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Wow, I realized I got the firm name completely wrong! Good research, Andy.Chris: Here’s the bus schedule for the line between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima. http://www.transdev.pt/sites/default/files/horarios/afi_barcelos_-_ponte_lima_a4h_1811.pdf
Transdev is the bus line. Looks like there is a stop at Portela, which is 10k short of Ponte de Lima, so you could just hop on bus there. If all else fails, can’t be a very expensive taxi ride to just go 10k.
Thank you for the suggestions. My main concern is if buses run on Sunday. I'd tried looking at a calendar a week ago and it didn't show any schedules offered for Saturdays and Sundays.Why do you not stop at the nice albergue "Casa de Recoleta" in Alto de Portela/Tamel (10 k after Barcelos) or at Casa Fernanda (20 k after Barcelos). There are also some other Options for accomodation on this stage.
Accomodation Barcelos-Ponte de Lima (Gronze)
Last but not least - if you have not enough time for an additional stop - there is also a Train Station which you pass about 2 k after Tamel. I am sure you can catch a Train to Ponte de Lima from there.
Good to know. Thanks!There is also a train running from Barcelos to Tamel, eg on sunday, 25.11. at 7.13 a.m.
Yes, it helps...just like always, such good details from you! It looks like I may be able to take the train from Barcalos to Tamel station (10k). If I taxi instead, is there a "best stretch" in your opinion to eliminate more of the road walking, but not the trails?Given what you wrote originally, I would recommend you take a taxi from your lodgings to the village of Aborim. It is about 10 km from Barcelos. That reduces the day's walk to about 23 Km, +/-. At about 1 € per Km, it is not too bad.
On the other hand, IF you wanted to split this into two days, the BEST place to stay on the entire Camino Portuguese is at Casa Fernanda in Lugar do Corgo. This splits the distance to about 20 + 10 km.
Casa Fernanda is a private albergue in Fernanda's home. The 'bunk house' is in the backyard. It is very clean, neat, and friendly. Fernanda is a saint, and a Camino Angel. Her home cooking and baking (especially bread) is to die for!
But, you MUST book in advance, well in advance. She fills up fast and early. I THINK she has some private accommodation in the house proper if you ask nice in your e-mail to her. Fernanda speaks English quite well. If you DO go this route, please give her my kind regards. I stop by there each time I am walking past, if only for home made coffee and BREAD.
By way of your original idea, here is the bus schedule for that route. There is NO Saturday or Sunday service. 'Dias uteis' means working days.
http://www.transdev.pt/sites/default/files/horarios/afi_barcelos_-_ponte_lima_a4h_1811.pdf
Personally, knowing what I do about this route and Casa Fernanda, if you can get into Casa Fernanda, and especially if she will put you up in her guest room(s), this is a good experience. As she operates on a donativo basis, the cost of staying here would wash out with any taxi ride you might take to keep the segment to a single day. But you DO have options.
Hope this helps.
Yes, I hear such marvelous things about her! At the very least I will try to stop in to meet her and say hello!Casa Fernanda !!! I would not plan any further , that is home from home !
You cam stop at Vitorino dos Piães, 12,5 km to Ponte de Lima, where it is an albergue - Acogida Casa da Fernanda, 10 places, 20 euros, or you can stop in Sobreiro, at Albergue O Caminheiro - 4 places(!!), 15 euros. The next stage, Ponte de Lima - Rubiães, has only 17,4 km! Buen Camino!I am finalizing plans for walking the Portuguese camino from Porto, and am choosing to break up the long stage from Barcelos to Ponte de Lima by taking either a bus, train or taxi a 'portion' of the way. Unfortunately this stage falls on a Sunday in my plans, so my only option may be to use taxi service. Is this correct? For the first time (after 4 previous caminos) I have pre-booked the majority of lodgings along the way. Brierley shows the full stage as almost 35k. I hope to reduce it by 10k or thereabouts. Any advise on the best little section to skip that would coincide with available transportation to shorten this stage?
P.S. I'm not really interested in new ideas on how to 'mix and match' to lengthen or shorten other stages to accomodate this long stage.)
@t2andreo - I am in planning for the CP from Lisbon late Apr-May19. Any chance of a copy of your itinerary as well please? It would be much appreciated. Any advice re late Apr-May weather also? Cooee ShepChris: The entire Porto to Santiago segment is wonderful. Once you are out of the city (Porto) proper, it is all very nice walking...
Also, I am going to send you my 2017 planning document that shows my entire itinerary and walking plan from Lisbon, day by day. Watch for the PM.
Hope this helps.
As she operates on a donativo basis, the cost of staying here would wash out with any taxi ride you might take to keep the segment to a single day.
https://www.gronze.com/camino-portugues@t2andreo - I am in planning for the CP from Lisbon late Apr-May19. Any chance of a copy of your itinerary as well please? It would be much appreciated. Any advice re late Apr-May weather also? Cooee Shep
Chris: Since everyone (including me) recommends staying at Casa da Fernanda, why don’t you just walk there from Barcelos on Sunday, stay overnight, and then have her call a cab for you on Monday morning to take you to Ponte de Lima? Then you do the same Monday walk from Ponte de Lima that you had planned before. This would seem to fit into your schedule. The only change you would have to make is to cancel whatever reservation you made for Ponte de Lima (I assume it is cancellable), and call Fernanda to make a reservation there instead.
Well, let me ask this question then...which half of the walk from Barcelos has less road walking and more paths? From Barcelos to Fernanda's or from her place to Ponte de Lima? I could taxi either section.
Is it this one?
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I'm not sure because I have never been there, I just googled it.
May I have a copy of your itinerary too please? Walking from porto in June 2019.Chris: The entire Porto to Santiago segment is wonderful. Once you are out of the city (Porto) proper, it is all very nice walking...
Also, I am going to send you my 2017 planning document that shows my entire itinerary and walking plan from Lisbon, day by day. Watch for the PM.
Hope this helps.
I guess the general consensus would be stay at Casa Fernanda which is what we did last September. We were made to feel very welcome the dinner was delicious perhaps the consumption of alcohol was a little to excessive for two non drinkers but each to his own. It is donativo but there is a sign suggesting that a minimum €20 is recommendedI am finalizing plans for walking the Portuguese camino from Porto, and am choosing to break up the long stage from Barcelos to Ponte de Lima by taking either a bus, train or taxi a 'portion' of the way. Unfortunately this stage falls on a Sunday in my plans, so my only option may be to use taxi service. Is this correct? For the first time (after 4 previous caminos) I have pre-booked the majority of lodgings along the way. Brierley shows the full stage as almost 35k. I hope to reduce it by 10k or thereabouts. Any advise on the best little section to skip that would coincide with available transportation to shorten this stage?
P.S. I'm not really interested in new ideas on how to 'mix and match' to lengthen or shorten other stages to accomodate this long stage.)
May I have a copy of your itinerary too please? Walking from porto in June 2019.
Hello! I am planning for the Camino Portuguese in April 2020. I have been on the CF 4 times now and I am looking forward to a new perspective in Portugal. Would you be comfortable sharing your detailed itinerary with me? Also, as we have been to Santiago 4 times I want to head northwest to Finisterra, coming off the Portuguese Camino. Do you know if there is a "dedicated" path through this area? Thank you so much and Buen Camino!Chris: The entire Porto to Santiago segment is wonderful. Once you are out of the city (Porto) proper, it is all very nice walking...
Also, I am going to send you my 2017 planning document that shows my entire itinerary and walking plan from Lisbon, day by day. Watch for the PM.
Hope this helps.
Check out these earlier posts re airport/center travelHello my dear pilgrim friends
At the end of April 2019, I'm doing Camino Portugues (from Porto - SdC ..the cost way).
Is there a bus/trainstation at the airport (or nearby) to get me from Port airport to the Porto center? Or do I have to take a taxi?
Any recommendation about accommodation in Porto? (not to expensive and near the starting point)
What is the temperature like this time of the year (end of April, beginning of May)?
Wish you all a great day.
S.
Chris: The entire Porto to Santiago segment is wonderful. Once you are out of the city (Porto) proper, it is all very nice walking...
Also, I am going to send you my 2017 planning document that shows my entire itinerary and walking plan from Lisbon, day by day. Watch for the PM.
Hope this helps.
Hello again! Just picking up this conversation after the holidays. Thank you so much for offering to send your itinerary. I don't know how to send a Private Conversation to you....! Thank you for helping out!If you send me your personal e-mail via a Private Conversation, I will be glad to send you a copy. Please do NOT post your personal e-mail in the open forum.
Hope this helps.
I'm also walking from Porto in June, starting on the 16th and (hopefully) ending in Santiago on the 26th. Maybe I'll see you along the way!May I have a copy of your itinerary too please? Walking from porto in June 2019.
That was exactly how long it took me to walk from Porto to Santiago in October.I'm also walking from Porto in June, starting on the 16th and (hopefully) ending in Santiago on the 26th. Maybe I'll see you along the way!
we are not starting until the 26th.. looks like we will miss youI'm also walking from Porto in June, starting on the 16th and (hopefully) ending in Santiago on the 26th. Maybe I'll see you along the way!
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