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    Portuguese route accommodation

    If u r spending money on hotels, u would find no problems until most albergue bed spaces are filled. Especially in smaller towns, your preferred stay in a hotel would be much welcomed. So, avoid the few v busy weeks.
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    Weather forecast is one thing, actual event likely will be different. And weather pattern in that area is affected by a v large water body. Back in mud march, I got first day of pouring rain then unusually dry for the next 9 days. So true, take it in stride and enjoy. Bad weather makes the...
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    At Caminha, one can switch to inland route towards Valenca via the Ecovia (a newer walk along the river).
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    Hope u two have a good day of rest.
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    Location of Pilgrim Office for Compostela

    Indeed, we r here to help making the journey more enjoyable.
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    My first day on March 12 was heavy rain and strong wind along the coast. Everything soaked including my water protected shoes, except my stuff inside the pack. Great to enjoy a chocolate shot at Novo Rumo (Labruge beach). Then almost no rain at all b4 Santiago. Temperature is warmer now,. So...
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    Sorry. I mis read your msg. May be tourism office has a credential.
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    Book this hostel with booking.com. me not getting commission, just my experience 1 month ago.
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    WhatsApp these two outfits, see pic. They also have 3 pm schedule plus mornings (not everyday in low season, departure time depends on tide). And this hostel (A Corticella) is short walk to pier.
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    LIVE from the Camino Live from the Camino (Portugues)

    There is a place right after the huge long plaza, cafeteria Don pepe II and tourism office.
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    Location of Pilgrim Office for Compostela

    I found it difficult to find the office from a non English speaking Spaniard. A map will be useful for the first timer.
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    Two stamps - where?

    Not so for last 100 km on CP. I struggled to get a second stamp unless I paid to eat somewhere, as compared to church and shops provided sello. Boat trip will stamp your credential.
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    Location of Pilgrim Office for Compostela

    A map to reach compostella office (next door of post office) from Cathedral Square.
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    Applying for Compostela 2022

    I just did mine March 22, arrived by 9 am, celebrated in the square and took picture, went to office and got my certificate by 11 am. Do go there first, in case u need to beat the crowd. Then go celebrate in the square.
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    Two stamps - where?

    I asked the albergue host to stamp my credential and marked the date if the morning I was leaving, then one stamp along that, cafe shops, info center, etc, b4 reaching next stop. In case u don't get any stamp in between 2 stops, your next stop albergue would be your second stamp.
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