I walked the coastal alone last fall and not once did I feel unsafe. I saw on average 12-15 pilgrims a day for the first week and once the routes merged the number of pilgrims increased significantly. I’m so glad I chose the route I did.
I am walking the coastal, leaving in 3 weeks and I have prebooked accommodations. Do not tell yourself it is not the way to do the Camino. To each their own :)
Please come back and share your experiences.
I am walking the coastal from Porto starting September 16. I too have a gluten allergy and would be happy to hear any tips!
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