Last minute credentials - walking from Porto airport tomorrow

[Rhomer]

Hello all
I have made a last-minute decision to walk on the Camino Portugues from Porto airport to Redondela. I land tomorrow and start walking, but have not had time to organise a credential in advance. Does anyone know if these will be available at hostels en route? All being well, I hope to arrive at Sao Pedro de Artes albergue tomorrow evening.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Rhom

 

[Bradypus]

According to Gronze the Sao Pedro de Rates albergue issues credencials. Though I would probably try the cathedral in Porto just in case.

 

[obinjatoo]

Hello all
I have made a last-minute decision to walk on the Camino Portugues from Porto airport to Redondela. I land tomorrow and start walking, but have not had time to organise a credential in advance. Does anyone know if these will be available at hostels en route? All being well, I hope to arrive at Sao Pedro de Artes albergue tomorrow evening.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Rhom

Honestly, I think you could get away with a random notebook, journal or scraps of paper. The passport is a nice souvenir for sure. The folks at the pilgrim's office in Santiago are volunteers and former pilgrims. It's hard to imagine strict rules. There is no real authority. Good luck and Buen Camino!

 

[kenwilltravel]

I would echo Bradypus: drop by the Se to be sure.

 

[Aussiewanderer]

Hello all
I have made a last-minute decision to walk on the Camino Portugues from Porto airport to Redondela. I land tomorrow and start walking, but have not had time to organise a credential in advance. Does anyone know if these will be available at hostels en route? All being well, I hope to arrive at Sao Pedro de Artes albergue tomorrow evening.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Rhom

I found the Portuguese to be some of the most kindest and sincere people. Don’t worry. You will find all the help you need . Remember to give back please.

 

[trecile]

Honestly, I think you could get away with a random notebook, journal or scraps of paper. The passport is a nice souvenir for sure. The folks at the pilgrim's office in Santiago are volunteers and former pilgrims. It's hard to imagine strict rules. There is no real authority. Good luck and Buen Camino!

It may be hard to imagine, but the rules are fairly strict. You must have two stamps per day in the final 100 km in a cathedral approved credential.

The Credencial: Pilgrim’s Reception Office

The official Credencial of the Pilgrim’s Office

oficinadelperegrino.com

 

[henrythedog]

Although:

You could set off getting stamps on the back of your gas bill, or whatever you have to hand, then affix that to an approved credencial when you can get hold of one. The authorities are not without discretion but that €2 or 3 is what pays for the paper and printer when you get to Santiago.

So long as at least one actual credencial is part of the assortment of documents you produce when you finish, all will be well.