in future!

 

[ukjohn99]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Brilliant news. Stay safe and Buen Camino!

 

[Evie S.]

Loved the Camino Costa. Started in Porto finished in Santiago in September 2019. Recommend crossing Rio Nieve and seeing Baselica Santi Jacobi in Castelo do Neiva.

 

[EMILE M]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

I did it from Lisbon to Port then to Santiago 4 years ago, also in May. It got very hot on the way to Porto, then slightly better after Porto. The Camino da Costa portion was very nice, closer to the beach and cooler. Enjoy

 

[Felicia V]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Congrats. Bom Caminho

 

[Cathy78]

Loved the Camino Costa. Started in Porto finished in Santiago in September 2019. Recommend crossing Rio Nieve and seeing Baselica Santi Jacobi in Castelo do Neiva.

Thank you, I appreciate the suggestion, looks lovely!

 

[Cathy78]

Congrats. Bom Caminho

Obrigado

 

[Cathy78]

I did it from Lisbon to Port then to Santiago 4 years ago, also in May. It got very hot on the way to Porto, then slightly better after Porto. The Camino da Costa portion was very nice, closer to the beach and cooler. Enjoy

Thank you so much!

 

[Cathy78]

Brilliant news. Stay safe and Buen Camino!

Thank you!

 

[Arniece2022]

So happy for you!! Isn't this all so exciting? I was originally going to walk Frances for my first, but I think it's going to be very busy - so I'm considering Portugal instead. Plan to begin April 22.

 

[Digz]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

great! we are also booked to start our camino from porto in May!

 

[Digz]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

 

[Digz]

wonderful! we are also doing our first camino from Porto in May. we are soo excited.

 

[Cathy78]

So happy for you!! Isn't this all so exciting? I was originally going to walk Frances for my first, but I think it's going to be very busy - so I'm considering Portugal instead. Plan to begin April 22.

Well done you! It’s months to go and I’m planning already from socks to silencing earbuds Buen Camino!

 

[Cathy78]

wonderful! we are also doing our first camino from Porto in May. we are soo excited.

Amazing, Buen Camino!

 

[trecile]

, I walked it in April having previously walked in June, July, September and October. The storms that come in off the Atlantic can be "biblical" but when the sun shines it is a gorgeous route

I'm planning to start from Lisbon on April 20th - hope that there's no "biblical" rains then.

I did it from Lisbon to Port then to Santiago 4 years ago, also in May. It got very hot on the way to Porto,

Or too much heat!

 

[ghanem]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Buen Camino @Cathy78
Merry Christmas & happy new year to you and to everyone.
May you be blessed, loved and guided all the way & beyond... Happy times!!

 

[Cathy78]

Buen Camino @Cathy78
Merry Christmas & happy new year to you and to everyone.
May you be blessed, loved and guided all the way & beyond... Happy times!!

Thank you

 

[oiram]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Ici tu seras comme chez toi, j'y étais en juin 2021. Bom caminho !
Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto

Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto — Official Website

WELCOME TO ALBERGUE PEREGRINOS PORTO Our Albergue is exclusively for pilgrims. All pilgrims are welcome to stay on your way to Santiago de Compostela, before and after the Camino. You can also stay multiple days to recover and explore the beautiful city of Porto. About Us We opened our doors on...

albergueperegrinosporto.pt

+351 220 140 515

 

[Cathy78]

Ici tu seras comme chez toi, j'y étais en juin 2021. Bom caminho !
Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto

Albergue de Peregrinos do Porto — Official Website

WELCOME TO ALBERGUE PEREGRINOS PORTO Our Albergue is exclusively for pilgrims. All pilgrims are welcome to stay on your way to Santiago de Compostela, before and after the Camino. You can also stay multiple days to recover and explore the beautiful city of Porto. About Us We opened our doors on...

albergueperegrinosporto.pt

+351 220 140 515

Great, thanks

 

[adventurekq]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Bom Caminho, Cathy! We're moving to Porto in 30 days (!!!!) and plan to do the Caminho Portugues in October. We did the Camino Frances in 2012 and have been dreaming of another wonderful Camino for 10 years. Ultreia!

 

[Dave2525]

Well done! I remember going back and forth but once I bought my international flight everything kind of just fell into place

 

[Michael-FL]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Well done, Cathy and best wishes.

 

[Anthony Coyne]

Likewise here. A group of us are cycling the coastal route in May. Flights booked to Porto with bicycles in cargo. Return flights to Dublin also booked from SdC…

 

[TangoBravo]

Cathy78,
My wife and I are also going to try and do the coastal route in May. It'll be my 5th and her 2nd. Maybe we'll see you along the Way. Just a suggestion if you're wanting to get to walking. Since Porto airport is so far to the North and most planes from Madrid (if you're going that way) will be landing at around noon or 1pm, it's easy to strap the backpack on at the airport and start walking. You can find the camino within a couple of blocks. Then the split (interior/coastal) happens rather quickly thereafter. We're planning on just walking and make it to the albergue in LaBruge around 3pm or so. Good luck peregrina!

 

[MarcosdeParticuba]

Having been fortunate to pedal along the Portuguese coast myself, I can’t say enough about the amazing and beautiful March 2019 video Efrén González published in November 2021 on youtube : Hiking 280 km along the Costa Verde | Porto to Santiago. A great preview for Kathy, Kurt, Leamac and other future pilgrims.

 

[Cathy78]

Bom Caminho, Cathy! We're moving to Porto in 30 days (!!!!) and plan to do the Caminho Portugues in October. We did the Camino Frances in 2012 and have been dreaming of another wonderful Camino for 10 years. Ultreia!

Thank you, wow congratulations Bom Caminho and have a happy life in Porto!

 

[Cathy78]

Having been fortunate to pedal along the Portuguese coast myself, I can’t say enough about the amazing and beautiful March 2019 video Efrén González published in November 2021 on youtube : Hiking 280 km along the Costa Verde | Porto to Santiago. A great preview for Kathy, Kurt, Leamac and other future pilgrims.

Thank you, absolutely a lovely video and amazing views

 

[Cathy78]

Cathy78,
My wife and I are also going to try and do the coastal route in May. It'll be my 5th and her 2nd. Maybe we'll see you along the Way. Just a suggestion if you're wanting to get to walking. Since Porto airport is so far to the North and most planes from Madrid (if you're going that way) will be landing at around noon or 1pm, it's easy to strap the backpack on at the airport and start walking. You can find the camino within a couple of blocks. Then the split (interior/coastal) happens rather quickly thereafter. We're planning on just walking and make it to the albergue in LaBruge around 3pm or so. Good luck peregrina!

Thank you for the suggestions! I’ll land in Porto airport and planning to get metro to get closer to the center of city and stay first night in Porto So I’ll be ready to walk next day

 

[Cathy78]

Well done! I remember going back and forth but once I bought my international flight everything kind of just fell into place

Thank you, yes all life suddenly gets now around my Camino

 

[Barbara Whelan]

I'm so excited, just got tickets to Porto today and heading off to my Camino first time, in solitude, in May! Merry Christmas to everyone!!!!

Does anyone know what the weather might be like on the Camino Portuguese Central in May?

 

[Cathy78]

Does anyone know what the weather might be like on the Camino Portuguese Central in May?

Difficult to predict exactly but the coldest can be 11°C, warmest 22°C

 

[trecile]

Does anyone know what the weather might be like on the Camino Portuguese Central in May?

This site is good for checking average temperatures for different locations

Vigo May Weather, Average Temperature (Spain) - Weather Spark

In Vigo during May average daily high temperatures increase from 65°F to 70°F and the fraction of time spent overcast or mostly cloudy decreases from 48% to 40%.

weatherspark.com

 

[Damico Walking]

If you haven't already check out the thread APRIL 2022 start - Check in here! to see who else from this forum may be walking around the same time. We arrive in Porto on April 23 and leave for our coastal Camino on April 25. Have a great time.

 

[Cathy78]

If you haven't already check out the thread APRIL 2022 start - Check in here! to see who else from this forum may be walking around the same time. We arrive in Porto on April 23 and leave for our coastal Camino on April 25. Have a great time.

Thanks, but I start on May, do we have a different thread in forum in May? I’m still kinda clumsy navigator here

 

[trecile]

Thanks, but I start on May, do we have a different thread in forum in May? I’m still kinda clumsy navigator here

Here you go

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/may-2022-start-check-in-here.72050/

 

[Roland49]

As far as all will sort out, I'll start on April, 1st. No joke.
I only get vacation on easter-break. Flights not booked yet, prizes and departing airport not fixed (can choose from different options for that day).

I will walk the CP da Costa and try to reach Finisterre.
It's my second Camino after the CF in 2019.

Hope you enjoy your Camino!

Bom Caminho!
Roland

 

[Cathy78]

As far as all will sort out, I'll start on April, 1st. No joke.
I only get vacation on easter-break. Flights not booked yet, prizes and departing airport not fixed (can choose from different options for that day).

I will walk the CP da Costa and try to reach Finisterre.
It's my second Camino after the CF in 2019.

Hope you enjoy your Camino!

Bom Caminho!
Roland

Enjoy your Camino!

 

[CMLangley]

Congratulations I just booked the Coastal route for end of August!

 

[Cathy78]

Congratulations I just booked the Coastal route for end of August!

Well done, Buen Camino!