Cacabelos is a good stop between Ponferrada and VdB, as mentioned nice walk through vineyards after you pass the winery. Between VdB and O'Cebreira, there are a number of places to stop and break the walk up into 2 or 3 days and the road walking...
Sorry to ask so many questions but your input has been very helpful. Trying to get some of the basics in place so I can focus on fully being present once I’m there.
Intending to do around 10 miles/day. Arriving in Ponferrada and have been...
When I arrived in Villafranco del Bierzo, it was really too early for me to stop for the day. So after a nice lunch in the town square, I hiked on to Trabadeo (only 10 km). And even though parts of that section were along the highway, it wasn’t a...
I'm in the camp that doesn't understand the hipe about either the Coastal/Littoral and definitely not about the Central from Porto. Yes, there are several interesting cities to visit but the Camino route itself? No way. The Central runs during...
I chose the Central route with the Spiritual Variant in Portugal after having just walked the amazing Rota Vicentina. I knew the Coastal route from Porto wouldn't seem nearly as special after experiencing the RV. I was actually missing the Camino...
Walked Lisbon to Porto in 2019.
Not many peregrinos, was alone walking several days, but that was fine.
Beautiful scenery especially a day or two out of Lisbon through the 'Market Garden of Portugal.
The local folk couldn't have been more...
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I have done 3 Caminos - Camino Frances, Barcelona-Finnisterre, and Lisbon to Finnisterra. I loved them all - true, the first 10 km out of Lisbon is a bit urbanised, but dont let that put you off. It is lovely walking through Portugal...
I have done Portuguese from Porto and Primitivo so I can't say much about French, except last two days from Melide to SdC, but... Camino Portuguese is a wonderful Camino with great sceneries, ocean views, nice food, charming cities and beautiful...
Several pros of the CP is being able to walk along the ocean for several days. Porto is a delightful place to visit for a few days before starting out and Viana do Castelo, Baiona and Pontevedra are very nice stops along the way.
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Agree about returning to Portugal.
First time, the coastal from Porto with my parents. Enjoyed the experience, fell for the pleasures of Portugal, vowed to return.
I did...felt I needed a challenge, a long solo walk. Walked from Tomar to...
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