The Spanish section is much more travelled, and you can usually rely on finding company in the refugios and meeting some other pilgrims during the day. And the Celta trains in the north from Porto to Vigo. Maybe you should leave planning the public transport until you arrive. These go to , from where you take another train or bus to. Take time to explore this great city with its historical essence before returning to Porto, where your day trip concludes. We will do as you will, taking the Metro until Povoa do Varzim, because of the Industrial Road that exists between the two cities. If you look at the search link we gave then you will see the information is not easy to find on the net.
A Spanish Camino friend of mine has been a hospitalera there for several years and she has described it as one of those Granon-like or Tosantos-like places. Accomodation in Tui, Spanish-Portuguese border. Alternatives are available, often also not in the right place. I'm also doing it in May with my best friend, who had already done the Portuguese Camiño in 2012. There is no rail connection in the south. Since this posting come up and because it is an often asked question we done some investigation work.
At the end of the walk, in Santiago, you can obtain your Compostela Certificate only if you have walked the last 100km. June, July and August can be very hot if you are not used to walking in the heat while the temperatures can fall sharply in the winter with some accommodation closing down for the end of season. You can even accumulate loyalty or frequent flyer miles or points on qualifying flights from Porto to Santiago de Compostela so you can earn flight rewards on your favorite airlines. Our mobile technology let you check baggage claim and gate details, view your itinerary for your flights from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, and book exclusive hotel deals—even on the same day. We didn't want the hassle of changing trains, whereas the bus was direct, with stops, which also served as quick comfort stops. Also the religious accommodation in Hebron sounds great - do you know of any other active monasteries on the route.
This is a day of rural roads, and a magnificent journey until reaching Ponte de Lima, where you will be dazzled by the stunning landscape. This accommodation is also provided with a swimming pool and beautiful gardens. You are going to do it in May? Santiago is full of historic and awe-inspiring architecture, first and foremost the Cathedral. It is the most comfortable way to travel. Albergue casa da Fernanda between Barcelos and Ponte de Lima. The three months are in a rolling period of six months: You can leave and re-enter as many times as you want, but you cannot stay more than 90 days out of a 180 day period.
The waymarking with yellow arrows on this route is very good. Really lovely owners and they serve delicious food. The Camino Portugués, in general, is quite flat and easy to navigate and is a great alternative to the Camino Frances for pilgrims looking for their next achievement! You will be collected from here to be transferred back to Tui for your overnight accommodation due to a lack of good standard accommodation in O Porrino. Rates to Portela - 25 km Day 3. For centuries pilgrims have made their way along this historic path and on this tour you can glean a part of their experience with a knowledgeable guide. Sorry but we have not got any other answer to your problem. Besides the weather, some albergues will be closed for the winter and there will be less facilities overall.
We hope to do the walk in about ten days but we do have a little extra time in case we need more. The route gets busier today as you head towards Santiago, but there are still pleasant sections through oak, pine and eucalyptus woodlands. The average daily distance of this stage of the Portugués Camino is between 20 kilometers and you can expect to walk for between four and five hours each day. The journey time is about 10 hours. Trains can get fully booked especially on weekends and routes with infrequent services.
Beginning in the World Heritage site of Porto you walk to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where pilgrims from all around the world congregate. Portela to Ponte de Lima - 24 km Day 4. The scaffolding and rebars substantially diminish the majesty and grandeur of the place. In Tui, the Cathedral offers the pilgrims a large but intimate place for reflection. In the afternoon we'll leave Santiago behind, making our way to Valença do Minho, a beautiful historic town on the border with Portugal. There are just two brief sections of road walking today as you leave Caldas and then enter Padron. And third one by bus in the South from Faro to Seville.
And then we have no plans but to walk to Santiago. James Way pilgrim trail following the cult of St. Follow in the footsteps of thousands of pilgrims on St James Way, one of the most famous pilgrimage routes in the world. You will go through Vilarinho and cross the medieval bridge over the Ave before reaching the village of Arcos where the first stage ends. The route from Lisbon to Porto has less facilities and the waymarks are not that good but it can be done with more preparation.
Single rooms are available although a single supplement is payable. By Rail: Porto is one of the main railway hubs in northern Portugal and is therefore easily reached by. Additional airline charges may apply. If you have questions about the route from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, please ask in our forum. The drive is quick and easy.
It will be my 50th birthday why we are over there. Second one in the North from Porto to Vigo. Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. That said if you are not at peak fitness you will find you will soon walk yourself fit. Start your final day of walking into Santiago, the walking is varied and there are some inevitable stretches along the main roads into the city. June, July and August can be very hot if you are not used to walking in the heat while the temperatures can fall sharply in the winter with some accommodation closing down for the end of season.