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While it might be enough to get my attention, I wasn't particularly concerned about the 300m climb there by comparison to, say, the Route Napoleon or the climb to O'Cebreiro or going over the Salvador or Primitivo.The steepest and most rugged climb on the Camino Portuguese is between Ponte de Lima and Rubiaes, so you're probably best off breaking up Casa de Fernanda to Rubiaes into two stages, with a stop at Ponte de Lima.
Like Najera or Estella or SJPdP?I second the recommendation for Ponte de Lima, it’s lovely along the river.
You’ll find some Roman statues and a lovely tree-lined boulevard in Ponte de Lima, as well, of course, as the bridge. Pleasant to wander around and we had a fabulous meal there too.
You two do know the way to this man's heart . . . ❤You could always visit the Vinho Verde winery there
Thank you! If I choose not to stay in Ponte de Lima, this is a perfect distance. Also, I found a grocery store about 1km away from it, and a restaurant-bar about 1.3km away.I walked from Casa da Fernanda to Rubiaes, and it was a bit of a slog, particularly with the hill at the end on a hot day.
There is an alternative though. There is an albergue called O Conforto 9 km after Ponte de Lima and 8 km before Rubiaes. We stopped there briefly, and it's nice and new. It will save you from walking the hill at the end of the day. Their website says that they serve breakfast, but you may have to stop in Ponte de Lima and buy something for dinner. They have a microwave available.
Peregrinos | Distrito de Viana do Castelo | O Conforto Albergue
O conforto albergue peregrinos alojamento labruja santiagooconforto.wixsite.com
I found it listed on Wise Pilgrim. It's not on Gronze.Thank you! If I choose not to stay in Ponte de Lima, this is a perfect distance. Also, I found a grocery store about 1km away from it, and a restaurant-bar about 1.3km away.
I love Ponte de Lima. It is a really lovely town and has a great vibe. It is tourist destination but doesn't feel touristy. The park along the river is really peaceful. If you have the time a short day that gives you plenty of time in Ponte de Lima is a great option.I'll have a moderate day from Barcelos to Casa da Fernanda (20 km). But, the day after Fernanda seems rather awkward.
I have either a very short day to Ponte de Lima (14 km) or a very long day to Rubiaes (32 km). If I stop at Ponte de Lima, my next day would be somewhere around Fontoura or Pacos (25-27 km). If I push to Rubiaes, then I have a moderate day to Tui (19 km).
Any thoughts/preferences for Ponte de Lima v Rubiaes from folks who have been through them?
I also noted this albergue on my blog!Where did you find this, BTW? I don't see in on the vialusitana site, Wise Pilgrim, or Village to Village.
I only knew about it because I had walked by it. Did some sleuthing to find its name/website.Where did you find this, BTW? I don't see in on the vialusitana site, Wise Pilgrim, or Village to Village.
In 2018 I stayed at Casa da Fernanda and carried on to O Conforto, then just opened. There were only four other pilgrims staying and I had a room to myself. Dinner was ordered from a menu and brought in by the lady whose family owned the albergue. Simple breakfast left out overnight. Quite a hard day, as it was hot, but next morning I was through Rubiases as pilgrims were leaving their albergues. Next stop was Valenca, possibly over-ambious for a 75 year old man!I'll have a moderate day from Barcelos to Casa da Fernanda (20 km). But, the day after Fernanda seems rather awkward.
I have either a very short day to Ponte de Lima (14 km) or a very long day to Rubiaes (32 km). If I stop at Ponte de Lima, my next day would be somewhere around Fontoura or Pacos (25-27 km). If I push to Rubiaes, then I have a moderate day to Tui (19 km).
Any thoughts/preferences for Ponte de Lima v Rubiaes from folks who have been through them?
I walked from Casa da Fernanda to Ponte de Lima and then to Rubiaes and on to Tui and was happy with my choice. If I had extra time to spend, I definitely think Ponte de Lima has more to offer than Rubiaes. One thing to note, however, is that the albergue in Ponte de Lima opens a bit later in the afternoon than most albergues. We got to Ponte de Lima early and stashed our backpacks in a bar close by the albergue (with permission from the bar staff, of course). Then we went to explore the town for a while before returning and adding our backpacks to the line at the albergue entrance.I'll have a moderate day from Barcelos to Casa da Fernanda (20 km). But, the day after Fernanda seems rather awkward.
I have either a very short day to Ponte de Lima (14 km) or a very long day to Rubiaes (32 km). If I stop at Ponte de Lima, my next day would be somewhere around Fontoura or Pacos (25-27 km). If I push to Rubiaes, then I have a moderate day to Tui (19 km).
Any thoughts/preferences for Ponte de Lima v Rubiaes from folks who have been through them?
I found it on your blog, which is a nice guide. Thank you.I also noted this albergue on my bog!I thought with the valley views, that this would be an amazing place to stay!
My Dad, on his 75th birthday, said, "Lots of people who turn 75 are dying. I'm just getting warmed up!"Next stop was Valenca, possibly over-ambious for a 75 year old man!
lI also noted this albergue on my bog!I thought with the valley views, that this would be an amazing place to stay!
Ha ha. Silly typo! I just changed my post to say "blog."l
Loo with a view: The world's toilets with the best vistas https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...vistas.html?ito=native_share_article-masthead
In NZ, bog is vernacular for toilet. I realise that this was probably a slip of the finger but it made me chuckle and so I shared the thought.
What a delightful looking hill! Long and steep enough to get your attention, but not so much as to kill you. Likely more than a bit treacherous in a good rain, however.My vote also goes to Ponte de lima, lovely town. Great breakfast to send us up the hill. This is Joan, who was always ahead of me, notice the yellow arrow like there was a choice! Lol!
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