Log in
Register
UI.X
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
UI.X
Forums
New posts
Search forums
Tag Topics
Online Guide
Camino Francés
Camino Portugués
Camino del Norte
Via de la Plata
Camino Primitivo
Camino de Invierno
Camino to Finisterre and Muxía
Camino Ingles
Camino de San Salvador
San Olav
Caminho Nascente
Caminho da Geira e dos Arreiros
Camino Olvidado
Camino Aragonés
Camino de Levante
Via Podiensis (Le Puy Route)
Camino de Madrid
Services by Casa Ivar in Santiago
Luggage Storage Services in Santiago de Compostela
Camino Forum Store
Official Camino Passport (Credential)
Altus Poncho
Forum Rules
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Resources
Latest reviews
Search resources
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
Search titles and first posts only
Search titles only
By:
Menu
Install the app
Install
Get your
Camino Portugues Guidebook
here.
⚠️ Emergency contact in Spain - Dial 112 and AlertCops app.
More on this here
.
Forums
Camino Routes
🇵🇹 Routes in Portugal
🇵🇹 Caminho PORTUGUÊS Central (Lisboa-Porto-Sant.)
October 2014 Camino
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
[QUOTE="PEI_Heather, post: 171783, member: 14665"] I just finished the Portuguese trail, Chignecto, if you want to have any questions. We walked mid-Oct to early Nov. From Lisboa to Porto, there were barely any other folks on the road but us three, though we did meet a few people heading TO Lisboa or Fatima. The first eight days are long with 30-34 km of walking on (mostly) asphalt but with some off-road. When it was sunny, the temps were not that high (22-23°C--almost perfect walking temps) but becasue of the angle of the sun, we sweltered. And with the sweltering came flies. The walk heading into Santarum was the most brutal--there is nothing and no where to take a break. Maria from the hostel in Santarum told us that she'll drive along the road/trail to keep a watch out for pilgrims and offer them help: water, food, a rest or a ride, if they need it. Some say no and end up at her hostel in less than a happy state. Some are stocked and get there OK. Be well stocked with water and food and take breaks where you want/can. IF it wasn't sunny, it was raining. And the rain came down--we weren't sure if we were going to see an ark nearby or not! :D We had a number of great days though, to walk. As Diogo said, the biggest hill comes after Pont de Lima. It's not so bad, vertically, but because of the recent rain, the soil seems to have eroded off the path, leaving a lot of scree and rocks to manouver around. It was harder than it should have been. I walked the French Camino last year. I think, in comparison, this one is far more challenging, if only because of the greater distances that have to be walked in order to get to a place to rest/stay and the road surfaces to walk on. Man, that's hard of the feet, legs and back! We all agreed that the Camino Frances would be the best Camino to start with; this one might scare some people away because it is so intense, especially if someone is walking alone. That being said, Portugal was gorgeous, the people extremely helpful and friendly, there is more likelihood that you'll find someone who speaks English or French, the accommodations are clean and reasonably priced (esp if you were with someone; not as cheap as the Camino Frances but the cost of food equaled that out), the food quite inexpensive and delicious (I could live on Portuguese vegetable soup!). I would definitely walk the Portuguese trail again; it was a far different experience than the Frances was. By the way, are you from Nova Scotia, with a tag name of 'Chignecto'?! :) Bom Caminho! [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
❓How to ask a question
How to post a new question
on the Camino Forum.
Latest posts
Camino Frances 2024 Biking Accident
Latest: C clearly
1 minute ago
🇪🇸 Camino FRANCÉS (Most popular route)
Prices on Gronze for rooms
Latest: lt56ny
2 minutes ago
🇪🇸 Camino del NORTE (from Irún)
D
Calendar
SEPTEMBER 2024 Start – Check in here!
Latest: djh
2 minutes ago
👋 Introduce Yourself or Say Hello
C
Roncesvalles to zubiri
Latest: Catstablecloth
4 minutes ago
Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
Hiking poles on the plane in Santiago!
Latest: C clearly
7 minutes ago
🥾 Equipment and Clothes
This site is run by Ivar at
in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential)
|
2024 Camino Guides