happyhippie13
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Burgos ---> Santiago (2016)
Porto ---> Santiago (2018)
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Hello happyHi there!
I completed a section of the Camino Frances in 2016 from Burgos to Santiago, and now I am wanting to do a section of the Camino Portugues this summer. The only thing is that I am caught between doing the coastal way and la senda litoral. I was wondering if people who have done either can give me an idea of what each one is like. Just let me know before answering which one you did!
1. Scenery- what does each one have? (if you've done both which way was prettier?)
2. Safety- I am going solo as a 23 year old woman. Is one route considered safer?
3. Waymarkers- Is la senda really difficult to navigate?
4. Albergues- how are albergues and residences along each path?
5. Terrain- flat, hilly, etc?
6. Weather
7. Can you swim in the ocean there?
Thanks in advance! Any other tips are welcome!
Central I'd say if you want company. We did Coastal and although it was busy, I hear the Central is more of what you'll be looking for.I am also heading out from Porto to Santiago May 2018. I would love to some advice on whether to go coastal or central. I would prefer as much company as possible.
I am also heading out from Porto to Santiago May 2018. I would love to some advice on whether to go coastal or central. I would prefer as much company as possible.
Love your photos!Hello dear pilgrim. I walked the Portugues Camino from Lisbon to Santiago this September and what I am going to say is my own personal experience. From Porto I took the coastal route right up to Pontevedra and from here took the Variante Espiritual. It took me twelve days to reach Santiago.
Since I didn't walk the Central way from Porto I cannot make a comparison but what inspired me to choose the Coastal route were the facts that on the coastal you have fewer pilgrims hence no problem finding a bed, the air is definitely cooler, the sound of the sea and waves when walking along the beaches is truly fascinating and the scenery makes a change from that of the inland route.
Along the coastal route you have days when you do not walk along the beach or at least you have options to choose from. I prefer to walk alone but the people I met along the way inspired me so much that for the last week we just couldn't go our separate ways but made it a point to reach Santiago together.
One thing I strongly recommend to do is to take the Variante Espiritual. This is just a tree day option going from Pontevedra to Armentera to Villa Nova de Arouso and Padron. You won't regret taking this option, believe me.
If you wish I can also recommend some albergues from Porto onwards, ones which will make your camino much more precious.
Finally, I consider this route very safe, the weather from mid-September was fine with just a drizzle on one day and yes, you can swim in the Atlantic Ocean as long as you don't mind the water being cold and the terrain is not so difficult to master.
Hope I was of some help and I wish you a safe and inspiring journey.View attachment 37599View attachment 37600View attachment 37601View attachment 37602View attachment 37603View attachment 37604
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