Portuguese Camino

[Ianhooper]

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

 

[onwayhome]

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!

 

[Rainerbernd]

Olá Ian,

opposite São Bento station, worth a visit - it´s a must , there are Pakistani shops, selling scallops. From São Bento to the cathedral 5 min uphills.

 

[Levi]

Hi Ian

I'm in Porto at the moment and (so far) haven't seen any shells....

 

[t2andreo]

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.

 

[oldchieft]

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

 

[mobamo]

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.