Pilgrimage from Portugal this Summer

[msanthea]

I'm contemplating the walk this summer (July or August) and thought I would see if there are others planning to do the same. It'll be my first time and as it stands, I'm likely to be traveling alone so I'm hoping to meet others along the way.

[marilonge]

i'm contemplating doing the same, starting the last week of july. i just started doing some research... i'm debating money wise as i'm researching india too... let me know your thoughts.

[marilonge]

i'm contemplating doing the same, starting the last week of july. i just started doing some research... i'm debating money wise as i'm researching india too... let me know your thoughts.

[sean]

Hi,

I am planning to walk from Porto with my wife in early September. It would be my plan to go on to Cape Finisterre afterwards. Does anyone know what would be a reasonable amount of time to complete the walk at a comfortable pace? Is 12 - 14 days pushing it?
Any experience of the weather on the route in early September?

Regards,


Sean
Dublin

[JanineSimone]

I'm contemplating the walk this summer (July or August) and thought I would see if there are others planning to do the same. It'll be my first time and as it stands, I'm likely to be traveling alone so I'm hoping to meet others along the way.

hiya,

living in spain for 5 years i would say be careful ofthe summer temperatures. i am planning may june or september for my journey. i am also knew to this and will be travelling alone hope that helps *

[southafricaF2]

Ola! We are from South Africa and are also first timers. We are planning to walk in either late Aug/early Sept and would appreciate any guidance we can get on the best time to do it. We have limited time - only 7 days but would like to make the most of our time. Ideally we would like to do the last 120 km of the route and then come back in 2012 due to the time constraints.

[walkmag]

Hello I plan to walk to Santiago from Porto , mid September.

I walked Camino Frances last year...and am now a caminophile !

cheers...and good luck to all the 2010 Pilgrims

[Covey]

The problem with walking the Camino is that you either love it or hate it, and those of us who love it find ourselves drawn back time after time.

There are many worse things than being a Caminophile!!

[Bella61]

Hello, I am thinking of doing the Camino in early July, but haven't decided if I will do the Camino Frances or the Portuguese Route. Has anyone done both? Also, with which organisation would I be best to go with. Any helpful info. would be greatly appreaciated.

[amgirl5]

Hi, I'm planning on walking the Portuguese route in late August, early September as well. From looking at John Bierly's guide, I'm confused about which route to take starting from Porto. Has anyone walked the road route (vs. the beach or other alternate?) How much pavement is it, and is it easy to find your way? It sounds brutal in the book, and I some how always seem to get lost in the cities on the Camino Frances route, especially approaching Pamplona. I'm hoping to have enough time to walk from Porto to Santiago and then to Finisterre or possibly Muxia. I haven't decided how to get to Porto, (from the W. US). It will take almost a full day to fly to Lisbon.

Has anyone from western N. America done this route? How did you get there?

Bella61, if you can in any way walk in September, it's a bit easier because the weather will be slightly cooler and the crowds should be less, so not such a crush for the albergues. If you decide to walk alone, even in September, but especially in July, there will be alot of other peregrinos joining you that would be able to keep you company, and help you along. I've walked the Camino Frances 3x on my own, and even in the late winter was never really on my own if I didn't want to be. Best of luck.