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Camino Portugues Stage

28 Jan 2023 18:00

I'm off to Galicia in Spain this May to walk the last 100km of the Camino Portugues. I'm using a different tour company this year, booking this time around with…

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Overnight in Tui

12 May 2023 21:00

My words: Leaving home around 9:30, I had a long travel day finally arriving in Tui at 20:00, just in time to plan & pack for tomorrow's walk and head…

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Emma Tapas & Brunch

12 May 2023 21:30

A lovely dinner this evening at a nice spot called Emma Tapas & Brunch situated very close to my hotel. I had tacos with aubergine and mixed vegetables to start…

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Day 1 (Tui)

13 May 2023 20:00

First day of walking from Tui to O Porriña. Distance covered around 14km which took about 4hrs. A nice walk today for my first walk of this trip. I took…

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Day 2 (O Porriño)

14 May 2023 20:00

Today is my 2nd day of walking from O Porriña to Arcade. Long walk today around 23km. I walked the trail with a nice couple from San Francisco. I met…

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Day 3 (Arcade)

15 May 2023 20:00

The third day of walking and a short walk of 12km today. Walked from Arcade to Pontevedra. Kept the pace slow today to help recover from yesterday's walk. The walk…

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Coffee & Dinner

15 May 2023 20:00

As today’s walk was short I got time to explore Pontevedra… well find a lovely coffee shop! After a coffee at Pumper (on Rúa Sagasta, 22, 36001 Pontevedra) and a…

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Day 4 (Pontevedra)

16 May 2023 18:00

The fourth day unfolded as an epic walk of 24km, leading from the charming city of Pontevedra to the enchanting town of Caldas de Reis. During my midday coffee break,…

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Early dinner

16 May 2023 20:00

This evening the weather was absolutely divine, beckoning me to dine alfresco. 🙂 Just a stone's throw away from my hotel, Hotel O Cruceiro, I discovered a hidden gem of…

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Day 5 (Caldas de Reis)

17 May 2023 20:00

Today marks the fifth day of my walk. The weather is perfect, and I've set out on a 19km trek from the quaint town of Caldas de Reis to the…

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Day 6 (Padrón) Part 1

18 May 2023 20:00

The 6th and final day of walking. Another long day and the distance covered around 27km. The weather was lovely with a high of 24c. I walked most of today…

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Day 6 (Padrón) Part 2

18 May 2023 20:30

This is the second part of the Day 6 post. I stopped at a popular spot along the route for lunch called "O" Camino Milladoiro. The café does a pilgrim's…

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Café de Altamira

18 May 2023 21:30

After conquering the walk, I decided to reward myself with a sumptuous dinner at Café de Altamira, nestled at Rúa das Ameas 9. Café de Altamira, an emblematic Michelin-star restaurant…

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Summary

19 May 2023 13:30

Embarking on a 120km journey from Tui to Santiago, I braved the path over six exhilarating days. Each day held its own charm, with the shortest stroll of 12km and…

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Camino Portugues Stage '24

26 Jan 2024 18:00

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…

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Countdown...

24 May 2024 15:00

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…

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