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Caminho Portugues - Coastal or Central Route for 2017?

ColoradoChaucerProf

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Caminho Portugues, Oporto-ScC (2017)
Hello! I am new to the forum. I am part of a group that's in the early stages of planning a trip in the summer of 2017. We will probably have 4-5 people, ranging in age from mid-20s to mid-60s. My question right now is whether we should plan on the Coastal or Central route for our Caminho Portugues. I am interested in the historical, artistic, architectural, and religious significance of these respective paths, as I am a literary historian. However, my companions are traveling with their own interests and focii. Some are religious, others decidedly not. Please advise. Obrigada.
 
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At first reaction at your question I should say follow the central routes. Historically spoken you partly will follow an old Roman road, here and there excavations are found.
What I have seen from the coastal are fishermans villages and places with summerhouses.
Porto is an interesting town and so is Vigo on the coastal. The central route has some interesting places. You'll find some medieval fortresses.
In Galicia Spain you also find some interesting places and the Roman road is there too.
Santiago has a medieval center.
Maybe others on this forum can give you some more information.
You 'll still have some time. I can tell you more about the coastal next year , intending to walk that part.
The central I allready walked.

Best regards
Albertinho
 
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My vote for coastal. You would pick back up with the main route at Redondela and end up with a varied experience that should appeal to the mix
 
Thanks for the feedback. I think we will try the coastal route, particularly to avoid the industrial area coming out of Porto. Cheers!
 
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