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In 7 days I would suggest do the Portuguese internal to say Tui. I did the coastal to porto (in reverse) from Vigo it took 15 days, but I took my time. You will have a better walking experience and mix with fellow walkers on the internal trail...
The usual way for those who swap routes is to start coastal/SL, as it’s a nicer exit from Porto, and then either switch back on the second day from Vila do Conde, joining the central around Rates (more common), or else stay on the coastal/SL a...
Hmm, if I had seven days I’d probably just spend them in Porto. No fuss getting back to the airport. However you could walk to Tui on the Central in that timescale https://www.gronze.com/camino-portugues and still get back to Porto on the bus...
Bert 45, I saw the title of your post: “Hostal Acacia, Burgos” and memories came flooding back.
May 2012, limping into San Juan de Ortega, unable to walk properly. The medieval monastery there. Cold dormitory rooms, grubby unmade beds, an...
Yes, it's confusing, isn't it? Vivehotels.com tells us that "The Acacia Hostel is located in front of the Museum of Human Evolution and also of the Burgos Library." That's in Burgos, right? It also says that the address is "Bernabé Perez Ortiz...
Hola Robert, some great advice already and PeregrinoPaul´s pov on a slower leisurely ride makes sense. I can´t help with which Camino. I cycled the VDLP to Gijon two years ago and am planning to try it again next month. I remember it being quite...
I used a Decathlon Rockrider 520 hybrid pushbike for 2 years and did the Porugese Caminos, the VDP and Ruta de Lana as well as the Frances. The VDP and Lana are fine but there are some hills I found quite tough, so I used the train to bypass...
I agree with Gerard! Plenty of places to camp discreetly - we did on Portuguese... also on VdlP , Norte etc.....No problems with locals - if they even notice u they are concerned for u and will maybe offer water etc! As females - yes, a little...
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