Camino Portuguese from Porto via Spiritual Variant route

[bordatoue]

Hello,
I will start my Camino from Porto on 26 December, considering doing the spiritual variant route. Is it possible to determine if the route is open during this time of the year? Are there any better routes available? I prefer walking in woods, forests, mountains, and hills, not a big fan of beaches or coastal walks.

I was thinking of Porto to Vila do Conde then follow the Central route .. is there a better route considering the time of the year for accommodation?

 

[dougfitz]

The route itself doesn't close, but albergues and other accommodation might, as might some cafes, etc. Especially around Xmas and New Year. I would check Gronze or Wise Pilgrim, and sketch out an outline plan, and see if the places that will be open can be linked up into manageable walking days.

 

[lt56ny]

The route itself doesn't close, but albergues and other accommodation might, as might some cafes, etc. Especially around Xmas and New Year. I would check Gronze or Wise Pilgrim, and sketch out an outline plan, and see if the places that will be open can be linked up into manageable walking days.

I have looked but I did not see any planning for the Espiritual Variente in Gronze. I was looking in the forum but didn't see anything. But I got sidetracked reading about the Mozarabe. I think that the Gronze forum has tons of really good information. You can't beat local knowledge in golf or the Camino.