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Hello there, My first camino was the Portuguese central and it was an amazing camino. Though we were short on time, it gave me an opportunity to re-do the following year with my son. We did the coastal and again was amazing. My third was on the CF starting in Burgos, again was awesome, but did have struggles on all 3. As long as you go with an open mind, heart and spirit, you can't go wrong on any camino. I found the Portuguese to be a good way to get "your feet wet" and start with the shorter camino (9-12 days) and the people were AMAZING! You are able to walk between the central/coast as your body dictates and time allows. My 4th camino has been on hold since June of 2020, but God willing, I continue to train knowing that I am ready and able to go very soon! Let your heart show you which way to walk without any stress. Just know how blessed you are to just be able to make the camino, while others live through all of our stories.Hello all! I will be walking the Camino for the second time this summer, but a friend will be accompanying me who is new to the Camino. I know typically people walk the Camino Frances first, but I'm not sure if anyone has any feedback about the Portugués way being someones first Camino experience? It's the route I would prefer, however I want to be sure my friend has a good experience as well. Any thoughts/feedback are welcome!
Walking up the Portuguese coast is one of my favorite experiences, and I look forward to walking the litoral/coastal route again. Porto is a great city to see/explore before starting.Hello all! I will be walking the Camino for the second time this summer, but a friend will be accompanying me who is new to the Camino. I know typically people walk the Camino Frances first, but I'm not sure if anyone has any feedback about the Portugués way being someones first Camino experience? It's the route I would prefer, however I want to be sure my friend has a good experience as well. Any thoughts/feedback are welcome!
Both have there advantages if you decide Porto to Santiago then definitely include the Camino espiritual after pontefrdra to Santiago fantastic alternative that is getting more popular each year.myself I'll be back this year hopefully to do my 18th Camino trip prob a 3 week part of France's again .70 years young and can't shake bug.hope you have great experience experience whatever one you choose buen Camino.Hello all! I will be walking the Camino for the second time this summer, but a friend will be accompanying me who is new to the Camino. I know typically people walk the Camino Frances first, but I'm not sure if anyone has any feedback about the Portugués way being someones first Camino experience? It's the route I would prefer, however I want to be sure my friend has a good experience as well. Any thoughts/feedback are welcome!
I did the Portugues in the spring of 2019 from Lisbon. It is a very flat and as I stayed on the coast, beautiful. I would recommend it as a first camino not only for its beauty but is less crowded, well marked with ample services and accommodations.Hello all! I will be walking the Camino for the second time this summer, but a friend will be accompanying me who is new to the Camino. I know typically people walk the Camino Frances first, but I'm not sure if anyone has any feedback about the Portugués way being someones first Camino experience? It's the route I would prefer, however I want to be sure my friend has a good experience as well. Any thoughts/feedback are welcome!
Thank you so much! Love this forum and so helpful. We expect to arrive in Tui in the late morning and stay overnight before starting our first days walk.A superb place to start, Sharonmonty. If you are spending a whole day there (recommended!), you could consider popping over the International Bridge into Portugal so that you can explore the small old town section of Valença and the old fortress, through which the Camino passes. Only a ten-minute walk from Tui and wonderful views of the river and of Spain. Buen Camino! Tom
we are meeting our friend at Valenca before going to Tui so will have a look!A superb place to start, Sharonmonty. If you are spending a whole day there (recommended!), you could consider popping over the International Bridge into Portugal so that you can explore the small old town section of Valença and the old fortress, through which the Camino passes. Only a ten-minute walk from Tui and wonderful views of the river and of Spain. Buen Camino! Tom
I get that!@Tom Hagger Absolutely! Valença is too good to miss. And I always enjoy crossing international borders on foot. As an insular Brit it always feels a slightly exotic thing to do
I have suggested the Portugues to several potential first-timers for just that reason. A far more gentle route. Matching routes to people's experience and preferences is important. There is no one-size-fits-all answer. I would want to ask what sort of experience someone was hoping for/imagining before I would recommend the Frances these days.I might also choose it for someone really daunted by the mountains on the CF.
Thanks so much for your feedback!Hello there, My first camino was the Portuguese central and it was an amazing camino. Though we were short on time, it gave me an opportunity to re-do the following year with my son. We did the coastal and again was amazing. My third was on the CF starting in Burgos, again was awesome, but did have struggles on all 3. As long as you go with an open mind, heart and spirit, you can't go wrong on any camino. I found the Portuguese to be a good way to get "your feet wet" and start with the shorter camino (9-12 days) and the people were AMAZING! You are able to walk between the central/coast as your body dictates and time allows. My 4th camino has been on hold since June of 2020, but God willing, I continue to train knowing that I am ready and able to go very soon! Let your heart show you which way to walk without any stress. Just know how blessed you are to just be able to make the camino, while others live through all of our stories.
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