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Camino - Porto --> Santiago May 2016

Lynsmio

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Time of past OR future Camino
"2016"
Hi Everyone!

I plan on doing the Camino Portuguese (starting from Porto) in May, I'm so excited and can't wait!!! I do have a few questions and hope you guys can help me out:

I'm arriving in porto on 8 May and flying back home from Santiago the 17th of May..so that gives me 8 days to walk the camino.

- Any suggestions from where I should start? Viana Do Castelo for example?


- Also wondering if I should take the coastal route or the main route? I read that the coastal route is less crowded than the main route..Seeing it's my first camino I don't want to walk alone all the time but I'm also very found of the coast so if I could combine both that would be great..

- Will it be crowed on the camino in the month of May? Just to know if I should book some albergues/pensions/hostels in advance..?

- I read that May can be quite rainy so I will definitely prepare myself to this but what about the temperature? Should I pack a thick outdoor jacket or will a raincoat be sufficient?

- Where (online) can I buy my credential in advance?

So sorry to overwhelm you with all these questions but I hope you guys can help me out :)

Greetings,
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.

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