gijon to santiago

[azzy]

I am walking the camino in June but cannot decide to take the portugese costal route from porto or the north route from gijon to santiago. any info would be appreciated

 

[jpflavin1]

I am walking the camino in June but cannot decide to take the portugese costal route from porto or the north route from gijon to santiago. any info would be appreciated

Azzy:

I can not speak for the Portuguese route but the Norte from Gijon to Santiago is a great walk with the exception of the first day. Gijon to Aviles is very industrial. After that it is a great walk, mostly along the coast until you reach Galacia where the route turns inward. It is the gentlest part of the Norte but a great walk.

You could also consider the Primitivo. Gijon to Oviedo is only a one day walk. The Primitivo is also a great walk through mostly rural areas with some great mountain views to the south.

Either choice would be good.

Ultreya,
Joe

 

[azzy]

Azzy:

I can not speak for the Portuguese route but the Norte from Gijon to Santiago is a great walk with the exception of the first day. Gijo to Aviles is very industrial. After that it is a great walk, mostly along the coast until you reach Galacia and the route turns inward. It is the gentlest part of this Norte but a great walk.

You could also consider the Primitivo. Gijon to Oviedo is only a one day walk. The Primitivo is also a great walk through mostly rural areas with some great mountain views to the south.

Either choice would be good.

Ultreya,
Joe

Thank you Joe. It will be my first time and the more I read about it the more i dont know which way to go. i really like being on the coast but the experience is one i cant wait to have no matter what route i take.
Azzy

 

[Kanga]

We loved the Norte - stayed on it and did not take the Primitivo. No regrets. The walking, particularly in Galicia, is lovely.

 

[Kanga]

We loved the Norte - stayed on it and did not take the Primitivo. No regrets. The walking, particularly in Galicia, is lovely.

 

[faye bettencourt]

Hi Jazzy. I found your post and will be following it.

 

[faye bettencourt]

Ann, I have been getting a thumbs up from two women who walked the Portuguese route. Look at my posts

 

[poogeyejr]

The issue with Gijon to Santiago is that you miss the best of the oceanside walking at the beginning of the route. You will however get 130km or so. And the beach just after Ribadeo - La Catedrales is spectacular. We took an extra day and went to walk around the amazing rock formations! Either way - Buen Camino

Kathy

 

[faye bettencourt]

The issue with Gijon to Santiago is that you miss the best of the oceanside walking at the beginning of the route. You will however get 130km or so. And the beach just after Ribadeo - La Catedrales is spectacular. We took an extra day and went to walk around the amazing rock formations! Either way - Buen Camino

Kathy

 

[faye bettencourt]

Thank you!! We did decide to walk the Portugal coastal route..can't wait see the rock formations.. thanks for tip