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  1. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Alternative towns to Mougas and Vigo

    I agree with @jungleboy Oia and La Cala are worth stopping for, such breathtaking coastal beauty during the day or at night ! And all that fresh sea air ! You must stay in Baiona too. Then you can walk along the coast into Vigo and finish at Samil beach, call a Taxi to get into the city centre...
  2. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Senda Litoral From Esposende

    Yes I've been both ways after Sebastaio Bridge. It's easier to follow if you go right the official way as you keep to the yellow arrows etc. Left is less well signed but still an adventure as you get to see more coast compared with interior route so if you use my mate's Luis Freixo's maps (he...
  3. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Pilgrims Passport in Baiona, Portugal?

    You can also get it from the priest Manuel from Santa Maria Church in Plaza Santa Liberata https://goo.gl/maps/9GXkM7d4rd3yN4Rd9 If he's not there you can come back before mass normally at 8 pm.
  4. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    100km marker in Vigo? Where is it?

    That's an excellent question! Vigo Council have refused to signpost the Camino as they don't agree with the route proposed by the Galician Regional Government. However, the Pilgrim Office confirmed that Vigo is 100 km from Santiago so you can start from there to get your Compostela. For...
  5. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    All inclusive tour operators

    I'm glad I can help. I always get criticised if I write something positive about the agencies...I just like to help pilgrims... agency ones as well..I would appreciate an occasional Like that keeps me motivated to help others too!
  6. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    All inclusive tour operators

    I'm not going to argue whether it's positive or negative.. I'm just telling it how it is... Many people like people with mobility impairments cannot walk such distances on the Camino without assistance like transfer of their luggage.. Rightly or wrongly agencies fulfill their role .. We live in...
  7. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    All inclusive tour operators

    Yes I'm self employed but have worked for them both doing videos of the routes, adding new routes, content writing and recommending hotels etc. They are very competitive. when they do your reservation they have much better buying power than one of us going direct to a hotel. They have thousands...
  8. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Credencial in Vigo

    Alot of pilgrims like to start in Baiona (or further down the coast in A Guarda) as it's such a beautiful place same with Nigran next to Playa America where you can chill out go for a swim before the bustle of Vigo!
  9. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Credencial in Vigo

    Santiago de Vigo church 986 43 28 06 https://maps.app.goo.gl/JyRsvEPiuYxa5WpK7 You can get credential here before or after mass. Vigo is officially 100 km so yes although most start in Baiona or Nigrán to be sure.
  10. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Senda Litoral from Esposende north??

    Luis has plotted all the different caminos and other routes as some pilgrims are adventurous and don't just stick to an official camino. He also has maps in all the different formats like pdf, Google Maps and wikiloc...If you have GPS with wikiloc it's impossible to be confused as you can see...
  11. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Senda Litoral from Esposende north??

    Well done sure is..
  12. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Senda Litoral from Esposende north??

    Yes you can follow the litoral after leaving Esposende passing some pretty breathtaking coastal areas/beaches etc like around Belinho that will take you inland to cross the River Neiva at Ponte Sebastiao where it joins the official Coastal Way. From there you turn left and follow the roads...
  13. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Info on busy or not please on coastal Portuguese camino

    I started in Porto on coastal on 30th May just arrived in Arcade... Ivar is indeed correct.. There are actually two Caminos the official coastal way and the shoreline route (camino por la litoral) although they do occasionally overlap. I kept to the shoreline route which is real quiet, you stay...
  14. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    New Boat service from A Caminha to Guarda

    I can second that Mike. I was with you and our group doing the Camino from Porto to Santiago ! Here's where you catch it from : Xacobeo Transfer CAMINHA - Peregrinos Caminho Português da Costa 613 01 12 26 https://maps.app.goo.gl/5MjhrKPjr3CLfUTF7 Cost 6€ for pilgrims 8€ for cyclists. You...
  15. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Senda Litoral or Coastal from Viana do Castelo to Viana Praia de Ancora?

    Yes I prefer the shoreline route as its very beautiful with fantastic coastal views ,flat and at times remote and peaceful. Leaving Viana is straightforward passing the Fort then picking up the Coastal path passing another Fort and isolated windmills. Then boardwalks between dunes. Careful after...
  16. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Porto-Litoral-Spiritual-Santiago: Got Restaurant or Sightseeing Recommendations?

    I've walked these caminos sooo many times I should know where to eat well! Here's a few... Porto éLeBê Entreparedes +351 22 112 6603 https://maps.app.goo.gl/SoSC99eSuLGaWtFZ7 Matisinhos Salta O Muro +351 22 938 0870 https://maps.app.goo.gl/8981yExvoi5oHR6t7 Vila da Conde Relíquia +351 914...
  17. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Camino Marked from Vigo to Redondela?

    Yes www.caminador.es has excellent maps of all stages It's fairly easy to leave Vigo. Head uphill from Calle Urzaiz and you will pick up yellow arrows. Or start from here.. Igrexa Parroquial da Inmaculada Concepción https://maps.app.goo.gl/tB5PuqeceQWApkq19
  18. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Porto to Santiago de Compostela Coastal Route PDF request

    Best maps in lots of formats not just pdf is Luis Freixo's Blog http://www.caminador.es/
  19. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Any Must Try Pilgrim Menus?

    The bars/restaurants in Northern Portugal and Galicia serve the same food for pilgrims menu as they do for menu del dia albeit they often offer 2 courses for pilgrims rather than 3 for menu del dia so its cheaper although you can convert to menu del dia !
  20. Mark Francis Auchincloss

    Any Must Try Pilgrim Menus?

    Yes if you eat best to get your credential stamped. The restaurant I recommended in Vila do Conde normally have pilgrims menu in evening too.

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