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I have walked twice (& a lot longer!). For me, Tui in has less people, scenery brilliant on both have lots of facilities. I’d recommend Tui but both brilliant.
Hi, I’m just finished the Primitivo and did Portuguese last year.
The Primitivo has a lot more climbs with steep gradients and I definitely recommend poles. If you’re not used to them, I’d suggest protecting your hands with plasters where you grip the poles to avoid blisters.
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Hi, I had a knee replacement and 18 months later walked from SPDJ to Finnisterre in 30 days. Take two iBrufen every day and you’ll be fine. Good Luck with it.
Don’t stop in Orrisson. It’s a hard first day but Orrisson is only 5/6 miles from SJPP and by the time you get there, you’ll have the steeped part of the day over. Also, the walk from Pamplona is one of the best days on the Camino - good luck with it.
I’m currently on The Portuguese Camino about 100KM south of Porto. I haven’t come across anyone sending their bags ahead. The accommodation and food is generally better and cheaper than on the French Camino.
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