Camino Portugues 24
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Summary '24
Reflecting on my recent Portuguese adventure, I've discovered that third time's truly the charm! Of the three walks I've completed, this coastal journey stands out as the most memorable, thanks to...
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Day 6 - Vila Nova de Cerveira to Valença
The final day of walking has arrived—bittersweet, but also the shortest of the journey, with just over 15 km to cover. We set off at our usual 8:30, leaving the hotel behind and continuing our path...
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Day 5 - Vila Praia de Âncora to Vila Nova de Cerveira
We started the day with cool, crisp air as we made our way toward the coast and then followed the Rio Minho, heading to the charming town of Vila Nova de Cerveira. As the morning progressed, the...
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Day 4 - Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Âncora
Thankfully, today brought much cooler weather for walking, with a comfortable high of 19°c. We made our way back to the coast from our hotel, and the refreshing ocean breeze was a welcome companion....
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Day 3 - Esposende to Viana do Castelo
Today was by far the toughest of our three days of walking, and the hottest too, with temperatures climbing into the high 20s. We covered a solid 19 km over the course of more than 5 hours, with an...
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Day 2 - Vila do Conde to Esposende
Up bright and early this morning, ready to hit the trail by 8:30! A few aches and pains are starting to make themselves known, but nothing we can’t shake off as we set out on today’s...
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Mezzaluna
After arriving in Vila do Conde a bit later than expected, there was no time to waste—a quick shower at our hotel, and by 19:30, we were off to dinner! No rest for the wicked, as they say. We dined...
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Day 1 - Porto to Vila do Conde
Our journey begins with an exciting first day of walking, starting in the picturesque town of Foz do Douro, just a quick 15-minute drive from our hotel. From there, we’ll wind our way along the coast...
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Travel day
Today is our big travel day, flying from Dublin to Santiago de Compostela and then driving on to Porto. We kicked things off at Dublin Airport, where we met our team lead and fellow travelers before...
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Countdown
The adventure of a lifetime is officially on the horizon! All the preparations are complete, and with the final balances settled, the countdown begins. In just four weeks, we’ll be soaring into SCQ...
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Camino Portugues Stage '24
I'm off to Portugal this June to walk the 2nd last stage of the Camino Portugues. I'm using a different tour company this year, booking this time around with Into the West Adventures. For more...
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