SethCamino
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- Time of past OR future Camino
- Jun 2023: Vía de la Plata (Ourense-Santiago-Muxía)
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Porto --> Santiago --> Finisterre (~18 days, plus three rest days)
Please dont take the coastal way, iknow that is very beautiful way, but the central way is somenthing amazing and more special, is out of the ordinary!!!!Hola Seth!
I am in the same situation...have about three weeks to walk and will be doing the Portugués. This is my fourth Camino pilgrimage and will be walking with my sister and our friend. We will walk Porto to Santiago (probably mostly coastal) and then after a day rest, on to Fisterra and Muxia, Muxia is magical and very special. Will be my third visit and can't wait. September 10 through October 3. Maybe we will meet along the Way. Ultreia peregrino!
elle
How is the accommodation availablity? I’m walking the coastal route end of August. I’ve not booked any accommodation. Hoping for pensions along the way.We are at Esposende and many pilgrims are on the coastal path
The walk on the board walks along the beach are soft and the breeze very welcome.
Then there is the good food outlets selling fresh fish all day and night
Enjoyable if you don't hurry.
We have walked in sandals , no problems.
No worries what's so ever with accommodation , but from Esposende to VianaHow is the accommodation availablity? I’m walking the coastal route end of August. I’ve not booked any accommodation. Hoping for pensions along the way.
Dear Seth
First of all, congratulations on taking the first step on this journey!
1) As it is your First Camino, the route out of Porto is better marked and has more options of accomodation than out of Coimbra, so maybe you could start there just not to overload yourself with unnecessary worries right in the begining? I mean, it is perfectly doable out of Coimbra (and the city is quite amazing), but the Cathedral of Sé in Porto is a beautiful and very known starting point, so it could be easier and you will see some pilgrims to share your adventure.
That said, I don´t know what is your walking rhythm - I did Porto to Santiago in 10 days, in a tranquil (for me) 20-25km per day.
2) I spent 3 days in Porto adjusting to jetlag (I came from Australia) and enjoying the amazing istory, food and Port wine of the place. Afterwards, I spent 2 days in Santiago. I did not feel like I needed rest days in the middle, as I enjoyed the afternoons in the cities. If i was going to stop somewhere, it would probably be in the border Valença/Tui or in Caldas de Reis, where they had spas (but it would demand extra $$$). I have not done the Finisterre Muxia trail yet, so i can´t advice on that.
3) I'm on the team that defends trail runners all the way. I wore Mizunos, because they fit me well. I think that even when they got wet, because they were so breathable, they drid quickly from one day to another - specially if left near a window or heater in cheap private accomodations...
Also, the Portuguese camino has A LOT (LOT LOT LOT LOT) of stony paths, so shoes that are well cushioned inside and very comfortable will help a lot not to let your feet hurt.
Check @davebugg 's input on this thread (second post). He tests gear and has very good advice about it.
https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...lecting-boots-for-our-walk.56181/#post-632393
Boots and hiking shoes make my feet really sweaty and more blister-prone. But each person is different, if you have the chance or trying different footwear before the camino, better for you.
I hope that helps. Do not miss the opportunity to try Port wine and Francesinha in Porto, Pimientos in Padron and Caldo Galego at night to refill your energies
Buen Camino!
I have another question -- has anyone walked the Lighthouse Way (Camino dos Faros) from Finisterre to Ponteceso?
You could add a day (or two) by going from SdC to Muxia first before heading south to Finisterre (optional stay in Lireas halfway.) Then to Ponteceso.From what Anamya said, it seems that the Porto - Santiago - Finisterre route may not take as long as I thought (~16 days), so I'm considering adding an additional 5-6 days to walk this "unofficial" route to Ponteceso.
It's Finisterre for both beaches and buses back to Santiago. I describe F as a beach town and M as a town on the coast. Peg preferred F, I preferred M.
I would love to know, ahead of time, what you find magical about Muxia...I seek magic. Thank you. TammiHola Seth!
I am in the same situation...have about three weeks to walk and will be doing the Portugués. This is my fourth Camino pilgrimage and will be walking with my sister and our friend. We will walk Porto to Santiago (probably mostly coastal) and then after a day rest, on to Fisterra and Muxia, Muxia is magical and very special. Will be my third visit and can't wait. September 10 through October 3. Maybe we will meet along the Way. Ultreia peregrino!
elle
Hello TammiI would love to know, ahead of time, what you find magical about Muxia...I seek magic. Thank you. Tammi
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