We woke pretty early after a good sleep. Just after 7am we headed out for a walk in search of coffee along the Rio Tejo toward the Vasco da Gama tower.
Not much opens before 8am it seems. So weRead more
An 11km day, all flat along the water.
A gentle start, brekkie recommended by gendarmes nearby, packed and off to the 12th century cathedral, obtained our stamped Caminho credentials, attended MassRead more
A full sized day at 24km.
We left Matosinhos at 8:30am and did 6km before stopping for breakfast at Cabo do Mundo. It took about 40 minutes to get out of Matosinhos and onto the ocean promenade.Read more
A 16km day nearly all inland, hot sun and some cobblestones, and one small climb.
We had breakfast at our hostel, The Spot Ofir, and then an hour’s walk along the river Cávado.
Setting out atRead more
About 16k today and mostly off piste.
We left our apartment about 9:30 after a continental brekkie and decided to follow the beach to our next stop, rather than the more inland official route.
ThisRead more
A 20km day, much of it near the beach. Our last day hugging the coast.
After a good buffet breakfast at our hotel, AP Dona Aninhas, it was a 20 minute walk across town to the beach to the north.
8kmRead more
A long day at 24km in warm dry conditions.
We left our hotel after a hearty buffet breakfast. It was a delicious 14 Celsius as we proceeded up beside the beaches.
Soon the mouth of the
Minho RiverRead more
Traveler Looking forward to following your travels!
Traveler Beautiful photo, serene and peaceful. 😊
Traveler Wonderful Kevin! Thank you for sharing your photos. I’m glad you’ve met up and are walking with Dave. I ,too, look forward to following you guys. God bless!