Minimum Portuguese route

[Jim]

Next spring, I was wanting to see some of the Portuguese coastal route, but will have limited time. I was thinking about starting in Vigo and walking until that route joins the interior at Redondela, at which point I would walk the interior route through Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, Padron and finally SDC. Would this be enough in kilometers to earn a compostela or should I start in Nigran or even Baiona?

 

[jsalt]

Hi Jim, start in Nigran as the 100km marker is between Nigran and Vigo.
Jill

 

[jsalt]

 

[SRutledge]

I believe you can also start at Tui which is close to Vigo

 

[Billh]

Next spring, I was wanting to see some of the Portuguese coastal route, but will have limited time. I was thinking about starting in Vigo and walking until that route joins the interior at Redondela, at which point I would walk the interior route through Pontevedra, Caldas de Reis, Padron and finally SDC. Would this be enough in kilometers to earn a compostela or should I start in Nigran or even Baiona?

Hi, Starting in Vigo would not give you the minimum 100km required for your compostela. Why not start in Baiona? It is a very nice place to start and will give you about 110km to Santiago.

 

[Poly]

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Hi, this sign is actually now repainted and it says 115 km to Santiago. It is in a forest between Nigran and Vigo. I just saw it few days ago. I will see if I find pictures.

 

[jsalt]

Hi, this sign is actually now repainted and it says 115 km to Santiago. It is in a forest between Nigran and Vigo. I just saw it few days ago. I will see if I find pictures.

You are correct!

I have taken another photo:



Jill

 

[Jim]

Thank you, Jill

 

[Jim]

You are correct!

I have taken another photo:

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Love it!

 

[Jim]

Thank-you for the information.

 

[andywild]

You are correct!

I have taken another photo:

View attachment 48289

Jill

Is that a real sign? There's no graffiti on it

 

[jsalt]

Is that a real sign? There's no graffiti on it

Yes, it's a real sign . Some graffiti on the post, but not the sign itself (yet). Here's the full photo:



Jill