Our first Camino plan

[BarbC]

Hi all,

Doing our first Camino this Sept. and decided to do only the last 100 KM because of time constraints and wanting to do some other vacation. We are spending 3 nights in Porto at the beginning and then taking the train to Vigo to start our walk.

My hotels are all booked using Booking dot com - with the option for FREE cancellation or changes up until a couple days before. I have used this site many times and have no complaints. We are using a luggage transfer service that was 66 Euros for transport to each different hotel. 1 bag each - up to 20KG - bags need to be out for collection at 8 AM and should be at your next destination by 2 PM

We are in our 60's but travel frequently and no apologies - but we really don't like roughing it so 3 star hotels seem to be the best option for us.

here is our plan - for the walking days

Day 1 - depart Vigo to Redondela - ( 15K )

Day 2 - depart Redondela to Pontevedra - (20K)

Day 3 - stay in Pontevedra

Day 4 - depart Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis - (22K)

Day 5 - depart Caldas de Reis to Padron - (18K)

Day 6 - depart Padron to Santiago - (25K)

we will spend 2 nights in Santiago and then back to Porto for 1 night - and fly home (Toronto) from there.

anyway - just some ideas for anyone interested - since this is our first Camino - I’m no expert but I am a pretty good planner.

Buen Camino all

 

[Anamya]

Sounds like a very good plan for a relaxed walk. You did the build up well, starting with 15km and going up.
I did not take a rest day in Pontevedra, but it was my favourite city on the Camino portugues. We got new insoles for my husband, played escape rooms, went to church, a bit of everything.

It's also good you have the cancellation options, because you may discover you are an AWESOME trail walker and power ahead, or that you want to stay somewhere else, and you have space to adapt. Just be ready to any changes that may come your way!

Seems good to me. I sent my bag straight to santiago instead of each hotel, but that works to. Enjoy, and buen camino!

 

[Ozrock]

Hi all,

Doing our first Camino this Sept. and decided to do only the last 100 KM because of time constraints and wanting to do some other vacation. We are spending 3 nights in Porto at the beginning and then taking the train to Vigo to start our walk.

My hotels are all booked using Booking dot com - with the option for FREE cancellation or changes up until a couple days before. I have used this site many times and have no complaints. We are using a luggage transfer service that was 66 Euros for transport to each different hotel. 1 bag each - up to 20KG - bags need to be out for collection at 8 AM and should be at your next destination by 2 PM

We are in our 60's but travel frequently and no apologies - but we really don't like roughing it so 3 star hotels seem to be the best option for us.

here is our plan - for the walking days

Day 1 - depart Vigo to Redondela - ( 15K )

Day 2 - depart Redondela to Pontevedra - (20K)

Day 3 - stay in Pontevedra

Day 4 - depart Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis - (22K)

Day 5 - depart Caldas de Reis to Padron - (18K)

Day 6 - depart Padron to Santiago - (25K)

we will spend 2 nights in Santiago and then back to Porto for 1 night - and fly home (Toronto) from there.

anyway - just some ideas for anyone interested - since this is our first Camino - I’m no expert but I am a pretty good planner.

Buen Camino all

Hi Barb, my name is Petra (Australia) and I will be doing the Portugese Camino in September too! Starting in Porto on the 6th and finishing in Santiago on 18th. Might see you on the road.
Beuno Camino

 

[BarbC]

Hi Barb, my name is Petra (Australia) and I will be doing the Portugese Camino in September too! Starting in Porto on the 6th and finishing in Santiago on 18th. Might see you on the road.
Beuno Camino

Hi Petra - we roll into Santiago (hopefully) on the 19th - staying for 2 nights. Yes - hope to see you at some point!

 

[hikermomma04]

Hi all,

Doing our first Camino this Sept. and decided to do only the last 100 KM because of time constraints and wanting to do some other vacation. We are spending 3 nights in Porto at the beginning and then taking the train to Vigo to start our walk.

My hotels are all booked using Booking dot com - with the option for FREE cancellation or changes up until a couple days before. I have used this site many times and have no complaints. We are using a luggage transfer service that was 66 Euros for transport to each different hotel. 1 bag each - up to 20KG - bags need to be out for collection at 8 AM and should be at your next destination by 2 PM

We are in our 60's but travel frequently and no apologies - but we really don't like roughing it so 3 star hotels seem to be the best option for us.

here is our plan - for the walking days

Day 1 - depart Vigo to Redondela - ( 15K )

Day 2 - depart Redondela to Pontevedra - (20K)

Day 3 - stay in Pontevedra

Day 4 - depart Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis - (22K)

Day 5 - depart Caldas de Reis to Padron - (18K)

Day 6 - depart Padron to Santiago - (25K)

we will spend 2 nights in Santiago and then back to Porto for 1 night - and fly home (Toronto) from there.

anyway - just some ideas for anyone interested - since this is our first Camino - I’m no expert but I am a pretty good planner.

Buen Camino all

I'm saving this! We're also going in September, and have the same interests so this is a good starting place for me. Thanks for sharing.

 

[hikermomma04]

Sounds like a very good plan for a relaxed walk. You did the build up well, starting with 15km and going up.
I did not take a rest day in Pontevedra, but it was my favourite city on the Camino portugues. We got new insoles for my husband, played escape rooms, went to church, a bit of everything.

It's also good you have the cancellation options, because you may discover you are an AWESOME trail walker and power ahead, or that you want to stay somewhere else, and you have space to adapt. Just be ready to any changes that may come your way!

Seems good to me. I sent my bag straight to santiago instead of each hotel, but that works to. Enjoy, and buen camino!

What service did you use to send your bag to Santiago, and where did they store it for you? Thanks!

 

[Anamya]

What service did you use to send your bag to Santiago, and where did they store it for you? Thanks!

We used TuiTrans, and they were very easy to deal with. https://tuitrans.com/?lang=en
They collected my suitcase in Porto, and when I arrived in Santiago 11 days later, the suitcase was waiting for me in Hotel San Clemente, where I had made a booking in advance (with flexibility to change dates pending availibility).
I don`t know where the case was stored during my walk, but it arrived at the destination just fine

 

[Silvia1964]

Hi! I’m Silvia and next Monday I’ll begin my first Camino. I’m sure this chat will be really useful, I haven’t planned it. I’m staying in Porto from 17 to 19 July and I’ve booked only my first step. Hoping it won’t be a problem I will follow your suggestions. Happy to share our experience!

 

[BarbC]

What service did you use to send your bag to Santiago, and where did they store it for you? Thanks!

I'm using CaminoFacil - but not sending it directly to Santiago - we are doing the daily pickup. If you want them to send it just straight to Santiago I assume they would send it to your hotel but I'm not really sure.