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I also meant to say that the Senda Litoral is by far the more crowded, at least for us in September, so if finding fewer pilgrims are your focus, then the Coastal would work better. The Coastal is harder, with more climbing, but also more history, walking on Roman roads and past muiños (old...
Hi @Kev&Kath I have done both routes and they are distinct, separate choices and each are lovely, depending on your own preferences. I have not done the Freixo route, but you will see turnoffs for it along the coastal. Here is my complete documentation of each, the Coastal Route and the Senda...
@Elyse, the Camino goes right by the airport and it is easy, if you look at my map for this day's walk on the coastal. Just go out to the main highway, the N-107 and turn left onto the Rua da Botica. Zoom into the map to see this!
Indeed, I appreciate your help, because this section, according to all the accounts, keeps morphing as the AVE construction morphed. I hope this trail system after the ruined building is official, because IMHO is beats the N-525 and is shorter than its parallel path that still keeps the roadways...
Thank you. This does not appear to be exactly like what I am seeing on the Gronze map. If you would be willing to share your GPS and/or map in greater detail, that would be great!
Thank-you for all this! I'm clueless where the "ruined building" is, but by your descriptions, I'm assuming it is at the end of the AVE works area/bridges/tunnels. And there are two choices after this building, one historic and one alternative? Are there trails for both, one on either side of...
Hello, I am researching the Sanabrés and have discovered that since the AVE construction is complete, this section from Requejo to Padornelo has a new route available along the Requejo River. Our last time here we were forced to walk on the N-525 national highway this entire section and even...
I suppose I am a purist because I would never switch between the two. I have done the Litoral, Coastal and the Central several times without crossing over once. All three choices (Litoral not always continuous but shares the Coastal at times) are unique and worthy of walking it in its entirety...
I'm going to swim the opposite direction here! I did love Pontevedra, but we only spent an afternoon there. The pilgrim's church (Capela da Virxe Peregrina de Pontevedra) is a must see, after you enter town and right along the Camino. It would take less than an hour to see. There are also some...
Every albergue where we stayed would fill up, whether private or muni. The municipal albergue in Vigo has 93 beds and was full both times we stayed. (We did the Senda Litoral to Vigo, went back to A Ramallosa and did the Coastal, back to Vigo.)
From Vila do Conde, my husband did the Senda...
I also will say, that we should always strive to be sensitive to the motivation of others, regardless of our tendencies to judge, (myself included). I am one trying to get the (almost) perfect shot for my website, but my motivation is to help others have a successful pilgrimage. (Yes, I make a...
It all depends in what you like. The blue route is definitely more physically challenging! But the old Roman Roads are indeed special (same is true from Baiona to A Ramallosa if you walk the interior blue route along the historic Camino Real, Old Roman Road where you will see historic crosses...
Would it help if we said the east side of the river?? You can see it on my map, for this section here: https://www.pilgrimagetraveler.com/variante-espiritual-from-combarro-to-barrantes.html
Of the three boat service, the A Mare starts limited booking in March. La Barca del Peregrino also starts in March. The third, Alvamar Náutica, has no information for when they start, so you would have to check back on their website. By April, the first two have schedules daily, almost always in...
I actually really liked the Hotel Xeito, since my husband and I are two (or if you prefer a room). The hotel is close to the waterfront, the rooms are economical and the proprietor is a very pilgrim-friendly and helpful host. He is so proud of his city! He will give you a sheet of information...
I definitely agree that A Coruña is nicer, with a castle, the Tower of Hercules and gorgeous beaches. I have flown into A Coruña from Madrid, spent time there, then taken a bus or train to Ferrol for the full 100 km (if you want a Compostela.) In fact, I have done both routes, from Ferrol and A...
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