LIVE from the Camino Porto - Santiago June 2021

[Geert VE]

I start the 7th of June in Porto , just called some albergues and they are all open , Ultreia !!!

 

[Rozenn]

Starting the 15th ... Hoping Ryan air wont cancel It as they did for the 5th with no explanation!!

 

[LTfit]

I start the 7th of June in Porto , just called some albergues and they are all open , Ultreia !!!

@Geert VE Can you let us know which albergues are open? Are you taking the coastal or the interior route?

 

[Lu Zajickova]

@Geert VE excited to follow your journey, enjoy it. We plan to go on June, 26. Hope the albergues will be open, the flights won't be cancelled and the restrictions will be lifted up!

 

[Geert VE]

If you want to check if the Albergues are open or not , the camino.ninja app gives actual situation of every albergue. It was an advice given by the owner of the main albergue in Porto when I called him to check the situation .

 

[Geert VE]

Second day on the Portugues , a lot of albergues are open , few pelgrims which makes it ideal to walk and live on the camino. I met people from Spain , Portugal, Germany , Holland and UK. I wish you all you can walk your caminos soon.

 

[Rozenn]

Seems promising!will be in Porto 19th
I also have the list of updated accommodation provided by Oscar Miguel from Alb de Peregrinos de Porto
Rua Barrao de Forrester where I ll stay first night Buen Camino!

 

[uncletim]

We will fly into Porto on June 13th, we have fresh PCR tests and fully vaccinated. US Passports.

should we try to fill out either of these:

SEF Travel

Turismo de Portugal - Clean & Safe

You’re safe with us. Take a deep breath and enjoy.

portugalcleanandsafe.pt

 

[uncletim]

Do you think it is worth trying to fly into Porto on June 13th with US Passports? We arrive in Madrid on June 12th and have a flight on 13th.

I have heard it was possible at LIS, we do have negative PCR test within 72 hours and vaccination cards.

 

[C & W]

Please describe your entry experience, Uncletim. We plan to fly to Portugal Aug 8 from the USA with US passports, flying through Heathrow on British Air. Any advice will be welcome.

 

[Rozenn]

Yes I will! I am flying from Brest Brittany France to Oporto june 19th
I have my 2 vaccines( second jab more than 2 week and test PCR on the 16th( eventhough it is not obligatorio anymore !

 

[uncletim]

Please describe your entry experience, Uncletim. We plan to fly to Portugal Aug 8 from the USA with US passports, flying through Heathrow on British Air. Any advice will be welcome.

Once we got to Spain with the QR code things were simple because you're in the EU. Delta in JFK wanted PCR tests from everyone and many didn't bring them since Spain was saying vaccinated tourists, then about 40 minutes before the plane boarded they said okay and let people fly with just the vaccination. Huge cheering in the airport! We had the PCR test, and we were asked for it in other airports. There's really a lot more to the story but I think things will change a lot by August, I think Portugal may make an announcement this week.

We start walking tomorrow.

 

[Rozenn]

Buen Camino!

 

[Renascer]

Buen Camino to all!
I am also curious too if airlines will be more clear in August wether vaccination only is enough or need both vaccination and PCR test to enter Portugal from NYC. All this seem so unsure, confusing and needing to spend around $200 for this Fast test here is US is too much!

 

[CalgaryLynn]

Buen Camino to all!
I am also curious too if airlines will be more clear in August wether vaccination only is enough or need both vaccination and PCR test to enter Portugal from NYC. All this seem so unsure, confusing and needing to spend around $200 for this Fast test here is US is too much!

Probably best to wait and see what is necessary. I am here in Canada and waiting to hear what they say as well. I believe you said you were leaving in September, so you have some time. I did read yesterday that Portugal was going to make an announcement this month or early next about letting in fully vaccinated tourists but then I read today that their covid numbers were up so who knows.

 

[Renascer]

Probably best to wait and see what is necessary. I am here in Canada and waiting to hear what they say as well. I believe you said you were leaving in September, so you have some time. I did read yesterday that Portugal was going to make an announcement this month or early next about letting in fully vaccinated tourists but then I read today that their covid numbers were up so who knows.

Yes it is a complicated situation. I bought my tickets and hoping things will change for the better for all and this dangerous virus stop hurting people.

 

[Castalama]

Please describe your entry experience, Uncletim. We plan to fly to Portugal Aug 8 from the USA with US passports, flying through Heathrow on British Air. Any advice will be welcome.

I plan on starting my Camino on April 2022 from Porto to Santiago, interested in knowing if quarantine for foreigners is still in place. Thanks in advance and Happy Camino!

 

[Rozenn]

Starting the 15th ... Hoping Ryan air wont cancel It as they did for the 5th with no explanation!!

Hi Everyone
I arrived in Porto yesterday afternoon
from Brest France by Ryan air ( 46€)
2 vaccines and a PCR test even though it is not anymore required but the Ryan air staff didn’t seem to be sure of the latest .So I think it s a good idea to get EVERYTHING ..just in case .Besides, in France the tests are free..I know ,we are very lucky

No control at all at the Porto airport upon arrival...
First night Albergue de Peregrinos
Calle Barrua de Forrester 12€ Very clean , Oscar Miguel the manager very helpful
No sheets no blankets because of the Covid so be aware
You can cook
Little garden outside

 

[Rozenn]

Tonight Sunday 20 th in Matosinhos really lovely Guest house Fishtailseahouse .. pretty , very confortable bunk beds with curtains, lamp , individual plugs!
with sheets and 2 pillow one big towel and drawers with lockers underneath!! 17 €!!!
Restaurant Tenco next to the harbour close to the guest house ! Lovely sardines , squid , salad and caramel custard and vino verde for2and only 29€ Delicious

 

[Rozenn]

My favourite photo of the day ! Arriving in Matosinhos this afternoon,oldies playing cards with young guys from Angola enjoying the ocean! The weather is stormy , a few showers today but not too much ! m]

 

[CalgaryLynn]

Enjoy, I can hardly wait to get there. Happy to hear more along your route.

 

[Castalama]

Tonight Sunday 20 th in Matosinhos really lovely Guest house Fishtailseahouse .. pretty , very confortable bunk beds with curtains, lamp , individual plugs!
with sheets and 2 pillow one big towel and drawers with lockers underneath!! 17 €!!!
Restaurant Tenco next to the harbour close to the guest house ! Lovely sardines , squid , salad and caramel custard and vino verde for2and only 29€ Delicious

Lovely, thanks for sharing!

 

[Sue127]

Hi Everyone
I arrived in Porto yesterday afternoon
from Brest France by Ryan air ( 46€)
2 vaccines and a PCR test even though it is not anymore required but the Ryan air staff didn’t seem to be sure of the latest .So I think it s a good idea to get EVERYTHING ..just in case .Besides, in France the tests are free..I know ,we are very lucky

No control at all at the Porto airport upon arrival...
First night Albergue de Peregrinos
Calle Barrua de Forrester 12€ Very clean , Oscar Miguel the manager very helpful
No sheets no blankets because of the Covid so be aware
You can cook
Little garden outside View attachment 102976View attachment 102977

Buen Camino @Rozenn. I’m hoping to start in Porto at the end of September. Had thought to fly from Caen but Brest sounds like a good idea. How long did your flight take?

 

[Rozenn]

Hi ! The flight takes 1h 40 mns
It runs each Tuesday and Saturday all year round .. so far ! Ryan air
I paid 46 €
I an planning on my way back to take a bus from Santiago to Porto airport ( i booked 1 ticket for 10 july and another for the 17 ! 19€ each

 

[Grousedoctor]

It looks like you are off to a great start. We arrive in Porto in late August to cycle the coastal route and then wank from Santiago to Muxia to Finisterre. Can’t wait. Bom Caminho!

 

[Rozenn]

It looks like you are off to a great start. We arrive in Porto in late August to cycle the coastal route and then wank from Santiago to Muxia to Finisterre. Can’t wait. Bom Caminho!

 

[Anniesantiago]

Oh, I LOVED Porto! The best thing for me wasn't the Port, but the Sardinhas that were being grilled down by the river.

 

[Rozenn]

Oh, I LOVED Porto! The best thing for me wasn't the Port, but the Sardinhas that were being grilled down by the river.

Praia de Ancora

 

[Rozenn]

My dinner each day when available ! Week of San Joao when the fishermen go for them! In Villa châ they left for the night .. sea was rough!

 

[trecile]

We arrive in Porto in late August to cycle the coastal route and then wank from Santiago to Muxia to Finisterre.

You might want to edit your post!

 

[Renascer]

Hi Everyone
I arrived in Porto yesterday afternoon
from Brest France by Ryan air ( 46€)
2 vaccines and a PCR test even though it is not anymore required but the Ryan air staff didn’t seem to be sure of the latest .So I think it s a good idea to get EVERYTHING ..just in case .Besides, in France the tests are free..I know ,we are very lucky

No control at all at the Porto airport upon arrival...
First night Albergue de Peregrinos
Calle Barrua de Forrester 12€ Very clean , Oscar Miguel the manager very helpful
No sheets no blankets because of the Covid so be aware
You can cook
Little garden outside View attachment 102976View attachment 102977

Thank for sharing the details! Enjoy! Buen camino!

 

[Renascer]

Hi ! The flight takes 1h 40 mns
It runs each Tuesday and Saturday all year round .. so far ! Ryan air
I paid 46 €
I an planning on my way back to take a bus from Santiago to Porto airport ( i booked 1 ticket for 10 july and another for the 17 ! 19€ each

You really know how to get some cheap flight! Great job! Keep sharing! Cant wait!

 

[Renascer]

Oh, I LOVED Porto! The best thing for me wasn't the Port, but the Sardinhas that were being grilled down by the river.

Annie where is the name of the place i should go to get those sardines?

 

[Anniesantiago]

Annie where is the name of the place i should go to get those sardines?

Rozenn said it is Praia de Ancora. I honestly don’t remember. We just walked down by the river and found a grandmother cooking Sardiñas on the grill and selling them. They were so good

 

[Renascer]

Going back to Porto i cant wait to see it for the first time. I took my son to Lisbon once but never managed to visit Porto which now you guys here and your advices make me even more curious to get there. I will check for what you tell me that i need to try there. Thank you for sharing your favs of Porto. Altreia.

 

[Rozenn]

My dinner each day ! Week of San Joao when the fishermen go for them! In Villa châ they left for the night .. sea was rough!
Casa Sandra is a very nice place e to stay ( dinner and breakfast ... the sardines and salad were great

 

[Rozenn]

Rozenn said it is Praia de Ancora. I honestly don’t remember. We just walked down by the river and found a grandmother cooking Sardiñas on the grill and selling them. They were so good

 

[Rozenn]

They are good everywhere!

 

[Rozenn]

You might want to edit your post!

 

[Rozenn]

This is Praia de Ancora yesterday ! And the fun post office ( fado and Spanish classics old songs were running ! And a cow boy with green Bandana was stands I g there!
I had a lovely swimm late afternoon .., it did great to my aching bones after my first 100kms since Porto!

Not a single pilgrim
In view since Viana!
Hopefully in the Caminhas ferry tomorrow!!

 

[Rozenn]

Viana do Castelo!! Such a gem! I stayed 2 days to visit and didn’t regret it a single second
Stayed in Guest house Dona Emilia , the windows of my bedroom opening on the Prazade Republica
Went to Basilica Santa Luiza by the elevador, Ship hospital Gil Eanes ( the White angel
Of the cod fishermen and islanders up there around Canada ,Museum of decorative art and Museum
Of costume ...
great food and pastries too!
Local religious celebration of Nostra senhora do Agonia in august ( sure an occasion to see the colourful
Costumes and the golden jewels of Viana

 

[Rozenn]

 

[Renascer]

This is Praia de Ancora yesterday ! And the fun post office ( fado and Spanish classics old songs were running ! And a cow boy with green Bandana was stands I g there!
I had a lovely swimm late afternoon .., it did great to my aching bones after my first 100kms since Porto!

Not a single pilgrim
In view since Viana!
Hopefully in the Caminhas ferry tomorrow!!

Thank you for Sharing. Wow no Pilgrims until now? Your pictures are great. Are you doing it alone? I guess i will be ordering those Sardines a lot a long the Coast!

 

[Rozenn]

Yes I am on my own!

 

[Rozenn]

A Guarda Tonight ! I met Sara from Berlin and we shared the Taxi Cab to cross in Caminhas The usual ferry is closed because of COVID
The Albergue O’Peirao is lovely . Brand new . There is also 4 pilgrims ( Spanish ) and one girl from Canada studying in Portugal
We have cotton sheets and pillow cover and comforter !
Washing machine , dryers too
15 €

 

[Sue127]

Viana do Castelo!! Such a gem! I stayed 2 days to visit and didn’t regret it a single second
Stayed in Guest house Dona Emilia , the windows of my bedroom opening on the Prazade Republica
Went to Basilica Santa Luiza by the elevador, Ship hospital Gil Eanes ( the White angel
Of the cod fishermen and islanders up there around Canada ,Museum of decorative art and Museum
Of costume ...
great food and pastries too!
Local religious celebration of Nostra senhora do Agonia in august ( sure an occasion to see the colourful
Costumes and the golden jewels of Viana

Thank you for posting, @Rozenn - I can't wait!

 

[trancendi]

Awesome! I’m leaving July 10th from

I start the 7th of June in Porto , just called some albergues and they are all open , Ultreia !!!

Porto? Allowing 15 days to get there (15-25 km/day). Still haven’t figured out where to stay.
. Where are you staying?

 

[Rozenn]

Tonight at Oia ( Monasterio de Oia) Stsying in a wonderful
Guest house ‘La Cala ‘ run by Tanya from Colorado .She settled here after many pilgrimages ! She opened during Covid and this place really deserves to be full of pilgrims!!!Sich a view from my room!!!
Visiting the Monastery tomorrow morning !

 

[MarcelWals]

Hi Everyone
I arrived in Porto yesterday afternoon
from Brest France by Ryan air ( 46€)
2 vaccines and a PCR test even though it is not anymore required but the Ryan air staff didn’t seem to be sure of the latest .So I think it s a good idea to get EVERYTHING ..just in case .Besides, in France the tests are free..I know ,we are very lucky

No control at all at the Porto airport upon arrival...
First night Albergue de Peregrinos
Calle Barrua de Forrester 12€ Very clean , Oscar Miguel the manager very helpful
No sheets no blankets because of the Covid so be aware
You can cook
Little garden outside View attachment 102976View attachment 102977

Ahhhhh, good to see Oscar smiling! Buen Camino, Rozenn

 

[Rozenn]

Tonight at Oia ( Monasterio de Oia) Stsying in a wonderful
Guest house ‘La Cala ‘ run by Tanya from Colorado .She settled here after many pilgrimages ! She opened during Covid and this place really deserves to be full of pilgrims!!!Such á view from my room!

I was looking for a place to swimm along the rugged coast and it was beautiful
From the jetty ! So healing !
And arroz al rapè y zambouriñas al restaurant A Camboa, the only one opened right now

 

[Rozenn]

 

[Rozenn]

Baiona!!!! Splendid city not to be missed I stayed yesterday in Albergue Estela do Mar , brand new , 20 beds , and beaches next door ... I had a good swimm when I arrived!
Look at this scenery! And at night I ate in restaurant ‘ La Galeria ‘ en el ‘ casco vello’
The parador is worth a look
Too

This is a place to stay for holidays and enjoy life !

 

[Rozenn]

 

[Rozenn]

Baiona( suite)

 

[Rozenn]

Day 12 Thursday July 1st
Vigo and the very beautiful
island Cies this afternoon
A delightful swim to heal
my stiff body
Very strict rules on board during the 45 mns trip
, hydroalcoolique gel on hands s passenger spread one by one by a crew member , masks absolutely obligatory anytime , no food no drink allowed
Distanciation among the passengers ! And announcement by the crew every other 20mns to be careful and respect the rules
On the island distanciation on the beach ,easy si ce it is not the full season ( cannot imagine this summer !
I am staying in Hostel Real , Rúa real in the casco viejo next to the harbour
Cheap and well located (25 €) single room bath shared , basic but clean and the old lady and her one staff running it do their best !
The newly inaugurated Albergue de Peregrinos being closed
This place was recommended by Albergue Estela do Mar in Baiona
No pilgrims around
I took a break here and didn’t want to miss a swimm in Cies island...incredibly beautiful!
Tomorrow Redondela ! Who can recommend me an albergue ? There are many!!
Hopefully I wont be let alone like in Mougas , locked inside by the owners for the night and given the key of a rear door to leave in the morning !!!Hopefully there will be some company since it s where the interior and the coastal
Meet !!

 

[Rozenn]

Sea museum on my list before leaving Vigo

 

[mspath]

Tomorrow Redondela ! Who can recommend me an albergue ? There are many!!
Hopefully I wont be let alone like in Mougas , locked inside by the owners for the night and given the key of a rear door to leave in the morning !!!Hopefully there will be some company since it s where

Rozenn,

Your photos and blog are great. Thanks for sharing.

In Redondela the Xunta albergue, Casa da Torre, was fine December 2011.
The cozy heat, hot shower and sophisticated accommodations were most welcome. This is a nice renovation of a 16th c. town house using stone, wood, and tile. Only one other pilgrim, a baker from southern France shared the place .

Good luck and Carpe diem

 

[Sue127]

Hi Roxenn, I was going to ask a question, but you have just answered it! I wondered whether there were many other pilgrims about on the coastal route? Was it just on the island that you were alone or have you seen others whilst walking. I won’t be there until October but love looking at you photos and following in anticipation. Thank you for sending so many.

 

[Rozenn]

Ah ah ! My Camino is a lonely one !!

 

[Rozenn]

Rozenn,

Your photos and blog are great. Thanks for sharing.

In Redondela the Xunta albergue, Casa da Torre, was fine December 2011.
The cozy heat, hot shower and sophisticated accommodations were most welcome. This is a nice renovation of a 16th c. town house using stone, wood, and tile. Only one other pilgrim, a baker from southern France shared the place .

Good luck and Carpe diem

 

[Rozenn]

Casca de Torre closed, just booked Albergue Regina , brand new

 

[Roland49]

I hope my CP coastal will be possible this fall. I'm not vaccinated and at the moment can't get a jab due to a precondition.
Hope that there will be a vaccine later this year that fits my condition and will not drastically raise the possible deadly sideeffects of the vaccination.

BC
Roland

 

[Rozenn]

Redondela Albergue Avoa Regina brand new Albergue run by 1 sister and a cousin One is working in the newspaper ‘ La Voz de Galicia ‘ They have transformed the family house in an Albergue to ne able to keep it .Friendly and helpful
All clean , cotton sheets and fluffy blanket
Arrived late for lunch, all was closed at 16 of course para la siesta but found a place for some snack ! With children playing around it was a nice moment !

 

[Rozenn]

Pontevedra today
Exceptional Albergue Nacama recommender by Avoa Regina in Redondela
I think this is the best I saw EVER
Run by Francisco ( 32yrs ) He really knows what a pilgrim needs , each detail is well thought , the place is wide but intimate , comfortable and cosy! Francisco
Is the soul if the place , so much energy and empathy.He has no helper .. does all by himself from cleaning , laundry to
Paperwork
He opened in 2019 ..and is running at 30% of its capacity like so many others
It will close a few days now to have aircon installed .. great add! The showers are huge and you have hooks and a place to dry yourself properly .
Good luck Francisco

 

[Rozenn]

Pontevedra under Covid pressure because of the outburst caused by the young ones partying in Ibiza! Police in alert to prevent young people for partying at night !

And a title : The year who was supposed to see more than 100000 Peregrinos on the Camino Portugues

 

[Rozenn]

Pontevedra , Iglesia La Peregrina and the parrot Ravachol
Sunday afternoon... siesta time!

 

[Rozenn]

Blisters warning today ! Help
, Mr Varela!!!

 

[Friend from Barquinha]

Pontevedra today

Your photos are so interesting, Rozenn. Thanks!

 

[Rozenn]

No sins this week!

 

[Rozenn]

Combarro yesterday and ( much worth ) visit of Monasterio de Poio ..i took my time since i had a limp
Since the morning and had decided not to Climb to Armenteira but stay in Combarro for thé night and take the bus to Vilanouva de Arousa next day!

 

[Rozenn]

Combarros and its horreos nice even underthe rain! Very turístico in july and August !Perrywinkle empanada pulpo a feira!
I stayed in Hogar del Puerto( 25€) tiny little room very kitch déco!
MNext morning Bus to Pontevedra ( Monbus company connections to Vilagarcia de Arousa with Bus company Abalo to Vilanova de Arousa .1,50€ each ticket

 

[Rozenn]

Vilanouva great spot in el casco viejo to have a drink or more after visiting the house
of the writer Ramón Del Valle Inclán

 

[Rozenn]

A bodega de Moncho en Vilanouva y con música sudamericana
O Faro do Lua ( close to the embarcadero for Padròn) nice restaurante, had a very good menu del día for 11€ ( super flan de chocolate blanco !)

 

[Rozenn]

Barco para Padròn sobre el río Ulla con Santiago the captain!
Iria Flavia fundacion Camilo Jose Cela ( Nobel prize de literature en 1989 )

I chose to stay a Apicarana..O ‘ Glorioso Hostel ( nothing glorious at all and noisy .. in front of the busy national
... but the roompp has a bath!( 25€)

Tomorrow Santiago !! 15 kms left !!’

 

[Rozenn]

To Padron!

 

[Rozenn]

Tuesday the 8 th!! Arrived !!!

 

[yourheromad]

Hi! We are in Arcade tonight! I have been following your posts. Very informative and it looks like you are having a great time. Maybe we will see you along the way! Buen Camino!
Madeline

 

[Renascer]

Combarros and its horreos nice even underthe rain! Very turístico in july and August !Perrywinkle empanada pulpo a feira!
I stayed in Hogar del Puerto( 25€) tiny little room very kitch déco!
MNext morning Bus to Pontevedra ( Monbus company connections to Vilagarcia de Arousa with Bus company Abalo to Vilanova de Arousa .1,50€ each ticket

Rozenn for the bus you paid the ticket cash inside bus?

 

[Rozenn]

Yes,2,50€ cash inside the bus

 

[Renascer]

I will carry change with me. I hope you are feeling better with your leg.

Yes,2,50€ cash inside the bus

 

[Rozenn]

Get ready to queue up for the Compostelana!
You must register on line first and fill some data’s and then get a paper with your Number from the pilgrim center
You can choose to wait on the spot or go to your Albergue and check
The progression of the line from the website but if you miss your number you have to start from the beginning again ! I personally came twice before deciding g to get a ticket and queue up because the line was not to big and since I was staying a few days I could choose a better moment
I was also very happy to meet and share with pilgrims since I saw hardly anyone on my Camino
!!!

 

[Rozenn]

I will carry change with me. I hope you are feeling better with your leg.

Thanks a lot ! Yes, no pain anymore and I ar
,it was the right decision to take !

 

[yourheromad]

Get ready to queue up for the Compostelana!
You must register on line first and fill some data’s and then get a paper with your Number from the pilgrim center
You can choose to wait on the spot or go to your Albergue and check
The progression of the line from the website but if you miss your number you have to start from the beginning again ! I personally came twice before deciding g to get a ticket and queue up because the line was not to big and since I was staying a few days I could choose a better moment
I was also very happy to meet and share with pilgrims since I saw hardly anyone on my Camino
!!!

Congratulations! What is the website to register online?

 

[Rozenn]

Centro Internacional de Acollida ao Peregrino - Camiño de Santiago en Galicia: web oficial

www.caminodesantiago.gal

 

[Rozenn]

Acceso agencias

 

[Rozenn]

Acceso agencias

 

[Rozenn]

Sorry I cannot find the app with the QCT code . I scanned it 5kms before arriving to Santiago, in Capela de Maria Magdalena in NovoMilladoiro when you come from the Camino Portuguese . They had a board with the QCR code and a nice lady helping you to fill your datas
It saved me time because I only had to get my number to queue up at the pilgrim s center
Also there is a fountain on the back of the chapel ,drinkable water
It s weird to suddenly see
This cute chapel in the middle of modern apartments blocks!