Well yes, literally, it is what I guess they call an oxymoron. However, it is a valid statement taken in the spirit it was offered!
A good plan for the CF would be to start in SJPdP and finish in Santiago at some point later. I accept various...
If economy is an issue, set and book your arrival and return dates, and in between those, take it as it comes.
Life is so full of dates and obligations. Walk the Camino and be free, for once. It may be a revelation.
The best plan is to not have a plan. Carpe diem.
Live in the now and enjoy each day.
"Life is what happens to you while you are busy making other plans". John Lennon.
If you want somewhere authentic and non-touristy, with little to do, you could go to Pola de Laviana, where I lived for 8 months. Nice town with a lovely square, cafes and restaurants. There are regular buses to Oviedo and other small towns and...
If you are talking small towns, in Asturias, then you are probably best looking towards the coast. The interior is full of beautiful villages and scenery, but the towns not much so - unless you upgrade to a city in which case the beautiful Oviedo...
I was happy with the World'n'Porto Hostel (cheap) and more happy with the Portuguesa Guest House (very nice stay!).
The Albergue in Porto is fine, too. Very welcoming and professional.
Take a look and choose.
The Porto Wine Hostel will work then. They also have some lovely Porto wine tasting opportunities.
BTW - we also enjoyed listening to a Fado concert not far from the Cathedral. The musicians and vocalists were amazing!
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Found him on the way, just before O Cebreiro. That's him in Santiago, and later at home:
Made a poncho for his carrier from a garbage bag. Me in my giant tent-like poncho, and him with the garbage bag, looked ridiculous 🤣.
Bought him a...
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