Ooof, that’s a journey. Easiest and fastest would be to fly to Porto or Lisbon and then take a bus. If you don’t want fly, there’s a ALSA bus that goes to Viseu, then a Rede one to Coimbra. It’s about 10 hours and overnight, so I can’t really...
I have done some research but anyone out there with a good recommendation to travel from Madrid to Coimbra. Prefer to not stay in Madrid as I have been there numerous times. Flt arrives in Madrid 13.25 late April and I wish to leave forY Coimbra...
Because I had to abandon my first Camino after 22 days because of shin splints, I returned the following year in late March to complete my journey.
Being early in the season, I often found myself as the only occupant of an Albergue. This ranged...
Being of an age where luggage becomes mysteriously heavier with each passing year, I’ve realised what I’ve learned about packing light for Camino is relevant for all kinds of travel. Gleaned from many contributors to whom thanks, as well as my...
Day 0 03-Dec:
Flew in to Oviedo. From the airport there is a direct bus (9 Euros, can pay by card) to Oviedo centre. The cathedral San Salvador is 20 mins walk from the bus station.
You can buy your pilgrim credential in the cathedral. As a...
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