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I also walked Porto - SdC - Finisterre - Muxia , the last two towns maybe the best part. Afterwards on my way back to Porto , I stayed in Braga for a weekend , what a gem !
I walked from Porto on 3rd August 2018 during a heatwave that lasted up to Barcellos and I developed a huge blister , first one ever. From there the weather became cooler and that was the end of blisters , right up to Finisterre. The excessive heat combined with cobblestones is a recipe for...
I agree with Albertinho , after Ponte da Lima a visit to Braga is a wonderful idea. I spent a weekend there after finishing in Finisterre., most enjoyable.
t2andreo
To avoid that industrial part coming in to Porrino there is a beautiful alternative route where you come to a T junction at a cafe/bar. Take the left turn.
Alex
regarding your first question and I presume you meant the Potuguese Central route , Porto to Tui . I walked in August 2018 and there was always ample beds at the albergues and I think August is much busier than March. I did not do luggage transfer but I cannot forsee any trouble if you...
You can walk from Porto on the Central route via Vilarhino , Rates and Barcello. From Barcello it is 20 km to Braga. At Braga you can stay at Albergue Peregrino. Ask for directions at the Information Centre.
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