May 2022 Camino Portugues - Porto starting at the Senda Litoral to Central

[Evlyna]

Hello everyone!

I am new to the Camino world and hope to be joining the tribe this coming year. After dreaming of walking the Camino for what appears to be a lifetime, I am finally walking the Camino Portugues May, 2022, God willing. My aunt and I hope to start the walk in Porto.

We are commencing the planning and training and couldn't be more thrilled. I know we will have many questions, but for now I am hoping that you can share your knowledge and experience on the following:

1. We want to walk the Senda Litoral then connect to Central upon reaching Vila do Donde. Is the connection marked, if not, what do we look for and on what Etapa on the Gonze Central Map are we joining? We'd like to get a room once we connect and I don't know where to look.

2. Where can I find a listing of all the Albergues available with reservation information?

3. Does booking have special rates for Pilgrims of the Camino or is there a better/cheaper site?

Thanks to all and Buen Camino!

Gratefully,

Evelyn

 

[trecile]

1. We want to walk the Senda Litoral then connect to Central upon reaching Vila do Donde. Is the connection marked, if not, what do we look for and on what Etapa on the Gonze Central Map are we joining? We'd like to get a room once we connect and I don't know where to look.

It is marked, but if you want to follow a GPS track you can download the WindyMaps app. All of the Camino routes are already on it, without having to download extra files.

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‎Windy Maps

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Here's a screen shot of the Vila do Conde area showing the connection to the Central route (dark blue line)

2. Where can I find a listing of all the Albergues available with reservation information?

Gronze.com is the best source

3. Does booking have special rates for Pilgrims of the Camino or is there a better/cheaper site?

If you want a pilgrim rate you have to book directly with the property

 

[SabsP]

I highly recommend Casa Venceslau in Vila do Conde.

..:: Casa Venceslau ::.. Hospedaria • Adega Regional • Restaurante

Casa Venceslau, Hospedaria, Adega Regional, Restaurante

www.casavenceslau.com

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I highly recommend Casa Venceslau in Vila do Conde.

..:: Casa Venceslau ::.. Hospedaria • Adega Regional • Restaurante

Casa Venceslau, Hospedaria, Adega Regional, Restaurante

www.casavenceslau.com

I highly recommend it too, having stayed there in early May 2019. It felt more like a small, intimate hotel.

 

[Evlyna]

It is marked, but if you want to follow a GPS track you can download the WindyMaps app. All of the Camino routes are already on it, without having to download extra files.

Windy Maps - Apps on Google Play

The most detailed hiking maps of the world that work even offline

play.google.com

‎Windy Maps

‎Windy Maps will guide you around the whole world. You can search for a route, plan a trip and arrive to your destination thanks to the voice navigation. Windy Maps works even without an internet connection. Just download a map of your country or a region to your phone. An inseparable part of...

apps.apple.com

Here's a screen shot of the Vila do Conde area showing the connection to the Central route (dark blue line)

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Gronze.com is the best source


If you want a pilgrim rate you have to book directly with the property

This is awesome info! Thank you so much

 

[jmcarp]

Hello everyone!

I am new to the Camino world and hope to be joining the tribe this coming year. After dreaming of walking the Camino for what appears to be a lifetime, I am finally walking the Camino Portugues May, 2022, God willing. My aunt and I hope to start the walk in Porto.

We are commencing the planning and training and couldn't be more thrilled. I know we will have many questions, but for now I am hoping that you can share your knowledge and experience on the following:

1. We want to walk the Senda Litoral then connect to Central upon reaching Vila do Donde. Is the connection marked, if not, what do we look for and on what Etapa on the Gonze Central Map are we joining? We'd like to get a room once we connect and I don't know where to look.

2. Where can I find a listing of all the Albergues available with reservation information?

3. Does booking have special rates for Pilgrims of the Camino or is there a better/cheaper site?

Thanks to all and Buen Camino!

Gratefully,

Evelyn

My wife and I walked that same route in 2017, and if we weren't staying in municipal albergues, we just called ahead to private accommodations early in the day for that night's reservation. We never had a problem with that, and there are lodging flyers posted on walls, utility poles, etc, all along the way. I would, however, recommend Casa Fernanda in Lugar do Corgo for an exceptional pilgrim experience, and an advance reservation for that spot is necessary. PM me with your email address and I'll send you the list of our accommodations. (Click on my avatar and then on "Start Conversation".)

 

[Grousedoctor]

Let me just reinforce a couple points others have made. Windy Maps is a great resource. I have downloaded them for several caminos and they’re most useful. The route out of Vila do Conde, although not as well marked through the city as it could be, is pretty straight forward. You won’t have any trouble catching them central route. Finally, as recommended above, stay at Casa Fernanda if you can. Her hospitality is amazing. A great camino experience.

 

[Ellann]

Hello everyone!

I am new to the Camino world and hope to be joining the tribe this coming year. After dreaming of walking the Camino for what appears to be a lifetime, I am finally walking the Camino Portugues May, 2022, God willing. My aunt and I hope to start the walk in Porto.

We are commencing the planning and training and couldn't be more thrilled. I know we will have many questions, but for now I am hoping that you can share your knowledge and experience on the following:

1. We want to walk the Senda Litoral then connect to Central upon reaching Vila do Donde. Is the connection marked, if not, what do we look for and on what Etapa on the Gonze Central Map are we joining? We'd like to get a room once we connect and I don't know where to look.

2. Where can I find a listing of all the Albergues available with reservation information?

3. Does booking have special rates for Pilgrims of the Camino or is there a better/cheaper site?

Thanks to all and Buen Camino!

Gratefully,

Evelyn

Hey Evlyna
After much pondering, planning, wishing, and delays since 2016 I am now looking to walk in mid May 2022, starting in Porto but sticking to the coastal route, and the Spiritual Variante, God willing, Covid willing and as long as the Australian Government finally after two years lets us out of Fortress Australia.
There is so much information on here, on Gronze and the apps, you will be fine.

 

[J F Gregory]

Ee just finished the Litoral and the Varient routes and never had to make a reservation.

 

[natefaith]

Hello everyone!

I am new to the Camino world and hope to be joining the tribe this coming year. After dreaming of walking the Camino for what appears to be a lifetime, I am finally walking the Camino Portugues May, 2022, God willing. My aunt and I hope to start the walk in Porto.

We are commencing the planning and training and couldn't be more thrilled. I know we will have many questions, but for now I am hoping that you can share your knowledge and experience on the following:

1. We want to walk the Senda Litoral then connect to Central upon reaching Vila do Donde. Is the connection marked, if not, what do we look for and on what Etapa on the Gonze Central Map are we joining? We'd like to get a room once we connect and I don't know where to look.

2. Where can I find a listing of all the Albergues available with reservation information?

3. Does booking have special rates for Pilgrims of the Camino or is there a better/cheaper site?

Thanks to all and Buen Camino!

Gratefully,

Evelyn

Hi Evelyn,

Also check out the Camino Ninja app (he's also here on the Forum @camino.ninja). He is constantly walking the Camino Portuguese routes and updating his app.

Buen Camino!

 

[Evlyna]

Hi Evelyn,

Also check out the Camino Ninja app (he's also here on the Forum @camino.ninja). He is constantly walking the Camino Portuguese routes and updating his app.

Buen Camino!

Thank you! Love all the useful tips.

 

[Evlyna]

Ee just finished the Litoral and the Varient routes and never had to make a reservation.

That is very reassuring. Thank you

 

[Evlyna]

My wife and I walked that same route in 2017, and if we weren't staying in municipal albergues, we just called ahead to private accommodations early in the day for that night's reservation. We never had a problem with that, and there are lodging flyers posted on walls, utility poles, etc, all along the way. I would, however, recommend Casa Fernanda in Lugar do Corgo for an exceptional pilgrim experience, and an advance reservation for that spot is necessary. PM me with your email address and I'll send you the list of our accommodations. (Click on my avatar and then on "Start Conversation".)

Thank you! PM on the way.