Paulo Almeida has published that the largest image of the six found on the main facade, the one with a "zurrón"(I’m not sure of the correct term in English: ¿pilgrim's bag/satchel?) is the oldest sculptural representation of Saint James known in...
Monday 11 November 2024, Ponte do Abade - Vila do Ponte
Well, I never expected that to happen! There is another pilgrim in the dorm tonight. Daniel from France. I knew he was on the Camino because Cristina posted to Facebook a picture of him in...
Soonwon Lee (@camino8004) posted on FB with photos of Casa dos Albergaria, where he stayed on October 10. It looks like the Bombeiros were the ones who directed him to this new location:
attached is a work in progress version of my camino torres file, with distances between towns and all the services I could come up with with google maps. hope you find it useful, @David Tallan. any comments, especially about water availability...
Great news. Thanks Luis.
Somewhere less expensive to rest after that steep climb & road walking after Pesa de Regua. Will look forward to it on my next Camino Torres 😘
Yes look forward to David's report.
Great news!
There is a new albergue in Mesão Frio. It’s located in the 'Casa dos Albergaria' on Rua do Balcão, just after passing the Pelourinho, across from the 'Mercearia do Balcão,' where you can also pick up some food and supplies.
To stay...
David, thank you so much for your travel story and for the detailed report on the two issues you encountered while following the track from Pinhel to Trancoso. I wanted to let you know that, thanks to your input, I reviewed the track and have now...
Saturday 9 November 2024, Pinhel to Trancoso
So I did it, I hitched a ride for the last 5 km or so, after having walked the first 26 or so km. I probably could have walked the whole way, but I was worried that it would have left me so beat that...
Part 2 of my Camino Torres jaunt September 2024 ~ Salamanca to Braga
Day 9. Sept21 Trancoso - Sernacelhe 28km
Stay: Sernacelhe, 42€ Casa do Castelo (+351 929301330 or +351 926577000) Built into the old wall, lovely modern room. Eat at Tasquinha...
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