ayala
New Member
Hi, I'm a South African enviro-pilgrim, so I walk everywhere I can. I have done the French Camino nearly 25 and 8 years ago and both times they were completely different experiences. I'm hoping that the Portuguese Camino is like the French Camino was long ago. I'm planning to walk from Lisbon and would like to go via Fatima and Tomar to Santiago, but don't want to be caught up in the Fatima Pilgrimage as I'm sure there will not be affordable accomodation. So, I've still to decide on the date. Possibly from the 17th May. Is anyone thinking of leaving that time? I also am going to try and do it on 20 Euro a day. I'm still researching camping possibilities, but from what I've read, this is not really possible? I'm also considering the Coastal route from Porto. I don't normally like to do more that 25km a day and I seldom take rest days when I walk. I'm a vegetarian, so doubt I will be eating in any restaurants. I believe that staying with the Bomberos is no longer an option? If you wish to share any ideas and inspirations with me, I would be very grateful.