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I think I'll probably walk from Porto to Santiago. I would really like to walk from Le Puy but I am concerned about the lack of budget accommodation similar to the albergues on the Camino de Santiago.
Hi everyone. I finished the Camino Frances in November and now I am planning to walk from Porto to Santiago next year. Can anyone tell me if I receive a certificate for the Camino Portugues in Santiago? Also, can I buy a passport online before I go?
Hi all. I recently walked the Camino de Santiago finishing at the end of November 2015. Now I am planning another one in September this year but can't decide between Camino Portuguese from Lisbon to Santiago via the coastal route or Camino Le Puy. If there are people on this forum who have...
Hi all. I recently finished the Camino starting In SJPDP and finishing in Santiago and am now considering walking from Lisbon to Santiago. Is it as easy to find accommodation in albergues on this route as it was on the Camino de Santiago?
Hi all. Does anyone know if there's a website with the timetable for the bus from Biarittz airport to Bayonne train station. We arrive from Paris at 10am on 28October and there's a train from Bayonne at 11.10am. Would we have enough time to collect checked in backpacks and catch the in time for...
I have been trying to purchase Permethrin spray to treat our sleeping bags and some clothing. I have tried pharmacies, supermarkets, hardware stores and camping stores but none of them in my stock it. Does anyone know if I can buy some on the Camino if I need it? We will be walking late October...
We are starting the Camino in late October through to early December. Is it cold enough at this time of the year to be wearing long thermal underwear or is it unnecessary extra weight to carry if not needed. Thanks for any
We are starting the Camino in late October and expect to encounter rain at times. We can't decide whether we should buy wet weather ponchos or complete waterproof pants and jackets (rain suits). We would appreciate any advice and suggestions from prilgrims who have experienced the Camino during...
After hearing about the latest terrorist atrocities today I'm starting to have serious second thoughts about our Camino which we have planned leaving from SJPP late October. It seems that you can't feel safe anymore. Maybe we are worrying too much.
Does anyone know if there are buses from Biarritz or Bayonne to St Jean Pied de Port? I know I could catch a train but I've checked the timetables and it seems that we'll have a few hours wait between when our flight arrives and when the train departs. If I had a choice I would prefer a bus...
I have recently seen pictures of leather wristbands with a metal shell. Does anyone know where I can buy these? Is there places on the Camino that sell these and other Camino items. I would love to have some type of souvinir from my Camino in November.
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