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Which route to walk if we're only doing the last 100km to Santiago?

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Hello dear pilgrims --
I've done a few caminos, but this will be the first for my husband. He wants to do the last 100km (as he can only walk for a week and wants to get a compostela) and wants to walk a route that has "cute towns." We'll be doing this in June, 2019.

So should we do the last 100km on the Francés, Portugués, Inglés, del Norté, Via de la Plata, or another?

Thanks for your suggestions!
 
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@Pelegrin makes a good suggestion, and as your husband likes cute towns, then consider starting in the Fortaleza at Valenca just over the river (literally) from Tui. It won't add much time to your day but gives the opportunity to officially start in Portugal and cross over to Spain, the border being marked on the path on the bridge by two painted boot prints half way across. Bom Caminho/Buen Camino!
 
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Was a great section from Orense to Santiago on the Sanabres.
 
@Pelegrin makes a good suggestion, and as your husband likes cute towns, then consider starting in the Fortaleza at Valenca just over the river (literally) from Tui. It won't add much time to your day but gives the opportunity to officially start in Portugal and cross over to Spain, the border being marked on the path on the bridge by two painted boot prints half way across. Bom Caminho/Buen Camino!
I like this idea. I’d add that both Valenca and Tui are wonderful towns. It’s worth spending a day in these towns before departing. The fort in Valenca and the Cathedral in Tui are both special.
 
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Hello dear pilgrims --
I've done a few caminos, but this will be the first for my husband. He wants to do the last 100km (as he can only walk for a week and wants to get a compostela) and wants to walk a route that has "cute towns." We'll be doing this in June, 2019.

So should we do the last 100km on the Francés, Portugués, Inglés, del Norté, Via de la Plata, or another?

Thanks for your suggestions!
I highly recommend Camino Portuguese starting in Tui Spain (Or even better across the river from Tui in Valença, Portugal). Valença is an easy 1 ½ hour train ride from Porto(great little city). Once you reach Pontevedra, you can opt to take the Variente Spiritual which includes the Pedra e Aqua section (Stone and Water) which is my very favorite section on the Camino, CP or CF!
 
Hello dear pilgrims --
I've done a few caminos, but this will be the first for my husband. He wants to do the last 100km (as he can only walk for a week and wants to get a compostela) and wants to walk a route that has "cute towns." We'll be doing this in June, 2019.

So should we do the last 100km on the Francés, Portugués, Inglés, del Norté, Via de la Plata, or another?

Thanks for your suggestions!

Can't help myself beeing curious , wich Camino's did you walked ??
 
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Hello Peter, the member's list of Caminos walked and service as hospitalera is below her photograph.
 
Hello dear pilgrims --
I've done a few caminos, but this will be the first for my husband. He wants to do the last 100km (as he can only walk for a week and wants to get a compostela) and wants to walk a route that has "cute towns." We'll be doing this in June, 2019.

So should we do the last 100km on the Francés, Portugués, Inglés, del Norté, Via de la Plata, or another?

Thanks for your suggestions!
Frances.
 
Hello Peter, the member's list of Caminos walked and service as hospitalera is below her photograph.
At the moment I'am only using my smartfone and than it's not under the picture.
She walked the CF , CP and VdP and than asked for " cute towns " in the CF , CP and VdP and some more that make me curious.
A bit strange.
Wish you well , Peter .
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
Thank you for all these suggestions! Yes, I've done a few Caminos -- CF, CP, and the VP is the Via Podiensis, which is the Le Puy route -- not sure how it's abbreviated on here. The reason I'm asking about the last 100km is that I've really only walked two routes into Santiago -- CP and CF. I know there are quite a few others, and I wanted to hear from others -- those who've done those routes and those who've done other routes.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
I highly recommend Camino Portuguese starting in Tui Spain (Or even better across the river from Tui in Valença, Portugal). Valença is an easy 1 ½ hour train ride from Porto(great little city). Once you reach Pontevedra, you can opt to take the Variente Spiritual which includes the Pedra e Aqua section (Stone and Water) which is my very favorite section on the Camino, CP or CF!
I've never hear of this Pedra e Aqua section -- will look into that!
 
I agree with the Valença/Tui suggestion. I have not walked the Spiritual Variant, but seems to be a lovely change if you have already walked CP.

And how not to love walking there when you get amazing food at the end of the day? :D Food on CP was SO MARVELOUS.
 
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I think we have to do something about CP here on the forum.
Is it Camino Primitivo or Caminho Portugues???

What about CPr and CPo? It's the easiest.
And you can add coastal as CPoC etc.

EDIT: Same with CI: is it Camino de Invierno or Camino Ingles, although Invierno could be CdI...
 
Ourense to Santiago is my vote too. Although I'm one of the weird people who loves Sarria to Santiago on the CF.
 
Can you tell me why? Thank you!
Several reasons: first, it is a traditional "complete" Camino rather than just a segment in that it is the route followed by pilgrims from the British Isles that took a ship to Spain and then walked on to Santiago. Also, it is typically not busy and I enjoy the contemplative time. The terrain is quite varied with nice cities and beautiful country-side. The traditional course schedule allows an early - about noon - entry into Santiago on the last day allowing plenty of time to see the sites, settle in, and just bathe in the accomplishment.
 
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