Any especially memorable Albergues on Camino Portuguese?

[Wanita]

I am starting the Camino Portuguese on July 11, 2019. When I did Camino Frances, there were some albergues that stood out from the others because of their communal dinners, singing nuns, potluck dinners etc. Are there any albergues on the centrale route from Lisbon to Porto that stand out as a must stay at? Also from Porto to Santiago on the Coastal route?

 

[Kiwi-family]

WOW - I started looking through my photos to remind myself and re-discovered we had some memorable food.


Just in case you can't tell what that is, let me copy and paste the description from our blog: Francesinha could be described as a toasted sandwich on steroids, but that really would be doing it a great disservice. It is true, you do start with two thickly sliced pieces of substantial sourdough bread. Between them you layer slices of ham and salami and sausage and a pork cutlet. On top of the sandwich go many slices of a rich cheese which all end up melted together. Just in case this is not rich enough on its own, it is served swimming in a rich creamy tomato sauce!

At the monastery at Vairao a Frenchman, Sebastian offered to cook us dinner. Can't guarantee that will happen for you.

Casa Fernanda:



This one was not with others, but we ate there at lunchtime and then the rest of the albergue went there in the evening and noone was disappointed. At Ponte de Lima...all I remember is it was a biggish restaurant near the river. We had looked round for a small "not touristy" place but they were all closed or not serving food at 3pm and we were ravenous. This was a three course meal for 6 euros - and not a fried potato in sight:


Quinta Estrada Romana:


At Arcade we were with mostly the same group who had been together the night before and we all decided to randomly go to the supermarket and make something to share. It turned out great. Fabulous albergue too (next to a hotel if that helps!)


Not communal, but the thickest chocolate ever:


The monastery at Herbon. Definitely recommended.


Then there's the story with loads of food pictures - worth reading so you don't fall into the same trap! https://charitywalking.wordpress.com/2015/06/19/camino-portuguese-xx/

And don't forget port in Porto and sweet treats everywhere:




You really can't go wrong on the Portugues;-)

 

[Portia1]

Casa fernanda.....wonderful hospitality and food.

 

[FLEUR]

Casa de Matriz in Fao. Lovely place run by a very sweet lady Rita. No evening meal but several places to eat in Fao.
Casa Gwendoline Vila Nova de Cerveira
Padron: Albergue Cruces de Iria. A really good Albergue run by Hector. Don't miss his 4 p.m. talk most informative. No evening meal but possibility to cook or you can buy a tortilla and beers from him.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

My favorites from my walk last month...

*Fishtail Sea House- Matosinhos
*Venceslau Wine Boutique Hostel- Vila do Condo
*Terraco da Vila- Ponta de Lima
*Inn Barcelos Hostel- Barcelos
*Casa da Chausa- Combarro

 

[Loly]

I am starting the Camino Portuguese on July 11, 2019. When I did Camino Frances, there were some albergues that stood out from the others because of their communal dinners, singing nuns, potluck dinners etc. Are there any albergues on the centrale route from Lisbon to Porto that stand out as a must stay at? Also from Porto to Santiago on the Coastal route?

I recommend Quinta da Burra at Porto de Muge, Paula is an excellent host, lovely dinner and breakfast. Casa de Azzancha, in Azinhaga, lovely house, dinner, breakfast, hospitality. Casa de Fernanda at Lugar do Corgo. Excellent dinner, breakfast and divine hospitality.

 

[David Tallan]

Casa fernanda.....wonderful hospitality and food.

Casa da Fernanda is certainly the standout from my Camino Portugues but it is not on the Coastal route.

 

[williamlittig]

Hebron was a favorite. We walked the Littoral and put on pounds. I lost 25 lbs. on the CF.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Hebron was a favorite. We walked the Littoral and put on pounds. I lost 25 lbs. on the CF.

I know! Every camino I walk I lose fewer and fewer pounds!

 

[lindam]

We enjoyed Casa Laura in Vilarinho. Small, but clean and very welcoming. Complimentary port and biscuits served in the garden in the evening. Also, big thumbs up for this albergue in Porto: https://albergueperegrinosporto.pt/portfolio/out-accommodation. Beautiful space, great kitchen, peaceful garden (with produce for pilgrims) with cats and very gracious host, Miguel.

 

[elizason]

If you stop in the town/city of Albergaria-a-Velha....there is a very nice albergue and a wonderful restaurante.
I walked past it at lunch hour, saw it was full of locals and the food looked amazing !
Well, that evening about 8 new pilgrims went for a fantastic low cost dinner.
It did help that I speak Portuguese, because they made off the menu requests. Nonetheless, you will be pleased with the quality, price and service. Wonderful local place.
Albergue de Peregrinos Rainha Da Teresa ( on FB )
Restauante Sal e Pimento largo da Misericordia
Enjoy this fabulous Caminho
Eliza

 

[Deleted member 76633]

Caminos affect us in different ways. Those custard tarts, for example, look excellent.