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I will be starting my journey from Porto Tommorow and will do a variant hike from coastal to middle path, then at valenca, will do thr middle all the way till santiago.
I want to make sure I am doing this right, eith the passport and everything, jopefully to get the Compostela certificate.
I just brought my pilgrim passport at Porto Church, and its already pre stamped, but theres no date. Is it suppose to have a date on the startimg point? Thank you!
Do i need 2 stamps even outside of the 100km mark?
Thank you
Stamps are “ sellos “ in Spanish and Carimbos in PortugueseAlthough it’s recommended to get two stamps a day in the final 100 kilometers, you may find that you collect far more. The Compostela is a wonderful recognition of the pilgrimage. However, I find that the stamps I collect along The Way are a far better souvenir of the paths that I traveled. From churches to albergues to restaurants and bars to historic sites, the stamps or “cellos” bring back the most fond memories of my days walking dusty trails or pushing against strong winds and rain. You will not have any problem getting your “passport” stamped.
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You can obtain an original Portuguese credencial, issued by Via Lusitana at the Sé Cathedral in Porto where you probably will start. 2€ are the costs.Hey,
Thanks! I was planning on buying the Credencial from the Ivar store for our Porto Camino next year. Can I use them or do we need a different one?
The new Credencial states "At least 2 stamps a day"No you don't but if you want it is not hard to get them. On the Portugues I even got sellos in bakeries ( and you will want to stop there, trust me, for one of the gorgeous pastries and coffee! ) . Or the local townhall or the library or even the pharmacy ...
The new Credencial states "At least 2 stamps a day"
You don't need 2 stamps but if you want to fill your booklet up get some where you canDo i need 2 stamps even outside of the 100km mark?
Thank you
Albertinho, as I begin planning my Camino Portuguese, I am developing a list of questions. When I saw your reply, I decided you would be a good person for answers because you seemed to have walked around the same time I am planning - end of April thru mid May. Here are some questions- since May 1 is a holiday, do the Portuguese go off for long weekends, extended weekends, and where do they go? Will this affect pilgrims and lodging options? Are there other national holidays May 1 - May 20 in Portugual and Spain? Is there a "siesta" time similar to Spain with businesses closed? When are the traditional meal times?
In 2018 we walked from Porto to Viana do Castelo, took the train to Tamel, walked to Casa da Fernanda, stayed there for some days as Fernanda and Jacinto are close friends, we made daytrips to Ponte de Lima and Braga and continued our caminho from Viana de Castelo to Valença do Minho
in 2019 we continued our caminho , starting in Mosteiro de Vairão , meeting our friend and hospitaleira of the Vairão albergue, Carla. Then we took the train to Tamel to visit casa da Fernanda again and continued our walk in Valença do Minho to Santiago.
olá bom dia TaijiPilgrim.Albertinho, as I begin planning my Camino Portuguese, I am developing a list of questions. When I saw your reply, I decided you would be a good person for answers because you seemed to have walked around the same time I am planning - end of April thru mid May. Here are some questions- since May 1 is a holiday, do the Portuguese go off for long weekends, extended weekends, and where do they go? Will this affect pilgrims and lodging options? Are there other national holidays May 1 - May 20 in Portugual and Spain? Is there a "siesta" time similar to Spain with businesses closed? When are the traditional meal times?
Apologies if this is changing the thread. Let me know if I should start a separate one.
olá bom dia TaijiPilgrim.Albertinho, as I begin planning my Camino Portuguese, I am developing a list of questions. When I saw your reply, I decided you would be a good person for answers because you seemed to have walked around the same time I am planning - end of April thru mid May. Here are some questions- since May 1 is a holiday, do the Portuguese go off for long weekends, extended weekends, and where do they go? Will this affect pilgrims and lodging options? Are there other national holidays May 1 - May 20 in Portugual and Spain? Is there a "siesta" time similar to Spain with businesses closed? When are the traditional meal times?
Apologies if this is changing the thread. Let me know if I should start a separate one.
olá bom dia TaijiPilgrim.
yes I walked in April and May to Santiago from Lisbon and Porto .
it is not so regular that the Portuguese go out for the (extended ) weekends.
But if they go ,most will go to the beaches. But the northern beaches are not so crowded.
the only place between Porto as far as I know is Praia de Âncora where I saw more tourists . But no problem. Goto the tourist information. When you arrive in Praia de Âncora and head for the boulevard/beach the tourist info is in the beginning of the boulevard. You cannot miss it.They have addresses where to stay. There is no albergue but lots of rooms for rent.
they other places like Vila do Conde Esposende , Viana do Castelo and Caminha are not realy places tourists go for bathing .
Portugal Public Holidays
- New Year's Day. 01 January 2021.
- Good Friday. 02 April 2021.
- Easter Sunday. 04 April 2021.
- Freedom Day. 25 April 2021.
- Labour Day. 01 May 2021.
- Corpus Christi. 03 June 2021.
- Portugal Day. 10 June 2021.
- Assumption. 15 August 2021.
In the north west of Spain and Portugal people do not have siesta time slthough some shops could be closed between about 14:00 and 16:30 hrsAlbertinho, as I begin planning my Camino Portuguese, I am developing a list of questions. When I saw your reply, I decided you would be a good person for answers because you seemed to have walked around the same time I am planning - end of April thru mid May. Here are some questions- since May 1 is a holiday, do the Portuguese go off for long weekends, extended weekends, and where do they go? Will this affect pilgrims and lodging options? Are there other national holidays May 1 - May 20 in Portugual and Spain? Is there a "siesta" time similar to Spain with businesses closed? When are the traditional meal times?
Apologies if this is changing the thread. Let me know if I should start a separate one.
Isn't it? That's why I posted this thread a couple of years ago.Always interesting to see the variety from the various countries and organizations.
Albertinho, thank you so much for the quick replies. I have walked caminos in Spain and France, and it is useful to know the cultural differences and customs in Portugal. In France and Spain, many businesses and restaurants are closed or have limited hours on Sunday. Is this also true in Portugal? Thank you in advance, and I hope you don't mind more questions as I think of them.In the north west of Spain and Portugal people do not have siesta time slthough some shops could be closed between about 14:00 and 16:30 hrs
I used to work in Catalunya( Barcelona and 3 other provinces) and even there was no siesta time Siesta is common in the southern area of Spain (Andalucia) where it can be very hot during summertime.
Regular mealtimes
Spanish and Portuguese regulary do not have breakfast at home but go to a bar in the morning to drink a coffee and eat a croissant .
at 13:30 hrs they go to a restaurant for a menu do (del) dia , as I described in a post this mornixng for a 3 course meal About 14:30 till 15:00 hrs they go back to work till about 18:30 . Then they go to a bar , gather with their families and drink wine or beer and eat some coxinhas (tapas) As far as I know they seldom cook at home.
during the weekend it will be very busy in any restaurants because complete families together with grand parents go out for a meal from about 14:00 till about 18:00 hrs and you hardly will find a place This was my experience in Catalunya especially along the beaches . during my caminhos I did not experienced this so much because the northwest of Portugal and Galicia is more remote except for the bigger towns like Porto, Viana do Castello, Baiona , Vigo , Redondela, Pontevedra, Padron and Santiago.
But you always will find a place to eat. I as a Dutchman always went out for dinner after 18:00 and there was plenty of place .
Albertinho, thank you so much for the quick replies. I have walked caminos in Spain and France, and it is useful to know the cultural differences and customs in Portugal. In France and Spain, many businesses and restaurants are closed or have limited hours on Sunday. Is this also true in Portugal? Thank you in advance, and I hope you don't mind more questions as I think of them.
Albertinho, thank you so much for the quick replies. I have walked caminos in Spain and France, and it is useful to know the cultural differences and customs in Portugal. In France and Spain, many businesses and restaurants are closed or have limited hours on Sunday. Is this also true in Portugal? Thank you in advance, and I hope you don't mind more questions as I think of them.
It is not only a document to prove that you walked the last 100 kms but also it reminds you to all places you have been during your walk and if you start from Portugal, what is nicer than to have an original Portuguese credential. I fancy my 6 credentials ( needed 2 of them by starting in Lisbon once) and now and than I look at them and it reminds me to all glorious -and less glorious moments of my 5 caminhos.credentials are far better than the souvenirs you buy, once you arrive in Santiago.As for credentials, any credential from any Camino organization will work on any Camino. Always interesting to see the variety from the various countries and organizations.
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