Between Sao Pedro de Rates and Barcelos, around Pereira, we saw a giant sign for the Variante da Franqueira and decided to veer off the traditional path. It was gorgeous! We braved the incline, enjoyed the smell & shade of the trees (Eucalyptus...
Hola Robindysard. I'm curious if you were able to connect with Pilgrim's Nest? If so, how?? I'm in the exact same position as you and have tried different methods but no result (though I didn't get that email until I found this thread so I'll...
Casa da Fernanda is an albergue that likely won't show up on Booking.com (I haven't checked). It is unique on the Central Route and worth staying at, if you are willing to sleep in a small dorm (no bunk beds).
If you are doing the pilgrimage for...
We are taking our time (late Sept) going from Porto on the central then spiritual route and would welcome any suggestions for unique things to do - experiences - or places to stay (monasteries, etc. That might not show up on Booking.com). Thanks...
I would also like to know this since we are walking from Porto to Santiago from either end of August through September or beginning of September. It has taken a ton of reading to figure out how to book flights and where to fly into and out of. I...
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