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  1. Via Lusitana

    New albergue in Alpriate -- NOW CLOSED PERMANENTLY

    Yes. But we need Hospitaleiros Voluntarios more. Anyway, the Albergue de Peregrinos de Alpriate is now open. Peregrina2000 made a good report of everything. Thank you Laurie. No reservations, so no need to phone the Albergue. If you need something just call SOS peregrino phone (+351) 915 595...
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    Updated!! Albergues in Camino Portuguese, June/09

    The english list is now updated. And there is a new albergue now, not yet listed, between Porto and Vilarinho, in Vairão.
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    Albergue Hilario = Albergue de Mealhada?

    Yes, Laurie, they are the same thing. It is the Albergue de Peregrinos da Mealhada, but as they also have in the same spot an Hotel and a Restaurant, with the name Hilário, some people call it Albergue Hilário. Next time here we will go there for a Leitão (suckling pig) :) Cliff, there is...
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    New Signage

    Jim, people say what they want to say, but... Yes, there is a big problem with the Camino on the stage from Santarém to Golegã. Pilgrim Associations are well aware of it. Tourist and cultural boards also. Everybody is trying to get things better. But sometimes is easier to say silly things...
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    Lisbon to Porto – the good, the bad and the ugly...

    List of Albergues, updated and in english :) http://www.vialusitana.org/en/albergues_eng/ Please, please, give us feed back about the list and the albergues. Help us help pilgrims. As per the eucalyptus forests, it's a slow job :( We are now using the small yellow wooden arrows with "santiago"...
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    A walk in Lisbon -- Sat. Nov. 18

    Laurie, thank you for letting other people know about the walk. Susanna showed up, it was a pleasure to know her. I think she enjoyed the walk and the lunch :) We are missing you. Some photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 222&type=1 José Luis Sanches
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    Albergue de S. Pedro de Rates has reopened

    We would like to inform that the Albergue de S. Pedro de Rates has reopened. Unfortunately and for the time being it will not be run under the group of volunteers that have over the years done exemplary work there. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/Alberguederates Bom Caminho...
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    Albergue de S. Pedro de Rates closes today

    More information: https://www.facebook.com/#!/Alberguederates
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    Albergue de S. Pedro de Rates closes today

    It is with regret that we inform all pilgrims that the Albergue de S. Pedro de Rates in the Portuguese Camino has closed. After 7 years of exemplary effort and volunteer work, this that was the first albergue on the Camino Portugues, has closed its doors. Let us pilgrims join in protest and...
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    Pilgrim Credential in Lisbon

    Fellow pilgrims, We are pleased to inform that you can now obtain your pilgrim credential from Sé Catedral de Lisboa. Address: Sé Cateral de Lisboa Largo da Sé 1100 - Lisboa http://g.co/maps/tre7a Bom Caminho! Helena Bernardo
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    Accommodation in Águeda

    Laurie, You are too kind as usual, but in fact the merit goes to all the pioneer pilgrims that have decided to walk this Camino, without them we would not be here and would not have the "numbers" to show the different municipalities prove the importance of providing a more dignified service to...
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    Accommodation in Águeda

    Fellow Pilgrims, I would like to inform you all that the Bombeiros Voluntários de Águeda are no longer taking in pilgrims. Please go to the Câmara Municipal (town council) and ask for Ondina David, she will try and arrange accommodation. The address is the following: Praça Município 3754-500...
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    Just walked from Lisbon to Finisterre--photos

    Thanks Lee, they are indeeed GREAT photos!! Hope to have you back soon! Regards, Helena
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    El Camino Portugues, Lissbon - Porto

    Hello Peter, As far as ATM´s don´t worry as you will find one in almost all towns, sometimes even in the very small ones, but so that you have some reference here is a list of places that have ATM´s, you might also find some in other places, but these have for sure. Parque das Nações Sacavem...
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    Where to get credencial/pilgrim passport in Lisbon??

    Hello, You can get the Camino credential at the following address in Lisbon: Basílica dos Mártires Rua Garret, 120 1200-445 Lisboa Tel.: +351 213 462 465 Weekdays - 9h às 19h Saturday and Sunday - 10h às 20h BOM CAMINHO Helena
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    Walking the beach from Matosinhos to Vila do Conde?

    Hello, You could try and contact the following association - Via Veteris - http://facebook.com/viaveteris as the take care of this part of the Camino. Email: viaveteris@gmail.com BOM CAMINHO! Helena
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    best hostel to stay in Lisbon before the Camino

    Hello Gemini123, We can recommend the following hostels in Lisbon: Home Lisbon Hostel (218 885 312) R. de S. Nicolau, 13 – 2º Esq. – http://www.mylisbonhome.com Yes Hostel (213 427 171) R. de S. Julião, 148 – http://www.yeshostels.com Goodnight Hostel (213 430 139) R. dos Correeiros, 113, 2º...
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    Changing train tickets

    AlanB, you can stop crying. :D They answer the phone 24 hour a day. So all you have to do is: Go to the portuguese rail website, http://www.cp.pt go to "my cp", as you did when you bought the ticket and login with the same email and password choose history click "see" now... drums...
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    Changing train tickets

    I´ll phone them and come back with the answer, keep crying :wink: JoséLuis
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    Hostel in Valenca

    If there's a free bed by 18:00 or so, pilgrims starting the Caminho are allowed to stay. That's usual in all Albergues. Anyway, hotels in Valença: Hotel Lara Av. Bombeiros Voluntários tel: 251 824 348 http://www.hotellara.com 40€/60€ Breakfast included Residencial Portas do Sol Rua...

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