Tag Archives: Portugal

Two days in Santiago

Posted on 29/10/2025 by magwood

Thanks so much to everyone for all the supportive comments. They are really very much appreciated.  Santiago day 1 After enjoying the included breakfast at the hospidaria we wandered over to the food market where Mikey bought yet another mango. … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, Stage 6

Posted on 28/10/2025 by magwood

Vilanova de Arousa to Pontesecures by boat 28 km Pontesecures to Santiago de Compostela on foot, 28.4 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/puentecesures-catedral-de-santiago-237882833 Last night’s accommodation was at Albergue A Corticela, €20 each. Nicely presented, maybe 12 places – we were in a room … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, Stage 5

Posted on 26/10/2025 by magwood

Armenteira to Vilanova de Arousa, 24.75 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/armenteira-vilanova-de-arousa-237747148 Having made a mammoth effort to wake Mikey this morning, which takes something upwards of half an hour, we are the very last to leave at 07:59.  The first track is very … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 4

Posted on 26/10/2025 by magwood

Pontevedra to Armenteira 23.5 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/pontevedra-armenteira-237550178 After leaving Pontevedra over the once-Roman bridge we continue through the suburbs and into the countryside until we reach the parting of the ways at around 4 km  – right for the Portuguese central … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 3

Posted on 24/10/2025 by magwood

Redondela to Pontevedra 22 km I realise after we have walked 2.5 km that I hadn’t started to record the walk. So the Wikiloc info is showing a shorter distance than we actually walked. https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/cepeda-pontevedra-237381110 The day started with a … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 2

Posted on 23/10/2025 by magwood

Porriño to Redondela 16 km https://www.wikiloc.com/hiking-trails/porrino-redondela-237258500 Having struggled to wake Mikey out of his stupor this morning we finally set off at almost 9 o’clock, but it’s a very short stage we are walking today, so no matter. This is … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese from Valença, stage 1

Posted on 22/10/2025 by magwood

Valença to Porriño 21.25 km https://www.wikiloc.com/outdoor-trails/valenca-catedral-de-tui-porrino-237157055 We arrive at Valença station on time at 08.01 and our camino Portuguese begins. We stroll through the beautiful old town, complete with city walls, and spot a hotel – we pop in to … Continue reading →

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Off we go

Posted on 22/10/2025 by magwood

We’re currently sitting on the train from Porto to Valença awaiting its 06:05 departure.  Last night’s hostel was what you might expect from a cheap city establishment. It was ok – at least we had a room to ourselves to … Continue reading →

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Busing around Porto

Posted on 29/05/2019 by magwood

The breakfast spread at Gallery Hostel this morning was as good as most hotels.   I ate muesli with soy milk, fresh fruit salad and a small roll with jam. Way more than I needed. Then I watched a chap … Continue reading →

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Limping around Porto

Posted on 28/05/2019 by magwood

Not having tested the extent of my mobility for FOUR WEEKS, I somewhat guiltily booked myself ‘special assistsnce’ on my flight from Málaga to Porto. The easyJet employee I spoke to was extremely helpful and supportive and upgraded my booking … Continue reading →

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Listen and learn

Posted on 23/05/2019 by magwood

Who knew? (A lot of you probably, but not me.)  Already three weeks since the sudden end to my camino and I am still using a crutch to get around.  Three weeks!!  At first I thought I would be fit … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese Variante Espiritual, Vilanova da Arousa to Santiago de Compostela 27 km by boat + 28 km walking

Posted on 13/06/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 28km (the extra 4 km involved walking around Santiago before I remembered to turn off the GPS) Elevation gain 488 m Elevation loss 235 m Total distance from Almería 1,496 km So, today we have a boat trip … Continue reading →

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Camino Espiritual, Pontevedra to Armenteira 23 km

Posted on 09/06/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 23 km Elevation gain 589 m Elevation loss 331 m Total distance from Almería 1,443 km Although the rain held off for all of our walk yesterday it started in earnest as soon as we arrived and didn’t … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, Vigo to Pontevedra 37 km

Posted on 08/06/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 37 km Elevation gain 442 m Elevation loss 478 m Total distance from Almería 1,420 km We walked for 2.5 km to regain the camino track this morning. We took back streets, secret lanes, winding hills and finally … Continue reading →

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Camino Portuguese Coastal Route, A Guardia to Ramallosa 36 km

Posted on 07/06/2018 by magwood

Today’s distance 36 km Elevation gain 400 m Elevation loss 418 m Total distance from Almería 1,357 km We leave a little later this morning due to losing an hour’s sleep with the time change on entering Spain. The promised … Continue reading →

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