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Thank you!Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Thank you - like many, I am hoping to walk the coastal in the fall - I appreciate all the information I can get. I am especially concerned about accommodations along the way.Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Yes things changing every day I'm presently in Tui just crossed into Spain this morning great app just now is the Ninja Camino App. Best ever gives up to date of alburgues open or closed each stage.ive been doing Camino's now for 11 years best ever due to fly back from Porto after reaching Santiago on 14 the.july don't worry about booking ahead the way is completely dead compared to normal but lots alburgues are closed now sad hopefully not for ever I arrived in Porto my favourite city from Scotland apart from Santiago that is on 26 the June BOM.CaminnoHello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Great info! Thanks for sharing the current experience.Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Thank you for this informative post. My husband & I are considering the Camino Portuguese from Porto in October 2021. I will be following your journey. Buen Camino!Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Thank you! I will follow every one of your posts. Please stay in touch.Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Great! My friends and I are planning to do this around May 2022. Coastal route then Variente Spiritual. Stay safe and Buen Camino!Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Yes it is quiet up to Tui. Then the Spanish begin from there busier there afterThanks for the up to date info, really useful.
I'm flying to Porto on the 12th August and starting my 1st Camino on the 13th. I'm really looking forward to getting started, though haven't planned the route yet. It looks like it'll be very quiet.
Thanks for the update.Yes it is quiet up to Tui. Then the Spanish begin from there busier there after
Hi i am completely new to the walk..I want to do it ..I will have one week ..what do u recommend and where do I get the pilgrims pass..thank you ..I enjoyed reading your account ..thank you tommy (Ireland)Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
I wish you well on your Camino. I was due to walk the same route with my brother in law but sadly my sister has been very ill and we have had to abandon the walk.Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Looking forward to reading your posts.Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Thanks for posting, very helpful as I plan to walk coastal route from Porto, September 21. Also spending 4 days in Barcelona beforehand and flying Vueling to Porto.Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
I'm starting from Porto in the 13th August and Baiona is on my list for a potential 2 nighter to explore the area.Thanks for sharing. I will hopefully be walking from Baiona to Santiago beginning August 19, so I look forward to more of your posts.
I see you are in Ireland. You can easily organise a Camino Passport from the office in St James Church, Dublin. That will cost you €10.00. https://www.caminosociety.ie/passportHi i am completely new to the walk..I want to do it ..I will have one week ..what do u recommend and where do I get the pilgrims pass..thank you ..I enjoyed reading your account ..thank you tommy (Ireland)
Thank You Madeline,Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Definitely aim for that - Baiona is beautiful. You can do a day trip to Ile de Cies which is so beautiful, all the different little hikes and beaches.I'm starting from Porto in the 13th August and Baiona is on my list for a potential 2 nighter to explore the area.
Hi Vicky,Thank You Madeline,
I have a question, i was planning to walk finally for the very first time the Camino Portugues de Costa and i am not vaccinated yet. I would come from Germany and i heard that you now need to have PCR tests if you want to stay at hostels, cafés etc. Did you needed those when staying at lodgings on your way or wanted to eat somewhere breakfast, lunch, dinner etc? Or maybe you heard sth from other pilgrims on their way?
Thank you so much in advance
Buen Camino!
Vicky
Hi Tommy,Hi i am completely new to the walk..I want to do it ..I will have one week ..what do u recommend and where do I get the pilgrims pass..thank you ..I enjoyed reading your account ..thank you tommy (Ireland)
We started in Porto on the 5th and arrived in Santiago on the 13th. So that is actually 9 days. One day we took a train from Caminha to Valenca to cross from the coastal to central route. This can be walked but we took a train for timing purposes. So had we walked it would have added a day for a total of 10 days walking.May I ask how long it took you to walk the whole route?
could you share which route you walked and the itinerary of flying back to USA?Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Thanks Madeline. I plan to walk from Porto as well. Could you share which route you walked and the itinerary of flights back to USA?Hello! My name is Madeline. My husband Timothy and I are Americans and are currently in Porto. We plan to start walking the coastal route tomorrow morning. I do not plan to post every day or anything, but as I have benefitted from others’ posts during this unpredictable time, I thought I would open this thread in case anyone has questions for me.
Hubby and I flew TAP Air Portugal from NYC to BCN with a layover in Lisbon. Hubby’s sister lives in Barcelona so we started our trip with a little visit with her before returning to Portugal on a Vueling flight to Porto.
As our flight had a layover in Portugal, the rules were that we needed a covid test in addition to our vaccination. In NYC we found a mobile van called Lab Q that provided free PCR tests with a 24hr result turnaround. When we checked in at the TAP Airlines gate they asked only for the test, not the vaccine card. As our flight ultimately ended in Spain, we also had to fill out the Spanish health online form that generated the QR code. This was scanned as we exited the airport in Barcelona. We really enjoyed TAP Airlines and I recommend them. Good food and very friendly staff.
The next hurdle came when it was time to fly from BCN to Porto. Even though we are Americans, the rules change as we are now flying from an EU country. At the time, the rules said that to enter Portugal from Spain either a covid test or an EU Digital Certificate was needed. It was unclear if our American vaccine cards would be sufficient. To be safe, we went to get a rapid antigen test in Barcelona. When we checked in at the Vueling gate, we showed only our passports and vaccine cards just to see, and the man accepted our American vaccine cards! We never had to show the covid tests. Part of me feels like this may be up to interpretation because the official rule does not address vaccine cards from outside the EU. But, there is a covid testing center at the BCN airport that does 20 min rapid testing. So if you want to risk only having your vaccine card this can be a backup plan.
Upon landing in Porto, we were informed that new rules were in place because of a slight increase in covid cases. Supposedly cafes and restaurants would be closing at 3:30pm on the weekends and 10:30pm on weekdays. As we are here on the weekend we were sad things would be closing early… but as the day went on nothing seemed to close at all! I am not sure if the law changed or if people are refusing to acknowledge it. There are quite a bit of tourists here and restaurants seemed very busy.
We got our credentials at the Cathedral Se with no problems.
So tomorrow we begin to walk! We have decided not to book lodgings ahead and to remain flexible. From reading other people’s accounts this seems doable. But I can report here if that approach changes.
It has been 10 years since I walked the Camino Frances as a 22 year old searching for her way in life! I am so excited to be here and to have a taste of Camino life and remain open to its gifts. Thank you all and please if I can help let me know.
Hi there. I walked the coastal route and crossed over to the central route by taking a train from Caminha to Valenca. I then took the central route to Santiago. After we completed the Camino we then took a bus back to Porto and took a flight to Carcassone where we have been staying with family the past few weeks. We will be flying home to the USA in the next few days out of Barcelona. I know we will need a test to re enter the country. If you have any specific questions about getting back to the states feel free to ask. Thanks!Thanks Madeline. I plan to walk from Porto as well. Could you share which route you walked and the itinerary of flights back to USA?
That’s days away! Can’t wait to hear all about itThanks for sharing. I will hopefully be walking from Baiona to Santiago beginning August 19, so I look forward to more of your posts.
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