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    Starting from Lisbon — good or bad idea?

    I started the coastal route in 2016 and found it too poorly signed, too tough and too expensive. I made it to praia das macas, then took a bus back to Lisbon and started again on the traditional route. I loved every minute, the people, scenery, food, vino tinto in earthenware jugs, pasta de...
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    Pilgrim stabbed and attacked at knife point after Sacavem, was able to escape

    I am so sorry to hear the tales of AB, her friend, the school girl and especially Yolan. My heart felt sympathy goes out to all of them. I hope that they are all accessing the appropriate medical and mental health facilities in their respective countries and are recovering from their ordeals...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    I am sitting in SDC having completed the Portuguese Camino 2 days ago. From Porto I followed the coast again and it is extremely well marked and quite spectacular. South of Porto is a different matter. There is a dearth of arrows. Also there is a financial penalty. I can only comment on the...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    OK, we are now in Vila Franca de Xira. It is amazing to think that the distance we covered in 5 days was reversed in 11/2 hrs in a bus that was stopping at "all stations". Some reasons why we changed Camino routes - we were told that the coast from Ericeira had innumerable coastal gullies. The...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    It is all too hard and expensive for peregrino's. I will not go into a detailed explanation on this public forum. But we started this morning at 0740 hrs. At that time nothing is open so we did not have breakfast. The aim was to stop after 6-10 km for breakfast at a cafe. But the route was so...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    To make sense of this blog you need to have access to the maps suggested for day 3 of the Trail of Sands. We left Orbitur Guincho this morning and soon crossed the trail marked with the yellow arrows. We intended to walk to Biscaia and on to the road to Cabo da Roca from there to Praia Das...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    Estoril to Orbitour Guincho is pretty straight forward. We found our first yellow arrow in Cascais. It was such a thrill. The way was very well marked after that. The N247 out of Cascais has a red coloured path on the right side of the road. It is supposed to be shared equally with pedestrians...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    Today we have walked from Lisboa to Estoril. Basically it is a long (30.7km) walk along cobbled pavement beside the N6. Which is an extremely busy road. Sometimes you are walking on very narrow footpath and feel like brushing the cars off your elbow. Other times there is a nice coastal...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    We have arrived in Lisboa and have made a little tour of this fascinating city. During this tour we visited the cathedral and a beautiful church called Our Lady of Grace. We have our Credentials and they are stamped ready for when we start on our pilgrimage proper tomorrow. But I have a...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    Hi Laurie It is unfortunate that we shall miss each other, as I have enjoyed reading your posts. My partner and I will be walking Lisbo/Porta pela Costa. The first night will be Estoril, then Orbitour Guincho and the third night Praia Grande. After that it will be God's will. Lisa
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    I have arrived in Germany and fly to Lisboa on the 20th and will start walking the route as described by Luis Frexis 2 days later, after I explore Lisboa. If I were to describe my experiences here would that be of interest or help to other pilgrims. There is enough unnecessary verbiage on the...
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    Hiking dresses?

    We arrive in Lisboa on the 20th and start walking on the 22nd. We will be following the costa littoral route. I will look out for a "purple rain " skirt
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    Hiking dresses?

    I have a Purple Rain adventure skirt. It is knee length, wicking, quick drying and has a number of pockets. Another reason I like it is the yoga waist band. It does not ride up under the backpack. I just love it and will be wearing it on the Portuguese Camino in 2 weeks.
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    Albertinho, there is a well mapped route and I believe the usual yellow arrows are continually being put in place. There is a public forum on Facebook "Trilho ou Caminho Das Areias pelo littoral". Check that site out. Under the heading "files" there is a page that takes you to detailed maps of...
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    Coastal Camino from Lisbon

    I am starting the CP on 22nd April from Lisboa. I will be taking the coastal route from there. I understand that there are not too many albergues on that section until you get to Porto. Therefore I plan to stay in small hostals and surf hostels etc.
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