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I would keep the general plan, but book accommodations a day or two ahead.Not sure whether to post this in the Espirituel or not since I start on the Coastal route so I decided to just post it in the general forum. Sorry if it's wrong!
I posted a few days ago about my plans to walk the Portuguese Coastal Route in september/october 2021 (still not 100% sure on the exact dates; any tips? Do note that my birthday is on October 4th and I'm still not sure whether I want to celebrate it on the Camino - maybe I should aim on reaching Santiago then, haha). Since I have a disability, I decided to go for comfort, and so I asked Caminoways to set an itinerary and book hotels/hostels for me so I will be sure of a place to sleep that's not a bunk bed.
But I'm now fiddling with the itinerary, especially, are there any places to spend an extra day to rest up? Here is my itinerary so far. Do mind that I will walk shorter stages because of my disability.
* Fly into Porto from Amsterdam, then take a bus from Porto to Vigo, which is my starting place.
* Vigo to Redondela (15 km)
* Redondela to Arcade (8 km)
* Arcade to Pontevreda (12 km)
* Spend an extra day in Pontevreda to rest and see the sights.
* Pontevreda to Combarro (10 km)
* Combarro to Caroi/Vilar (11 km)
* Vilar to Vilanova de Arousa (24 km - might do part of this by taxi, not entirely sure yet; will most likely have my backpack transported so as to safe energy)
* Vilanova de Arousa to Padron by boat! (uhh like 3km haha)
* Spend an extra day in Padron???
* Padron to Teo (12 km)
* Teo to Santiago (13 km)
* Day in Santiago to get my Compostela and see the sights
* Daytrip to Muxía/Fisterra from Santiago by bus
* Back to Porto by bus (?), either spend a few more days in Porto or fly back to Amsterdam directly.
That gives me slightly over 2 weeks 'on the road' so to speak. Does that sound reasonable? Are Pontevreda and Padron good places to take a rest day? Yeah I know, not prebooking gives me more flexibility blahblah, but I like the security of knowing there'll be a place to sleep for me.
I would say yes to Pontevedra but no to Padrón, which I thought was less interesting and you'll have enough time to see the sights the day you arrive, especially given it'll be a short day with the boat. Looking at your itinerary, my suggestion would be to spend a second day in Santiago instead.Are Pontevreda and Padron good places to take a rest day?
I agree with @jungleboy. Pontevedra is outstanding and you will not regret spending more time there. I also loved the Spiritual Variant.but might change that after Jungleboy's comment as i forgot i will only have a short walk from boat and so close to the end and Santiago.
The Camino is like this, and yes, that's one of the many reasons to go back.Man, everybody is so flippin' NICE here.If the Camino is anything like this, no wonder people want to go back!
Both Pontevedra and Pardon can merit an extra day. There is a ton to see and do in Pontevedra. Padron is a very important place in the story of St. James (whom we are all walking to see) and I think it is worthwhile to take the time in Padron to see the Jacobean sites. That said, if you are leaving Vilanova in the morning and just travelling the short distance by boat to Padron that day, instead of spending a half-day or day walking there, you may not need an extra day to see the sites. I think you might find it worthwhile to reallocate that extra day to one more day in Santiago. Santiago will reward more than just a day or two's visit.Not sure whether to post this in the Espirituel or not since I start on the Coastal route so I decided to just post it in the general forum. Sorry if it's wrong!
I posted a few days ago about my plans to walk the Portuguese Coastal Route in september/october 2021 (still not 100% sure on the exact dates; any tips? Do note that my birthday is on October 4th and I'm still not sure whether I want to celebrate it on the Camino - maybe I should aim on reaching Santiago then, haha). Since I have a disability, I decided to go for comfort, and so I asked Caminoways to set an itinerary and book hotels/hostels for me so I will be sure of a place to sleep that's not a bunk bed.
But I'm now fiddling with the itinerary, especially, are there any places to spend an extra day to rest up? Here is my itinerary so far. Do mind that I will walk shorter stages because of my disability.
* Fly into Porto from Amsterdam, then take a bus from Porto to Vigo, which is my starting place.
* Vigo to Redondela (15 km)
* Redondela to Arcade (8 km)
* Arcade to Pontevreda (12 km)
* Spend an extra day in Pontevreda to rest and see the sights.
* Pontevreda to Combarro (10 km)
* Combarro to Caroi/Vilar (11 km)
* Vilar to Vilanova de Arousa (24 km - might do part of this by taxi, not entirely sure yet; will most likely have my backpack transported so as to safe energy)
* Vilanova de Arousa to Padron by boat! (uhh like 3km haha)
* Spend an extra day in Padron???
* Padron to Teo (12 km)
* Teo to Santiago (13 km)
* Day in Santiago to get my Compostela and see the sights
* Daytrip to Muxía/Fisterra from Santiago by bus
* Back to Porto by bus (?), either spend a few more days in Porto or fly back to Amsterdam directly.
That gives me slightly over 2 weeks 'on the road' so to speak. Does that sound reasonable? Are Pontevreda and Padron good places to take a rest day? Yeah I know, not prebooking gives me more flexibility blahblah, but I like the security of knowing there'll be a place to sleep for me.
PS Give yourself a few extra days if you can. I always plan for more days than I need and then even add a couple of more. I walk long caminos so the longer you walk the tougher it is to guesstimate. If you have the luxury of a little more time what is the worst thing that can happen if you have an extra 3 or 4 days???
My favorite 2 towns along your route were Pontevedra & Valencia. Padron looked nice, but Valencia just intrigued me more. Tui is right beside Valencia so you could stay in either and check out both.
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