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A festival in ponte de Lima caused us to detour to braga ( no rooms!!). We are trying to decide whether to take the central route from braga to ponte de Lima or go back to Barcelos and head to ponte de Lima. What is the distance from braga to PDL and is it well marked? Advice appreciated (true confession- we took the bus from Barcelos to braga and would bus back if that is best). Thanks in advance
Thank you Jill. Good advice on casa fernanda. Not a room to be had in ponte de Lima tonight or tomorrow
Hi MQB
This track is on the "Camino Torres" from Salamanca to Santiago ( http://caminosantiago.usal.es/torres) ...the stages are shown in detail on the website. translates automatically into English when I use google Chrome.. See "Estapas del Camino" - stage 16. There are also links to some Blogs from other pilgrims under "Relatos" on that site.
I walked this in April this year. Distance 34kms ...with more asphalt & cobblestones on the Roman XIX than I had on previous days! ... but nice rural areas. All safe walking but can be hard on feet. There is a hostel at Goaes if you wish to split the trip.
I was glad to walk into Ponte de Lima ....but would also love to walk this stage again one day!
Hi MQB
This track is on the "Camino Torres" from Salamanca to Santiago ( http://caminosantiago.usal.es/torres) ...the stages are shown in detail on the website. translates automatically into English when I use google Chrome.. See "Estapas del Camino" - stage 16. There are also links to some Blogs from other pilgrims under "Relatos" on that site.
I walked this in April this year. Distance 34kms ...with more asphalt & cobblestones on the Roman XIX than I had on previous days! ... but nice rural areas. All safe walking but can be hard on feet. There is a hostel at Goaes if you wish to split the trip.
I was glad to walk into Ponte de Lima ....but would also love to walk this stage again one day!
Scruffy1 we will plan on it!If in Braga hop a bus for the Bom Jesus shrine! Baroque staircase or 1930's tram up the hill to the shrine, it is a marvelous visit and yes they do have a sello!
Casa Fernanda is in Vitorino de Piães. Her house is called "Lugar do Corgo"Hi, Braga to Ponte de Lima is over 30kms (by bus). Sorry, haven’t walked that route, so no idea how well-marked it is. Personally, I would bus back to Barcelos, AFTER first phoning Casa da Fernanda at Lugar do Condo (914-589 521); your current accomm can do it for you; and book a bed for tomorrow night. Casa da Fernanda is about 19kms from Barcelos on the main, central route. Whatever you do, DON’T MISS Ponte De Lima, especially if there is a festival on! There was a festival the first time I was there, and had no trouble getting a bed. Jill
Thank you we have been in touch with hetCasa Fernanda is in Vitorino de Piães. Her house is called "Lugar do Corgo"
If you ask around, nobody knows Lugar do Corgo but many know "casa Fernanda.
we have decided to hike from braga to ponte de Lima in hopes it is marked well. That way we don't have to back track. Fingers crossed
The trail is well marked with golden arrows or via XIX signs if you are observant. Easiest to miss is the sign at ponte de Lima golf course. Made it to ponte de Lima without incident although have to say that the festival was not conducive to sleep. Thanks to all for your help.Excellent! Let us know how it goes.
MQB, I realize this has been awhile, but would you happen to remember if the trail from Braga to Ponte de Lima passed by any villages where accommodations could be found? We are preparing to walk this path, and can't find the route anywhere - we want to break it into two days, but we're not sure where to look for lodging.The trail is well marked with golden arrows or via XIX signs if you are observant. Easiest to miss is the sign at ponte de Lima golf course. Made it to ponte de Lima without incident although have to say that the festival was not conducive to sleep. Thanks to all for your help.
Braga to Ponte de Lima is a stage on the Camino de Torres from Salamanca to Santiago. You can find more info on that stagge here.MQB, I realize this has been awhile, but would you happen to remember if the trail from Braga to Ponte de Lima passed by any villages where accommodations could be found? We are preparing to walk this path, and can't find the route anywhere - we want to break it into two days, but we're not sure where to look for lodging.
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