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That’s so sad to hear but hopefully by May ñ, things could turn around. This is one of the reasons I want to reserve at least a few days of accommodations to ensure I get a place to stay. It’s also my first CaminoIt's very quiet just now. In Porto there's a complete absence of pilgrims and tourists. Yesterday, a fine day, I found many places closed and vacant and met just one pilgrim en route as I took a walk 30km up the coast to Vila do Conde. There I spoke with the hospitalera at Santa Clara (it has been closed for almost 2 years) and she told me with sadness, she doesn't think it will open again. A shame, I have nice memories of staying there. She told me of limited options further up the coast.
Of course it's mid January and none of this may be relevant in May, I hope not, but I would at least check on accomodation options ahead..
Have a fabulous trip bootscobler. My sis and I started our Portuguese at the end of May 2017 from Porto and it was incredible. Beautiful.That’s so sad to hear but hopefully by May ñ, things could turn around. This is one of the reasons I want to reserve at least a few days of accommodations to ensure I get a place to stay. It’s also my first Camino
Does anyone know what company to use for a bag delivery on the Camino Portuguese (from Porto)? Also is everyone winging the accommodations at this time? Or should I make reservations for an accommodations? I’m going in May! Thanks!
I am leaving Porto on may 7. I will be doing the coastal route then crossing over to the central route at Vila do Conde. Because of current covid conditions I have booked all my stays thru Booking. Com and Airb&b and I am currently seeking baggage transfer also. I got an email by Tui trans saying they will not intermix Routes (Coastal & Central) and will not pick up at air Airb&b. I am working on other transportation as we speak to find the easiest way to transport. Where theres a will theres a way!That’s so sad to hear but hopefully by May ñ, things could turn around. This is one of the reasons I want to reserve at least a few days of accommodations to ensure I get a place to stay. It’s also my first Camino
That’s so sad to hear but hopefully by May ñ, things could turn around. This is one of the reasons I want to reserve at least a few days of accommodations to ensure I get a place to stay. It’s also my first Camino
HelloTuitrans and Pilbeo provide this service on the Portuguese routes.
Backpack transport for the Pilgrims´walk to Santiago
Backpack transport for the Pilgrims´ walk to Santiago de Compostela. Taxi, bus and minibus service on the Pilgrims´walk to Santiago de Compostela.tuitrans.com
Your luggage in the best hands
Rucksack transport and luggage transfer for pilgrims walking along Camino de Santiago: French way, Portuguese Way and Finisterre Way. Luggage transport from 6 euros per stage. 100% online. Download our apps.www.pilbeo.com
Tuitrans and Pilbeo provide this service on the Portuguese routes.
Backpack transport for the Pilgrims´walk to Santiago
Backpack transport for the Pilgrims´ walk to Santiago de Compostela. Taxi, bus and minibus service on the Pilgrims´walk to Santiago de Compostela.tuitrans.com
Your luggage in the best hands
Rucksack transport and luggage transfer for pilgrims walking along Camino de Santiago: French way, Portuguese Way and Finisterre Way. Luggage transport from 6 euros per stage. 100% online. Download our apps.www.pilbeo.com
Hello are you sure they provide services from Lisbon all the way to Santiago de Campostela at Euro 4/drop? Or only from Porto??Hello
Are you sure tuitrans and others privuddc
Only from PortoHello are you sure they provide services from Lisbon all the way to Santiago de Campostela at Euro 4/drop? Or only from Porto??
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Capt Bonnie ( Vivek )
Hello Boots!That’s so sad to hear but hopefully by May ñ, things could turn around. This is one of the reasons I want to reserve at least a few days of accommodations to ensure I get a place to stay. It’s also my first Camino
We did the exact route and Caminofacil moved our luggage. Not sure about Airbnb though, they like to have someone there who will accept your bag.I am leaving Porto on may 7. I will be doing the coastal route then crossing over to the central route at Vila do Conde. Because of current covid conditions I have booked all my stays thru Booking. Com and Airb&b and I am currently seeking baggage transfer also. I got an email by Tui trans saying they will not intermix Routes (Coastal & Central) and will not pick up at air Airb&b. I am working on other transportation as we speak to find the easiest way to transport. Where theres a will theres a way!
How was the weather during that time? What Should I bring? Is a jacket required?Have a fabulous trip bootscobler. My sis and I started our Portuguese at the end of May 2017 from Porto and it was incredible. Beautiful.
Thank you! This is great information!I used Tuitrans for 3 Caminhos and found them brilliant, however I used Caminofacil for my last Caminho as they were 40% cheaper and just as good. Their interactive user-friendly website was another advantage over Tuitrans
Aww thank you for the tips!! I’m definitely a newbie on the Camino and I’m not sure what is the best for me. I have preboked my accommodations because I might get panic attacks if I find no place to stay after 15 miles of walking. This way I have peace of mind. The only expensive ones are the one in Baiona and Santiago so if I find a nicer place to stay other than the one I booked I don’t feel bad losing the money. I didn’t allocate for rest day though but I figure on the days I’m really tired I’ll take a taxi halfway to my accommodations but we shall see how I do. Thanks again. Btw do you have tips on places to eat that you absolutely loved along the way of the coastal portugués?@bootscobler As far as reserving/winging it, it's impossible to predict how many walkers there will be on the Portugués this spring so I re-planned my canceled 2020 Camino by reserving everything through booking.com. I was surprised that many places I'd reserved in 2020 were filled three months ahead! But lately I've been contacting albergues and, honestly, they don't know either what to expect! So I'm inclined to keep the booked rooms for long walking days when I'll arrive late, and count on albergues when I know I'll arrive around mid-day. I've done that on past walks and it's given me peace of mind.
Regarding weather and clothing, there are lots of forum threads on this. I have a kind of standard kit bag after 4 spring and fall caminos -- a sequence of layers from t-shirt, to sun-protective long-sleeve blouse, to merino pullover, to an old Patagonia puffy, and a lightweight Gore-tex rain jacket that is both rain and wind-protective but also "nice" for the cities. I bought an Altus in 2018 (search forum to find out about this) in Sarria and, boy, was that smart, as it rained the rest of the way to SDC! I have two pair quick-dry pants but try to wear the khakis every day and save the black ones again for "nice." Thai "elephant pants" and Teva sandals for after-walk lounging, wine drinking, and walking to shower. Everyone has their own favorite number of socks. The key is .. everything hand-washable and quick-dry! But do clothing searches and get lots of suggestions.
Hi which luggage transfer company did you use? How were the accommodation options? Thanks!Does anyone know what company to use for a bag delivery on the Camino Portuguese (from Porto)? Also is everyone winging the accommodations at this time? Or should I make reservations for an accommodations? I’m going in May! Thanks!
Please be well aware of Covid!Hi which luggage transfer company did you use? How were the accommodation options? Thanks!
Hi how did the walk go? I am planning the same in a few weeks. ThanksI am leaving Porto on may 7. I will be doing the coastal route then crossing over to the central route at Vila do Conde. Because of current covid conditions I have booked all my stays thru Booking. Com and Airb&b and I am currently seeking baggage transfer also. I got an email by Tui trans saying they will not intermix Routes (Coastal & Central) and will not pick up at air Airb&b. I am working on other transportation as we speak to find the easiest way to transport. Where theres a will theres a way!
I used this company to send a bag from Lisbon to Santiago, but they also advertise daily pack transport from Lisbon.As far as transport for your Mochila : not possible between Lisbon to Porto;
Hi CaptainBonniePlease be well aware of Covid!
Accommodations are getting expensive day by day; a pity. The owners seem to be increasing prices after the 2 year shut down. I did the entire CP from Lisbon to SdeC and it was not cheap ..
As far as transport for your Mochila : not possible between Lisbon to Porto; let me rephrase .. possible in a normal taxi with the meter running so it’s darn expensive.. from Tui Spain I would strongly suggest Correos Spain.. reports state they are the BEST and CHEAPEST
Vbw
Captain Bonnie
It's up to you it's your Camino. I made reservations on my last three Camino's. And it worked for me. Made reservations one week at a time. Buen CaminoDoes anyone know what company to use for a bag delivery on the Camino Portuguese (from Porto)? Also is everyone winging the accommodations at this time? Or should I make reservations for an accommodations? I’m going in May! Thanks!
What about luggage transfer for Camino starting in November? Any recommendations? I've asked Tuitrans and so far, negative. Thank you.Please be well aware of Covid!
Accommodations are getting expensive day by day; a pity. The owners seem to be increasing prices after the 2 year shut down. I did the entire CP from Lisbon to SdeC and it was not cheap ..
As far as transport for your Mochila : not possible between Lisbon to Porto; let me rephrase .. possible in a normal taxi with the meter running so it’s darn expensive.. from Tui Spain I would strongly suggest Correos Spain.. reports state they are the BEST and CHEAPEST
Vbw
Captain Bonnie
This is very good advice! Should be engraved in stone somewhere along the trail.As far as losing your money, ONLY book a fully cancellable option because none of us can predict whether or how Covid will raise its ugly head again. There are people on the forum who've had to cancel multiple trips since 2020. Don't commit any money in advance!
Here's a related thread on this Forum that you might find of interest: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...port-on-espíritu-variante.76008/#post-1051992Does anyone know what company to use for a bag delivery on the Camino Portuguese (from Porto)? Also is everyone winging the accommodations at this time? Or should I make reservations for an accommodations? I’m going in May! Thanks!
on caminofacil.net they say they will pick up/drop at apartments as long as they have the contact info of the host. I guess it's up to the hose as well to be available?I am leaving Porto on may 7. I will be doing the coastal route then crossing over to the central route at Vila do Conde. Because of current covid conditions I have booked all my stays thru Booking. Com and Airb&b and I am currently seeking baggage transfer also. I got an email by Tui trans saying they will not intermix Routes (Coastal & Central) and will not pick up at air Airb&b. I am working on other transportation as we speak to find the easiest way to transport. Where theres a will theres a way!
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