6 day Camino taster

Booms81 said:

Hey, just done a six day section of the Via Francigena in Tuscany (Lucca to Siena) and now thinking of doing something similar in Spain this October.

Not the whole thing!

I'm particularly interested in a section with the following features:
-Fantastic scenery, ideally some hills and maybe coast.
-Good availability of food, cafes, menus del días and accommodation without needing to book ahead.
-Very little time spent on roads with motor vehicles
-Good weather this October, when we're thinking of going.
-Other people doing it to talk to!

We know Spain pretty well and I'm aware the Francés ticks off some of these, but the sections in the middle through pancake flat industrial agriculture don't honestly appeal. We're doing it as a couple, both guys, early 40s, fairly fit.

Any recommendations for a six day section?

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Booms81 said:

Hey, just done a six day section of the Via Francigena in Tuscany (Lucca to Siena) and now thinking of doing something similar in Spain this October.

Not the whole thing!

I'm particularly interested in a section with the following features:
-Fantastic scenery, ideally some hills and maybe coast.
-Good availability of food, cafes, menus del días and accommodation without needing to book ahead.
-Very little time spent on roads with motor vehicles
-Good weather this October, when we're thinking of going.
-Other people doing it to talk to!

We know Spain pretty well and I'm aware the Francés ticks off some of these, but the sections in the middle through pancake flat industrial agriculture don't honestly appeal. We're doing it as a couple, both guys, early 40s, fairly fit.

Any recommendations for a six day section?

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Tincatinker said:

Have you considered Tui?

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Booms81 said:

Hey, just done a six day section of the Via Francigena in Tuscany (Lucca to Siena) and now thinking of doing something similar in Spain this October.

Not the whole thing!

I'm particularly interested in a section with the following features:
-Fantastic scenery, ideally some hills and maybe coast.
-Good availability of food, cafes, menus del días and accommodation without needing to book ahead.
-Very little time spent on roads with motor vehicles
-Good weather this October, when we're thinking of going.
-Other people doing it to talk to!

We know Spain pretty well and I'm aware the Francés ticks off some of these, but the sections in the middle through pancake flat industrial agriculture don't honestly appeal. We're doing it as a couple, both guys, early 40s, fairly fit.

Any recommendations for a six day section?

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yogaflowjo said:

Just completed Central Portuguese (Tui - Santiago) with a friend. Ticks most of your boxes.. the towns of Tui, Pontavedra and of course Santiago are just stunning (and hey, a Paradore hotel in each!!)... we stayed in a variety of accommodation from albergues to Paradores, the route was not crazy busy but always someone to chat to should you wish. Easy walking, weather was superb (late September). Compared to Frances (walked the whole 780 + into Finestere), this 7 day walk really packed it in. Enjoyed it so much looking at walking from Porto next year.

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