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  1. frdaz

    Which is the most scenic route?

    I like the idea of ending up in Lourdes, but I'd worry about missing the waymarkers going backwards since most are only visible going the other way. FYI there are BLUE waymarkers going backwards from Santiago to Fatima. Buen camino...
  2. frdaz

    Walking stick on the Camino Portugues

    Well said...I agree totally
  3. frdaz

    Which is the most scenic route?

    I'm new to this site and haven't seen the above question addressed. I did the Portuguese route last year and loved it. It has a nice diversity of terrain...beach, hills, farmland, forests, rivers, nice little towns, etc. I'd like to try another route next time. Any suggestions as to the most...
  4. frdaz

    wifi along the Camino?

    We stayed mostly in little hotels along the way. Most had free wifi...
  5. frdaz

    Footwear

    I wore big hiking boots on the CP. I wished I had worn regular walking or running shoes that wear lighter
  6. frdaz

    Porto to Santiago, 7 day plan

    Reading that proposed itinerary makes my feet hurt! 10 days would be better I think. There are a few uphill and downhill days that are not only tiring but also slow your forward progress to a crawl. Plus you might consider taking afternoons to see the various towns you stay in...many are quite...
  7. frdaz

    Walking stick on the Camino Portugues

    I used two and found that I really liked them, though my friend did not. They're not necessary I don't think, but often they are a help through overhanging plants or to give you a push, or to help your balance uphill and downhill. They saved me from a tumble once or twice! I'd use them again.
  8. frdaz

    Rest day

    Try Vigo, Spain. It's halfway from Porto. A good sized city with plenty to see, and a nice nightlife. It's about a 20 min cab ride from the camino...
  9. frdaz

    How many days does it take, Camino Portugues?

    We did the CP from Porto. 10 days of walking, with a day off halfway in Vigo (nice city), plus an extra day in Santiago. We also took a day beforehand to visit Fatima. Buen camino...
  10. frdaz

    Weather in July, Camino Portugues

    See my other post in this thread. I took the coastal route beginning outside of Porto and thought it was great.
  11. frdaz

    Anything published on coastal route?

    Get the Brierley guide. That will have all the info you need. We did the coastal route last year, and it was beautiful and it meets up with the main route on day 3. Buen camino.
  12. frdaz

    Coastal/Littoral Camino Portugese Waymarking

    We did the coastal alternate route on our first day out of Porto. It meets up with the main route on day 3. I was glad we did it, as it goes right along the beach boardwalk and even onto the sand in a few spots, and it has some really nice scenery. The waymarking is not as good as on the main...
  13. frdaz

    Sending extra luggage from Oporto to Santiago

    There's a way to do it. The Brierley guide has some info about it I believe. Might be cheaper to buy a few extras once you get there to see you through...
  14. frdaz

    Do I need to speak Portuguese?

    I speak Spanish and thought that would help with the Portuguese, but it really didn't. They're too different from what I found. Either way, it really doesn't matter. Most of the folks you'll encounter speak "shopkeeper's" English, and we had no problem at all. The CP is beautiful, and you'll...
  15. frdaz

    Different Routes?

    Yes. In particular, there is an alternate route at the beginning in Porto. You take the subway to the outskirts (which avoids walking through the busy town), and the first day takes you along the beach boardwalk (even onto the sand for a short stretch) and through some sandy paths - all of...
  16. frdaz

    Camino Portugues or El Camino del Norte?

    For what it's worth, I've done the CP. It was great and would do it again. A nice diversity of sights - coastal, forest, mountain/hills, rivers, etc. Good way marking. I thought the scenery in north Portugal was even more impressive than in Galicia. Buen Camino...
  17. frdaz

    Weather in July, Camino Portugues

    We did the CP last July. The weather is hot, but we did not find it unbearable. There are plenty of places to get water. We began in Porto and had 10 days of walking, with a day off in Vigo about halfway. I'd recommend the Brierley guide book, which has plenty of small hotels listed. I...

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