stamp/credencial in Lisbon

[BZBperegrino]

A uestion about starting in Lisbon and getting the first stamp. This will be my first Caminho so I am a newbie here...

I am arriving in Lisbon on May 3rd and wanting to start my Caminho right away on the 4th. Since I will be arriving quite late (19.00h), I will probably not be on time to get my first stamp/credencial in my Pilgrims Passport. I was wondering if it is a problem for the pilgrim hostels/albergues if you do not have the first stamp. (I bought my passport in advance)

 

[peregrina2000]

A uestion about starting in Lisbon and getting the first stamp. This will be my first Caminho so I am a newbie here...

I am arriving in Lisbon on May 3rd and wanting to start my Caminho right away on the 4th. Since I will be arriving quite late (19.00h), I will probably not be on time to get my first stamp/credencial in my Pilgrims Passport. I was wondering if it is a problem for the pilgrim hostels/albergues if you do not have the first stamp. (I bought my passport in advance)

Hi, BZB,

Welcome to the forum!

You will be able to get carimbos (stamps) in many places -- any commercial establishment has them. In fact, you should also be able to get a stamp from the place where you spent the night. For the first few stages from Lisboa, there aren't many albergues anyway so you will be collecting them from other places anyway. If you are by chance staying in the Pensao Prata in Lisbon (which seems to be becoming the "go to" pilgrim place in Lisbon), the bar/cafe right across the street has a very nice stamp in the shape of a fish with a Caminho designation.

 

[JP]

My girlfriend wants her first stamp to be from the Cathedral da Se in Lisbon even if we are starting from Coimbra. What is the procedure to get a stamp at the Cathedral?

 

[Utgaard]

My girlfriend wants her first stamp to be from the Cathedral da Se in Lisbon even if we are starting from Coimbra. What is the procedure to get a stamp at the Cathedral?

I got my first carimbo from a gentleman who was selling credentials, postcards, etc., inside the Se. I think it was a right turn after entering the main door.

 

[JP]

Yes, our local Pilgrim's Association stamps our Credencial with our local stamp before presenting them to us.

 

[coldweather]

I also received my first stamp at the Se in Lisbon. Upon emtering tje Cathedral I turned to the right and the nice man gladly stamped my credential. I think there are so few people that start in Lisbon that he has a sence of pride and thanksgiving to be a part of such a significant journey for you.

 

[Zoula]

Thank you Albertino for this information, I am taking notes!

One question, since you seem to know Portugal well. I would like to take a bus touur to go and visit Fatima. Is it better to do it from Saratem or Tomar??

 

[JP]

We will both have them stamped at the Cathedral, before we take the train to Coimbra.

 

[Ali Mac]

Where does one get a credencial in Lisbon?

 

[mralisn]

Hello all,

Such great information once again. Will be starting from Lisbon in June. Now I know a little more thanks to all of you. Very much appreciate this.

 

[Former member 22438]

Where does one get a credencial in Lisbon?

At the cathedral

 

[peregrina2000]

At the cathedral

That is, provided they are not out of them. I remember that last year in springtime there was a time when none were available, till our pal JL headed up to Santiago to get a big batch of them. If possible, I would suggest getting the credential at home, either via Ivar's store or from your home country association. That just eliminates one little headache. Igreja dos Martires (in Chiado right near the metro) also may have them, but last year they were out as well. Bom Caminho, Laurie

 

[Former member 22438]

That is, provided they are not out of them. I remember that last year in springtime there was a time when none were available, till our pal JL headed up to Santiago to get a big batch of them. If possible, I would suggest getting the credential at home, either via Ivar's store or from your home country association. That just eliminates one little headache. Igreja dos Martires (in Chiado right near the metro) also may have them, but last year they were out as well. Bom Caminho, Laurie

Yes Laurie , I agree with you ordering the credential at Ivar's store or at CSJ in Cambridge UK but on the other hand two of our three credentials were bought at the Sé cathedral in Lisbon and when we started our first caminho in Lisbon -with a CSJ bought one- there were plenty for sale at the booth in the church.

Within about two weeks we will be in Lisbon and I will have a look at the Sé if they still have the credentials available.

Bom caminho

 

[JLuis]

The Cathedral is short on Credentials.
Hopefully this weekend a new batch will arrive.
So after Monday 26 no need to worry about credentials in Lisboa.
And in a couple of weeks, or even earlier, a new Albergue in Alpriate, 20 km from the Cathedral, on the way to Vila Franca de Xira.

 

[Zoula]

The Cathedral is short on Credentials.
Hopefully this weekend a new batch will arrive.
So after Monday 26 no need to worry about credentials in Lisboa.
And in a couple of weeks, or even earlier, a new Albergue in Alpriate, 20 km from the Cathedral, on the way to Vila Franca de Xira.

Thanks JLuis, i am interested in this new information, it is very helpful, since those 30 + stages are too far for me, so all new albergues would be very welcome!!

 

[peregrina2000]

The Cathedral is short on Credentials.
Hopefully this weekend a new batch will arrive.
So after Monday 26 no need to worry about credentials in Lisboa.
And in a couple of weeks, or even earlier, a new Albergue in Alpriate, 20 km from the Cathedral, on the way to Vila Franca de Xira.

If the cathedral is short on credentials, the silver lining is that there must be a lot of people heading out from Lisboa. Maybe the days of being totally alone after Lisboa are behind us.

If you need any help painting or cleaning or getting that albergue ready, I have Saturday, April 29 wide open!

 

[JLuis]

Your'e scheduled for a visit to the Albergue.
Bring broom, soap, etc
See you Wednesday 27 by the stairs of the Cathedral

Hugs
JoséLuis

 

[peregrina2000]

Your'e scheduled for a visit to the Albergue.
Bring broom, soap, etc
See you Wednesday 27 by the stairs of the Cathedral

Hugs
JoséLuis

Oh, I just sent you a PM before reading this post, thanks for the invitation. CANNOT WAIT to go to the albergue.

 

[JLuis]

If (a very big if) everything goes as planned we'll open to pilgrims Monday the 2nd
Anyway, the weekend will be the last cleanings and lots and lots of small last minute things.
We'll have 2 signs, "Pilgrims Welcome" and "Caution - Wet Paint"

 

[peregrina2000]

This will be very much fun! I will take lots of pictures and post them next week when I'm back home. Shout out of thanks to the Via Lusitana. Having a pilgrim albergue in Alpriate will make the stage out of Lisbon so much easier.