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    Armenteira Monastery no longer takes reservations for pilgrims

    Plus, they don't have to deal with luggage deliveries anymore!
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    Armenteira Monastery no longer takes reservations for pilgrims

    It is first come first served, just like showing up at a municipal. I confirmed this with Sister Paula yesterday (Dec. 10th 2023). It was very stressful for the sisters to deal with the booking process. So hopefully by accepting pilgrims as they have room will lighten their load. I have stayed...
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Thanks!
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    What I realized though, is that we might miss the little donative stand of drinks, snacks and fruit and small souvenirs that has both the yellow hiking and blue hiking boot on a post. IF I remember correctly that stand was right after the descent on the way into Redondela. May have to walk over...
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Thank you!!
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Perfecto!! Thank you soooooooooooo much!!!! I love this screen shot, we stayed at A Boa Estrella so I know exactly where this is!!
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Thanks! Good advice to bring lots of water and some food for walking above the city. I am okay with my quads feeling it, but that descent from the Central from OPorrino really did in my toes at such a steep angle--even with self imposed switchbacks! I tied my shoes in a heel lock, had on two...
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    Comparing Descent to Redondela on Coastal vs Central Portuguese Routes

    Just wondering... I did the Central Portuguese in May of 2022 and would like to compare these two legs: I did the path between OPorrino and Redondela and there is a very very very steep descent into Redondela that unfortunately gave my feet some issues for the rest of the trip. I wonder if this...
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    Considering this modified route. Compostela qualifier?

    How far in advance did you book? So sorry that you were not able to stay!
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    Considering this modified route. Compostela qualifier?

    Hey Everyone! We decided to book our own way....!! Any insider tricks or ideas on how to make a reservation at the Monastery in Armenteria? I have looked at different fb groups and some say send them an email request and others say call.... I also wondered about arriving by a certain time...
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    Considering this modified route. Compostela qualifier?

    Thanks Ken! Exactly my thinking!!! I appreciate your feedback!
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    Considering this modified route. Compostela qualifier?

    Thank you! The more I am reading and learning, it really doesn't look that hard to book in advance and design our own itinerary. The travel companies I have talked to want us to go directly from Pontevedra to Armenteira which is 21.4k and then Armenteira to Vilanova Arousa which is about 24.6k...
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    Considering this modified route. Compostela qualifier?

    Next question... is that path "do-able" with a travel company sorting out our lodgings and shuttling luggage. Would love to stay at the monastery in Armenteira. My friend and I are in our late 60's and not carrying full overnight backpacks, just a day bag. Thanks!!
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    Considering this modified route. Compostela qualifier?

    Question... we are considering starting in Tui in May 2022--- taking the Spiritual path at Pontevedra and continuing like you and your wife. Would it matter if we started in Tui and not in Valenca to receive the Compostela?

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