Post 2: Via del la Plata and Camino Sanabrés

After completing the Fishermen's Trail we will begin a two-week whirlwind bus and train tour of southern Spain.  With stops in Seville, Granada, Córdoba, Mérida, and Salamanca, we look forward to experiencing the history, culture, cuisine, and viticulture of the region.

From Salamanca it is a short three day walk along the Via de la Plata to Zamora, our home for two weeks as volunteers at the municipal Albergue.  Albergues make up about three quarters of our accommodations when we are walking so it will be nice to give back a little, before we strap on our packs and begin the Camino Sanabrés, a 400 km walk to Santiago de Compostella.

Post 1: The Fishermen's Trail

This year we have decided to begin our trek by exploring a route on the Southwest coast of Portugal known as the Rota Vicentina or the Fishermen's Trail.  We will begin our walk in the fishing village of Porto Covo, meander along the coast to Cabo de São Vicente, around the cape, and finish in Lagos.  Averaging 20 km/day will bring us to completion in 11 days.

The path has been recommended to us by fellow walkers who rave about the beaches, ocean vistas, seafood, and tranquil stretches.

We are on our way to Zamora, Spain to volunteer in the municipal Albergue for two weeks, before walking the Camino Sanabrés to Santiago de Compostella.  However, we won't rush; we've planned for  extended stops in Seville, Granada, Córdoba, Mérida, and Salamanca.