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Portuguese Camino

Ianhooper

We did it. 27.09.2015
Time of past OR future Camino
Primitivo, Oviedo to Santiago 2015
Frances, SJPdP to Santiago 2016
Portuguese,Porto to Santiago 2017
Hi all,

Does anybody know if I can buy my scallop shell in Porto? If it's not possible then I'll send off for one. I still have my shell from the Primitivo in 2015 and my shell from the Frances last year. The urges have returned and I now need one for the Portuguese.

Buen camino
 
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Hi Ian

I reckon you'd find somewhere near the cathedral in Porto. Enterprising merchants have been selling scallops to pilgrims on various Caminos since at least the 13thCentury.
It's a fine route, (or routes as there are different options from Porto) have a great Camino!
 
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If I recall correct from 2015, yes you can. When you go to the Cathedral shop, located to the right rear of the Cathedral for your first stamp, they sell them there I believe.

If you cannot find one at Porto before you leave, you can find them along the way. I bought a very nice one from some fellow selling conchas outside his home in one of the small villages along the way.

I hope this helps.
 
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Buy some Coquille St Jacques from the fish counter, get a red touch up pen from Halfords.
Then you can make your own and enjoy the sea food.

Jon the Chief
 
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Hi all,

Does anybody know if I can buy my scallop shell in Porto? If it's not possible then I'll send off for one. I still have my shell from the Primitivo in 2015 and my shell from the Frances last year. The urges have returned and I now need one for the Portuguese.

Buen camino
Don't worry!
There are angels on the coastal path who give them happily to passengers, just be confident.
 

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