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    Pilgrim Office in Porto?

    Hello! I will be starting the CP from Porto. I already have a Credencial and plan to get my first stamp at the Cathedral (Se). Is there is a "pilgrim office" in Porto where one may register to be included in the official pilgrim statistics for the CP? I couldn't find an answer to this question...
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    Anyone starting from Porto 30 June?

    SGIrl, I will be walking the same route about a week after you. Good hiking.
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    Towels on the CP

    Thanks to all of you for your responses. Microfiber is a wonderful fabric for travel. Good hiking to all
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    Towels on the CP

    Hello, I read some posts from Albertinho and others from a few years ago indicating that hostels and pensions on the CP usually provide towels but albergues usually don't. Can someone update me whether that is still the practice on the CP? I've seen quite a few gear lists that include towels so...
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    Info Needed on Return Trip by Bus From Santiago to Lisbon or Porto

    Thank you for providing the street name where the pilgrim office and Alsa booth are located! It's very helpful to know this before arriving in Santiago.
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    Info Needed on Return Trip by Bus From Santiago to Lisbon or Porto

    I will definitely heed your advice. Thank you!
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    Info Needed on Return Trip by Bus From Santiago to Lisbon or Porto

    Thank you for the three replies above. To simplify for those that have the same interest that I do, it appears there is one Alsa bus daily that leaves Santiago at noon and arrives in Lisbon at 9:00 p.m. The cost is 56 euros. There are also three Alsa buses daily that leave Santiago for Porto at...
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    Info Needed on Return Trip by Bus From Santiago to Lisbon or Porto

    I plan to complete the CP in late July and would appreciate logistical information for returning from Santiago de Compostela to Lisbon by bus. I recall seeing a post that indicated there is no direct bus service from Santiago to Lisbon and that it was necessary to first travel from Santiago to...
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    Where to start the CP in order to arrive in Santiago on 27th May?

    Edumad, Thanks for your perspective. I will seriously consider the inland route as far as Vila do Conde for my Camino in July. Good hiking.
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    Where to start the CP in order to arrive in Santiago on 27th May?

    Albertinho, I appreciate that the coastal route to Vila do Conde is likely much more scenic than the interior route between Porto and Vilarinho. Is this why you said the coastal route is "better"? Did you mean it is "safer" because one does not walk along a busy highway (N-13) or for other...
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    Where to start the CP in order to arrive in Santiago on 27th May?

    The interior route from Porto to Santiago is 150 miles so that distance would seem to work well given your ideal walking pace. On your first day you could take the metro from Porto to Vilar do Pinheiro which would eliminate about 9 miles just to give you a little margin should you need it later...
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    Ticks?

    Thank you Magwood!
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    Ticks?

    Thank you, Laurie!
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    Ticks?

    Along the Camino Portugues, are ticks common in the rural areas of Portugal and Spain? Thanks for your input. Good hiking.
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    New Guidebook for Camino Portuguese?

    As an update, I received the 2015 version of the Brierley Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino Portugues in the mail this afternoon. At first glance it looks to be very complete and is quite compact.
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    New Guidebook for Camino Portuguese?

    I have ordered the 2015 edition from Barnes & Noble in the U.S. I was told the release date is 24 February.

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