–2022 Portugal

Jaynes Portugal Adventure

Camino de Santiago: Some summaries

Food and Drink in Portugal

 

Camino De Santiago Coastal Route OVERVIEW

    • STAGE 1: 12 miles – Porto (Matsinhos) to Villa de conde
    • STAGE 2: 14.7 miles – Esposende
    • STAGE 3: 7.5 miles – Castelo do Neiva
    • STAGE 4: 8 miles – Viana de Castelo
    • STAGE 4: 11.8 miles – Vila Praia de Ancora
    • STAGE 5: 9.3 miles – a Guarda
    • STAGE 6: 8 miles – Oia
    • STAGE 7: 10.5 miles Baiona
    • STAGE 8: 15.5 miles Vigo
    • STAGE 9: 13.7 miles – Arcade
    • STAGE 10: 7.8 miles – Pontevedra
    • STAGE 11: 13.7 miles – Caldas de Reis
    • STAGE 12: 12 miles – Padron
    • STAGE 13: 14.8 miles – Santiago de Compostela
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Jaynes Itinerary

May 17th (Tuesday): Depart Reno

  • Fly with Truckee Gang!
      • Reno to LAX #5548 seat21B
        • 10:19am to 12:05pm
      • LAX to  EWR #2614 seat49F
        • 12:45pm to 8:53pm
      • Newark to OPO #144 seat31E
        • 9:55pm to 9:45am
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May 18th (Wednesday): Arrive Porto

    • Arrive in Porto
        • 9:45am Airport
    • Hotel Porto Trindade
        • Rua de Camões, n. 129 / 131  4000-144 – Porto | Portugal
        • Breakfast included

May 19th (Thursday): Free day in Porto

    • Ahh, what to do
    • Food
      • juliedawnfox.com/portuguese-food-you-should-try/
      • Bufete Fase
        • Massive sandwich and beer
        • Francesinha modeled after Croque-Mousier
        • This Francesinha is sort of the “official food of Porto” and it’s definitely a special thing. Bread, meat, more meat, sausage, more bread, then topped with cheese and then a tomato/beer sauce is poured over the whole thing. This is not a sandwich that you pick up and eat. It’s a knife and fork deal. And it’s delicious. After my Francesinha, I went back to the hotel and slept. It was a LOT of food and Bufete Fase does it well. There is only one thing on the menu here, the Francesinha. And fries. And beer.
    • Hotel Porto Trindade
      • Breakfast included

May 20th (Friday): Stage 1

    • Matosinhos to Vila do Conde   12 miles
        • transfer from Porto included?
    • Hotel Brazao
        • Av. Dr. João Canavarro 7, 4480-688 Vila do Conde, Portugal
        • Breakfast included

May 21st (Saturday): Stage 2

    • Vila do Conde to Esposende   14.7 milesThis beautiful historic city sits perched on the banks of where the Lima river meets the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the compact historic centre with its many cafes’, ornate religious buildings and narrow shopping streets. Then why not take the Funicular up to the Santuário de Santa Luzia for a panoramic view over Viana de Castelo and its surrounding beaches and forested hills.
    • Hotel Suave Mar
        • Av. Eng. Eduardo Arantes e Oliveira, 4740-204 Esposende, Portugal
        • Breakfast included

May 22nd (Sunday): Stage 3

    • Esposende to Castelo de Neiva    7.5 miles
    • Quinta do Monteverde
        • Avenida da Praia 338, Castelo do Neiva,4935-567 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
        • Breakfast included
        • This restored 17th-century manor features an outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts. It also has free Wi-Fi. Castelo de Neiva Beach is 0.9 mi away, and Estela Golf Course is 7.5 mi from the hotel.All of the accommodations at Quinta do Monteverde features bright décors and seating areas with wooden flooring. Each has a refrigerator, and a bathroom with slippers and bathrobes.The free buffet breakfast includes fresh orange juice and coffee, as well as homemade cake and jams. Guests can eat at the Casa do Lagar restaurant or outside in the courtyard.The manor has a library and a games room with a billiards table. Bike rentals can be arranged by the staff.The Quinta do Monteverde is just a short drive away from the Museum of Sargaço and the Archaeological Museum.

May 23rd (Monday): Stage 4a

    • Castelo de Neiva to Viana do Castelo    8 milesThis beautiful historic city sits perched on the banks of where the Lima river meets the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the compact historic centre with its many cafes’, ornate religious buildings and narrow shopping streets. Then why not take the Funicular up to the Santuário de Santa Luzia for a panoramic view over Viana de Castelo and its surrounding beaches and forested hills.
    • stg3/4a 25.1km
    • Hotel Laranjeira
        • R. Cândido dos Reis 45, 4900-082 Viana do Castelo, Portugal
        • Breakfast included

May 24th (Tuesday): Stage 4b

    • Viana do Castelo to Vila Praia de Ancora    11.8 miles
      A gentle walk along the coast today will take you to Villa Praia de Ancora. Here you can relax and if you haven’t already been tempted today dip your toes in the cool Atlantic Ocean and sample some fresh seafood. 18.1km
    • Hotel Meira
        • R. 5 de Outubro 56, 4910-386 Vila Praia de Âncora, Portugal
        • Breakfast included

May 25th (Wednesday): Stage 5

    • Vila Praia de Ancora to A Guarda    9.3 miles
      • Continuing onto the beach Paria de Moledo, then walking through a forest you will come back to a boardwalk before arriving into Caminha. This is the last town before crossing the border to Spain via a ferry to A Guardia. On your arrival you can walk around the peninsula and then stop for a coffee or lunch with magnificent beach scenery
    • Hotel Villa da Guarda
        • Rúa Tomiño, 8, 36789 A Guarda, Pontevedra, Spain
        • Breakfast included

May 26th (Thursday): Stage 6

    • A Guarda to Oia    8 miles
        • before heading to the lovely small village of Oia. The walk is easy along the coast line. 27.3 (stg5/6)
    • Hotel Raina
        • Rúa A Riña 21-B Oia , Pontevedra, Galicia, 36794, Spain
        • Breakfast included
        • Hotel located at southern Rias Baixas, in a beautiful place between the sea and mountains. The hotel is just 10 minutes away from the Portuguese border and 40 minutes away from Vigo. The hotel is 200 meters far from the Cistercian Monastery, buildt during the 12th Century. The sea is 50 meters away from the hotel, and all of our rooms have sea views. Furthermore, the hotel is located by the Portuguese Coastal Way to Santiago. We offer snack bar and restaurant at our place, where you will find best quality products, such as fresh seafood and fish or local wines. We also have free parking, terrace and garden, where you will be able to enjoy the incredible sunsets in Santa María de Oia.

May 27th (Friday): Stage 7

    • Oia to Baiona    10.5 miles 17.5km

      This second section from Oia to Santiago de Compostela takes you along the coast around to the Vigo estuary. You will get the opportunity to stay in the beautiful coastal cities of Baiona and Vigo before re-joining the traditional Camino Portuguese from Redondela to Santiago de Compostela. This region is known for its seafood, in particular, its oysters and scallops. Wash it down with the local Albarino wine a true gastronomic delight.

      Oia to Baiona:  From Oia, you will walk along a coastal footpath away from the main road. After 10km you will then continue along gorgeous coast line on boardwalk with stunning views on the Atlantic Ocean and the Cies islands.

      Baiona: This picturesque coastal town sits on the estuary of Vigo where the Mino river enters the bay. A must do is to watch the sun set from Monterreal Fort which is now a Parador. Between the small beaches, seafront and the narrow streets of the old town you can easily stroll around and discover its many cafes and restaurants.

    • Hotel Anunciada
        • Rúa Ventura Misa, 58, 36300 Baiona, Pontevedra, Spain
        • Breakfast included

        • The Hotel Anunciada is located on the banks of the port of Baiona la Real, facing the sea, with splendid views from its rooms that will undoubtedly delight our guests. Our Hotel was founded in 1880 and underwent an important remodeling in 1963. In 1998, a restoration and modernization of the facilities was carried out, which was completed with a renovation and updating of the same in 2017. The Hotel has 28 rooms.The Cafeteria Anunciada is located on the ground floor of the Hotel.
          Located in the center of the Paseo Maritimo de Baiona with a view of the sea, it is a space where you can enjoy breakfast, select wines, a variety of infusions and coffees, or the first drinks of the night in a pleasant and friendly atmosphere.Free Wi-Fi (reception and cafeteria)

May 28th (Saturday): Stage 8

    • Baiona to Vigo    15.5 miles 27.7km
      Baiona to Vigo: The way out of the gorgeous town of Baiona will have you alongside a sandy beach for most of the day. You will have regular opportunity to stop in a local cafe along the beach. You will then enter a typical galician entrance of Vigo and maze of streets before entering Vigo via its wide sandy beach. Vigo is a very active city that you will reach after 3km walk through the harbour.
    • Hotel OCA Ipanema
        • Rúa Vázquez Varela, 31, 33, 36204 Vigo, Pontevedra, Spain
        • Breakfast included

May 29th (Sunday): Stage 9

    • Vigo to Arcade    13.7 miles
    • Hotel Isape
        • Estrada de Soutomaior, 36, 36690 Soutomaior, Pontevedra, Spain
        • Breakfast included

May 30th (Monday): Stage 10

    • Arcade to Pontevedra    7.8 miles
      • Pontevedra is a small city located to the south of Santiago de Compostela. This city is about as picturesque as you can get in Galicia.The streets and buildings sprawl along green hillsides and reach the wide banks of the river below. The historic centre is completely pedestrianised, allowing you the freedom to stroll at your own leisure through the ancient alleys, cathedrals and museums.The most striking sight to see is a panoramic view of the iconic bridges that span the river, which could be one of the most beautiful scenes in Galicia.
    • Hotel Avenida
        • Rúa Eduardo Pondal, 46, 36003 Pontevedra, Spain
        • Breakfast included

May 31th (Tuesday): Stage 11

    • Pontevedra to Caldas de Reis    13.7 miles 20.8km
      Pontevedra to Caldas De Reis: Passing chestnut groves, the Camino leaves Pontevedra and runs parallel to the railway for a while. After passing through the hamlet of Ponte Cabras, we encounter the rectory of Santa Maria de Alba, tucked away among pine and eucalyptus trees. Emerging from the dense woods of Lombo da Maceira, you’ll see a statue of Saint James the pilgrim, his staff pointing the way to proceed. The lovely village of Tibo, with its fountain, public washing place and stone cross, brings us to Caldas do Rei.
    • Hotel Pousada Real
        • Rúa Real, 58, 36650 Caldas de Reis, Pontevedra, Spain
        • Breakfast included

June 1st (Wednesday): Stage 12

    • Caldas de Reis to Padron    12 miles 18.5km
      Exiting the town, we take a bridge over the River Umia that leads us to a fountain of hot spring water that has lent the town its name since Roman times. Entering the woods once more, the Camino make its way gently uphill to the hamlet of Santa Marina. Going downhill, we cross the river Fontenlo. Finally, following a Camino lined with pine trees, we catch up again with the river as we arrive in Padron. Padron is famous for being the first land sighted by the ship bearing the body of St James.
    • Pazo de Lestrove
        • Rúa Fortunato Cruces, 1, 15916 Lestrobe, A Coruña, Spain
        • Breakfast included

June 2nd (Thursday): Stage 13

    • Padron to Santiago de Compostela    14.8 miles
      Padron to SdeC: The Camino passes through many small villages and hamlets before arriving at the Baroque sanctuary of A Esclavitude. On a hilltop to the left stands the mysterious, abandoned ruins of the hillfort Castro Lupario.A few kilometres later, we come to the oldest wayside crosses in Galicia. As we near Agro dos Monteiros, it’s now possible to see the spires of the cathedral in Santiago. Finally, the Camino passes by the ruins of a castle known as A Rocha Vella, before entering the city of the Apostle.
    • Hotel Nest Style
        • Rúa do Doutor Teixeiro, 15, 15701 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
        • Breakfast included

June 3rd (Friday): Free day

    • Santiago de Compostela

June 4th (Saturday): free day

    • Santiago de Compostela
    • Day van trip with Nan and Angela

June 5th (Sunday):  transport to porto

    • get to Porto
    • enjoy dinner in porto
    • stay at airport hotel

June 6th (Monday):

    • Fly home Porto – Amsterdam – LAX – Reno?
      • #9636seat06c,#9225seat20G, #3755seat13C
      • 5am to 3:14pm