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Impossible to eat too many pastels de nata!The locals were friendly and helpful, and I ate way too many pastels de nata
I did it a few years back and can concur this is the best if I am to walk this route again. What got to me wasn't the safety but the bland experience. Passing the dingy outskirts and then the souless and huge buildings and modern monuments (one of them even hosted the Eurovision the year I passed through).Or take a train out to one of the first towns like Alverca or Vilafranca de Xira to skip the section were there have been issues and it feels isolated.
Were not most of the attacks on women?I have to agree with those that have said avoidance is not a good idea. I walked Lisbon to Porto a few years ago on the way to Santiago and found the cities very interesting. Yes, it's not the historical treasure trove that some Caminos are. But, Tomar and Coimbra and Fatima are worth a visit (although Fatima is a bus ride away if you don't want to walk). I enjoyed it not because of the spiritual experience (other than Fatima) but because it took me to some "ordinary" cities where people live day to day. Plus the food was very good along the way. I will agree that there aren't a lot of pilgrims along the way, but I didn't feel unsafe at any point. There are enough people that I'm pretty sure you will be able to find someone to walk with.
I have to agree with those that have said avoidance is not a good idea. I walked Lisbon to Porto a few years ago on the way to Santiago and found the cities very interesting. Yes, it's not the historical treasure trove that some Caminos are. But, Tomar and Coimbra and Fatima are worth a visit (although Fatima is a bus ride away if you don't want to walk). I enjoyed it not because of the spiritual experience (other than Fatima) but because it took me to some "ordinary" cities where people live day to day. Plus the food was very good along the way. I will agree that there aren't a lot of pilgrims along the way, but I didn't feel unsafe at any point. There are enough people that I'm pretty sure you will be able to find someone to walk with.
I have read about various attacks on the forum that have transpired for many years. Not to be rude John, but men are not the victims of 99% of attacks of this nature on or off the Camino. As the father of two daughters I always have a little worry for them especially now as it seems that more aggressive hostility towards women seems to be growing. I have walked with a few young women who for whatever reason have felt unsafe. I have also advised them to find some old guys like me who have daughters like them and would love to have someone we dads can help out. It may not sound too progressive but it is our natural instinct.Were not most of the attacks on women?
Having said this I believe the Camino is safer than any city in the worldI have been advised that the Lisbon-Porto section is not the safest for a single traveller. I've been told there are thefts and exhibitionists along the way. I was cautioned against walking alone.
I do not think you should be too worried but listen to your rational heart. If you do feel unsafe wait for a pilgrim to come. I bet it being 2022 and not many pilgrims for a while it will be more crowded..I would suggest you join the Camigas Facebook page, which is a buddy system for single women on the Camino.
Hi I just walked alone from Lisbon to Fatima last week and walked Porto to Santiago in 2016, I have done 7 short Caminos over the last 8 years and am now 67.Hello - I am a single woman in her late 50s hoping to walk (solo) from Lisbon to Porto and meet with friends to continue on to Santiago. I have been advised that the Lisbon-Porto section is not the safest for a single traveller. I've been told there are thefts and exhibitionists along the way. I was cautioned against walking alone. I am not planning to walk until next year (2022), but I am starting my plans. Can anyone advise? I am an experienced traveller.
Hello - I am a single woman in her late 50s hoping to walk (solo) from Lisbon to Porto and meet with friends to continue on to Santiago. I have been advised that the Lisbon-Porto section is not the safest for a single traveller. I've been told there are thefts and exhibitionists along the way. I was cautioned against walking alone. I am not planning to walk until next year (2022), but I am starting my plans. Can anyone advise? I am an experienced traveller.
I walked Lisbon to Santiago de compostella alone in 2018, I loved it, the History is incredible, the people are friendly and helpful.I felt pretty safe, just take the usual care in the larger tourist areas. As with most cities pick pockets are at large.Hello - I am a single woman in her late 50s hoping to walk (solo) from Lisbon to Porto and meet with friends to continue on to Santiago. I have been advised that the Lisbon-Porto section is not the safest for a single traveller. I've been told there are thefts and exhibitionists along the way. I was cautioned against walking alone. I am not planning to walk until next year (2022), but I am starting my plans. Can anyone advise? I am an experienced traveller.
As my wife is wont to remind me from time to time I’m a heavily built male ex rugby playing former army officer who practices aikido, and she isn’t. Her perception of risk is very different to mine and so I don’t presume to comment, other than factually, on risk as it might pertain to a woman.
I did that stretch without trouble.Hello - I am a single woman in her late 50s hoping to walk (solo) from Lisbon to Porto and meet with friends to continue on to Santiago. I have been advised that the Lisbon-Porto section is not the safest for a single traveller. I've been told there are thefts and exhibitionists along the way. I was cautioned against walking alone. I am not planning to walk until next year (2022), but I am starting my plans. Can anyone advise? I am an experienced traveller.
Hi JaneHello - I am a single woman in her late 50s hoping to walk (solo) from Lisbon to Porto and meet with friends to continue on to Santiago. I have been advised that the Lisbon-Porto section is not the safest for a single traveller. I've been told there are thefts and exhibitionists along the way. I was cautioned against walking alone. I am not planning to walk until next year (2022), but I am starting my plans. Can anyone advise? I am an experienced traveller.
Hi Bonnie,Hi Jane
I am looking for another pilgrim to walk the first days from Lisbon in early Oct 2021.As read certain sections it's best to have company!Best wishes and Good Luck Safe Camino in 2022.Capt Bonnie ( Vivek)
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