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Gronze does do a good job of keeping up to date on openings/closings of albergues. I would also download the CP apps for Wise Pilgrim/Buen Camino and finally the Camino Ninja app. I have heard they also do an excellent job of keeping up on open/closed albergues. I will use it when I walk the VDLP in October. If you can please call ahead to make reservations directly. You will be surprised how many people can speak English in Portugal especially in private accommodations. Owners need all the euros they can get and booking through a third party cuts into their profits. You can often get better rates that way. It is less crowded until you get closer to Porto. I would also recommend taking the Spiritual Variant near the end of the Camino. It is supposed to be absolutely beautiful. There is lots of information here about it.My friend and I will begin the full Portuguese Camino (Central) from Lisbon on Sept 27th. We are checking out accommodation in order to book ahead some private accommodation. We may use albergues at some points along the way. We would appreciate any up to date comments about accommodation availability or other comments on what's happening on the Camino. I will check out Gronze.com which I presume is the best resource. Are there likely to be many on the Camino at that time? Presumably the Lisbon-Oporto section will be less busy. Thanks.
Thanks very much for your itinerary..very helpful.View attachment 107857
Here is my itinerary from September 2020 from Lisbon to Coimbra. Most albergues were closed so I booked in advance using my guidebook (Village to Village Map Guide “Camino Portugues”) and Booking.com
All went according to plan except more mud and flies than expected in the first few days.
Gronze does do a good job of keeping up to date on openings/closings of albergues. I would also download the CP apps for Wise Pilgrim/Buen Camino and finally the Camino Ninja app. I have heard they also do an excellent job of keeping up on open/closed albergues. I will use it when I walk the VDLP in October. If you can please call ahead to make reservations directly. You will be surprised how many people can speak English in Portugal especially in private accommodations. Owners need all the euros they can get and booking through a third party cuts into their profits. You can often get better rates that way. It is less crowded until you get closer to Porto. I would also recommend taking the Spiritual Variant near the end of the Camino. It is supposed to be absolutely beautiful. There is lots of information here about it.
Have fun, have a hat and sunscreen. I also started around the same time and there is alot of open area especially from Lisbon that does not give you any protection from the sun. I think that whole camino we had about 8 drops of rain, literally and almost every day there was barely a cloud in the sky until we got close to Tui. But who knows how it will be this year. You will love the people of Portugal too.
Hi Roseway my wife and I did the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon in April 2018. From Porto we took the road along the ocean to the Spanish border. From Lisbon to Porto the road is the same and the ocean road splits from the center road at Porto.My friend and I will begin the full Portuguese Camino (Central) from Lisbon on Sept 27th. We are checking out accommodation in order to book ahead some private accommodation. We may use albergues at some points along the way. We would appreciate any up to date comments about accommodation availability or other comments on what's happening on the Camino. I will check out Gronze.com which I presume is the best resource. Are there likely to be many on the Camino at that time? Presumably the Lisbon-Oporto section will be less busy. Thanks.
That is why I suggested so many apps to you. They are all free and no one app has all accommodations listed. More apps better chance of finding something. Buen CaminoDidn't know about those apps and thanks for your suggestions. Yes I am looking forward to it..a little concerned about availability of accommodation in these times..but I am sure it will be fine.
That link was really helpful...very well presented. Great photos and description to guide me on early stages. Many thanks.Hi Roseway my wife and I did the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon in April 2018. From Porto we took the road along the ocean to the Spanish border. From Lisbon to Porto the road is the same and the ocean road splits from the center road at Porto.
You can read more on our block at: https://wetanddustyroads.com/category/caminos/camino-portuguese-april-2018/
The stamp doesn't have to come from an albergue or a restaurant, it can be from any establishment. Almost all hotels in Portugal have a stamp with the restaurant name and possibly address for business purposes. So even though it's not a stamp intended for pilgrim use, it is still valid.Also another issue is getting the pilgrim passport stamped. Does one have to go to an albergue or restaurant.
On first night, I will be staying in a small hotel in Lisbon, not too far from the Cathedral and will set out on following day.
I notice the Cathedral office doesn't open until 9.30am. I would like get walking earlier on first day-20 miles to do.
Thanks for that...I will arrive in Lisbon late next Sunday evening and start early on Monday morning.The stamp doesn't have to come from an albergue or a restaurant, it can be from any establishment. Almost all hotels in Portugal have a stamp with the restaurant name and possibly address for business purposes. So even though it's not a stamp intended for pilgrim use, it is still valid.
An early start on the first day is definitely recommended so you can get your stamp elsewhere and/or have your passport stamped at the cathedral the afternoon before if you arrive in time.
Bom caminho!
I did the same on the Camino Frances. There was always either a machine or a sink for hand washing in the albergues... this Camino will be different. I will bring some more basic clothing items just in caseI always hand wash my clothes every night. Let them soak first while you are in the shower.
Will you be staying in private rooms with en-suites? There's your sink.I did the same on the Camino Frances. There was always either a machine or a sink for hand washing in the albergues... this Camino will be different. I will bring some more basic clothing items just in case
A very nice blog ! Lots of memories . We did the same route in 2013Hi Roseway my wife and I did the Portuguese Camino from Lisbon in April 2018. From Porto we took the road along the ocean to the Spanish border. From Lisbon to Porto the road is the same and the ocean road splits from the center road at Porto.
You can read more on our block at: https://wetanddustyroads.com/category/caminos/camino-portuguese-april-2018/
Rosway, It was a delight yesterday when we realized that you had indeed caught up with me in the cafe in Soianda or was it Calvinos, a short walk from Tomar. You and Frankie are very fast I hope we meet again.Didn't know about those apps and thanks for your suggestions. Yes I am looking forward to it..a little concerned about availability of accommodation in these times..but I am sure it will be fine.
I hope we do meet again Bruce. Maybe we will meet in Santiago. Enjoy your Camino. I hope we continue to be lucky with the weather.Rosway, It was a delight yesterday when we realized that you had indeed caught up with me in the cafe in Soianda or was it Calvinos, a short walk from Tomar. You and Frankie are very fast I hope we meet again.
We are in Agueda tonight staying in Agueda Hostel and Friends. You are doing very well.Hi John, I think I may have seen Frankie in the plaza in Coimbra two nights ago.
I’m in Agreda tonight, I’m sure you are days ahead.
Been Camino!
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