Anyone starting from Porto 30 June?

[SGIrl]

Hi, I am starting my Camino from Porto on 30 June and I am getting a bit concerned by the incidents recently reported both on the French and Portuguese Camino so I want to ask if anyone will be starting around the same time and walking a similar route?

I will be following the route kindly advised by other experienced pilgrims to Matosinhos - Vial do Conde - Rates - Barcelos - Casa Fernanda (hoping it's not full!) - Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes - Valenca do Minho - Tui - O Porrino - Redondela - Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis - Padron - Santiago.

Thank you and Buen Camino

 

[Former member 22438]

Hi, I am starting my Camino from Porto on 30 June and I am getting a bit concerned by the incidents recently reported both on the French and Portuguese Camino so I want to ask if anyone will be starting around the same time and walking a similar route?

I will be following the route kindly advised by other experienced pilgrims to Matosinhos - Vial do Conde - Rates - Barcelos - Casa Fernanda (hoping it's not full!) - Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes - Valenca do Minho - Tui - O Porrino - Redondela - Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis - Padron - Santiago.

Thank you and Buen Camino

Give Fernanda a call two days before to be sure to make your reservation.
+351 914 589 521. She speaks english.
Bom caminho

 

[SGIrl]

Give Fernanda a call two days before to be sure to make your reservation.
+351 914 589 521. She speaks english.
Bom caminho

Thank you very much, I will do that

 

[Former member 22438]

Thank you very much, I will do that

Give her our regards. Lovely woman , lovely family, great place to be.

 

[Former member 22438]

Other tip. walk 3 kms past Redondela.. When you are at the crossing of the main busy road (you can't miss it. place is called Cessantes ) turn to the right on the busy road and after 100 meters is a brandnew and great albergue, refuxio de Jérezana . Forget the albergue in Redondela.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/O-Refuxio-De-la-Jerezana/727438757316819

 

[SGIrl]

Other tip. walk 3 kms past Redondela.. When you are at the crossing of the main busy road (you can't miss it. place is called Cessantes ) turn to the right on the busy road and after 100 meters is a brandnew and great albergue, refuxio de Jérezana . Forget the albergue in Redondela.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/O-Refuxio-De-la-Jerezana/727438757316819

Thank you for all the great information, it's much appreciated.

 

[Ekelund]

I was on the Portugese Camino in June/July 2014, before Porto it was a very lonely Camino but after Porto I met several people walking. Don't worry, you won't be alone. Buen Camino

 

[Miles2go]

Hi, I am starting my Camino from Porto on 30 June and I am getting a bit concerned by the incidents recently reported both on the French and Portuguese Camino so I want to ask if anyone will be starting around the same time and walking a similar route?

I will be following the route kindly advised by other experienced pilgrims to Matosinhos - Vial do Conde - Rates - Barcelos - Casa Fernanda (hoping it's not full!) - Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes - Valenca do Minho - Tui - O Porrino - Redondela - Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis - Padron - Santiago.

Thank you and Buen Camino

SGIrl,
I will be walking the same route about a week after you.
Good hiking.

 

[19SY69]

Hi. I will walk the coastal starting from Porto on the sixth of July.
Enjoy your camino!

 

[Former member 22438]

Hi. I will walk the coastal starting from Porto on the sixth of July.
Enjoy your camino!

I wish you lots of succes Susan. Everything ready ? Being prepared. We only have the pictures and the videos. Now it is your turn.

Laat nog even weten hoe het gegaan is als je het gehaald hebt.

Abraço

 

[19SY69]

I wish you lots of succes Susan. Everything ready ? Being prepared. We only have the pictures and the videos. Now it is your turn.

Laat nog even weten hoe het gegaan is als je het gehaald hebt.

Abraço

Can you ever be ready for this ? But have everything packed, carrying it with me as much as possible, routes and alternatives ready, and really really really looking forward to this.
I will blog every day when wifi is available, with a lot of pictures I hope

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[Former member 22438]

Can you ever be ready for this ? But have everything packed, carrying it with me as much as possible, routes and alternatives ready, and really really really looking forward to this.
I will blog every day when wifi is available, with a lot of pictures I hope

I

Optimo Suzan ! You will blog on this forum or send us a link?

 

[19SY69]

Optimo Suzan ! You will blog on this forum or send us a link?

I might do that. Not sure, because iTS my first blog ever .
But I will sure keep you all updated.

 

[Former member 22438]

One time

I might do that. Not sure, because iTS my first blog ever .
But I will sure keep you all updated.

it has to be the first time once
Looking forward to your updates.
Best regards from this side of the river Meuse !

 

[SGIrl]

Hi. I will walk the coastal starting from Porto on the sixth of July.
Enjoy your camino!

It's a shame we will miss each other by a few days this time... Have a wonderful Camino

 

[treefrogtoes]

Hi, I am starting my Camino from Porto on 30 June and I am getting a bit concerned by the incidents recently reported both on the French and Portuguese Camino so I want to ask if anyone will be starting around the same time and walking a similar route?

I will be following the route kindly advised by other experienced pilgrims to Matosinhos - Vial do Conde - Rates - Barcelos - Casa Fernanda (hoping it's not full!) - Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes - Valenca do Minho - Tui - O Porrino - Redondela - Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis - Padron - Santiago.

Thank you and Buen Camino

I'm looking forward to your posts on this part of the camino portugal, I will be tracing your steps beginning in late August -but starting in Lisbon. Buen Camino!

 

[michael99]

Hi, I am starting my Camino from Porto on 30 June and I am getting a bit concerned by the incidents recently reported both on the French and Portuguese Camino so I want to ask if anyone will be starting around the same time and walking a similar route?

I will be following the route kindly advised by other experienced pilgrims to Matosinhos - Vial do Conde - Rates - Barcelos - Casa Fernanda (hoping it's not full!) - Ponte de Lima - Rubiaes - Valenca do Minho - Tui - O Porrino - Redondela - Pontevedra - Caldas de Reis - Padron - Santiago.

Thank you and Buen Camino

Hi Sgirl, I'm also starting from Porto end of June. Currently in Lisbon but have decided to start from Porto and happy to walk with you for part of the way if that works for you? If there's anything you need to know about me beforehand, pls feel free to ask.

 

[treefrogtoes]

I was on the Portugese Camino in June/July 2014, before Porto it was a very lonely Camino but after Porto I met several people walking. Don't worry, you won't be alone. Buen Camino

Oh Please, could you elaborate on the Lisbon to Porto section of the Camino. I am traveling alone and love some more feedback about it. Buen Camino

 

[eviocd]

I am planing to start my camino at 3rd july from Tui.

 

[Kiwi-family]

Can I make a couple of recommendations?

The monastery at Herbon is well worth the detour from Padron. You get taken on a tour of the complex and then there is mass before the communal dinner.
If you happen to need to stop in Arcade there is a brand new albergue open there. Best Ever. Excellently equipped kitchen with supermarket nearby so it can be a night you cook with others - we had two Koreans coook a special soup, two Germans do a vege dish, we Kiwis do spaghetti and salad and two AMericans provide bottles of wine form the Frances Camino which we "journeyed" along over the course of the evening!!!! I can't promise your experience will be the same, but the albergue is fantastic - right next to the hotel. 10euro.
Casa Estrada Romana is another not-to-be-missed opportunity. It's an ancient farmhouse recently restored by a passionate Canadian guy who you will never forget. He knows exactly what pilgrims want and has created an amazing space (not to mention a private room and another double bed set apart from the six-bed dorm). Wonderful meal is provided. Donativo.
I also second Casa Fernanda.

 

[marbuck]

Casa Estrada Romana is another not-to-be-missed opportunity

Sounds good. Could you tell me what village is it in please?