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    Hoka goretex

    I walked the Camino from Porto in Anacapas, winter with lots of rain, and for the past year on numerous hikes since. They are still in perfect condition. I would suggest sending back. Of course it depends how much you’ve walked in them over the past 2 months…
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    "Ideal" itinerary for a leisurely Camino Portuguese?

    I did a similar route to yours, taking around 17 days from Porto to SdC. I had a rest day in Ponte deLima and Pontevedra and broke up OPorrino to Redondela with a stop at Mos. This made for 2 very short, almost rest days plus we spent a lovely, cold and rainy afternoon at Mos watching the storm...
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    Rain possibly abating.... Coastal/Litoral walk starting in late November?

    I walked Porto to SdC early December last year, first 2 days along the coast then crossed over to central. Saw a pilgrim or 2 each day, more after last 100kms. Later I met some who did Coastal, seemed slightly quieter than the central from what I could tell but the feedback on coastal is there...
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    Christmas 2023 pilgrims, gather here!

    Hi Luka I walked the Portuguese Camino December last year, finishing in Santiago around 16/12. It was certainly very quiet and often my companion and I were the only people in the albergue but we did meet people from time to time, getting busier as the central and coastal routes merged. We...
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    Hoka speed goat 5 vs hoka anacapa breeze also a sock question

    I walked the Portuguese Central Route in Hoka Anacapa’s last December (not sure how the breeze differs). They were amazing, not one hint of a blister and only felt fatigue on my heels the last day with 26 kms, pouring rain and lots of hard surfaces. I used GTX which I was very grateful for but...
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    Is there heat in the albergues?

    I completed the Portuguese Central route in December. Most municipal albergues had some form of heating, many with individual heaters dotted around the dorm rooms that could be turned off and on by individuals nearby. I only remember 1 with central heating that turned on and off automatically...
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    Recommendations for Wide and Light Hikers with Gortex layer for Trail Running

    Hi Martin I walked the Camino Portuguese in December and wore gortex Hoka Alcapa’s and had no blisters or foot issues. Also dry feet throughout even though we had a fair bit of rain and I walked through shallow water a few times. They seem to be classed as a hiking shoe not train runners but...
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    Portuguese Camino starting late November

    Thank you so much for this info gml. Since I made the post I have bought Gortex trail runners for this very reasons so I'm pleased its the right decision.
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    Portuguese Camino starting late November

    This is great, thank you trecile. I've compared the weather in Porto to where I live to get some perspective on both rainfall and temperatures. Looks pretty wet in December I must say bit at least not seriously cold.
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    Portuguese Camino starting late November

    Great suggestion, thank you.
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    Portuguese Camino starting late November

    Thanks so much for the info and encouragement Trevor. It's great to know that you had an enjoyable time despite the unpredictable weather. I checked out The Last Stamp - looks like it closes 15/12 so may make it there in time before heading to the coast.
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    Portuguese Camino starting late November

    Hi Everyone. I am planning a long awaited Camino with my daughter starting from Porto at the end of November 2022. We know the weather won't be great but as this is the only time we can go together it's a compromise we've decided to make. This Camino has been booked and rebooked many times...
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