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Thanks Kanga.I have not walked the Portuguese so cannot really advise, but on the Camino Frances the "race" has never caused me a problem finding accommodation. Sometimes it might not be my first choice, but there is always somewhere. I would not worry.
Three months to go before our first Camino. While I am mostly ready I am very curious about accommodations. I don't want to over plan, in favor of the spontaneity of the Camino and yet, two 60 year old bad knees have me wondering how hard it will be to find accommodation in early/mid July on the PC between Porto and SdC. I have read in a few places that one of the big deals in the summer is to get going very early in order to score a bed at the next stop. I can rent hotels and make reservations but that seems to short circuit some great Camino experiences. What do some of you think about this? Should I just not worry about it and see what happens? Thanks for your advice.
Thanks LaurieHi, Paintboy,
Welcome to the forum.
I agree completely with Kanga. I have walked the Camino Portugues, and it's true that the last few days in Spain can be crowded. But since you note that you have the means to stay in hotels and pensiones when necessary, I absolutely wouldn't worry about it. What fills up quickly are the low-cost albergues. I don't think you'll have any problem at all. Bom Caminho, Laurie
Sure, don't worry. See what happens. Enjoy the surprise. You have the means to solve any problem which may arise....What do some of you think about this? Should I just not worry about it and see what happens?....
Hello Grayland,I walked the Portuguese Coastal last July...there crowds are nothing like the Camino France's. The last 100km after Tui can become more crowded but not to the point that you need be concerned.
I stayed on the coast to Vigo and then met the interior after Tui.
The Portuguese route is a great Camino. You will enjoy your adventure.
Don't fret or worry about accommodation...it will just happen for you.
Sleep, walk, eat, sleep....do it again and again...
Hi again Grayland, I walked Via de la Plata in 2013, hence my comment was on this one ! I understand that Camino Portugues Coastal route is probably extremely pleasant...Sorry to hear that you had a difficult day, Julio.
Actually, I found the route to be, by far, the easiest Camino I have done.
Very flat and next to the actual beach for most of the way...on new boardwalks for long stretches.
I had 50+ tempetures in August on the Via de la Plata...but the tempetures was very moderate in July last year. Shorts and tee-shirt, silk sleep sac...easy going.
I walked the Primitivo once in September with no reservations, but that was before its burst in popularity. I hope to walk it again in late June/July and don't plan to reserve. Nearly all the places I will stay are albergues (either municipal or donativo) and they don't take reservations anyway. I wouldn't worry. Buen camino, LaurieHas anyone experiences about the Camino Primitivo in September? I dont want to book anything and I was told I don´t have to.
Is this correct?
Thanks and buen camino
Three months to go before our first Camino. While I am mostly ready I am very curious about accommodations. I don't want to over plan, in favor of the spontaneity of the Camino and yet, two 60 year old bad knees have me wondering how hard it will be to find accommodation in early/mid July on the PC between Porto and SdC. I have read in a few places that one of the big deals in the summer is to get going very early in order to score a bed at the next stop. I can rent hotels and make reservations but that seems to short circuit some great Camino experiences. What do some of you think about this? Should I just not worry about it and see what happens? Thanks for your advice.
Book Berducedos or you will have to walk to La Mesa and have to bring all your food with you. Filled up quickly last May. Even the rooms at tne hotel.Has anyone experiences about the Camino Primitivo in September? I dont want to book anything and I was told I don´t have to.
Is this correct?
Thanks and buen camino
I walked the Portuguese in Sept Oct 2014. Albergues, hostels, pensions, hotels, B & Bs at all stops on the Portuguese route and of course Casa Fernande. You will have no problems finds a place to stay. Use the information centers. They can be very helpful. Buen CaminoThree months to go before our first Camino. While I am mostly ready I am very curious about accommodations. I don't want to over plan, in favor of the spontaneity of the Camino and yet, two 60 year old bad knees have me wondering how hard it will be to find accommodation in early/mid July on the PC between Porto and SdC. I have read in a few places that one of the big deals in the summer is to get going very early in order to score a bed at the next stop. I can rent hotels and make reservations but that seems to short circuit some great Camino experiences. What do some of you think about this? Should I just not worry about it and see what happens? Thanks for your advice.
Three months to go before our first Camino. While I am mostly ready I am very curious about accommodations. I don't want to over plan, in favor of the spontaneity of the Camino and yet, two 60 year old bad knees have me wondering how hard it will be to find accommodation in early/mid July on the PC between Porto and SdC. I have read in a few places that one of the big deals in the summer is to get going very early in order to score a bed at the next stop. I can rent hotels and make reservations but that seems to short circuit some great Camino experiences. What do some of you think about this? Should I just not worry about it and see what happens? Thanks for your advice.
So true Barbara, just escaping the Pilgrims (?) motorways and everything is way easier. Assuming that we are prepared to walk long hours all day long...Don't worry, the race only concerns people who want the best beds.... and the camino Frances .....
but there is room for everyone, and so many very lonely aminos for those who don't want to be close to the race...
I'm hiking the coastal route in May and can let you know. We are staying mostly in hotels. You can write me at .......for itinerary. we plan on about 15 miles per day for 11 straight walking days. GaryThree months to go before our first Camino. While I am mostly ready I am very curious about accommodations. I don't want to over plan, in favor of the spontaneity of the Camino and yet, two 60 year old bad knees have me wondering how hard it will be to find accommodation in early/mid July on the PC between Porto and SdC. I have read in a few places that one of the big deals in the summer is to get going very early in order to score a bed at the next stop. I can rent hotels and make reservations but that seems to short circuit some great Camino experiences. What do some of you think about this? Should I just not worry about it and see what happens? Thanks for your advice.
....SNIP....."I can rent hotels and make reservations but that seems to short circuit some great Camino experiences. What do some of you think about this? Should I just not worry about it and see what happens? Thanks for your advice.
Sorry to hear that you had a difficult day, Julio.
Actually, I found the route to be, by far, the easiest Camino I have done.
Very flat and next to the actual beach for most of the way...on new boardwalks for long stretches.
I had 50+ tempetures in August on the Via de la Plata...but the tempetures was very moderate in July last year. Shorts and tee-shirt, silk sleep sac...easy going.
Very interested in your comment as we are planning to walk starting from Baiona and are keen to "hug the coast"as much as possible.
We chose the route because it seemed to be flatter and we are unable to manage too many contours! Did you find there was still a pilgrim ethos on that route and plenty of places to collect your passport stamps each day.
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