PORTO TO SANTIAGO DE COMPOSTEL

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September 6, 2025
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Day 1–2
September 6, 2025 at 6:54 PM - September 7, 2025
1 night
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 90 m
Portugal Porto 41.145589, -8.60177841°8’44” N 8°36’6” W
Evening in Porto
Sep 6–7 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
When in Porto, go for a good curry!!
Fabulous meal at the local Indian tonight, well and truly stuffed.
Coming back from the restaurant due to the tiredness, I started my impression of a drunken puppet
Early night in anticipation of tomorrow's big day, my first steps on the camino!Read more
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Day 1
Saturday, September 6, 2025
🌬 29 °C
Altitude: 152 m
France Blagnac 43.630737, 1.37283343°37’51” N 1°22’22” E
Departure Airport
September 6 in France ⋅ 🌬 29 °C
The day has finally arrived to leave Toulouse for Porto 😃
Packing was completed after repacking my suitcase 3 times to ensure it was not overweight, and I could fit my CPAP machine to be transported in my suitcase between stages.
I took a beer, but it's awful, tastes like water.
My FND is so far causing some leg weakness as I adapt to being in an airport full of people.Read more
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Day 2
Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 8:13 AM
🌧 18 °C
Altitude: 9 m
Portugal Matosinhos 41.241262, -8.72617841°14’29” N 8°43’34” W
Day 1 - 1st 8km
September 7 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
I am so happy to start my Camino.
This is something that I couldn't dream was possible at the beginning of the year.
Unable to walk or control my legs to now be able to enjoy the outdoors.
This morning started with rain and now the sun is shining.Read more
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Day 2
Sunday, September 7, 2025 at 12:28 PM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 13 m
Portugal Matosinhos 41.242974, -8.72658141°14’35” N 8°43’36” W
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End of 1st Stage 23km
September 7 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
After lunch, it was hot and with little wind.
I was thankful to reach the end of the 1st Stage as I was beginning to struggle.
However, it was a highly enjoyable walk with the ocean on the left almost every step of the walk.Read more
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Day 3
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 15 m
Portugal Vila do Conde 41.350195, -8.74362641°21’1” N 8°44’37” W
Povoa de Varzim
September 8 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
This morning is quite windy with lots of sun.
The path out of Vila do Condé was super quiet, but as I approached Povoa de Varzim then I passed lots of people walking along the promenade.
Coffee stop after 5km to recharge the batteries.Read more
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Day 3
Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:25 AM
☀️ 18 °C
Altitude: 11 m
Portugal Póvoa de Varzim 41.373739, -8.76184641°22’25” N 8°45’43” W
Aguçadoura
September 8 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
End of the morning, 13 km walked in 3 hours.
I stopped in a last restaurant for lunch, the food was great.
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Day 4
Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 8:43 AM
⛅ 15 °C
Altitude: 9 m
Portugal Esposende 41.48738, -8.78162641°29’15” N 8°46’54” W
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Day 3
September 9 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A short walk today of 8km
Enjoyable morning, taking my time and being able to have a long rest after eating some delicious sardines, miam :-)
Traveler Yumi yumi 😋
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Day 5
Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 8:56 AM
🌧 18 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Esposende 41.538908, -8.7862541°32’20” N 8°47’11” W
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DAY 4
September 10 in Portugal ⋅ 🌧 18 °C
My most difficult day so far.
I really struggled with my FND symptoms between 5km and 11km today. I go from walking at 5km / hour to 2 km / hour when the symptoms hit me and struggle to coordinate my walking.
The weather was light rain showers during the morning, and it improved in the afternoon.
The last 4km were the best part of the day as this was through the woodland and not on small roads.Read more
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Day 6
Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 8:47 AM
☁️ 16 °C
Altitude: 28 m
Portugal Viana do Castelo 41.626456, -8.80109141°37’35” N 8°48’4” W
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Castelo do Neiva to Viana do Castelo
September 11 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
It was a rainy day today with no one seen on the path that I took.
Sometimes, the path just disappeared, and other times, it simply was not visible.
I had a strange moment when I went to the Spa in the Hotel. I tried to swim and I had forgotten how to! After 4 or 5 attempts, I managed to swing a short length of the pool.Read more
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Traveler Coucou toi, what a fabulous trip. Enjoy
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Traveler Wild and beautiful
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Day 7
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 9:27 AM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Viana do Castelo 41.692606, -8.83792241°41’33” N 8°50’17” W
Day 6 - Morning walk from Viana do Caste
September 12 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Breakfast was difficult this morning as it was too busy. I had to rest in my room to return to normality
A great walk up the coast this morning with great views of the rocks and beaches.
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Day 7
Friday, September 12, 2025 at 12:42 PM
☀️ 19 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Portugal Viana do Castelo 41.74691, -8.87645541°44’49” N 8°52’35” W
Ancora
September 12 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A nice afternoon in the sun with spectacular views throughout the day.
Finished the day in the Sauna and listened to some great music in the square close to the hotel.
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Day 8
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 12 m
Portugal Vila Praia de Âncora 41.813195, -8.86449141°48’48” N 8°51’52” W
Ancora to Caminha
September 13 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
Difficult start to the day. I had to take a rest after breakfast as the resturant was too noisy and busy which caused me to struggle to walk.
After leaving the hotel, I had a pleasant walk with the goats and then along the coast to Caminha, which again offered great views.Read more
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Day 8
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 12:25 PM
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 8 m
Portugal Caminha 41.875978, -8.83901241°52’34” N 8°50’20” W
CAMINHA
September 13 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Short stop for lunch before catching the ferry to Spain
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Day 8
Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 3:33 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 6 m
Spain A Guarda 41.873549, -8.86603641°52’25” N 8°51’58” W
A Guarda
September 13 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I waited over an hour at the departure point for the ferry, and because of the low water, it started from elsewhere.
Eventually, someone arrived to tell us the new departure point, and I paid again to be taken across into Spain.
The views on the Spanish side were great, and I arrived at the hotel very tired.Read more
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Day 9
Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 8:46 AM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 40 m
Spain A Guarda 41.90209, -8.87395841°54’8” N 8°52’26” W
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A GUARDA TO OIA
September 14 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A walk up the steps and through A guarda before ascending on to the route with a great view of the ocean.
Varied terrain today with a great path by the ocean, walking through short woodland areas.
However, several kilometres were done by the main road. Even though it's was welcome for the feet, it was not so pleasant for the mind.Read more
Magnifique architecture [Flo]
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Day 10
Monday, September 15, 2025 at 9:35 AM
☁️ 17 °C
Altitude: 17 m
Spain Oia 42.034554, -8.88098142°2’4” N 8°52’52” W
Between oia and Biaona
September 15 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A nice walk in light drizzle all morning.
There were many kilometres walking by the road followed by a nice climb up a hill.
The route into Biaona also included a steady incline for 1-2 kilometres.
I suffered with my achelies tendon after 1 km and periodically, it caused me issues.
However I was able to complete the stage without too much discomfort.Read more
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Day 10
Monday, September 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Altitude: 11 m
Spain Baiona 42.121218, -8.8497842°7’16” N 8°50’59” W
BAIONA
September 15 in Spain
A lovely walk around Baiona before heading to my hotel.
My feet were tired after doing 18km to arrive here.
It was a shame that I didn't have more time to explore this area.
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Day 11
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:40 AM
☀️ 17 °C
Altitude: 10 m
Spain Baiona 42.114112, -8.81725442°6’51” N 8°49’2” W
NIGRÀN
September 16 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
A short stage today of 5km to recharge the batteries before tomorrow's long stage into Vigo.
The sun returned today :-) which made the walk pleasant and even better spending a couple of hours lying on the beach listening to the 90sRead more
A good rest on the beach well desserved. [Flo]
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Day 12
Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:54 AM
☀️ 15 °C
Altitude: 46 m
Spain Nigrán 42.142552, -8.79602642°8’33” N 8°47’46” W
NIGRÀN TO VIGO
September 17 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
What a day! 23km and 653m of ascent.
The guidebook suggested a detour along quiet country lanes by following the green arrows after 8km.
Unfortunately, my detour missed the green arrows, and I proceeded to climb and descend many times without seeing a green arrow :-(
Fortunately, Google came to the rescue and directed me along the main routes with yet more climbs and no shade.
I was relieved to reach the hotel and take a cold beerRead more
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Day 13
Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:23 AM
⛅ 16 °C
Altitude: 76 m
Spain Vigo 42.234229, -8.71668942°14’3” N 8°43’0” W
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Vigo to Redondela
September 18 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Nice hot day today again :-)
Horrible first 5 km walking through Vigo before ascending a steep hill to reach the woodland walkway.
It's was really peaceful and nice views of the ocean from the woodland path before descending into Redonela for the end of the day.Read more
Traveler Joli
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Traveler Nice view
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Traveler C est toi le plus beau 🙂
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Day 14
Friday, September 19, 2025 at 8:47 AM
☀️ 16 °C
Altitude: 16 m
Spain Redondela 42.283373, -8.60761642°17’0” N 8°36’27” W
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Redondela to Arcade
September 19 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Today was the hottest day so far, reaching around 27c in the afternoon.
The morning started with leaving through the streets of Rendondela before climbing again to the path through the woodland.
The path offered nice views of the ocean, but the acsents and decents are steep like in the mountains.
I had lunch in a nice restaurant in Arcade, and the pulpo was delicious:-). After lunch I relaxed on the beach.Read more
Traveler 😍
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Day 15
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 9:22 AM
🌧 16 °C
Altitude: 66 m
Spain A Calle 42.331924, -8.60692442°19’55” N 8°36’25” W
Arcade to Pontevedra
September 20 in Spain ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
15km completed between Arcade and Pontevedra.
This morning was light rain with the sun arriving in the afternoon.
Delightful paths through the woodland and some steep climbs with slippery rocks.
I had some trouble just before lunch with fatigue,causing me trouble to walk.
However after a sandwich and a beer, I was back to normal .😀Read more
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Day 15
Saturday, September 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 24 m
Spain Pontevedra 42.430672, -8.64406542°25’50” N 8°38’39” W
Pontevedra
September 20 in Spain ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
An afternoon stroll around Pontevedra.
The atmosphere in the squares was really nice, with everyone taking lunch.
Outside the main historical centre, Pontevedra is quiet and lots of untasteful graffiti spoiling the ancient city.
The Spanish meal times do not work for a hungry pilgrim :-(. So I took a take out pizza and ate in the sun under the palm trees in the park 😀Read more
TravelerAbove all, never forget to eat when it’s time for an English pilgrim. Take care of yourself and especially enjoy your trip.
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Day 16
Sunday, September 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
☀️ 12 °C
Altitude: 54 m
Spain Barro 42.519031, -8.64538942°31’9” N 8°38’43” W
Pontevedra to Barro
September 21 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
A pleasant walk out of pontevedra by the river before joining the main route after several kilometres.
Unknown to be when I reached the railway crossing, the route splits into two. I took the spiritual varient instead of the main route :-(
I realised my mistake after 20 mins of walking uphill and retraced my steps back onto the main route.
There are limited provisions on the route, so I was quite relieved to find a bar selling food after 12kms.
After lunch, the rain started, but it was a nice 5 km walk to my Hostel for the night.Read more
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Day 17
Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
🌙 9 °C
Altitude: 18 m
Spain Caldas de Reis 42.602619, -8.64260542°36’9” N 8°38’33” W
Borro to Caldas de Reis
September 22 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 9 °C
A short day of 10km to Caldes de Reis.
The chemin was mostly between the vineyards until reaching Caldas.
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