Arrow wars approaching Porrino

[Ricav]

The arrow wars continue approaching Porrino where marks to the new path were painted over. Even the police directed people through the old industrial area. I bailed to the forest path to the left as you should, but many did not, choosing to believe the police.

 

[SabsP]

An old issue indeed.

 

[jefferyonthecamino]

The arrow wars continue approaching Porrino where marks to the new path were painted over. Even the police directed people through the old industrial area. I bailed to the forest path to the left as you should, but many did not, choosing to believe the police.

and they start in orbenlle where signs are defaced and arrows painted over. however in orbenlle there appears to be somewhat of a truce. the two bars responsible for the chaos now send pilgrims in a full loop back around to the forest route and not through the 'as gándaras' industrial estate. only problem is that this 'detour' adds an extra kilometre through fugly with a downhill and a return uphill.

 

[SabsP]

But if you stay on the forest route at the end , on the outskirts of O Porrino, 300 metres off route at the Velodromo/ Go Kart circuit you wild find a lovely bar / restaurant called A Tia Maria. Nice people and they have a sello.

 

[Stripey Socks]

Hello. Here is a copy of the official diversion Map that I picked up in May. So pleased I followed this map rather than the arrow war!

I have also commented/discussed this in my nuts and bolts blog post: https://melsonebigadventure.wordpress.com/2016/07/03/caminho-portugues-the-nuts-bolts/

Happy walking everyone
Mel

 

[JohnnieWalker]

In the new Guidebook I've included step by step walking directions on this new section of the route. It is MUCH better than the previous treck on road through the industrial estate:

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...mino-portugués-–-porto-to-santiago-2017.124/

 

[Paintboy2]

We took the diversion an it was well worth it in terms of scenery, and in July the shade was the most important thing. Turn left, it's worth it.

 

[Rainerbernd]

The arrow wars continue approaching Porrino where marks to the new path were painted over. Even the police directed people through the old industrial area. I bailed to the forest path to the left as you should, but many did not, choosing to believe the police.

Just to remember:

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...rnative-route-into-porrino.42507/#post-440589

Bom caminho, Rainer

 

[code_monkey_001]

Thank you, @Rainerbernd. I'll be there in a month and wanted to be very clear where not to go. I checked Google street view and was pretty certain I'd identified the turnoff but the images predate the arrow war. That video helped confirm what to look for.

 

[Flem]

The arrow wars continue approaching Porrino where marks to the new path were painted over. Even the police directed people through the old industrial area. I bailed to the forest path to the left as you should, but many did not, choosing to believe the police.

One of the problems there is that the 'caminostones' is still on the old route. As long as they are still there together wigth the yellow markers pilgrims (just as I did) follow the old route.
Move the 'caminostones' from the old route so the arrowwar can be stopped.

 

[nzPhreadde]

The Wise Pilgrim Guide (from the App store) for Camino Portuguese already makes this issue/deviation very clear.

 

[Flem]

The Wise Pilgrim Guide (from the App store) for Camino Portuguese already makes this issue/deviation very clear.

Yes I know. But I didn't have that guide but John's where the new route was showned.
Never the less as long as the 'Caminostones' show the old route it is a pithole.
So if they want us following the nee route they sure need to cancelled the 'Caminostones'. It would also end the 'war' down there - I think.

 

[Kiwi-family]

It''s quite easy - turn left and follow the black paint marks through the forest!!
Same again on the river route versus up over the bridge into.....can someone help me remember the name of the town? The albergue is right on the river.

 

[Rainerbernd]

It''s quite easy - turn left and follow the black paint marks through the forest!!
Same again on the river route versus up over the bridge into.....can someone help me remember the name of the town? The albergue is right on the river.

The bridge is leading into the outskirts of O Porriño.

bom caminho,, Rainer

 

[Sofia-Richmond]

Passed by Sept 10 and they both were indicated on the sign board and saw the yellow green arrows to the left.

 

[JohnnieWalker]

I think signage on both routes may be maintained in future. There is no doubt that the "new" alternative along the river direct to the Albergue in Porriño is kinder and more scenic. It is also well waymarked. I've included walking notes and directions in the new Guidebook :

https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...mino-portugués-–-porto-to-santiago-2017.124/

 

[SabsP]

Recent article
http://www.lavozdegalicia.es/notici...r-boicot-ruta-jacobea/0003_201609V28C4998.htm