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  1. klimmo

    Hill on Spiritual Variante

    According to my GPS the climb alone was 371 meters. The total of my walk from Pontevedra to Armenteira was 600m.
  2. klimmo

    Portuguese coastal camino in Nov

    Hi, I walked the coastal litoral from Porto in October/November '21. The weather was great and I even got a swim in. Walked in shorts most of the time, and had only one rainy morning. That being said, I was prepared for storms and cold weather. There were a few other pilgrims around. I loved it.
  3. klimmo

    Need opinions please from those that have done both routes...coastal and central Portugues

    Agree. Once you're on the ruta del agua (with the blue wiggle line) out of Vigo, it's views galore.
  4. klimmo

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Lol! That's laying the bar very low. True about the albergue, although it was closed in november during covid times (as a lot were). I just loved walking out to the ocean, and having a lovely coffee watching the waves come in.
  5. klimmo

    Starting point just north of Porto

    Just to be clear, the central route out of Porto is the horrible one; do the coastal route instead. It has this lovely start at the cathedral and then down to the river. It feels such a natural way to leave the city too, just following the river out to the ocean and head north.
  6. klimmo

    Starting point just north of Porto

    If you're walking the coastal, I'd suggest to start at the cathedral, go down to the river and then follow it out to sea and then northward bound on the coast. Lovely walk. And can also be an alternative start to the central variant.
  7. klimmo

    Ferry from Caminha to A Guarda

    https://xacobeotransfer.com/pt/home_pt/ This is a (private?) company that replaces the official ferry. I used one of the "fisher"man that cross the river for 5 euros that hang out around the campsite.
  8. klimmo

    Viana do Costelo or Caminha for a rest day?

    I enjoyed VdC a lot, lovely centre (everything I needed to take care of my blister) and as said above lot's to see. I enjoyed the walk to the fort and the visit of the hospital ship museum. (I haven't been to Caminha as I crossed to Spain from the campsite.)
  9. klimmo

    Continue with coastal camino

    Hi, I liked the coastal for that reason, long stretches in dunes, along the beach, few people around. I did enjoy it better after Esposende (as you are basically still on the outskirts of the greater Porto area). The boardwalk stays because it allows you to walk through very fragile coastal...
  10. klimmo

    planning the coastal - any "don't miss" places?

    Hi, Great plans! I walked the coastal/litoral/espiritual and I loved it. Especially all the views (the views!), the lovely towns and loads of history. The walk from Porto following the river to the atlantic was such a treat. Some sights (apart from the views :) ) along the way that I enjoyed...
  11. klimmo

    First day

    Depending on the distances you want to do, you could easily follow the river east from Porto centre as described above, and continue north. I stayed in Villa Cha for the first night (there's a albergue there). Then onwards to Esposende. But there's accomodation in Labruge too. It's lovely here...
  12. klimmo

    Affordable transport options from Porto Airport to historic old town

    I took a bus which brought me smack bam in the middle of downtown. Generally I use the public transport option on google maps to do point to point planning and that works quite well.
  13. klimmo

    Portuguese route from Tui Weather in October / November

    Hi all, ahh the weather!! I did this last year (CP with espiritual) from mid october into november and it was perfectly nice, one day of storm and rain which turned into a rest day to watch the spectacle. Rain gear and my down jacket were mostly at the bottom of my pack, and walked 90% in shorts...
  14. klimmo

    Ferryboat de Caminha "Santa Rita de Cássia" NO ESTÁ OPERATIVO

    HI, If I understand correctly, you are talking about the official ferry. The one that has been out of service for a while now. Last year, the options were walking around to go over the bridge or, alternatively, use one of the fishermen from the campsite. And you are saying that from this year...
  15. klimmo

    Portuguese coastal 2022 tips

    Hi, I did the coastal litoral last year end of october, and it's was all good. it may be busier now but even then lots of places to stay and for 15e you had blankets, pillows and towels. luxury. Vigo is interesting, yes certainly big and bustling and quite busy after those quiet camino days...
  16. klimmo

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

    Hi, I second the hospital ship in Viana, add a stroll around the fort too. Baiona is nice too, another ship to visit, and another fort. I skipped Caminha et A Guarda, the first because I got set over from the Orbitur campsite (5euro), at the other side I followed the river and coast again...
  17. klimmo

    Any 2022 Updates from the Coastal and Spiritual Routes?

    I know, I tried them all, but was apparently the only person there that day (early November). Paying for 8 when it was just me was not within my budget. It’ll stay on the to do list!
  18. klimmo

    Any 2022 Updates from the Coastal and Spiritual Routes?

    Hi, great plans. I did this combo end of october '21. Best app I used was Camino Ninja for hostels and hotels. For the boat, as said before, it was very easy. I just rocked up to the campsite and within 5 minutes had found a guy who ferried me over for 5 euros. Easy as pie. The boat for...
  19. klimmo

    Solo Coastal Route June 2022

    I've just finished the coastal 2 weeks ago and can recommend! From Porto follow the river out to the ocean, and then follow the ocean north. wonderful walk. I thought it was extremely well signed (also in Vigo), no problems at all. Used the Camino Ninja app, maps.me and booking for everyday...
  20. klimmo

    COVID Albergues between Porto and Santiago (coastal route) > Oct\Nov 21

    hi, the camino ninja and gronze apps show quite a few as closed (for instance in Labruge). i've booked the first three nights to keep daily distances reasonable. I'm setting off next week too.

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