Some of my favorites on the central route in Portugal after Porto:
Casa da Rosa - Barcelos
Casa de Santiago - Arborim
Casa Fernanda - Vitorino
Casa de Sao Sebastian - Rubieas
Hostal Bulwark - Valenca
Albergue del Convento - Tui
Albergue Fonte - O...
I have been walking the Camino Portugès starting in Porto. I am now in Caldas de Reis. One thing that disturbs me greatly as I walk the Camino is the amount of toilet trash littering the sides of the path. Out of respect for fellow pilgrims...
This is fantastic! I’ll be on the Central but think the Coastal is a great choice, as well. I’ve been reading on both.
I did purchase John Brierley’s Guide to the Camino Portugues, which seems to be the favored book of Pilgrims. Aside from the...
Welcome Jen! Glad you found this resource with time to spare. I only discovered it about a month or so before I started on my first (and solo) Camino, and realized by reading posts that people take rest days (never even occurred to me!) and...
As to rest days, even though I didn't plan any, in the end I think it worked out best for me. I started on the Norte with long stages and the first week had some very long elevation gains. What I ended up doing was shortening two stages:
One...
After taking a rest day in León on my first Camino I discovered that I preferred to walk short days when I needed a little rest or wanted more time to explore a town or city. I like to continue moving forward toward my goal.
But I also schedule...
Hi Jen, we will be a month or so behind you, starting from Porto and plan to walk to SdC in 14 days mostly along the Coastal route. Our group is currently my twin sister, our youngest sister and myself.
Definitely interested in any resources...
I appreciate the feedback. In ways it sounds like you’ve cracked the code with preparation and listening to yourself and body. I do think flexibility and being open to the journey plays a part. I can’t imagine my 1st Camino being 42 days. Wow...
Thank you! Yes - learning a lot from the varied posts and I’m definitely planning a couple of rest & explore days. I have a tendency to “walk fast” so am looking forward to breaking that up.
You certainly have a journey ahead. Have the best...
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