First Camino, Portuguese Central in September

[ladyvyper]

Hello everyone, I will be starting my first Camino on the Portuguese Central route on September 6 after spending a few days in Porto. Will anyone else be there around the same time?

 

[WalkingJane]

Don't I wish! Bom Caminho!

 

[Lexicos]

Hear, hear! Second to that. If only we could. Not a chance in hell unfortunately, locked up and locked down, again. So, there in spirit and wishing you a great Camino. My wife and I walked it in 2019.
Enjoy!

 

[Sunbolt]

Nice timing! My girlfriend and I will arrive in Porto Friday Sep 3, and will start walking Monday Sep 6. We are going to follow the coast to Vila do Conde, then meet up to central at Arcos/Rates, then continue up from there. We are taking it super slow and easy, wanting to explore each little town. We pre-arranged all the lodging months ago, which seems important this crazy year.

9/6 Mon - Porto to Matosinhos
9/7 Tue - to Vila do Conde
9/8 Wed - to Arcos
9/9 Thu - to Barcelos
9/10 Fri - to Quintiaes
9/11 Sat - to Ponte de Lima
9/12 Sun - to Rubiaes
9/13 Mon - to Valença
etc.

 

[CalgaryLynn]

I will be following you on September 23rd after a few days in Porto.

 

[ladyvyper]

Nice timing! My girlfriend and I will arrive in Porto Friday Sep 3, and will start walking Monday Sep 6. We are going to follow the coast to Vila do Conde, then meet up to central at Arcos/Rates, then continue up from there. We are taking it super slow and easy, wanting to explore each little town. We pre-arranged all the lodging months ago, which seems important this crazy year.

9/6 Mon - Porto to Matosinhos
9/7 Tue - to Vila do Conde
9/8 Wed - to Arcos
9/9 Thu - to Barcelos
9/10 Fri - to Quintiaes
9/11 Sat - to Ponte de Lima
9/12 Sun - to Rubiaes
9/13 Mon - to Valença
etc.

I am also taking it slow. Will be staying in Arcos the night of the 7th, in Barcelos on the 8th. Our times in Ponte de Lima and Rubiaes may also overlap. I am staying 2 nights in Ponte de Lima with a transfer back to where I stop the first night since my tour company couldn't find lodging in between. Buen Camino! I hope to see you on the Way.

 

[Sunbolt]

I am also taking it slow. Will be staying in Arcos the night of the 7th, in Barcelos on the 8th. Our times in Ponte de Lima and Rubiaes may also overlap. I am staying 2 nights in Ponte de Lima with a transfer back to where I stop the first night since my tour company couldn't find lodging in between. Buen Camino! I hope to see you on the Way.

Maybe you already know - but if you don't: Remember that Barcelos has its big market every Thursday. (It's one of the largest in Europe. It is a big mix of food, cheap Chinese junk, and local handcrafts. Interesting but not breathtaking.) So don't rush out of town on the 9th too early - make sure you check it out before you go. Hopefully it will not be canceled.

 

[Airfix]

Hi, have a great first Camino - i'm sure you will be back for more. My wife and I have a similar schedule a few days behinnd you...Porto 8/9th Sept then start on 10th to Arcos...Barcelos....Balugaes...etc. to SDC on 21st.

This is our third Camino, but our first Portuguese, so any advice or tips you discover on your journey - please share.

Buen Camino

 

[ladyvyper]

Hi, have a great first Camino - i'm sure you will be back for more. My wife and I have a similar schedule a few days behinnd you...Porto 8/9th Sept then start on 10th to Arcos...Barcelos....Balugaes...etc. to SDC on 21st.

This is our third Camino, but our first Portuguese, so any advice or tips you discover on your journey - please share.

Buen Camino

I leave tomorrow! Buen Camino to you too.