Hi Anita, I have missed your postings but now I see you have not walked a Camino yet. I did the whole Portuguese from Lisbon last April. Then a friend from Canada joined me in Porto and we did the whole Senda Litoral up to Vigo before rejoining the Central at Redondela. I had not been in Portugal before and yes, the food is fantastic. We stopped at the Matosinhos market where we had a delicious lunch of the freshest seafood, fish and of course great wine before resuming the rest of 15 km we needed to get to our camp site. The whole Camino is just spectacular, the people are wonderful and friendly. I look forward to your next Camino💖 Give a hug to your kitty cats🤗
Hi Anita, Great news!! For some reason I can't post my long comment. I try to split it. I walked the coastal route twice (last in April/May) and have two recommendations for you. 1. Stay two nights in Vigo and on day 2 take a day trip to the most beautiful Cies islands. Boat ticket to be booked ahead, e.g. at Mardeons website. Hotel "Ciudad de Vigo" is excellent and close to the harbour and also close to the Camino.
Wonderful news!! We’re currently on day 5 of the Camino del Norte. It’s been tough but the views are epic. We’ll be back on the Camino Portuguese in 2027. ❤ Buen Camino!
2. From Pontevedra I strongly recommend to walk to the very beautiful village Combarro (we stayed in Hotel Xeito, but there might be better ones). Either stay in Combarro or directly climb up to the Monastery of Armenteira where you should try to get a room for the night. Book far ahead over their website even if it says that no reservation is possible. Avoid the weekend if possible because then it's very crowded. Next day is the most spectacular day of the whole trip - but don't walk it on a weekend and also rainy weather makes it rather difficult. In case of rain or wet trail walk on the less beautiful but safer left side of the creek. The trail down from the Armenteira Monastery is called "Ruta da pedra e da auga". 6 km full of beautiful nature along a creek with old mills and little waterfalls. The day ends in Vilanova de Arousa. Next day take an exciting 90 minute boat trip to Pontesecures. Book boat ticket ahead. This boat ride is accepted for the Compostela. Many greetings from Germany, Lisa
Hi Anita, I have missed your postings but now I see you have not walked a Camino yet. I did the whole Portuguese from Lisbon last April. Then a friend from Canada joined me in Porto and we did the whole Senda Litoral up to Vigo before rejoining the Central at Redondela. I had not been in Portugal before and yes, the food is fantastic. We stopped at the Matosinhos market where we had a delicious lunch of the freshest seafood, fish and of course great wine before resuming the rest of 15 km we needed to get to our camp site. The whole Camino is just spectacular, the people are wonderful and friendly.
I look forward to your next Camino💖 Give a hug to your kitty cats🤗
Hi Anita,
Great news!!
For some reason I can't post my long comment. I try to split it.
I walked the coastal route twice (last in April/May) and have two recommendations for you.
1. Stay two nights in Vigo and on day 2 take a day trip to the most beautiful Cies islands. Boat ticket to be booked ahead, e.g. at Mardeons website.
Hotel "Ciudad de Vigo" is excellent and close to the harbour and also close to the Camino.
Can’t wait to see your travels
Thanks. We are very excited.
Hi Anita!
You will have a fantastic time! Buen Camino.
For my part, I would love to do the Via de la Plata
Thank you.
Wonderful news!! We’re currently on day 5 of the Camino del Norte. It’s been tough but the views are epic. We’ll be back on the Camino Portuguese in 2027. ❤ Buen Camino!
Love the Norte. Did it two years ago. Great food in the small villages.
2. From Pontevedra I strongly recommend to walk to the very beautiful village Combarro (we stayed in Hotel Xeito, but there might be better ones).
Either stay in Combarro or directly climb up to the Monastery of Armenteira where you should try to get a room for the night.
Book far ahead over their website even if it says that no reservation is possible. Avoid the weekend if possible because then it's very crowded.
Next day is the most spectacular day of the whole trip - but don't walk it on a weekend and also rainy weather makes it rather difficult.
In case of rain or wet trail walk on the less beautiful but safer left side of the creek.
The trail down from the Armenteira Monastery is called "Ruta da pedra e da auga". 6 km full of beautiful nature along a creek with old mills and little waterfalls.
The day ends in Vilanova de Arousa.
Next day take an exciting 90 minute boat trip to Pontesecures. Book boat ticket ahead. This boat ride is accepted for the Compostela.
Many greetings from Germany,
Lisa
Thank you so much for the information. I will do my best to make those stops.
It called Variante Espiritual, it's best part of all Portuguese route, it is a must, most beautiful nature ever 😍