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Hi, like many others who have responded, I use my poles (rubber tips) on all my walks for all the reasons stated. I remember one particular day on the Portuguese where we came across a very flat, yet very muddy and slippery section. I'm not sure how we would have traversed it without our poles...
I purchased a very lightweight and coloful scarf for 5 euros on my 1st trip to Portugal. It now goes on every trip with me. I pack black shorts and pants and a couple solid colored shirts (usually blue & reddish colors; long and short sleeve). Add the scarf at night for going out and I have a...
Walton, I have stayed overseas more than 90 days in the past (combining vacation in Portugal as well as visits to see friends in Germany, Switzerland and Ireland) and hope to do additional longer than 90 day visits in the future. we had planned to do a combo >90 day visit to Portugal & Croatia...
Yes, Croatia became part of the Schengen Zone this January. We were hoping to extend our stay in Europe with a trip to Croatia. We still wish to visit and walk in Croatia. I'd love any suggestions for links to walks in northern Croatia.
I'd be very interested in your route and lodging list between Gibraitar and Lisbon. We have also considered such a walk, but understand the lodging can be difficult to find. Thank you. Bom Caminho
My partner and I walked the Portuguese from Lisbon to Santiago to Finesterre this spring. We both wore Lone Peak Altras with Injinji toe socks. I think we're both on our 3rd or so version of Lone Peak Altras. Prior to changing to Altras about 6 years ago, I AWLAYS got blisters on my feet. I...
We.are currently on the Portuguese Caminho from Lisbon. Walking into Vigo today. I asked the same question before we left. Chose to take the Brierley, as I wanted some pictures and a little history of what we're seeing each day. Happy with my choice of guide books. The path is very well marked...
Thank you so much for the real on the ground information. We are getting super excited. We were in POrtugal for 3 months in 2016 and loved everything about the country, but especially the Portuguese people. We plan to walk as s;ow as possible and enjoy all the sights and sounds of Spring in...
Thank you for the reminder about the alternative routes around some of the road walks. I'm not sure if the interactive map on my smart phone shows those.
The alternative routes and some condensed information about some of the sites/towns we're strolling through are the two reasons I was...
Thank you for the information. Yes, I will be taking a smart phone. I'll look for Wise Pilgrim app and Cicerone info. I do have Gonze bookmarked. I don't believe they have an app.
Pre-COVID, I purchased the Brierley Camino Portuguese 11th Edition published in 2020 and the Wise Pilgrim Guide to The Camino Portuguese 2019 Edition (2nd).
We are currently hopinig to walk from Lisbon to Santiago starting early April 2022. I see there are 2022 editions of each guide. I plan...
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