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@Geert VE Can you let us know which albergues are open? Are you taking the coastal or the interior route?I start the 7th of June in Porto , just called some albergues and they are all open , Ultreia !!!
Once we got to Spain with the QR code things were simple because you're in the EU. Delta in JFK wanted PCR tests from everyone and many didn't bring them since Spain was saying vaccinated tourists, then about 40 minutes before the plane boarded they said okay and let people fly with just the vaccination. Huge cheering in the airport! We had the PCR test, and we were asked for it in other airports. There's really a lot more to the story but I think things will change a lot by August, I think Portugal may make an announcement this week.Please describe your entry experience, Uncletim. We plan to fly to Portugal Aug 8 from the USA with US passports, flying through Heathrow on British Air. Any advice will be welcome.
Probably best to wait and see what is necessary. I am here in Canada and waiting to hear what they say as well. I believe you said you were leaving in September, so you have some time. I did read yesterday that Portugal was going to make an announcement this month or early next about letting in fully vaccinated tourists but then I read today that their covid numbers were up so who knows.Buen Camino to all!
I am also curious too if airlines will be more clear in August wether vaccination only is enough or need both vaccination and PCR test to enter Portugal from NYC. All this seem so unsure, confusing and needing to spend around $200 for this Fast test here is US is too much!
Yes it is a complicated situation. I bought my tickets and hoping things will change for the better for all and this dangerous virus stop hurting people.Probably best to wait and see what is necessary. I am here in Canada and waiting to hear what they say as well. I believe you said you were leaving in September, so you have some time. I did read yesterday that Portugal was going to make an announcement this month or early next about letting in fully vaccinated tourists but then I read today that their covid numbers were up so who knows.
I plan on starting my Camino on April 2022 from Porto to Santiago, interested in knowing if quarantine for foreigners is still in place. Thanks in advance and Happy Camino!Please describe your entry experience, Uncletim. We plan to fly to Portugal Aug 8 from the USA with US passports, flying through Heathrow on British Air. Any advice will be welcome.
Hi EveryoneStarting the 15th ... Hoping Ryan air wont cancel It as they did for the 5th with no explanation!!
Lovely, thanks for sharing!Tonight Sunday 20 th in Matosinhos really lovely Guest house Fishtailseahouse .. pretty , very confortable bunk beds with curtains, lamp , individual plugs!
with sheets and 2 pillow one big towel and drawers with lockers underneath!! 17 €!!!
Restaurant Tenco next to the harbour close to the guest house ! Lovely sardines , squid , salad and caramel custard and vino verde for2and only 29€ Delicious
Buen Camino @Rozenn. I’m hoping to start in Porto at the end of September. Had thought to fly from Caen but Brest sounds like a good idea. How long did your flight take?Hi Everyone
I arrived in Porto yesterday afternoon
from Brest France by Ryan air ( 46€)
2 vaccines and a PCR test even though it is not anymore required but the Ryan air staff didn’t seem to be sure of the latest .So I think it s a good idea to get EVERYTHING ..just in case .Besides, in France the tests are free..I know ,we are very lucky
No control at all at the Porto airport upon arrival...
First night Albergue de Peregrinos
Calle Barrua de Forrester 12€ Very clean , Oscar Miguel the manager very helpful
No sheets no blankets because of the Covid so be aware
You can cook
Little garden outside View attachment 102976View attachment 102977
It looks like you are off to a great start. We arrive in Porto in late August to cycle the coastal route and then wank from Santiago to Muxia to Finisterre. Can’t wait. Bom Caminho!
Praia de AncoraOh, I LOVED Porto! The best thing for me wasn't the Port, but the Sardinhas that were being grilled down by the river.
You might want to edit your post!We arrive in Porto in late August to cycle the coastal route and then wank from Santiago to Muxia to Finisterre.
Thank for sharing the details! Enjoy! Buen camino!Hi Everyone
I arrived in Porto yesterday afternoon
from Brest France by Ryan air ( 46€)
2 vaccines and a PCR test even though it is not anymore required but the Ryan air staff didn’t seem to be sure of the latest .So I think it s a good idea to get EVERYTHING ..just in case .Besides, in France the tests are free..I know ,we are very lucky
No control at all at the Porto airport upon arrival...
First night Albergue de Peregrinos
Calle Barrua de Forrester 12€ Very clean , Oscar Miguel the manager very helpful
No sheets no blankets because of the Covid so be aware
You can cook
Little garden outside View attachment 102976View attachment 102977
You really know how to get some cheap flight! Great job! Keep sharing! Cant wait!Hi ! The flight takes 1h 40 mns
It runs each Tuesday and Saturday all year round .. so far ! Ryan air
I paid 46 €
I an planning on my way back to take a bus from Santiago to Porto airport ( i booked 1 ticket for 10 july and another for the 17 ! 19€ each
Annie where is the name of the place i should go to get those sardines?Oh, I LOVED Porto! The best thing for me wasn't the Port, but the Sardinhas that were being grilled down by the river.
Rozenn said it is Praia de Ancora. I honestly don’t remember. We just walked down by the river and found a grandmother cooking Sardiñas on the grill and selling them. They were so goodAnnie where is the name of the place i should go to get those sardines?
Rozenn said it is Praia de Ancora. I honestly don’t remember. We just walked down by the river and found a grandmother cooking Sardiñas on the grill and selling them. They were so good
You might want to edit your post!
Thank you for Sharing. Wow no Pilgrims until now? Your pictures are great. Are you doing it alone? I guess i will be ordering those Sardines a lot a long the Coast!This is Praia de Ancora yesterday ! And the fun post office ( fado and Spanish classics old songs were running ! And a cow boy with green Bandana was stands I g there!
I had a lovely swimm late afternoon .., it did great to my aching bones after my first 100kms since Porto!
Not a single pilgrim
In view since Viana!
Hopefully in the Caminhas ferry tomorrow!!
Thank you for posting, @Rozenn - I can't wait!Viana do Castelo!! Such a gem! I stayed 2 days to visit and didn’t regret it a single second
Stayed in Guest house Dona Emilia , the windows of my bedroom opening on the Prazade Republica
Went to Basilica Santa Luiza by the elevador, Ship hospital Gil Eanes ( the White angel
Of the cod fishermen and islanders up there around Canada ,Museum of decorative art and Museum
Of costume ...
great food and pastries too!
Local religious celebration of Nostra senhora do Agonia in august ( sure an occasion to see the colourful
Costumes and the golden jewels of Viana
Porto? Allowing 15 days to get there (15-25 km/day). Still haven’t figured out where to stay.I start the 7th of June in Porto , just called some albergues and they are all open , Ultreia !!!
Ahhhhh, good to see Oscar smiling! Buen Camino, RozennHi Everyone
I arrived in Porto yesterday afternoon
from Brest France by Ryan air ( 46€)
2 vaccines and a PCR test even though it is not anymore required but the Ryan air staff didn’t seem to be sure of the latest .So I think it s a good idea to get EVERYTHING ..just in case .Besides, in France the tests are free..I know ,we are very lucky
No control at all at the Porto airport upon arrival...
First night Albergue de Peregrinos
Calle Barrua de Forrester 12€ Very clean , Oscar Miguel the manager very helpful
No sheets no blankets because of the Covid so be aware
You can cook
Little garden outside View attachment 102976View attachment 102977
Tonight at Oia ( Monasterio de Oia) Stsying in a wonderful
Guest house ‘La Cala ‘ run by Tanya from Colorado .She settled here after many pilgrimages ! She opened during Covid and this place really deserves to be full of pilgrims!!!Such á view from my room!
I was looking for a place to swimm along the rugged coast and it was beautiful
From the jetty ! So healing !
And arroz al rapè y zambouriñas al restaurant A Camboa, the only one opened right now
Rozenn,Tomorrow Redondela ! Who can recommend me an albergue ? There are many!!
Hopefully I wont be let alone like in Mougas , locked inside by the owners for the night and given the key of a rear door to leave in the morning !!!Hopefully there will be some company since it s where
Rozenn,
Your photos and blog are great. Thanks for sharing.
In Redondela the Xunta albergue, Casa da Torre, was fine December 2011.
The cozy heat, hot shower and sophisticated accommodations were most welcome. This is a nice renovation of a 16th c. town house using stone, wood, and tile. Only one other pilgrim, a baker from southern France shared the place .
Good luck and Carpe diem
Your photos are so interesting, Rozenn. Thanks!Pontevedra today
Rozenn for the bus you paid the ticket cash inside bus?Combarros and its horreos nice even underthe rain! Very turístico in july and August !Perrywinkle empanada pulpo a feira!
I stayed in Hogar del Puerto( 25€) tiny little room very kitch déco!
MNext morning Bus to Pontevedra ( Monbus company connections to Vilagarcia de Arousa with Bus company Abalo to Vilanova de Arousa .1,50€ each ticket
Yes,2,50€ cash inside the bus
Thanks a lot ! Yes, no pain anymore and I arI will carry change with me. I hope you are feeling better with your leg.
Congratulations! What is the website to register online?Get ready to queue up for the Compostelana!
You must register on line first and fill some data’s and then get a paper with your Number from the pilgrim center
You can choose to wait on the spot or go to your Albergue and check
The progression of the line from the website but if you miss your number you have to start from the beginning again ! I personally came twice before deciding g to get a ticket and queue up because the line was not to big and since I was staying a few days I could choose a better moment
I was also very happy to meet and share with pilgrims since I saw hardly anyone on my Camino
!!!
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