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Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic

bagi23. 05. 2015 11:34:46

Every Camino offers you much more than you can imagine. It's sun and rain, dust and mud. There are sunny and wet moments. But all are beautiful, each in its own way. Long hours of walking, reflections, socializing and talks and experiences. All at their own moment, all have their purpose nasmeh

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This Camino started in Portugal, touched the Atlantic many times and as always ended in Santiago. It's just under 300 km long with several path variants. I chose the coastal one, switched to the classic central part and continued on Camino Espiritual. At this time of year the weather is changeable, paths well marked, prices low, locals very friendly. More precise information as always from me by email.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic City of Porto with characteristic facades in blue tiles

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic The bridge over the river was built by a disciple of master Eiffel. The style of construction and materials used are the same

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Final resting place of many monks in the crypt deep under the monastery. The plague took them

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Along the Atlantic coast

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Many such scenes along the path. I couldn't find out what they catch in the foaming sea

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Ancient, beautifully restored fortress.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Old and new

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Wooden footpaths stretch for kilometres and kilometres

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Picturesque fishing village

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic After each fishing trip they pull the boats onto the shore

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic The sun is taking its leave

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Kilometres of path along the Atlantic

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Start of the day in the morning mist

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Companions

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Here WC brushes grow :)

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Calm morning

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Oranges and lemons here no one picks. The trees are just for decoration

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Quite a bit of rain this time

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic This is also Camino

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic A bit of ingenuity is needed for a rainy day

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Mists over the rainy landscape

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Cyclists on a muddy path

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic After the rain

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Cala grows in Portugal like snowdrops do here

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Even in the rain it can be beautiful

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Shared dormitory in one of the albergues

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic For May 1st everything is decorated in Portugal

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Castle exit through which the Camino path leads

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Fabio, pilgrim from Italy at rest

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Curious pup

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Nice embellishment along the path. The figure is the Camino mascot in Galicia

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic By the Atlantic

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Small town to which an ancient Roman bridge leads

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Many flowers that we buy as pot plants here are native in these areas

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Signs for Camino Espiritual

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic It's been here for a long time.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic There are probably few bathers even in summer. The Atlantic is a cold sea.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Crossing the bay.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic They grow mainly on the embankments.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic You encounter whole fields of these yellow flowers along the path.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela. The renovation will take years.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Tired pilgrims on well-deserved rest.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Locals know how to liven up the narrow streets.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic A few sun rays made their way through the thunderstorm clouds.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Gardens with a view of the mighty ocean.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Muxia, little church right on the edge of the Atlantic. At high tide the sea crashes on its doors.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Time to say goodbye until next time. The steel bird is already above the clouds.

Camino Portugal - path with a touch of the Atlantic Nightly Milan just before landing.

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JusAvgustin23. 05. 2015 12:41:21

Portugal especially. No wonder I lived there for almost five years. It gets under your skin, in all aspects. From mentality to cuisine, the best is the north-south contrast and friendliness of people. Bravo bagi!

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nusa23. 05. 2015 13:51:03

Seven years ago I walked the path from Porto to Finisterre, also in early May, not many pilgrims, it was nice.

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mosovnik23. 05. 2015 14:49:03

Nice; just a pity there's no short comment with the photos.

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SamoK23. 05. 2015 17:13:41

Mountain range?

bagi23. 05. 2015 17:25:56

@SamoK ... just for you, others understand. In the background is Mt. Copinjo, about 20 m high, 300 km path leads to it. Views are from it.

Muxia with Mt. Copinjem in the background.

Muxia just before the storm. Atlantic from the east already whipping the shore.

Muxia from the other side too. The coast is known as Costa del Morte, the last home of numerous ships.

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SamoK23. 05. 2015 17:45:39

Oh, thanks, now finally I understand too.
(By the way, who are all those "others" who "understand"?)

Irina24. 05. 2015 10:21:47

Thanks for the beautiful photos. By the way, I'm curious if you saw anyone who had a dog as a companion?

bagi24. 05. 2015 20:31:57

@Irina ... this time I didn't meet anyone who had a dog with them, but I saw that often in previous years. In some albergues there are signs that they are not allowed in dorm rooms, elsewhere not. But there's always a dry and warm spot where it can overnight. Some even have places where you can care for and overnight a horse nasmeh

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Irina24. 05. 2015 23:14:36

@bagi,
thanks a lot for the reply. I've been preparing for the trip for a while, but I'd leave Luna at home. A whole month is quite a long time. Actually, we could spend the most time together then.

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bagi25. 05. 2015 08:14:11

@Irina... are you preparing for Camino France? There are plenty of albergues or pilgrim lodgings, so no problem for the dog for sure.

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slavkoo25. 05. 2015 08:25:03

I'm just before the final decision "to go or not to go" on Camino France... but since I've caught myself slowly buying gear, studying two guides, reading some blogs, I think it's already decided. It squeezes me a little because I'll go alone, I haven't found a companion... for at least the first few stages.

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bagi25. 05. 2015 08:41:15

@slavkoo... don't worry about company. Camino France is walked by almost a quarter of a million people yearly so you won't lack company nasmeh

. The language of conversation is some universal Caminospeak. That means if nothing else works, you manage with gestures velik nasmeh

. If you need any tips, contact me by email. Where do you start from?

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bagi26. 05. 2015 09:42:03

@mosovnik ... comments added nasmeh

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mosovnik26. 05. 2015 12:46:52

@bagi: you really put the effort in, thanks.

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slavkoo26. 05. 2015 13:54:00

It's true, before it could be anywhere (well, almost), but now it's enjoyment.

pavaonurmi26. 05. 2015 16:26:05

Excellent. We can only wish for such adventures. Envy burns. mežikanje

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Irina27. 05. 2015 02:08:47

@bagi,
I'm deciding between starting at the Spanish border and the other option starting from Arles. I'll see what works out for me.

bagi27. 05. 2015 11:33:22

@pavaonurmi...you just have to decide and go nasmeh

. Slovenes are quite active there. According to official stats for 2014 about 500 of us arrived in Santiago last year.

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Kigeot5. 01. 2017 18:55:42

First a correction to a few posts back - Monte Corpinjo has an honest 68 meters nasmeh

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I also walked the Portuguese route all the way to Finisterre and Muxia, there is almost no info in Slovenian... And although the highest hill on this route measures about 400 meters, it is an exceptional route for hikers (and all others who want it)...
During the route I wrote a diary, now a blog has come from it and I gladly share it with you...
http://potovanja-tamara.blogspot.si/2016/10/camino-de-santiago-350-km-pes-uvodni.html