Chris Moon
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- 1 (2017)
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There is no official starting point, but the cathedral in Porto is a good place to get your first stamp (go into the cathedral and ask at the counter for a stamp).Hi,
I'm 69 and starting my first Camino from Porto in the last week of September. Land in Porto very late on Monday 23/9 and am planning to start my journey the next day and would greatly appreciate some advice.
- How does one start a Camino? Is there an official starting point in Porto and do I need to get my pass stamped somewhere before leaving the city?
- Planning the coastal route and am aiming at approx 14 days. is this realistic?
- Does one need to book ahead for a bed in an Albergue?
- What would be a minimum-cost daily amount to budget for?
warm regards,
Chris
Hi,
I'm 69 and starting my first Camino from Porto in the last week of September. Land in Porto very late on Monday 23/9 and am planning to start my journey the next day and would greatly appreciate some advice.
- How does one start a Camino? Is there an official starting point in Porto and do I need to get my pass stamped somewhere before leaving the city?
- Planning the coastal route and am aiming at approx 14 days. is this realistic?
- Does one need to book ahead for a bed in an Albergue?
- What would be a minimum-cost daily amount to budget for?
warm regards,
Chris
Hi Chris,Hi,
I'm 69 and starting my first Camino from Porto in the last week of September. Land in Porto very late on Monday 23/9 and am planning to start my journey the next day and would greatly appreciate some advice.
- How does one start a Camino? Is there an official starting point in Porto and do I need to get my pass stamped somewhere before leaving the city?
- Planning the coastal route and am aiming at approx 14 days. is this realistic?
- Does one need to book ahead for a bed in an Albergue?
- What would be a minimum-cost daily amount to budget for?
warm regards,
Chris
Hello Chris. I am also 69 and I did the stretch from Porto to Tui only in June this year (central route). That took about six days so I imagine the whole thing is feasible in two weeks. I recommend the Brierley camino map book for Portugal. I cannot comment on albergues as I stayed in pensions/hotel. For the latter you definitely need to book ahead, but I ran into people staying at albergues who had not done so. If you would like to chat I would be happy to Skype if you want. My email is [removed by ivar, please us DM on the forum] if you would like to arrange. Bom caminho! Alex (UK)Hi,
I'm 69 and starting my first Camino from Porto in the last week of September. Land in Porto very late on Monday 23/9 and am planning to start my journey the next day and would greatly appreciate some advice.
- How does one start a Camino? Is there an official starting point in Porto and do I need to get my pass stamped somewhere before leaving the city?
- Planning the coastal route and am aiming at approx 14 days. is this realistic?
- Does one need to book ahead for a bed in an Albergue?
- What would be a minimum-cost daily amount to budget for?
warm regards,
Chris
I am 68 y/o and have walked from Porto to Santiago 2 times. Both times have been on the central way.Hi,
I'm 69 and starting my first Camino from Porto in the last week of September. Land in Porto very late on Monday 23/9 and am planning to start my journey the next day and would greatly appreciate some advice.
- How does one start a Camino? Is there an official starting point in Porto and do I need to get my pass stamped somewhere before leaving the city?
- Planning the coastal route and am aiming at approx 14 days. is this realistic?
- Does one need to book ahead for a bed in an Albergue?
- What would be a minimum-cost daily amount to budget for?
warm regards,
Chris
I knew a number of people who did. I only walked as far as Vila Cha, a few km before Vila do Conde. The second day I walked to Vila do Conde and then turned right to walk to Arcos and Rates on the Central route.Buen Camino! I'm starting from Porto on September 30th. Has anyone walked from Porto to Vila do Conde on Day 1? Any input on best options for Day 1 is much appreciated.
I can't say for sure, as I experienced no rain until I was well into Galicia.I am contemplating a Portuguese Camino in 2021, but when reading about the ocean boardwalk route out of Porto, was told to be extremely careful if it has rained as the boardwalk can be very slippery. I would appreciate you comments or the comments of others. Part of me would like to follow the coast for as long as I can.
- How does one start a Camino? Is there an official starting point in Porto and do I need to get my pass stamped somewhere before leaving the city?
I am planning on walking that same route on that same day! I hope I can make it as I was going to meet my husband there that night. What have you decided?Buen Camino! I'm starting from Porto on September 30th. Has anyone walked from Porto to Vila do Conde on Day 1? Any input on best options for Day 1 is much appreciated.
I’m curious what route do you plan on for heading inland? I’m doing that route on the 30.I'm starting on Saturday 28 Sept in Porto heading to Vila do Conde for day 1 and then head inland to pick up the central route. Starting to get excited, I leave in 10 days for some sightseeing in Lisbon and Porto before starting. Just need to get over a raging cold first (haven't been able to pop my ears for a week so getting a littler nervous).
My BF and I just finished 250 miles/ 388 Km via Portugal starting at Tomar and took a rest day in Porto and a 2 day detour to the Coastal route from Viana do Costelo to Rondendela and this was where we rejoined the Central route. I started on August 27 and finished on Sept. 12 (total of16 walking days). I loved it despite the cobble stones that did a number on my ankle but you power through and will still love it!Thank you all for your kindness in offering such helpful advice.
I am planning on walking that same route on that same day! I hope I can make it as I was going to meet my husband there that night. What have you decided?
No trouble at all.
Arriving along to coast from Porto into Vila do Conde will be by passing a bridge over the river. Turn right at the end of the bridge and follow the river at your right side and you are on the waymarked caminho to São Pedro de Rates.
Attention. As soon as you turn right at the end of the same bridge after two meters (yes two meters !) is a waymarker to the right that leads underneath the bridge . If you follow that particulairy waymarker you continue following the coastal caminho .
That caminho leads through the town of Vila do Conde to Póvoa de Varzim .
Through Vila do Conde leads an antique aquaduct. By following that aquaduct , there also will be waymarkers to the Central Route to Arcade and São Pedro de Rates. However I followed the aquaduct once as a tourist, I did not follow the waymarkers from there.
How was the walk from Vila doI knew a number of people who did. I only walked as far as Vila Cha, a few km before Vila do Conde. The second day I walked to Vila do Conde and then turned right to walk to Arcos and Rates on the Central route.
Personally, I think that the best option is to start at the Cathedral in Porto, walk down to the river and along the river to the ocean. Then turn north and walk along the ocean until you get to Vila do Conde. This route is called the "Senda Litoral". Another alternative is to head north out of Porto along the "Coastal Route" (although it doesn't seem to arrive at the coast until Vila do Conde). I haven't tried that route so I can't speak to it from personal experience. The reports I was getting weren't as positive as for the Senda Litoral, which is why I made the choice that I did.
Following the Senda Litoral, the walk from Porto to Vila do Conde is about 32 or 33 km, I believe. Doable for many, but a long first day.
I am contemplating a Portuguese Camino in 2021, but when reading about the ocean boardwalk route out of Porto, was told to be extremely careful if it has rained as the boardwalk can be very slippery. I would appreciate you comments or the comments of others. Part of me would like to follow the coast for as long as I can.
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