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  1. Walker-Brother

    Alternative accommodation

    Heading out on the Primitivo from Oviedo at the start of May. The wife won't entertain the idea of an albergue (she's a bit of a diva) and to be honest I don't like the idea of being told what time to go to bed. So we're doing pensions/hotels all the way. Booked about half of them including...
  2. Walker-Brother

    10/11 days - Caminho Senda Litoral etapas

    Any suggestion in regards of which one to choose to sleep the night between these? Vila do Conde/Povoa de Varzim Marinhas/Esposende Caminha/A Guarda Mougas/Baiona Did this route in 2013, I think Vila do Conde and Povoa de Varzim are pretty much of a muchness just a typical coastal strip. If...
  3. Walker-Brother

    Anyone planning to start the Primitivo at the end of April 2017?

    Me and the Wife are setting out from Oviedo on May 1st so our paths may cross. Will keep an eye out for you.
  4. Walker-Brother

    Start at Povoa de Varzim?

    Funnily enough I started at Povoa de Varzim when I did the Portuguese Coastal in 2013. It saves you a day if you are pushed for time as it's at the northern end of the Porto metro-system which I presume is why you're doing it? Took the more "traditional" route up the coast via...
  5. Walker-Brother

    Coastal/Littoral Camino Portugese Waymarking

    Did the coastal last September. Baiona to Vigo waymarking is patchy got "lost" a couple of times and eventually just followed the main road into the City. Vigo to Redondela is fine one you find the Rúa Urzaiz (it's at the side of the large Corte Ingles department store in the centre). Just...
  6. Walker-Brother

    Porto to SDC starting 12th of Sept.

    We were meant to! Beware that no ferries run on Mondays between Caminha and La Guarda. Ended up shelling out 30 euros for a cab across the border from ferry station to ferry station (which then entailed a 4km hike back uphill into La Guarda). It would have only been 90c on the ferry. From your...
  7. Walker-Brother

    Porto to SDC starting 12th of Sept.

    Did the coastal route in early September last year. Started at Povoa de Varzim (northernmost stop on the Porto metro line). Days were Povoa de Varzim to Esposende Esposende to Viana de Castelo Viano de Castelo to Caminha Caminha to Oia Oia to Baiona Baiona to Vigo Vigo to Redondela Redondela to...
  8. Walker-Brother

    Coastal: Places to Stay

    None booked in advance apart from Povoa, just walked up on the day. In hindsight I would book in advance for Santiago though. Bit of a rush round early evening to find somewhere.
  9. Walker-Brother

    Coastal: Places to Stay

    Used Visa in Povoa Esposende Oia Vigo Caldas de Reis Padron Santiago. Cash all other places.
  10. Walker-Brother

    Coastal: Places to Stay

    Sorry forgot to add that these were all double room prices.
  11. Walker-Brother

    Coastal: Places to Stay

    Povoa de Varzim Hotel Luso Brasileiro (Booked 45 euros B&B) http://www.hotellusobrasileiro.pt/en/ Esposende Hotel Estalagem do Zende (40 euros B&B) Wouldn't bother with this gaff again. Bit dingy. The albergue at Marinhas 4km or so down the road looked ok. Shortage of budget...
  12. Walker-Brother

    Setting off up the coast on Friday 6th September...

    Now in vigo, feet are shot to bits but I believe I'm going to make it! Only two things to report. 1. Double check Caminha to La Garda ferry times. We got caught out on Monday. No ferries all day, ended up paying 30 euros for a cab round. 2. There have been some big forest fires near Oia, I...
  13. Walker-Brother

    Setting off up the coast on Friday 6th September...

  14. Walker-Brother

    Setting off up the coast on Friday 6th September...

    Musicman, will be walking Esposende to Viana de Castelo on Saturday so keep an eye out for us and I'll do likewise. Eze, don't get back 'til the 22/9 so I won't be blogging 'til then. However, if I come across any vital info (bridge closures, ferry cancellations etc.) I will post them on this...
  15. Walker-Brother

    Setting off up the coast on Friday 6th September...

  16. Walker-Brother

    Setting off up the coast on Friday 6th September...

    Me and the better half are striking out to Santiago starting in Povoa de Varzim this coming Friday. I have researched the walk reasonably well and downloaded maps from the excellent Caminador site. Stopping in Esposende - Viana de Castelo - Caminha - Oia - Having a day's RnR on Las Islas Cies...
  17. Walker-Brother

    Vila do Conde - accommodation in June

    robventures Looking forward to your write-up, the more detailed route info the better. Rickster Keep posting, finding the updates most informative. cheers Walker-Brother
  18. Walker-Brother

    Vila do Conde - accommodation in June

    Hi Rickster, Fairly detailed map of the route from Vila de Conde to Caminha available to download here: http://www.caminador.es/wp-content/uplo ... inha-b.pdf Walking the same route myself in September so I hope the waymarkings are a little clearer by then.
  19. Walker-Brother

    Starting Camino Portugese in September, need some advice

    Hi BCRockies. There's no set or correct way to do the Camino. Some people start from the Cathedral in Oporto, some take the metro to Mercado in Matosinhos and walk up the coast to Vila do Conde spend the night there before cutting inland to Rates or Barcelos. I was just suggesting another...
  20. Walker-Brother

    Starting Camino Portugese in September, need some advice

    Rather than start in Matosinhos, why don't you take the metro up to Santa Clara (it's the stop before Vila do Conde) and start your walk there? Approximately 12.5 kms walk and a nice way to ease yourself into the Camino.

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