Since I've got a few suggestions about it now, I think you're right, I might need to book something for the last 100km. Any suggestions on where/what to book? What is the best way to book albergues?
Also, is it absolutely necessary? I was hoping...
I think it is great you are planning a walk with your son. I think you will find that kids seem to adapt quickly to life on the way.
Since you are planning to be on the last 100km during Easter week, I would suggest that you consider booking...
Hi YanaCamino. I am a very non experienced pilgrim trying to schedule a second one this April. I did the Portuguese Coastal from Baiona last April and had a couple of rainy days. I loved them too. It was part of the experience. The smell of the...
Completely understand your concern, thank you. But I asked him many times and apparently he is absolutely sure that's what he wants ☺️
He is probably not as "obsessed" as I am with all research, bingewatching videos or reading all the forums etc...
The two routes are close enough to each other that the weather systems affect them both in similar ways. Only difference may be coastal route will have more wind - hopefully at your back.
Thank you!
We are currently choosing backpacks to buy, and I now understand we absolutely must have enough space for warm and rain protective clothes and sleeping bags. There goes another £50 towards bigger cabin baggage on the plane 😅
I think...
Hi, thanks for your reply! I am not confident about booking just yet as I'm not sure how far we'll be able to walk each day :) we are allowing a couple of extra days along the way. I'm still 50/50 whether to plan any accommodation in advance or...
Yana
I walked the Portuguese Route from Porto to Santiago in April 2024. I walked to coast till Vila da Conde then switched to the central route at Rates.
As someone has commented - be prepared. We had lovely days and some very wet days.
I...
The weather in April can be anything.
Super rainy one day, sunny the next.
You should know that we have a saying in Portugal: Abril, águas mil (April, a thousand waters.).
Be prepared for anything, because you will probably get a little bit of...
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