Starting Camino in Rates

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AKROD

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September/October 2024

• Sep 4, 2024

• #1

My husband and I will begin our first Camino in three weeks. To accommodate the time we have available, we would like to start in Rates. We are thinking we could take the train from Porto to Povoa de Varzim where we would then get an Uber to Rates and begin our pilgrimage. I wondered if anyone else has done this and if it seems a reasonable solution given that there isn't any direct transportation from Porto to Rates. Thanks!

 

jungleboy

Spirit of the Camino (Nick)

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Some in the past; more in the future!

• Sep 4, 2024

• #2

Seems reasonable. The Uber from Povoa to Rates costs only about €10-11.

 

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KeyserSoza

Member

• Sep 4, 2024

• #3

Last September we walked the boardwalk from Agudela to Vila do Conde as our first day and took a taxi to Rates the following morning to start the Central Route. It worked out fine. The taxi cost €15 I think.

 

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AKROD

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September/October 2024

• Sep 4, 2024

• #4

You have both been so helpful. Thank you so much!

 

CarolamS

Active Member

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2024 VdlP/Sanabres from Salamanca to SdC

• Sep 4, 2024

• #5

Sounds like you have a good plan.
I have started the Portuguese Central in Barcelos and there are direct trains from Porto. I managed to arrive on market Thursday which was fun.
Bom Caminho.