Abigail Kelly
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Santiago/Fis/Muxia 2017
A Coruna/Santiago 2017
Portuguese Coastal/Variante Espiritual 2019
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Oh! see I never thought of the lakesNo ocean...maybe some lakes? Brrr!
I have not walked the Salvador, so cannot speak for that. On the Primitivo is a huge lake, but not sure if there are any beaches. It is beautiful. Here is a snapshot from my guidebook. Maybe other forum members know if there are more as I don't recall and I ended in Lugo that year.Oh! see I never thought of the lakesIs there many on that walk Chrissy? I am terrible with maps in case you ask Thank you for that suggestion
Thank you for the map. Which Primitivo book is this?I have not walked the Salvador, so cannot speak for that. On the Primitivo is a huge lake, but not sure if there are any beaches. It is beautiful. Here is a snapshot from my guidebook. Maybe other forum members know if there are more as I don't recall and I ended in Lugo that year.
Thank you Michael for your input. Yea I am a bit weary of the weather on both routes and have looked at the Norte but keep getting pulled to the other routes for some Camino reasonI did both Caminos and in my mind there is only one place of "open water" - the Embalse de Salime on the Primitivo.
But I can´t remember a place to swim there, I think it´s a lake for electricity or a fresh water reservoir.
March April is very early to walk especially these two routes. Both trails break the 1500 meters and more and it could be very snowy in this area
Maybe the Camino del Norte is a better way in this season - probably rainy, but almost certainly no snow - and ocean every day
But on every way in this early season - make sure in advance, that you will have a place to sleep.
Not exactly ocean every day on the Norte.Maybe the Camino del Norte is a better way in this season - probably rainy, but almost certainly no snow - and ocean every day
This reservoir is not suitable for swimming. There is no access point and when I was there I was advised that it is forbiden to swim in it. It even looks dangerous. Its a working reservoir still generating electricity.I have not walked the Salvador, so cannot speak for that. On the Primitivo is a huge lake, but not sure if there are any beaches. It is beautiful. Here is a snapshot from my guidebook. Maybe other forum members know if there are more as I don't recall and I ended in Lugo that year.
Hi Chrissy - I walked the San Salvador & Primitivo in 2019 with a friend who has worked all of her career for a public company that builds and maintains just such reservoirs (not in Spain). She even has to sit in a small cage from time to time and assess close-up the condition of the dam walls, being dangled down their face. She made it clear that no way should anyone ever swim in such open water, as inviting and cool as it may appear on a hot day when you are weary from hiking.Totally agree about that lake/resevoir on the Primitivo, Keith! Lovely as it was, it did not look like it was suitable for swimming.
Wiki didn't help me, BP!
(What's LLN?)
I know, just because I tried to be funnyEDIT- Hey, you tricked me and inverted the letters!
Possibly...but not for sure! Only Keith knows.
I do that too, but in my case it's typooo's!I know, just because I tried to be funny...
No wet suitYipes, swimming in the mountains during March and early April? I'm a softy, I'd be looking for a hot spa or bringing a wet suit!
Thats guy's for all of your inputs. I really want to do that part of the Camino but might hold off until late summer and live without the swim. I am now swaying to do the Rota Vicentina in Portugal and maybe do some part of the Camino to Porto. Is there any treads on here regarding that trail. It looks really nice what I have read so far. I feel like I would be cheating not doing the rugged Camino lol. Any tips on walking from the Fishermans trail to Porto??? Thanks so muchNo wet suit
Is there any treads on here regarding that trail.
Sorry Chrissy, its a bad lazy habit I've got into for signing off. Like scribbling 'all the best' or bye bye' on a letter. 'Love, Light and Nature', like a best wish. I've gotten into the habit but should write the full.Thanks, Keith, for added info regarding that resevoir. I happened to stay at the hotel on a whim that overlooked it. One of my best experiences on the way! My room had a lake view, the patio was lovely for a coffee, and I had a very nice dinner. (What's LLN?)
I walked the Fisherman's Trail last spring. I took a month. Flew into Lisbon for a few days, took a bus to Porto Covo, walked the Fisherman's Trail south from there all the way to its end, then a long bus ride up to Porto to begin the Portuguese camino...a great combination!Thats guy's for all of your inputs. I really want to do that part of the Camino but might hold off until late summer and live without the swim. I am now swaying to do the Rota Vicentina in Portugal and maybe do some part of the Camino to Porto. Is there any treads on here regarding that trail. It looks really nice what I have read so far. I feel like I would be cheating not doing the rugged Camino lol. Any tips on walking from the Fishermans trail to Porto??? Thanks so much
That's a great sign off, Keith! I googled, but google doesn't quite know everything!Sorry Chrissy, its a bad lazy habit I've got into for signing off. Like scribbling 'all the best' or bye bye' on a letter. 'Love, Light and Nature', like a best wish. I've gotten into the habit but should write the full.
Thank you Chrissy. It always reminds me of being on Camino, wether Galicia or Léon or Navara, it doesn't matter. Perhaps I should start a new thread...That's a great sign off, Keith! I googled, but google doesn't quite know everything!
I may adopt those lovely words myself.
Oh brilliant! Did you walk to CABO DE. S. VICENTE from Porto Covo? That is what I am looking at but all tips really appreciated ChrissyI walked the Fisherman's Trail last spring. I took a month. Flew into Lisbon for a few days, took a bus to Porto Covo, walked the Fisherman's Trail south from there all the way to its end, then a long bus ride up to Porto to begin the Portuguese camino...a great combination!
I am allergic to maps .. really I quiver when I see one and runJust look at google maps….
Yes, we walked from Porto Covo to Cabo de St. Vincent, but then on to Sagres, taking a bus up to Porto and walked the central Portuguese route having already had incredibly beautiful sea views, so it was a nice variety. I have not walked north from Lisbon, so can not help you with that section.Oh brilliant! Did you walk to CABO DE. S. VICENTE from Porto Covo? That is what I am looking at but all tips really appreciated ChrissyI did the Portuguese coastal inc S.V last year and really enjoyed it. I cheated a little and started outside Porto that is why I am thinking of doing a few day's Lisbon Camino to Porto on this leg of journey after Fisherman's Trail.
Plastic pool in your backpackHi all if you can help at all that would be greatI have 18 days starting end of March early April to do my walk. I am a keen open water swimmer and swim throughout the winter. If at all possible I would love to go for a swim at the end of my walking day or every 2nd or 3rd day. For some reason the Del Sal and Prim are calling me for this walk and I am possibly banging my head off a brick wall here looking for the ocean I am always checking out this site and though someone out there might know of a way around this or alternative options.
I am also hoping that the dates I am going both routes will be walk able. I did the Portuguese coastal last year which I know had all the ocean around meAny advise really appreciated
I was waiting for that to come at me from someonePlastic pool in your backpack
Thank you for the infoOn the Primitivo there are four important rivers:
Nalón (Oviedo - Grado) Dangerous and dirty.
Narcea (Cornellana) Too shallow in summer for swimming.
Navia (Grandas de Salime) Reservoir. Very difficult access to water.
Miño (Lugo) There is an area where is possible to swim in summer. Has lifeguard
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