Would love some feedback on my planned route!

AllisonNFLD · Aug 26, 2017

Hello wonderful, helpful forum members. I posted not too long about asking for advice about the best way to complete the final leg of the Camino, as my Dad and I will be returning to the road this year for the final portion. The original thread is here if anyone is interested.

I've finally mapped out our route (with almost no time to spare). If any knowledgable pilgrims have suggestions to improve this route or recommendations about how we should spend our days following the Camino, I would love to hear them! Part of me is wondering if we shouldn't just walk for a little longer, since we have so much free time baked in at the end here. Or is it better to go explore the region? All suggestions welcome and thank you!

Sept 28 -- Arrive in Spain. Take shuttle to O'Cebrerio. Overnight there.

Sept 29 - Walk to Triacastela - 22km

Sept 30 - Walk to Sarria - 18km

Oct 1 - Walk to Portomarin - 24 km

Oct 2 - Walk to Palas de Rei - 24km

Oct 3 - Walk to Arzua - 28km

Oct 4 - Walk to Rua - 19km

Oct 5 - Walk to Santiago de Compostela - 18km

Oct 6 - Spend morning in Santiago and get rental car. Drive to coast to Airbnb

Oct 7-9 - Explore days!

Oct 10 - Fly out of Santiago.

AllisonNFLD · Aug 26, 2017

I will also add that I am torn about whether to head north or south following the Camino. Last year we went to Barcelona and it was a mistake - we were not ready for a big city following our peaceful walk. Would love to go somewhere close to good food and culture but also peaceful. Very much appreciate any recommendations!

VNwalking · Aug 26, 2017

Hi, Allison,
You know your pace better than we - but this looks fine to me. One thing you might consider is to stay at intermediate locations besides the towns that have become the 'usual' stops. They'll be much less crowded.
So after Triacastella there is El Beso Albergue in A Balsa, after Sarria there's Casa Barbadello and several other albergues in Vilei...and so on.
As far as after is concerned, I just stay in Santiago for a few days. Cities are not my favorite thing, but Santiago is special. If you want to explore off the beaten track there is always San Andreas de Teixido on the North coast. It is...different.

Anniesantiago · Aug 26, 2017

Looks fine.
Where are you flying IN to?

SYates · Aug 26, 2017

AllisonNFLD said:
... Would love to go somewhere close to good food and culture but also peaceful. Very much appreciate any recommendations!

Muxia and/or San Andres de Teixido come to my mind. Buen Camino and don't over plan things ;-) SY

HedaP · Aug 27, 2017

Hi @AllisonNFLD
Looks like a great plan.
Can you tell me how to get a shuttle to O'Cebrerio?
Thanks
Heda

JillGat · Aug 27, 2017

Viranani said:
If you want to explore off the beaten track there is always San Andreas de Teixido on the North coast. It is...different.

I never heard of this place, so I looked it up. Looks like it is worth a visit. Is it very touristy?

My other question is whether there is a place in Santiago where I can rent a motorcycle for a day or two. Might be fun to ride up there.

Oooo! Edit: I just found this BMW motorcycle rental place. I may even be able to ride from Santiago to Barcelona (for my flight home) one way. Yee! http://www.imtbike.com/motorcycle-rentals/locations/

stevov · Aug 27, 2017

AllisonNFLD said:
Hello wonderful, helpful forum members. I posted not too long about asking for advice about the best way to complete the final leg of the Camino, as my Dad and I will be returning to the road this year for the final portion. The original thread is here if anyone is interested.

I've finally mapped out our route (with almost no time to spare). If any knowledgable pilgrims have suggestions to improve this route or recommendations about how we should spend our days following the Camino, I would love to hear them! Part of me is wondering if we shouldn't just walk for a little longer, since we have so much free time baked in at the end here. Or is it better to go explore the region? All suggestions welcome and thank you!

Sept 28 -- Arrive in Spain. Take shuttle to O'Cebrerio. Overnight there.

Sept 29 - Walk to Triacastela - 22km

Sept 30 - Walk to Sarria - 18km

Oct 1 - Walk to Portomarin - 24 km

Oct 2 - Walk to Palas de Rei - 24km

Oct 3 - Walk to Arzua - 28km

Oct 4 - Walk to Rua - 19km

Oct 5 - Walk to Santiago de Compostela - 18km

Oct 6 - Spend morning in Santiago and get rental car. Drive to coast to Airbnb

Oct 7-9 - Explore days!

Oct 10 - Fly out of Santiago.

My primary feeling is that you should spend at least one full day in Santiago. It truly completed my Camino and is such a special place to take in...apart from the usual I would recommend visiting the abastos market in the morning. You could drive to explore southern Galicia, Pontevedra is special, a kind of mini santiago but less touristy, Baiona by the sea is lovely and I understand that a ferry trip out to the lslas de Cies is a beautiful day out. if you are adventurous Portugal is very laid back...and charming towns like Caminha and Viana are within reach by car.

jefferyonthecamino · Aug 27, 2017

AllisonNFLD said:
Hello wonderful, helpful forum members. I posted not too long about asking for advice about the best way to complete the final leg of the Camino, as my Dad and I will be returning to the road this year for the final portion. The original thread is here if anyone is interested.

I've finally mapped out our route (with almost no time to spare). If any knowledgable pilgrims have suggestions to improve this route or recommendations about how we should spend our days following the Camino, I would love to hear them! Part of me is wondering if we shouldn't just walk for a little longer, since we have so much free time baked in at the end here. Or is it better to go explore the region? All suggestions welcome and thank you!

Sept 28 -- Arrive in Spain. Take shuttle to O'Cebrerio. Overnight there.

Sept 29 - Walk to Triacastela - 22km

Sept 30 - Walk to Sarria - 18km

Oct 1 - Walk to Portomarin - 24 km

Oct 2 - Walk to Palas de Rei - 24km

Oct 3 - Walk to Arzua - 28km

Oct 4 - Walk to Rua - 19km

Oct 5 - Walk to Santiago de Compostela - 18km

Oct 6 - Spend morning in Santiago and get rental car. Drive to coast to Airbnb

Oct 7-9 - Explore days!

Oct 10 - Fly out of Santiago.

Looks good, these are the stages that i usually do too; just two comments

- Are you really able to arrive to spain and make it up to o cebreiro that same day?
- with a car and three days you could easily make it to finisterre, muxia and even as far south as tui on the portuguese camino - the toll highways across galicia are ugly but convenient

Peter Fransiscus · Aug 27, 2017

AllisonNFLD said:
Hello wonderful, helpful forum members. I posted not too long about asking for advice about the best way to complete the final leg of the Camino, as my Dad and I will be returning to the road this year for the final portion. The original thread is here if anyone is interested.

I've finally mapped out our route (with almost no time to spare). If any knowledgable pilgrims have suggestions to improve this route or recommendations about how we should spend our days following the Camino, I would love to hear them! Part of me is wondering if we shouldn't just walk for a little longer, since we have so much free time baked in at the end here. Or is it better to go explore the region? All suggestions welcome and thank you!

Sept 28 -- Arrive in Spain. Take shuttle to O'Cebrerio. Overnight there.

Sept 29 - Walk to Triacastela - 22km

Sept 30 - Walk to Sarria - 18km

Oct 1 - Walk to Portomarin - 24 km

Oct 2 - Walk to Palas de Rei - 24km

Oct 3 - Walk to Arzua - 28km

Oct 4 - Walk to Rua - 19km

Oct 5 - Walk to Santiago de Compostela - 18km

Oct 6 - Spend morning in Santiago and get rental car. Drive to coast to Airbnb

Oct 7-9 - Explore days!

Oct 10 - Fly out of Santiago.

Hi Allison , I have one suggestion , why not take the d-tour from Triacastela to the Monestary of Samos.
You can do a guided tour in the Monestary,it's worth it .

Wish you a wonderful time and a Buen Camino,Peter.

AllisonNFLD · Aug 29, 2017

Anniesantiago said:
Looks fine.
Where are you flying IN to?

Flying in to Santiago and then getting a car/bus/whatever to our starting point!

AllisonNFLD · Aug 29, 2017

HedaP said:
Hi @AllisonNFLD
Looks like a great plan.
Can you tell me how to get a shuttle to O'Cebrerio?
Thanks
Heda

I'm not sure yet but I expect that where there is money, there is a way Hoping for a bus or shuttle, but guessing we may have to pay for a car?

AllisonNFLD · Aug 29, 2017

jefferyonthecamino said:
Looks good, these are the stages that i usually do too; just two comments

- Are you really able to arrive to spain and make it up to o cebreiro that same day?
- with a car and three days you could easily make it to finisterre, muxia and even as far south as tui on the portuguese camino - the toll highways across galicia are ugly but convenient

I am hoping so! We arrive very early in the morning. Thanks for your tips and suggestions!

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