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So where would be a better place to start?
Yes I google mapped it and realized I was looking at a longer route, for cars....When do you leave? I am leaving Sept 27th. ThanksI'm walking from Baiona to Vigo in a few weeks, and have the distance at around 23km, not 45km. Hope I'm not off.
I will be arriving in Valenca and have an overnight there, so can visit both Valenca and Tui. Have you done both routes, from Tui and from the Coast? What and why is your preference? Just trying to get an understanding of both and what may work for me and my two kids who are coming with me.Hi Andrea!
Of course it is not too lateAs much as I love the CP from Tui, I understand the wish to see the coast.
Valença and Tui deserve a visit, and the easiest way to get to Baiona is by taxi. It should not cost you more than 50 euros, probably way less than that.
By bus you have to go all the way to Vigo and then back.
Starting in Vigo, you will only get a day of coastal walk, and there is the issue that you are less than 100km from Santiago, so you do not qualify for a Compostela. I'd suggest Baiona if you want to get both coastal views and the certificate in the end.
It sounds lovely and I am somewhat on a bit of a schedule, because of time constraints, and meeting a friend in Padron. However, always opened to re working the schedule and play....Thanks for your response.Or get the bus or train from Valenca to Caminha.
Takes about 30mins and costs about 5 euros:
https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Valença-Portugal/Caminha
Then get the ferry across the river to A Guarda (runs every hour on the hour, except at low tide, and on Mondays), takes 10 minutes, and costs 1.50 euros.
Then you have the most wonderful coastal walk for three days from A Guarda to Vigo:
A Guarda to Mougas via the delightful coastal village of Oia, 19kms (on a cycle route to begin with, but all flat and some great views);
Mougas to Nigran via the lovely coastal town of Baiona, 22kms;
Nigran to Vigo, 19kms; either stay near the coast, or take the inland route;
Vigo to Redondela, 16kms; on the cycle trail, contouring around the hillside, with fabulous views.
Bom caminho!
Jill
Yes I google mapped it and realized I was looking at a longer route, for cars....When do you leave? I am leaving Sept 27th. Thanks
Have you done both routes, from Tui and from the Coast? What and why is your preference?
Sounds lovely. Do you have any info you can pass on re the Senda Litoral? I am not finding much information on this stage...Thank you and Buen Camino!I leave Porto on 9/7. Hugging the coast until having to move inward toward Redondela.
Sounds lovely. Do you have any info you can pass on re the Senda Litoral? I am not finding much information on this stage...Thank you and Buen Camino!
Yes, I kind of dislike planning to a certain extent...but ...because I am a terrible sleeper, AND I have shoulder pain after a busy massage practice season, I have had to play sleeping arrangements and backpack transfers...so that makes it a bit harder to be carefree and whimsical..It is never too late to change future plans, in my opinion. I'm a big fan of careful planning but understanding all plans are tentative and leaving actual decisions to the last minute.
Thank you!The latest Brierley book contains info on the Senda Litoral route. I also picked up this book which is helpful.
https://www.csj.org.uk/product/cami...ugues-part-2-porto-to-santiago-coastal-route/
Hi,
I am leaving next month and my plan was to arrive in Valenca and then walk to SDC via Tui, O'Porrino, Redondela, Pontevedra, etc.
Now I am thinking that it may be nicer to walk from Baiona instead in order to get some of the coastline...and then Redondela onward. Is there a way to get from Valenca to Baiona via train or bus? Or is taxi the only way? Also, if I start in Baiona, I see that going to Vigo is something like 45 km. So where would be a better place to start? If I start in Vigo, is there enough coastal walking?
I would like to walk 2 days along the coast before connecting with Redondela on the third day.
I hope this makes sense and not too convoluted...Thanks!!
Sounds great. Is it easy enough to follow the route? Way marked?Or get the bus or train from Valenca to Caminha.
Takes about 30mins and costs about 5 euros:
https://www.rome2rio.com/map/Valença-Portugal/Caminha
Then get the ferry across the river to A Guarda (runs every hour on the hour, except at low tide, and on Mondays), takes 10 minutes, and costs 1.50 euros.
Then you have the most wonderful coastal walk for three days from A Guarda to Vigo:
A Guarda to Mougas via the delightful coastal village of Oia, 19kms (on a cycle route to begin with, but all flat and some great views);
Mougas to Nigran via the lovely coastal town of Baiona, 22kms;
Nigran to Vigo, 19kms; either stay near the coast, or take the inland route;
Vigo to Redondela, 16kms; on the cycle trail, contouring around the hillside, with fabulous views.
Bom caminho!
Jill
Sounds great. Is it easy enough to follow the route? Way marked?
Any suggestions if we want a day of rest for a great place to stay an extra day?
Hi JonHi,
From valenca You can also do the espirtual variant which starts in pontevedra and spends some time by the coast. There is great swimming in Vilanova de arousa, It finishes in padron and rejoins the main route to Santiago.
Whatever you decide, have a great time
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