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  1. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    About half way between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima, at Lugar do Corgo. Not actually in a town.
  2. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    Are you planning to walk the central or coastal route in Portugal? If you’re planning for the central route, I highly recommend Casa Fernanda, if they are open, possibly the best albergue in Portugal. You need to reserve ahead, it’s very popular.
  3. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    Somewhat tough for me, probably not too bad for you. The reward going down the other side, following mountain streams on their way to the sea, is well worth it.
  4. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    It depends whether you have time. The Variante Espiritual is longer, adding 41 km. If the boat isn’t running, the walk upriver to Padron is reportedly a bit of a slog. I haven’t walked the central route through Caldas de Reis, so can’t compare, but I really enjoyed the variant out to the...
  5. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    The bread fairies are a nice touch! You have set an amazing pace for yourself, @jkontheway. It took me seven days to get to Tui, but of course, you have the advantage of youth! I met a woman in France who was walking from Geneva to SJPP, covering 50 kilometers a day. She said she was always...
  6. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    The walk from Vila do Conde to Rates where you meet the central route and beyond as far as Ponte de Lima is flat and easy.
  7. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    I left the coast at Vila do Conde and crossed to the central route. Barcelos is a lovely town and I highly recommend Casa Fernanda, but you should call ahead to reserve there.
  8. Rowena

    Porto - Santiago - Finisterre

    Bom caminho! I’ll be following your progress as well. I walked that same route in October/November 2019, including the Variante Espiritual, which is really lovely. “Walk with your heart and embrace your Camino”
  9. Rowena

    Route marked between Vila do Conde and Arcos?

    A slightly related question: Has anyone tried staying at the Parque Campismo Sol in Vila Chã, between Matosinhos and Vila do Conde? Brierley mentions it, and suggests it is as cheap as 5 Euros. (I checked for typos this time!)
  10. Rowena

    Route marked between Vila do Conde and Arcos?

    Yes well, sorry, it’s that overly helpful auto correct again. I actually typed Beiriz!
  11. Rowena

    Route marked between Vila do Conde and Arcos?

    Brierley indicates that the route through Beirut to Rates is not recommended as waymarks have been mostly removed to discourage its use. However, he does give instructions for the route, as well as for the one that goes through Junqueira to Arcos.
  12. Rowena

    Route marked between Vila do Conde and Arcos?

    Thank you for your help.
  13. Rowena

    Route marked between Vila do Conde and Arcos?

    Hi, I’m planning to walk from Porto in mid-October, taking the Senda Litoral as far as Vila do Conde, then crossing over to the Central route. I’m wondering how well the crossover route is marked. Can I just follow the markers, or do I need detailed maps? I would also appreciate comments on the...
  14. Rowena

    Walking the Portuguese Route

    Could you recommend the best guidebook for the coastal route? I’m planning for September 2018, from Porto to Santiago. Thanks, Rowena

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