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I agree with @andycohn regarding Casa Fernanda. It's a wonderful stop and Fernanda provides delicious snacks, plus dinner and breakfast--all donativo of course, but one should donate what you would otherwise spend for the pilgrims' menu elsewhere. However, since she only has 10 beds in her dormitory, with a group of six you may want to reserve earlier than just the day ahead. Her phone number is in the Brierley guidebook, or you can PM me and I'll give it to you. If you're interested, I can also PM the schedule of our May 2017 walk from Porto to Santiago, including our lodging choices.Hi, we are a a family of 6 adults walking the Camino Portugues in July this year, but have seen so many different routes out of Porto, was hoping someone could help out with the best way to go?
Is the following route do-able:
1.Porto take metro to Villa do Condo to start walking 18km to....
2.Sao Pedro de Rates then 14km to.....
3. Barcellos then either 32 km to Ponte di Lima or 15 km to Balugaes? (or better suggestion?) then 18km to....
4. Sao Pedro du Rubiaes or Cossaurado? then to
5. Valanca
The rest to Santiago is fairly simple ,its the beginning bit I am struggling with, so any help will be appreciated
Thanks
I used the Brierley guide and rearanged stages in order to stop at Fernanda’s. I know some people love their stay their, but I did not. There is a difference, for me, between hospitality and putting on a show. When you consider that day after day, after day, Fernanda and her husband pull out the guitar, sign the local folklore repertoir and dance the moves that go with it, while their daughter does her homework and puts herself to be on her own, it bothers me. It bothers me because I cannot begin to believe this is genuine, spontaneous hospitality. And I may be wrong, but to me it’s a folklore show put on for the tourists. I also did not like that dynamic because yo feel guilty getting up,from the table to get a good night’s rest. This being said, I hope people give generously in the morning because this family goves a whole lot of itself to do this night after night.
Hi, we are a a family of 6 adults walking the Camino Portugues in July this year, but have seen so many different routes out of Porto, was hoping someone could help out with the best way to go?
Is the following route do-able:
1.Porto take metro to Villa do Condo to start walking 18km to....
2.Sao Pedro de Rates then 14km to.....
3. Barcellos then either 32 km to Ponte di Lima or 15 km to Balugaes? (or better suggestion?) then 18km to....
4. Sao Pedro du Rubiaes or Cossaurado? then to
5. Valanca
The rest to Santiago is fairly simple ,its the beginning bit I am struggling with, so any help will be appreciated
Thanks
I guess we missed the show, because when we stayed there in May 2017 the was nothing but good hospitality, good food, and good conversation. All in all, it was probably the best night on that Camino.This doensn’t look like the Interior to me. Are you sure you are on the right Camino? You posted on the Interior forum, yet you list stops along the Central.
If the Central is where you want to walk...
Walk from the Catherdral to Vila do Conde along the coast, through Matosinhos.
I used the Brierley guide and rearanged stages in order to stop at Fernanda’s. I know some people love their stay their, but I did not. There is a difference, for me, between hospitality and putting on a show. When you consider that day after day, after day, Fernanda and her husband pull out the guitar, sign the local folklore repertoir and dance the moves that go with it, while their daughter does her homework and puts herself to be on her own, it bothers me. It bothers me because I cannot begin to believe this is genuine, spontaneous hospitality. And I may be wrong, but to me it’s a folklore show put on for the tourists. I also did not like that dynamic because yo feel guilty getting up,from the table to get a good night’s rest. This being said, I hope people give generously in the morning because this family goves a whole lot of itself to do this night after night.
Too funny, when I saw you had quoted my post I thought you were going to chew my head off for criticising the experience.I stayed there in 2012, and had the same feeling as you.
I did the Senda de Litoral May/June 2017 and loved the journey. Kept my days relatively short plus started early morning as it was hot and humid for the 3 weeks of my camino. The scenery along the Atlantic coast is gorgeous and food and drink wonderful. Buen CaminoHi Milv3.
A group of us are going to walk the Senda Littoral, along the following route -
Day 1. Porto – Matoshinos – 12kms
Day 2. Matoshinos – Vila Cha/Angeiras- 10kms
Day 3. Vila Cha – Povoa de Varzim – 15kms
Day 4. P do V – Estella/Criaz – 15kms
Day 5. Estella – Esposende- 12kms
Day 6. Esposende – O. Castelo do Neiva - 13kms
Day 7. C do N – Viana do Castelo – 12kms
Day 8. V do C – Vila Praia de Ancora – 18kms
Day 9. VP do A – Caminha – 6kms.
Ferry across the river, then walk around the headland to A Guarda.
Our distances might be too short for tyour needs but it might help in your planning.
I would be interested to hear what you decide.
Sheena
We are short on days and some people say the walk out of Porto in not very scenicHi,
I'm curious. Why take the metro from Porto? There is a great walk along the waterfront to villa do condo
Cheers,
Jon
Well, perhaps « some people » do not know the Portuguese as well as they think they do. The walk out of Porto is gorgeous, unless you walk through the industrial zone instead of the coast. This is how to go about it:We are short on days and some people say the walk out of Porto in not very scenic
I did the Senda de Litoral May/June 2017 and loved the journey. Kept my days relatively short plus started early morning as it was hot and humid for the 3 weeks of my camino. The scenery along the Atlantic coast is gorgeous and food and drink wonderful. Buen Camino
We are short on days and some people say the walk out of Porto in not very scenic
Hi Sheena I did the Camino on my own and was 66 years young and with the support from my husband who had done the Frances Camino in 2014.Thanks Rina.
At about the same time as you were in Portugal last year, we were tackling the Camino Ingles. it was exceptionally hot there too.
Not helped by me being diagnosed with shingles!
We're really looking forward to the Send Littoral this year!
Two years ago we tried to walk the same route but my husband was injured and we had to travel by taxi!
Hopefully this year we won't encounter any problems!
Sheena
Hi, we are a a family of 6 adults walking the Camino Portugues in July this year, but have seen so many different routes out of Porto, was hoping someone could help out with the best way to go?
Is the following route do-able:
1.Porto take metro to Villa do Condo to start walking 18km to....
2.Sao Pedro de Rates then 14km to.....
3. Barcellos then either 32 km to Ponte di Lima or 15 km to Balugaes? (or better suggestion?) then 18km to....
4. Sao Pedro du Rubiaes or Cossaurado? then to
5. Valanca
The rest to Santiago is fairly simple ,its the beginning bit I am struggling with, so any help will be appreciated
Thanks
Agreed. After the tourist trap of Porto the walk along the river was fantastic. I have no idea why the guidebooks recommend the tram out of town.Hi,
I'm curious. Why take the metro from Porto? There is a great walk along the waterfront to villa do condo
Cheers,
Jon
Well, perhaps « some people » do not know the Portuguese as well as they think they do. The walk out of Porto is gorgeous, unless you walk through the industrial zone instead of the coast. This is how to go about it:
From the cathedral walk over the iron bridge. Then walk through the 500-1000 meters of touristy port wine tasting places along the river while enjoying stunning views of the city. Walk for 1-2km until passing under the second bridge where there is a small dock where a small boat (8 people max perhaps) shuttles people back and forth all day. Arrive on the other shore, keep the water on your left and arrive in Vila do Conde some 20km later, having walked along the Atlantic, passing a few restaurants every 4-5 km, and small shops and restaurants on your left and a beautiful fishing village.
You can also forgo crossing the Duouro, walking along it from the center of porto along the old trolley track. At the final stop, in Matoshinhos keep the ocean on your left, find the beach and off you go.
You can also take the 500 bus to the Matoshinos or the blue metro to the Mercado stop, climb up the metal walkway, back down, turn left, find the beach, and keep the Atlantic on your left.
Just beautiful, as long as the winds aren’t crazy because otherwise you will walk with blowing sand for a long long time.
I stayed there in 2012, and had the same feeling as you. To make it worse there were some heavy drinkers and people ridiculing me because I wouldn’t sing a song (I can’t sing). It was the worst “party” night on camino that I have ever had. When I mentioned it on the forum I was completely shouted down, so have kept my mouth shut ever since. But most people love it. A lot depends on who else is staying at the same time. It was also the most expensive place for me, because, yes, you feel obliged to donate generously. They also have a couple of private rooms inside the house. They are very good people, and I have great admiration for what they do, but I won’t stay there again.
Jill
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