Camino Portugues

[man.grangeburn]

Myself (from Bordeaux) and four other Scots (from Edinburgh) are setting off to Porto on May 28th. After an overnight there, we are catching the train the next morning to Valença where we will spend the rest of the morning and early afternoon enjoying the sights, food and drink. We will set off across the River Miño and into Tui, Galicia in the afternoon to find our accommodation for that night. An evening meal and drinks, followed by bed, will allow us to start walking to Santiago de Compostela the next morning. Is there anyone else who is leaving Tui on the 30th May and would like to introduce themselves? Buen Camino!

 

[calimaki]

Buen Camino! We are doing the Coastal way from Baiona a few weeks earlier than you are. Is this your first Camino?

 

[man.grangeburn]

Buen Camino! We are doing the Coastal way from Baiona a few weeks earlier than you are. Is this your first Camino?

I walked the last 100 kms+ from Sarria to Santiago in 2010 (the last Holy Year I think?). For the others it is their first. We are all 65 years + and are taking the easy approach by staying in hotels. It is a little awkward getting to a suitable starting point on the various Caminos from Scotland. I live part of the year in France so we plan to meet up in Porto and move up to Tui and start our Camino from there. The Portuguese Camino does offer some interesting variants but lack of time is an influence in choosing our route by the traditional way. I hope you enjoy your wee walk tae Santiago.

 

[Finisterre]

the albergue in Tui is one of the best, architecturally IMO. There's a odd little courtyard overlooking rooftops. Your friends should rough it for one day. They will be better off for the experience. If there is one town that I'd not use a hotel, it's Tui. And I've eaten well in Tui. Though Valenca is a super place. And I've eaten there a few times.

 

[man.grangeburn]

the albergue in Tui is one of the best, architecturally IMO. There's a odd little courtyard overlooking rooftops. Your friends should rough it for one day. They will be better off for the experience. If there is one town that I'd not use a hotel, it's Tui. And I've eaten well in Tui. Though Valenca is a super place. And I've eaten there a few times.

Thanks Finisterre for your advice. It has been a number of years since I last tackled my first and only Camino, and even that was the 100 kms+ from Sarria. For the others it is a new experience altogether and I know they are looking forward to it. Using hotels is a cop out I know but everyone is happier with that choice. We will be spending the morning and afternoon in Valença before walking over to Tui. We have reserved rooms in Pension O Novo Cabalo Furado but would appreciate any input from yourself Finisterre.