Buy English Maps or Guidebook in Tomar

[Oz Reg]

Hi,

Is it posible to buy the Guidebook in Tomar?
Im also thinking of getting one ordered on the internet and get it delivered here. but Im not sure how long it would take.

What would be the next best option?
Buy it in Lisbon? Or porto?

Abregado

 

[peregrina2000]

Don't forget the CSJ online guides, I think they are pretty good. And not to brag, but I learned this spring that the Brierley guide had a couple of mistakes (like wrong phone numbers for the Hachmeister albergue and wrong info on the Herbon albergue opening dates) while the CSJ guides had the information correct. That is of course only because of the helpful pilgrims who constantly send me updates! Buen camino, Laurie

 

[Oz Reg]

Hi Laurie,

Thank you.
Yes. I have downloaded all the online guides.

How does the printed guidebook compare with the online guides?
This is my first walk and its a fairly quiet time of the year. So if the directions aren't right or if the arrows are not visible, I might get lost!

 

[peregrina2000]

I haven't even seen the Brierley guide to the Portugues, but I know many people consider it essential. When I walked from Lisbon, the Brierley guide didn't go as far south as Lisbon, so I couldn't have used it even if I wanted to. If you can get it somehow, delivered to Coimbra or Porto, it might be well worth it for added security. But I was fine without it, and I am a champion at getting lost! Enjoy this lovey camino, Oz Reg! Laurie

 

[AJ]

I used Brierley's 2013 edition this year. Part of the waymarked route has been changed since this book was published, which is disconcerting, though not a huge problem since the waymarking is generally very good. There may be updates/corrections on the website: I have not looked.

 

[Oz Reg]

I haven't even seen the Brierley guide to the Portugues, but I know many people consider it essential. When I walked from Lisbon, the Brierley guide didn't go as far south as Lisbon, so I couldn't have used it even if I wanted to. If you can get it somehow, delivered to Coimbra or Porto, it might be well worth it for added security. But I was fine without it, and I am a champion at getting lost! Enjoy this lovey camino, Oz Reg! Laurie

Shall do

 

[Oz Reg]

I used Brierley's 2013 edition this year. Part of the waymarked route has been changed since this book was published, which is disconcerting, though not a huge problem since the waymarking is generally very good. There may be updates/corrections on the website: I have not looked.

Thanks AJ

 

[Camembert]

The Brierly guide Camino Portuges works good although there a some minor errors in it as Laurie mentions. Take care that you buy the recent update because at some tracks are some changes and detours.but as AJ says no bother because the waymarking is okay.
The CSJ guide as good as well. I used it at my ipad mini during the preps for the next day. The advantage of Brierleys guide is that you have full coloured maps and altitudes so you can see where you are and what you can expect ! And if you get lost, ask a local -in Portugal " onde estou ?" And in Spain " ¿ donde estoy ? (Where am I ?) "And point to your map !
If you still have time buy Brierleys guide on line at f.ex.Amazon.com. Tomar is a small town with as far as I saw regular shopping facilities but as a Dutch proverb says "you never know how a cow catches a hare"
A few weeks ago there was a Canadian guy who asked the same question here.
The man and his wife started in Porto . some helpfull forum guys gave advises a.o. Ivar and my good friend Diogo .It ended up that they found a guide ,as I remember in Pedra Furada, three days walking from Porto by coincidence.
Brings me to the point why should a Portugese pilgrim should buy an english written guide ? I think the Portuges Vialusitana pilgrims organisation will have an excellent guide written in Portugese .
So I advise you to buy the Brierley guide on line. Amazon.com delivered mine within 3 days from ordering online.Better than try to win "the lottery " and find one in Portugal.
Bom caminho

 

[santaremhostel]

Just for you information, you can buy John Brierley guide (maps only) at Santarém Hostel - In Santarém 2 stages before Tomar.
Only one left at the moment and it is the updated 2013 edition.
As a new 2015 edition is about to be available, I will only make a new order at that time...

Mario

 

[peregrina2000]

Just for you information, you can buy John Brierley guide (maps only) at Santarém Hostel - In Santarém 2 stages before Tomar.
Only one left at the moment and it is the updated 2013 edition.
As a new 2015 edition is about to be available, I will only make a new order at that time...

Mario

This is great information, Mario and will go in my file for updates for the online guide from Lisbon to Porto! Do you plan to have the 2015 guide in its entirety or just the maps? Laurie

 

[santaremhostel]

My first order included both versions but realized that many pilgrims prefer the maps only as it has the fundamental information; Maps, places to sleep, to eat etc...
In general it has the same map information that you find on the main version but smaller and lighter also, it is written in English, German, Spanish and Portuguese
The new 2015 edition will be smaller than the actual one, so you can keep it in your pocket.
John confirmed minutes ago that the maps only should be already available and the new 2015 main guide goes to the printers... today!
I have contact his publisher to confirm the availability and order some maps only.
Will let you know when have it in stock
Mario

 

[santaremhostel]

It is confirmed!
John Brierley guide (maps only) 2015 edition it is available and we have already ordered.
It will be available@SantaremHostel next week.
Bom Caminho

 

[santaremhostel]

This is great information, Mario and will go in my file for updates for the online guide from Lisbon to Porto! Do you plan to have the 2015 guide in its entirety or just the maps? Laurie

Update: Also credentials kindly provided by "Via Lusitania" are also available@SantaremHostel as well JB guide (maps only) 2015 edition.

 

[peregrina2000]

Update: Also credentials kindly provided by "Via Lusitania" are also available@SantaremHostel as well JB guide (maps only) 2015 edition.

Mario, has the Via Lusitana started making credentials for the Caminho Portugues or did they provide credentials they got in Santiago? I keep telling them they should make a special Caminho credential, but no one ever listens to me.

 

[santaremhostel]

Mario, has the Via Lusitana started making credentials for the Caminho Portugues or did they provide credentials they got in Santiago? I keep telling them they should make a special Caminho credential, but no one ever listens to me.

Hi Laurie, the credentials are from Santiago, see attached scan.
I did not realize that any organization could make an Caminho Credential, does it works as "free market" ?
If so, I will start to think on that! not as a real business, just for "fun" and see the smile (relief) of those ones who could not get one in time. Priceless
Bom Caminho
Mario

 

[santaremhostel]

John Brierley guide (maps only) 2015 edition now in stock@SantaremHostel
What's new:
Revised 4th edition
Smaller (19cm x 12cm)
Map Symbols and Introduction now available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian and French.
Mario

 

[Camembert]

What is the price when you send me one Mario ?

Um abraço

 

[santaremhostel]

What is the price when you send me one Mario ?

Um abraço

Hi Albertino.
I do not have the cheapest price as I order small quantities and also have to support the extra delivery costs to Portugal.
The purpose is to have a guide book and credentials for those that could not find it and have the chance to get it here.
I sell it for 15€ but you (all) can order on-line with 20% discount (€ 9.46) on this site.
Um abraço

 

[Camembert]

Hi Albertino.
I do not have the cheapest price as I order small quantities and also have to support the extra delivery costs to Portugal.
The purpose is to have a guide book and credentials for those that could not find it and have the chance to get it here.
I sell it for 15€ but you (all) can order on-line with 20% discount (€ 9.46) on this site.
Um abraço

Hola Mario ! Pedí-lo on line Muito obrigado .
Um abraço disso lado

Albertinho

 

[santaremhostel]

Hola Mario ! Pedí-lo on line Muito obrigado .
Um abraço disso lado

Albertinho

Olá Albertino.
Good to know you have ordered it, sorry about my price. I will have a talk with John Brierley about the guide book price in the "middle" of the caminho. You all should understand that low quantity orders and delivery costs it is an issue that will raise the final price. Again, my main purpose is the availability of a guide book and credentials for those who do not have it. But I like your relief smile when you got one of these Will work on get lower prices.
Um abraço deste lado
Bom Caminho
Mario