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I’m not sure; however the buen camino app has a GPS feature and a map of the city that may be helpful. Plus people were very helpful when I asked.

It was the hostel de Sao Pedro de Rates. I will be walking the Camino Primitivo next month. Will walk into Santiago on Sept 21! Buen Camino

I stayed at the Albergue de peregrinos Porto. Very close to the metro and city center. Excellent albergue.

@TammyKraft thanks Tammy. I enjoyed your videos. Where are you off to next?

@@kateg2841 Since I only have a few weeks, I am going to do the Camino Primitivo in September.

@TammyKraft Fabulous, it looks a good camino too. I hope you have a great time

Harsh, but true.

The weather was very nice. The only chilly day was the first day when I walked in the rain; however, the rest of the trip was pretty warm (upper 70s F). At night, I just used a sleep sack and my quilt. (www.rei.com/product/147651/therm-a-rest-vesper-down-quilt-32) Most nights I didn't really need the quilt. A you will see from some of the videos, some days were hot. However, when I went to Finnesterre it was rainy and cool, but still nice. So excited for your trip. Enjoy and be sure to post pictures!

I agree! Like Donna said, if we have it we should bless others. Thanks for the comment!

I’m so excited for you. Please post pictures!

I believe I was wearing Altra Lonepeak on this walk. I have done several hikes (AT, Via Francigena, and Via de la Plata, Puerto Rico ) wearing various models of this brand. They are very comfortable hiking shoe from day 1 and have a wide toe box.

I generally wear Altra hiking shoes. They are extremely comfortable with a wide toe box.

@@TammyKraft thank you!!

I found the boat ride was very calm as we were in the bay which was very quiet and then River. Beautiful scenery of the estuary.

I did not have difficulty finding my way on the coastal route. It is well marked and once I reached the river from the cathedral, I just followed it to the coast. I use the "Buen Camino" app for all my hikes because it does have a GPS tracker, so you know where you are and the the trail is at all times. easy to find my way when I got of course. Enjoy your trip. You will have such a wonderful time. Be sure to post lots of pictures on the Camino Portuguese Facebook page.

I’m so excited for your journey. That will be a great time to walk. Be sure to post lots of pictures!

That’s a great question. I do not know because we only had 2 weeks and stopped in Salamanca. My goal is to pick it back up next year. I think I am going to tackle Le Puy this summer.

We started Feb 15. Taking a jacket that time of year is probably a good idea. Enjoy the trail!! Post pictures.

@@TammyKraftmany thanks, will do, as always getting very excited to start and will certainly take lots of photos😊.

I am so excited for you! You will have an amazing time. Be sure to take pictures and post them.

@Tammy- you can be alone for several days if you walk the Portugese trail from Lisbon. There aren’t many pilgrims who choose that route.

Absolutely! But be careful because the solitude and peace are addictive. You’ll meet wonderful people from around the globe of all religions and ethnicities.

Yes. We found that out. lol. 😹 too bad because they are so beautiful.

As you will see from my other videos, the Via is less populated than the Frances. However, we did not have trouble ever finding accommodations. Our biggest issue was the inconsistent distances between towns making it necessary on some days to to either have short day or long days. We followed the Camino app and always had water, food and shelter. It is a beautiful route with lovely people and not very difficult. I'd avoid walking in the hot months as there is very little shade. I only had two weeks for the hike and will return next year! Enjoy!

I wear Altra or Merrill shoes. That is the most important thing I focus on plus I stop every few hours and take my shoes and socks off. Yes want to finish this. Possibly in 2024.

You will love the walk. So different from other walks. Buen Camino. Let me know what you think when you finish.

Not sure but it was such a pleasant slight.

My first day out of Porto I walked to Vila do Conde and spent the night. Then, I cut over to Vilarinho using the Buen Camino app and my GPS.

To encourage you to do it, I’ve done the Camino Frances, Portuguese, via de la plata , and via Francigena and have never had an issue. Most places are very conscientious about bed bugs. But there is also a spray for your sleep sack called Permethrin that works excellent. I used it when I walked the Appalachian trail to keep ticks and bug away. Worked great.

Expensive hotels can have bedbugs just as often as cheaper accomodations. I have walked 5 Caminos and have yet to see a single bedbug. Book at albergues that have bedbug proof mattresses, spray you sleeping bag and pack with Permythrin and check other mattresses and frames.

I’ve travelled it twice and going again next week, bed bugs have never been an issue.

I heard on another TH-cam video the best was to avoid BBs is going at the start of the season when they just open up as they will have cleaned throughout, and bring your own sheet, hope this helps 😊

I’ve walked two full Camino’s, including the Camino Portuguese from Lisbon and Camino Francés. None of these have experienced any bedbugs. I think this is way overhyped externally.

Yes. February 2023