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  1. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    One last update before we go "Off Caminho" to Peneda-Geres National Park in North Portugal for another walking week. Hotel Wine & Design in Caminha was a mixed bag. Great view overlooking main square from room and good breakfast. But the meal last night was worst yet, by far. They have a...
  2. Airfix

    Best way out of Porto for the central route

    If this is your plan, make sure your flight arrives early so you have plenty of time to get your bearings, do some walking and find accommodation. One other piece of advice......chat to other Pellegrino's you meet in the airport and on the plane and in the queue at immigration. Ask their...
  3. Airfix

    Best way out of Porto for the central route

    We are in Caminha tonight after walking the coastal Senda Litoral - great walk, come back and do it another time. Last September 2021 we walked the central route all way to S de C after a couple of days in Porto (Duro valley wine tour is a must). We started with a taxi to Vilar de Pinheiro...
  4. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Last leg of our current Camino walk today from Ancora to Caminha. Only 11 km. Very hot again, but sea is still cold. The surfers all have full wetsuits on which gave us a clue. There hasn't been any high winds on this trip, which could have been a problem straight off Atlantic. Lovely Boardwalk...
  5. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    We have seen one and I thought it looked great. Wind hasn't been a problem this week, just very hot. Keep covered up, I use a lightweight running jacket and a wide rimmed hat.
  6. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Litoral is well marked from Viana Do Castelo, and many pilgrims crossed over to this from coastal at this point. Before V. Do Castelo Litoral the path isn't as wel marked but can be followed with local maps. The woods north of Amorosa are a challenge but possible with some prep.
  7. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Overnight in Casa Melo Alvin, Viana do Castelo lovely hotel next to train station, good breakfast. Walked 19 very hot kms to Vila Praia de Ancora. Many more pilgrims now on the Senda Litoral route, I assume they were on the Camino da Costal route and switched to the Litoral after crossing Ponte...
  8. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Walked Castelo do Neiva to Viana do Castelo about 15 km hot sunny day. To be clear, we are walking the Senda Litoral that hugs the coast where possible - the views are great along the beaches and forests, the path is quiet but the signage is poor or non-existant in some areas. If you decide to...
  9. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Hotel is good but, don't stay in room 120+, there is a row of rooms that have a tiny balcony(1 chair) that overlook a side road, all others either overlook the sea front or pool and look good. Ask to change if possible.
  10. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Last night in Hotel Suave Mar, Esposende. Nice hotel but rubbish room. Late start this morning, about 9:30, just as sea mist was burning off with morning Sun. Stuck to the coast where we could, some nice isolated beaches and quiet Kms. Arrived in Castelo do Neiva about 3pm. Overnight in Quinta...
  11. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Stayed in Apulia Praia Hotel last night, very good room with balcony to watch sun go down. Started out at 8:30, warm but heavy sea mist (picc) blocked the sun out until 9:30. Short walk today to Esposende, so spent some time walking around Parque Natural do Litoral Norte (see pics) that has a...
  12. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Will do. We think they are very different, hence the return this year. Weather is very good at moment, wind has dropped and sun is out. Path is very popular with locals, far out numbering the pilgrims, but it is the weekend, so could be different in the week.
  13. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino Portuguese Coastal Senda Litoral

    Started our fourth Camino today after two days sightseeing in Porto. Overnight in Grand Hotel da Povoa, walked 15 km to Apulia. Hot day with little shade, saw approx 50/60 other pilgrims enroute. Dipped our feet in Atlantic, but it is still very cold, only a few brave locals actually swimming in...
  14. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino UK Pilgrims on Portuguese Camino

    Hi Mala, Picked up Compostela today, walked into SDC last night. Had a great time, met many interesting and friendly people on The Way from all over the World. Some were in Albergues, some private rooms, some in hotels with luggage transfer. No one went without a bed, even turning up late...
  15. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino UK Pilgrims on Portuguese Camino

    Benches all the way, mostly pointing ☝️ n right direction 🙂
  16. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino UK Pilgrims on Portuguese Camino

    Arrived at Pontevedra today. Knees are starting to ache but met some nice people on way.
  17. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino UK Pilgrims on Portuguese Camino

    Hi Sue, walking central Camino, going off route where we can to interesting places. In Balugaes tonight, swam in river Neiva this afternoon by Ponte das Tabuas very nice after a hot walking day.
  18. Airfix

    LIVE from the Camino UK Pilgrims on Portuguese Camino

    Hi, A couple of days into our Portuguese Camino. Finally got our boots back on ground after rescheduling or 2020 Camino to 2021. Seems quiet, although this is our first time doing the Portuguese Camino. Swapped boots for Hoka running shoes this time, lovely thick supporting sole and so far so...
  19. Airfix

    Camino portuguese this week - Sept 13, 2021

    Hi Daniel, wife and I are currently on Camino in Barcelos. Stopped of at Albergue de Peregrinos do Mosteiro de Vairão, near Vilarinho for a Pilgrim stamp. We didn't stay there but they had plenty of room and staff were friendly.
  20. Airfix

    Camino Portugues Central

    Quinta do Comba, got here today and it gets our thumbs up, nice 17c hotel with small number of rooms and a pool. Great after our walk from Arco's today. We also diverted to Fonte de água do recinto do Santuário da Franqueira, a bit off track and a climb, but worth it for the views.

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