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Wow that was quick Kiwi family must be cause you're just across the ditch bro!We walked right from the cathedral alongside the river and thought it was lovely (if you look to your left). Not quite sure why people say to take the metro.
Thanks very much for thatWhen people want to avoid some of the industrial area in the Central route, you can take the Subway in Station Porto Campanha (or Bolhão, or Casa da Musica). The line is Povoa de Varzim, and you hop off at Vilar Pinheiro. According to google, it's a 40 min ride, +- 20 stops.
This will leave you just after the Maia industrial area, near the airport, more or less 300m from the Camino. Just follow Street Antonio Costa e Neiva (that changes name to Street Do Mirante) and you should be on the right trail
EDIT: that is all if you want to stick all the time to the central route. Coastal is a different story, as Kiwi-family mentioned.
Thanks very much for that Ireally appreciate it fantastic cheers RogerWhen people want to avoid some of the industrial area in the Central route, you can take the Subway in Station Porto Campanha (or Bolhão, or Casa da Musica). The line is Povoa de Varzim, and you hop off at Vilar Pinheiro. According to google, it's a 40 min ride, +- 20 stops.
This will leave you just after the Maia industrial area, near the airport, more or less 300m from the Camino. Just follow Street Antonio Costa e Neiva (that changes name to Street Do Mirante) and you should be on the right trail
EDIT: that is all if you want to stick all the time to the central route. Coastal is a different story, as Kiwi-family mentioned.
Wow you're on the metro answering my questions!!!!!I'm on the metro now- very easy to follow. I'm going as far as Povoa de Varzim, as I only have 10 days. However, I usually find the walk out of a city is never as bad as people say.
Thank you Seb ! Yes we thought about the coastal route but as we live near the coast in Sydney decided to go central and if it's half as spectacular as the Frances we'll be happy!Hello @Cicada, on the day prior to starting the Camino I travelled to Matosinhos as a recce because I had intended to walk part of the coastal route then turn inland to join the Central route. I decided against the coastal route as the start of that walk looked so much like any popular seaside resort and was especially crowded then because it was a holiday weekend. I walked back to Porto that night and the next day had a late start as needed to visit Post Office to send stuff to Ivar in SdC for storage. Then took the metro to Vilar Pinheiro where you turn downhill from the station, it's a busy road so take care. At the bottom of the hill is a small village with a café - very friendly owners. This is on the Camino and it is straightforward from then on.
Bom Caminho!
Yes we thought about the coastal route but as we live near the coast in Sydney decided to go central and if it's half as spectacular as the Frances we'll be happy!
turned inland using google maps to take us to the monastery at ??? (Also recommended for the warmest welcome)
OOPS sorry, forgot to rack my brain! Vairao actually is where we stopped at the first monastery and we took a right turn from the Coastal Camino at Vila Cha right by the Pucinho Restaurante e Snack-Bar.Rates?
My wife and I are walking from Porto starting early September.
We want to avoid the "industrial" area out of the city. Can anyone tell me where to take the metro from and where to get off? Thanks. Can't wait to get back on a camino
Please consider walking along the river Douro to Matosinhos instead of taking the metro. It is lovely!! See my recommendations here: Day Fifteen, Porto to Vila do Conde.
My wife and I are walking from Porto starting early September.
We want to avoid the "industrial" area out of the city. Can anyone tell me where to take the metro from and where to get off? Thanks. Can't wait to get back on a camino
Yes, SEB, certainly a reason to go back!Hello @Elle Bieling I only wish that I had taken this route but didn't understand that I had to cross over the bridge from Porto and walk alongside the river on the opposite bank - perhaps next time?
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