What is the best route for Camino Portuguese?

[Ereny Rezekalla]

Hi,

This is my first time to go on the camino, and I wanted a quiet route to take.

I only have time to walk for 7 nights maximum, what's the best route to take to santiago spain?

Do I go coastal or the main route? Also if you have any resources on alberuges in English this would be great.

Ereny

 

[Shushy]

Hi,

This is my first time to go on the camino, and I wanted a quiet route to take.

I only have time to walk for 7 nights maximum, what's the best route to take to santiago spain?

Do I go coastal or the main route? Also if you have any resources on alberuges in English this would be great.

Ereny

My husband and I walked from Santarem to Santiago last June/July 2016. We wrote a blog called ourwayportuguesecaminho.wordpress.com which you may find quite interesting. The Portuguese route is definitely a quiet route. I would suggest you walk from Tui in Spain following John Brierley's suggested routing but spending the first night near Porrino which is about half way. If you walk from Tui to Redondela, the distance is about 34 kilometres, a long way. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk, although it was tough at times. Good Luck!

 

[Doogman]

Having done both central route and the coastal route from Porto, I would say that the coastal route was quieter and a bit more scenic (if you like ocean views). But remember, if you are walking the last 7 days into SdC, the two routes merge in Redondela, so that section will be busier for the last 3-4 days.

 

[Ereny Rezekalla]

Having done both central route and the coastal route from Porto, I would say that the coastal route was quieter and a bit more scenic (if you like ocean views). But remember, if you are walking the last 7 days into SdC, the two routes merge in Redondela, so that section will be busier for the last 3-4 days.

Thanks a lot. do you have any resources or list for alberuges on the coastal route?

 

[Mike Savage]

Welcome Ereny!
I really enjoyed walking the coastal route last September and the map on this site with its list of albergues is the only one I used. It is the picture about 4 up from the bottom that shows a green line for the route. I stayed on the route that hugs the coast.

Bom Caminho!

 

[Ereny Rezekalla]

Welcome Ereny!
I really enjoyed walking the coastal route last September and the map on this site with its list of albergues is the only one I used. It is the picture about 4 up from the bottom that shows a green line for the route. I stayed on the route that hugs the coast.

Bom Caminho!

Thanks a lot mike.

 

[Ereny Rezekalla]

My husband and I walked from Santarem to Santiago last June/July 2016. We wrote a blog called ourwayportuguesecaminho.wordpress.com which you may find quite interesting. The Portuguese route is definitely a quiet route. I would suggest you walk from Tui in Spain following John Brierley's suggested routing but spending the first night near Porrino which is about half way. If you walk from Tui to Redondela, the distance is about 34 kilometres, a long way. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk, although it was tough at times. Good Luck!

Your blog has great details... Thanks a lot

 

[Playful Dread]

I finished the coastal route about 5 days ago (currently heading to Muxia/ Finisterre) and did the central 2 years ago both starting in Porto.

I honestly don't have a preference as yet as I like sections of both especially taking the ferry from Caminha and walking up the coast via Vigo into Redondela where it meets the central route.

I'm currently using an app from "Wise Pilgrim Guides" on the Finisterre Route that was £1.99 on android and it is great for giving advice on albergues (has a whole list and directory) as well as private albergues that you can book through "booking.com" directly from the list. There's one for the Portuguese as well so check it out on Google Play or iphone.

My recommendation with 7 days would be to get another 7 days and give yourself 2 weeks! lol.

Bom Caminho

 

[Doogman]

Thanks a lot. do you have any resources or list for alberuges on the coastal route?

Hi: I stayed in hotels - both large and small. If you are still interested I am happy to provide the list.

 

[cj2003]

Thanks a lot. do you have any resources or list for alberuges on the coastal route?

yes, you can find it here - https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...df-route-portugues-route-monacal-coastal.404/

It follows the coastal route from Porto, so you can download the excel sheet and filter by Albergue

 

[toadoftoadhall]

thanks for the link cj2003, planning stage now for september.