Hiking pole shortage in Porto

[David Tallan]

I almost started another Camino without walking poles. My intention was to buy them in Porto today and start walking tomorrow morning. I checked the Decathlon hours here and there were no problems. But when I got to the Decathlon, I couldn't find them. I asked a staff member and she said she thought they were sold out. Eventually I found one pair and one single and one pole missing a section. So I got the last pair. Anyone starting in Porto in the immediate future is advised to bring their own poles.

 

[KinkyOne]

I almost started another Camino without walking poles. My intention was to by them in Porto today and start walking tomorrow morning. I checked the Decathlon hours here and there were no problems. But when I got to the Decathlon, I couldn't find them. I asked a staff member and she said she thought they were sold out. Eventually I found one pair and one single and one pole missing a section. So I got the last pair. Anyone starting in Porto in the immediate future is advised to bring their own poles.

So the title should be "Hiking poles shortage in Porto Decathlon"

I'm sure there are many more sport equipment stores in Porto. Anyway if you really want to buy walking poles in Decathlon there is one in Gaia and another one in Matosinhos.

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

I almost started another Camino without walking poles. My intention was to by them in Porto today and start walking tomorrow morning. I checked the Decathlon hours here and there were no problems. But when I got to the Decathlon, I couldn't find them. I asked a staff member and she said she thought they were sold out. Eventually I found one pair and one single and one pole missing a section. So I got the last pair. Anyone starting in Porto in the immediate future is advised to bring their own poles.

I think it's always handy to bring your own poles.

 

[BucketBabe]

Thanks so much - i'll be buying mine in Pamplona but this is great info for some!

 

[2018Retirement]

I almost started another Camino without walking poles. My intention was to by them in Porto today and start walking tomorrow morning. I checked the Decathlon hours here and there were no problems. But when I got to the Decathlon, I couldn't find them. I asked a staff member and she said she thought they were sold out. Eventually I found one pair and one single and one pole missing a section. So I got the last pair. Anyone starting in Porto in the immediate future is advised to bring their own poles.

You starting tomorrow October 1st?

 

[David Tallan]

You starting tomorrow October 1st?

Yep. Though I forgot to stop by the cathedral today so I will get a late start tomorrow at 9 am as I swing by when it opens for my first stamp.

 

[David Tallan]

I think it's always handy to bring your own poles.

My ticket was "carry on only" and I didn't want to count on them being accepted as carry on.

 

[2018Retirement]

Yep. Though I forgot to stop by the cathedral today so I will get a late start tomorrow at 9 am as I swing by when it opens for my first stamp.

I’m heading out tomorrow as well. Going to catch the bus to Matosinhos and start from there. Maybe see u on the trail!

 

[OzAnnie]

Yep. Though I forgot to stop by the cathedral today so I will get a late start tomorrow at 9 am as I swing by when it opens for my first stamp.

Buen Camino David

 

[Peter Fransiscus]

Yep. Though I forgot to stop by the cathedral today so I will get a late start tomorrow at 9 am as I swing by when it opens for my first stamp.

Wish you a wonderful time and a Buen Camino, Peter.

 

[Theatregal]

This is too late for you @David Tallan but in case anyone else could use the info:

I bought poles at a great little outdoor supply shop in the historical centre of Porto:

Laventura
Website: laventura.pt
Address: Rua Trinidad Coelho n. 40
4050-618 Porto
Phone: 220 113 593

Wishing you Bom Caminho!

 

[TatiLie]

In Lidl Ireland at the moment they have walking poles on sale for €18.

 

[David Tallan]

This is too late for you @David Tallan but in case anyone else could use the info:

I bought poles at a great little outdoor supply shop in the historical centre of Porto:

Laventura
Website: laventura.pt
Address: Rua Trinidad Coelho n. 40
4050-618 Porto
Phone: 220 113 593

Wishing you Bom Caminho!

I was thinking about them but according to their website they are closed on Sundays. I arrived Sunday and had hoped to set out before opening hours today (Monday).

 

[t2andreo]

I am guessing it is a seasonal thing. It is October, and the demand for hiking poles is markedly lower. They will likely restock in February, preparatory for the Spring Camino season.

 

[williamlittig]

I almost started another Camino without walking poles. My intention was to buy them in Porto today and start walking tomorrow morning. I checked the Decathlon hours here and there were no problems. But when I got to the Decathlon, I couldn't find them. I asked a staff member and she said she thought they were sold out. Eventually I found one pair and one single and one pole missing a section. So I got the last pair. Anyone starting in Porto in the immediate future is advised to bring their own poles.

these were left in Santiago

 

[Rozziejh]

I’m happy to report that Decathlon in Porto this morning (5 October) had about 50 poles of three different prices! Freshly stocked. (I start tomorrow and was worried by William’s post, so was there first thing at 10am this morning.).

 

[Jeff Crawley]

I think it's always handy to bring your own poles.

these were left in Santiago

I was looking at those last week and wondered if they chopped them up for fire wood - not the aluminium ones obviously!

Back in June I saw a Japanese pilgrim add his two poles to the pile, solemnly bow to them and walk away . . .