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  1. phildimashq

    Spur of the moment!

    one tip if it's getting crowded after Tui is to consider doing the spiritual variant.. I did this in June and as soon as I turned left when everyone else was turning right I was back in heaven 😁 no crowds, and a beautiful walk. Highly recommended. The onl thing you might want to do is need to...
  2. phildimashq

    Do these stages seem about right?

    I would second that advice, did the same thing last month. Mos is small, but lovely with a great municipal alberque and a v good local restaurant. On you other stages, here's some advice: Day 2: I'm pretty sure there is no direct bus from Vila do Conde to Rates. There's a regular bus to...
  3. phildimashq

    Portuguese Central from Vila do Conde to Rates

    Hi Frank, There's a decent bit of info in this thread which includes a KMZ file to follow. https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/vila-do-conde-to-rates-river-or-aqueduct.74203/#post-1037497 Basically there's two routes - the river route and the aqueduct route. I followed the...
  4. phildimashq

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    You're very welcome Sinéad. One thing I forgot to mention was the Combarro (my lunch stop day one) is so beautiful I wish I had the time to spend a night there. So if you have lots of time, I would recommend it. Little seaside town that is full of charm, absolutely stunning. This would make...
  5. phildimashq

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Was there three days ago, was terrible..
  6. phildimashq

    uncertainties about the Variante Espiritual del camino Português

    Just did this a couple of days ago and highly recommend it. On day one there's nothing between Combarro and Armenteria so make sure to stock up on water in Combarro Also, the two bars in Armenteria close their kitchens at some point in the day and only reopen at 19.00 so good idea to have a...
  7. phildimashq

    Injury - transport Ponte de Lima to Rubaies

    Best decision I made, I was able to walk 20 km the next day and now all is good 😊
  8. phildimashq

    Injury - transport Ponte de Lima to Rubaies

    Just in case anyone else funds themselves in a similar situation.. Very nice taxi driver brought me all the way for 25 euro on a Sunday.. Arranged using Google translate via WhatsApp, really nice man, +351 968 079 927
  9. phildimashq

    Injury - transport Ponte de Lima to Rubaies

    Thank you. That is what I saw yesterday, but I was still hoping the might be a bus (even on a Sunday !!!). I'll ask my hostel to see if they can organise a taxi and then collect some supplies from farmacia. Hopefully one day off the feet will be enough and I can continue tomorrow.
  10. phildimashq

    Injury - transport Ponte de Lima to Rubaies

    Hi folks, Wondering if anyone knows of public transport options from Ponte de Lima to Rubaies? Picked up an injury, limping quite badly and doing think I'll be able to walk it. I'll be going tomorrow, sunday Thanks Phil
  11. phildimashq

    Vila do Conde to Rates - river or aqueduct?

    Did this today. There is a point where the route follows a farmer's track across some fields that should be avoided in wet weather (at 41.4101067, -8.6940894 just after you turn at the school). It appears as a road on some apps but it's a just tractor track. A stream diverts down the track...
  12. phildimashq

    Vila do Conde to Rates - river or aqueduct?

    thanks Dave
  13. phildimashq

    Vila do Conde to Rates - river or aqueduct?

    @caminocdndave Hi Dave, Thanks a million for the link in your earlier post. I was planning to do that next week but was a bit unsure about doing it solo esp. after reading Brierly. Have your route now on maps.me and all Portugal and Northern Spain downloaded for offline use so I think I...
  14. phildimashq

    Portuguese route accommodation

    Cheers @bowewe
  15. phildimashq

    Portuguese route accommodation

    Hi there.. I'm starting the CP next week from porto and have accommodation booked as far as Vitorino dos Piaes. Then I also have booked ahead for the two nights on variante espiritual (just to be sure and also to align my schedule with boat). I had kinda thought I might leave the rest open...
  16. phildimashq

    General Packing question

    I'm wondering what would be more suitable for the weather at the time I will be on the road So I was hoping for an opinion on should I bring a rainjacket (which I have), or a poncho (which I don't) ? I wouldn't use a poncho at home, so if I'm getting one it would be for this trip specifically...
  17. phildimashq

    General Packing question

    Hi folks, I'm heading off this Sunday, have my packing list done, and most of the gear is now spread out on the bed in the spare room. Starting my walking from Porto on the 7th June, mainly the Central Route and then I'm thinking Variante Espiritual. In terms of packing, I'm wondering about...
  18. phildimashq

    Has anyone stayed in Vitorino dos Piaes on the Camino Portuguese central?

    I'm from Dublin - best of luck and buen camino
  19. phildimashq

    Has anyone stayed in Vitorino dos Piaes on the Camino Portuguese central?

    I'm starting from Porto on the 7th so might bump into you on the way
  20. phildimashq

    Has anyone stayed in Vitorino dos Piaes on the Camino Portuguese central?

    Hi Peter, There is a guesthouse near to Vitorino dos Piaes called Casa Fernanda. https://goo.gl/maps/wbk4TFCTynZe6TYF9 I've read so many posts on the forum where folks said it was the highlight of their trip. I haven't stayed there yet but based on what I have read will be staying there...

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