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Choose the Inglês instead for a much more pleasant experience! We attempted the Portuguese in May this year from Valença but were halted by terrible weather and illness in Pontevedra. We didn't find that first leg very attractive at all! Perhaps put off due to the weather but loved the Inglês in...
Tried the Valença - Santiago leg last week. Very poor weather with torrential rain at times. Had to quit in Pontevedra due to very sick wife. The early stages have too much asphalt to be pleasant. Will go back to P'vedra to complete later. Ingles much nicer Camino.
From the Ingles this May I brought back a damaged knee ( already dodgy before I started!), my Credenciale which I am proud of achieving and a million happy memories. I think of my walk every single day!
Bueno Camiño
Only if you enjoy real cold water I think. Even in the south of Portugal the water rarely warms up to a comfortable level.
You will love Portugal though!
Nigel
Fully agree with Balian's post re Meson Novo. We stayed there just last week and it is the tops. 18€ per person a night. All you can eat continental breakfast for 5€. My wife adored the freshly made churros! Owner/managers used to work in uk.
Just great!
Nigel
We are walking the Inglés right now. Just arrived at Bruma in several broken pieces! Good news is a new bar café called Meson - Museu Xente no Camiño has opened and is VERY nice. It is sort of half way 'tween Presedo and Julia's in just the place where a watering hole is needed especially with...
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