Starting in Tui

Whalleyranger

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Frances, Jul-Aug 05, Frances, Jul-Aug 06, Portugues, Oct 2010

• Dec 6, 2009

• #1

Is Tui to Santiago further than 100km and therefore qualifies for the Compostela?
Also, does anyone know how to get to Tui from Vigo train station?
thanks in advance.

 

elzi

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• Dec 6, 2009

• #2

Hi, yes Tui is quite a common starting point and will qualify you for a compostela. Be sure to try to get stamped twice a day though as I think you're supposed to if you start in Galicia.
I think there are buses between Vigo to Tui.
I also met someone who walked it!

 

Whalleyranger

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Frances, Jul-Aug 05, Frances, Jul-Aug 06, Portugues, Oct 2010

• Dec 6, 2009

• #3

Thanks for your quick response. Some more questions...
Where do I get the credencial from?
And has anyone walked it in February / March time? What sort of weather can I expect?

 

elzi

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• Dec 6, 2009

• #4

I'm a big fan of getting a credential in advance: http://www.csj.org.uk/how-to-get-a-credencial.htm
But I think you can get them in the cathedral in Tui. Not totally sure though as it was closed when I was there.

I walked in May and it was really very very hot, much more so than the more northern routes at that time of year. Earlier in the year may be a better temperature!

 

Rose Louise

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• Dec 7, 2009

• #5

Hi Elzi

We picked up our credential at Tui Cathedral in May 2008. Enjoy the way. Cheers Rose Louise

 

Whalleyranger

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Frances, Jul-Aug 05, Frances, Jul-Aug 06, Portugues, Oct 2010

• Dec 7, 2009

• #6

Brilliant; thanks for all your replies.

Flights are now booked so I'd better get in training.

xxx