Solo on the Camino Portugués Central: Day 1 - 1,000+ Yr Old Monastery

Join me on Day 1 of my solo hike along the Camino Portugués Central route, starting from Porto and heading to Vairão. I covered 15.7 miles (25.2 km) through urban suburbs that transform into quieter paths. Many pilgrims skip the start of this route and opt for the Coastal option instead to avoid the roads. However, I didn't find it nearly as bad as I was expecting and was glad to walk this way in the end because of the over 1,000 year old monastery I stayed in. This albergue ended up being one of my favorites on my Portuguese Caminos. As a solo walker, it felt a little eerie walking at times with the route so quiet. However, I saw enough locals around to feel safe along the way. In this video, I share my first impressions of the Portuguese Way and my honest thoughts on this first stage out of Porto. I also share a key tip to help you on your own Camino! Stay tuned for more videos on my full 151-mile (243 km) trek to Santiago de Compostela over 10 days in May 2025. If you're considering walking the Camino Portugués Central route, these videos will give you a real look at what to expect. 🔥 Helpful links related to the video: -Camino Portugués walking stages itinerary (free download): https://bit.ly/4nnqFp5 -Camino Portugués Central route stages detailed guide: https://bit.ly/46TvCjp -16 top Camino Portugués albergues: https://bit.ly/4peYNVq -Women’s Camino packing list: https://bit.ly/45yFFsB -Camino passport + stamps article: https://bit.ly/3KE1HD9 -All Camino articles on my website: https://bit.ly/44YozFp Intro Music: 'Glow' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au Timestamps: 00:00 Starting the Central Route from Porto 01:52 My Plans for the Day 03:12 No Pilgrims in Sight 04:25 What I Love About the Camino 06:22 My Biggest Tip for the Camino 08:29 Getting Less Urban 09:30 Starting to Feel the Pain 10:44 Struggling to Find Lunch 11:22 My Second Stamp 12:18 Language Challenges 13:09 Taking the Metro to Skip Urban Sections 14:00 Vairão ----------------------------- ➡️ Join my free Camino group for women:   / caminodesantiagosolowomen   ⭐️ Walk your Camino with confidence with my Camino training guide and plans: https://unanchoredpassenger.com/your-... 🩵 If you liked this video, click subscribe and stay tuned for more videos from my solo travels and hikes on the Camino de Santiago, New Zealand, and more! ----------------------------- 👀 Watch Next: Solo on the Camino Portugués Central: Day 2 - Comparing to the Francés:    • Solo on the Camino Portugués Central: Day ...   ----------------------------- 👍 Please like and subscribe:    / @unanchoredpassenger   🥾 Get my FREE Camino packing list for women here: https://unanchored-passenger.kit.com/... 👯‍♀️ Join my women's Camino Facebook group here:   / caminodesantiagosolowomen   💻 Read more about the Camino on my website: https://bit.ly/44YozFp ⬇️ Follow me elsewhere ⬇️ Instagram:   / unanchoredpassenger   Tik Tok:   / unanchoredpassenger   Facebook:   / unanchoredpassenger   Pinterest:   / unanchoredpassenger   Threads: https://www.threads.com/@unanchoredpa... ----------------------------- NOTE: This video may contain affiliate links. The Unanchored Passenger is a member of the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. If you make a purchase using one of these links, I may receive compensation at no extra cost to you. Please read my full disclaimer for more information: https://bit.ly/45C9GYz