-Stay in the citadel in Valenca rather than outside the walls or across the bridge in Tui. it is magical after the tourists leave around 6pm.
-Visit or stay in Combarra if you are taking the spiritual variant. It is charming and unusual with lots of stone horreos right along the water.
-visit the Tui cathedral
-take all the alternate routes, including the first day through Porto if you go the central route. I liked walking through the city and suburbs and saw an interesting monastery/church in Leca de Balio. But spend a couple of days in Porto before or after your camino so you can walk along the River and coast a bit. It’s beautiful although feels more touristy/ beachy than pilgrimy to me. Also- Porto. Absolutely loved it. Going back again in spring 2024, inshallah.
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@lovelyshell I loved ponte de Lima. I stayed in the central part of the walled town and enjoyed walking around at night.