LauraK
Active Member
- Time of past OR future Camino
- Leon-Santiago (2004) Roncesvalles-Leon (2006) Camino Frances (2012) Kumano Kodo-Japan (2014) Camino Sanabres/Salamanca-Santiago (March 2015) Camino Del Salvador and Camino Primativo (Oct 2015)
I will be walking the Caminho Portugues from Porto to Santiago October 25 - November 11. I have walked several Caminos so I am ready and excited to start but have a few questions.
1) What is the best source to find which albergues and hotels will be open after Oct. 31? I am planning to walk shorter distances so need to plan my stops (leaving time to be flexible).
2) I am planning to use a bag transport service for the first time (actually still debating this). Are services still available after October 31? I am planning on doing the Espiritual route - is bag transport available on this route? Do transport services pick up from all albergues/hotels/pensions listed in Gronze or Wise Pilgrim. If not, how do you identify which places will accommodate transport services?
3) I have a 33 liter pack which I would like to transport. What do you recommend to carry items such as rain jacket, water and other essentials during the day.
4) Any other advice or recommendations for walking at this time of year on the Portuguese.
Thanks so much for your help.
1) What is the best source to find which albergues and hotels will be open after Oct. 31? I am planning to walk shorter distances so need to plan my stops (leaving time to be flexible).
2) I am planning to use a bag transport service for the first time (actually still debating this). Are services still available after October 31? I am planning on doing the Espiritual route - is bag transport available on this route? Do transport services pick up from all albergues/hotels/pensions listed in Gronze or Wise Pilgrim. If not, how do you identify which places will accommodate transport services?
3) I have a 33 liter pack which I would like to transport. What do you recommend to carry items such as rain jacket, water and other essentials during the day.
4) Any other advice or recommendations for walking at this time of year on the Portuguese.
Thanks so much for your help.