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    Credentials In Porto

    I got my credential in the cathedral at Oporto in September. I waited until the end of mass and there was a man at a desk at the back of the church who sorted it out for me.
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    LISBON TO SANTIAGO

    The guide book by John Brierley gives a detailed description of each section setting out how much of each day's route is on roads. Walking on the busy roads from Porto to Barcelos is quite scary, but after that the camino is mostly paths and very quiet roads. Don't be put off though - walking...
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    Where to start

    We stayed in hotels and pensions/pensaos all of which were clean and we were very well looked after. Others told us that the albergues were fine, although you had to wait for quite a while for some of them to open. (Our friends waited over two hours for the hospitalero to turn up at the Tui...
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    Where to start

    I found that many Portuguese didn't speak Spanish but they spoke French, so that's worth a try. I do agree that if you make an effort to speak Portuguese, it really will be appreciated. I started in Porto (a beautiful city so make sure you see some of it before you start the Camino) and got my...
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    LISBON TO SANTIAGO

    This is the first chance I've had to read replies to my posting. Thanks to everyone who answered. My flights are booked and I have read various guides. I'm really looking forward to starting out on the Camino. There are pilgrim sites in Scotland, but not really any pilgrim routes, except...
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    Accommodation in September

    I'm planning to spend the second half of September walking the Camino Portugues. Do I need to book accommodation in advance or will it be OK just to turn up and look for a hotel/hostal? Ann
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    LISBON TO SANTIAGO

    XM Thanks for the link. I'm planning to walk the Camino Portugues in September. After seeing these images, I'm even more excited about getting out there. A.

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