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45 days to plan between SJPP and Finisterre?I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
Great and valuable advice!If needed, be kind to yourself and enjoy a buffer day or two prior to walking.
It is indeed, thank you!It seems that this will be your first Camino. If so, congratulations!!!
The total amount I have off of work is 8 weeks, so 56 days. I want to have about a week at home to decompress before going back to work, and it will take me a couple days each way to get there/back. So that leaves roughly 45 days in total.Does that include travel days? Too many folks fly/train/bus in and start walking the next morning to their own detriment. If needed, be kind to yourself and enjoy a buffer day or two prior to walking.
Additionally, take shorter days now and then while walking to just move at a different pace and also let your body heal a bit. Spend an extra day in Burgos and Leon, plus a few in Santiago. Walk to the coast, but personally I felt it was a bit of a let down after the CF (yes, I am one of the few who think that…).
In Porto, spend a day going up the Douro River Valley by train and stop in a winery or two. Walk the downtown and out to the beach. Take an overnight trip to Guimaraes to see what a non- Camino feels like!
In short, you won’t be at a want for things to do with that “extra” time; my advice is not to try to rush the Camino to create it.
Lots of great suggestions, thank you.45 days to plan between SJPP and Finisterre?
Its indeed a very subjective Project Planning! And, if I might add: A wonderful project with lots of one of the mains resources (usually scarce for most pilgrims) — time— available (the other major resource is, of course, money).
Personally, and because I already been many times to these cities between SJPP and SdC, I would use these 45 days and leave from around Laurzete in France (kind of half way between Le Puy and SJPP) and walk towards SdC.
Other option I'd think about would be walking to SdC (and Finisterre ) then get a Bus to some place along the Camino Portuguese and walk north, again to SdC.
Of Course I understood that you want to get to know better some of the cities along the way, between SJPP and Finisterre so, my recommendation for extra days would be:
- An extra day or two in Burgos
- An extra day in Leon
- Around 03 days in Santiago
- An extra day in Finisterre ( if you plan to finish there, so you can proper chill out!)
- And other two or three random extra days in small and cozy places that the Camino will want you to linger a bit ....
The above would add up around 08 to 10 days to your normal trip, still leaving ˜37 days to complete the stages (which is plenty to allow you savor and enjoy all the Camino will have to show you!)
Let us know how these will play out when you're back!
Enjoy the way!
V.
I stayed at an albergue that I really liked and got on well with the Brothers running it and I had a couple of weeks spare and so I asked if they would like me as a volunteer helper after I had finished.The total amount I have off of work is 8 weeks, so 56 days. I want to have about a week at home to decompress before going back to work, and it will take me a couple days each way to get there/back. So that leaves roughly 45 days in total.
Taking a day or two to rest up at the beginning is consistent advice that I've been getting, and I plan to heed that advice (for one night anyway). But man, it's difficult to ignore that impatient voice that just wants to get started...
I would use the spare time to have the luxury to walk without planning.I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
We spent our extra few days in Paris before and after but if I had to do it again, i would go through Madrid or Barcelona. We didn’t have time for Finistere. We had 45 days.I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
As you schedule this out, consider catching a bus when you get to Pamplona to San Sebastián on the coast. About an hour and a half bus ride.I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
Considering that the average time for the Camino Francés is around five weeks, you really do have buckets of time.Thanks for all the replies. It's becoming clear that I don't have nearly as much time as I thought I did... I was feeling so pleased that I was awash in buckets of spare time. Alas that isn't the case. However 49 days does mean that I'm not overly rushed, and should have time to either slow things down along the way, or spend some time at the end.
Kicking myself for not negotiating 3 months off work instead of two... Retirement is looking better and better to me
I agree 100%. Maybe you will finish comfortably in 30 days. More likely you will finish somewhere around the mid-30s. However, one illness or injury that requires 4 days off, plus a spontaneous decision to spend an extra day somewhere, will bring easily bring you up to 40 days. Then you have some time to play with in Finisterre, Santiago, Porto, Madrid, or elsewhere. You won't have trouble filling that time.It's becoming clear that I don't have nearly as much time as I thought I did... I was feeling so pleased that I was awash in buckets of spare time. Alas that isn't the case. However 49 days does mean that I'm not overly rushed, and should have time to either slow things down along the way, or spend some time at the end.
Definitely following this thread… also doing Camino Frances in May 2023Lots of great suggestions, thank you.
"Let us know how these will play out when you're back!"
Ha ha - I don't leave until next May, so I will no doubt be bugging everyone here with follow up questions long before I leave
LOL... you wanna bet that if you had 2-3 years THAT would not be "enough"?!Thanks for all the replies. It's becoming clear that I don't have nearly as much time as I thought I did... I was feeling so pleased that I was awash in buckets of spare time. Alas that isn't the case. However 49 days does mean that I'm not overly rushed, and should have time to either slow things down along the way, or spend some time at the end.
Kicking myself for not negotiating 3 months off work instead of two... Retirement is looking better and better to me
That is a definite consideration. While I'm here at home it feels like I want to go for several months, but you are quite right that I may become somewhat homesick along the way. In particular I will be leaving behind my teenage daughter, whom I don't think I've ever spent more than a night away from. So yeah, despite all the eager talk about walking endlessly I may find that I'm more than ready to come home when the time comes. But I hope not. I will be doing my best to keep my head in the game and not let thoughts of home distract me...Towards the end you might be anxious to get home.
Having her and my wife join me at the end is something I've considered. And am still considering. However my gut is telling me to be careful with that - I may not be the greatest travel companion after finishing, and may not be able to switch into tourist mode sufficiently. But I haven't yet ruled it out.You mentioned being away from your teenage daughter. Is there anyway she could get to Spain and finish with you? Or go on any post-Camino touring? Depends on her age and interests, of course.
LOL... you wanna bet that if you had 2-3 years THAT would not be "enough"?!
LOLUm! Looking at this you may need more time.
Walk with ease, enjoy the sites and side trips and hang out in Finnesterra and Muxia at the end. I took 6 weeks (42 days) and still get a bit hurried at times.I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
Go with the flow. Let your surroundings inspire. You may meet some person or people and decide to hang out for an extra day. I find it better to take your time initially so as to allow your body to acclimatize to walking long distances - so early on I would take rest days as needed snf this approach will help prevent injury. You might find yourself sore and stiff and in need of a rest day. You may decide not to walk in a rain downpour day and convert it to a rest and contemplate day. Some pilgrims that I met would only walk very short distances every day allowing them to stretch their walking adventure into a 40 to 45 day affair. Having said that, in my opinion, all of the bigger cities and some places that are worth a second or third day: Saint-Jean Pied de Port, Pamplona, Logrono, Belorado, Burgos, Fromista, Molinaseca, O Cebreiro, Sarria, Portomarin, Santiago de Compostela.I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
My walk took me 45 days with no days off, but a few 10km days. I walked SJPDP to Santiago in 39, then took another 6 for Santiago to Fistera to Muxia. Then I bussed back to Santiago for my flight.I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
That's almost exactly what I did when I walked my first Camino in 2018. Although, it was the heat and shin splint injuries that slowed me down to a more leisurely place. I was able to take some "zero days" in Pamplona, Burgos, León, Santiago and Fisterra. I probably should have stopped longer at Burgos, because shin splints were starting to get severe by then. I managed to hobble on to León, where I took 3 days rest and fixed the shin splint problem for goodI'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
Everyone’s obviously different, but I had my husband & 2 young adult kids & SO’s join me in San Sebastián for a week of touring Basque areas of France & Spain & wine tastings. Felt fit & energetic & was glad to see everyone after a pretty intense spiritual experience. We all had a great time!Having her and my wife join me at the end is something I've considered. And am still considering. However my gut is telling me to be careful with that - I may not be the greatest travel companion after finishing, and may not be able to switch into tourist mode sufficiently. But I haven't yet ruled it out.
I would add Astorga to your great list.some places that are worth a second or third day: Saint-Jean Pied de Port, Pamplona, Logrono, Belorado, Burgos, Fromista, Molinaseca, O Cebreiro, Sarria, Portomarin, Santiago de Compostela.
I just took my family on a driving Camino, it was for them to see the places along CF that I had experienced in 2018. They loved it and now my 16 yo son is wanting to do his own Camino.Having her and my wife join me at the end is something I've considered. And am still considering. However my gut is telling me to be careful with that - I may not be the greatest travel companion after finishing, and may not be able to switch into tourist mode sufficiently. But I haven't yet ruled it out.
Definately spend more than a night in pamplona. i dont think you will regret it. A wonderful city.I'll have around 45 days to walk the CF, which obviously gives me time to stop along the way. And/or it gives me time at the end to spend in SdC, Finisterre, or elsewhere.
So, for those that have walked the CF already, knowing what you know about the great cities/villages to spend extra time at along the way, where would you suggest a first-time pilgrim to stop at? I haven't yet decided if I will walk to Finisterre from SdC, but there's a good chance I will, so hanging out on the coast for a few days is another (great) option. And planning on flying home from Porto or Madrid.
Of course all this stuff is subjective, and I will need to decide based on my own preferences, but it's always nice to hear the views of others. So if you had 45-49 days, where would you spend the extra days not spent walking?
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