Camino Do Mar - Stage 5

Today we walked from San Cibrao to Viveiro. Honestly, this walk had scared us a little. We’re getting over some foot issues, the forecast was rain, there’s a decent amount of elevation gain, but the headline was that it was a 20 mile day. And let’s be frank, 20 miles in driving rain isn’t really anyone’s idea of a good time.

But that’s not what happened. After some light rain in the first several miles (a bypass around the Alcoa Aluminum plant) we reached the coastal path, the rain stopped, and we had windy but otherwise glorious walking. When the sun came out at lunch it was almost too hot! And the distance didn’t turn out to be a problem with our feet either.

We’re staying two nights in Viveiro, it’s a good time for a rest day and various folks recommended we take it here, so we’re going to enjoy food and libations tonight and explore the town tomorrow.Read more