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Ozgirl07 Feb 14th, 2016 12:12 AM

Help with Sapin and Portugal itinerary please
 
I'm planning a trip in late May/early June to Spain and Portugal. I have 4 weeks leave time. The Camino de Santiago walk has been on my bucket list for a few years now and I've decided to walk the last 100kms this year.
So my plan so far is:-
Fly Adelaide to Barcelona (Friday)
Arrive Barcelona (Saturday)
Spend 4-5 days in Barcelona
Go to San Sebastian (2 days?)
Start walking tour from Sarria to Santiago des Compostela (7 days - Saturday to Saturday)
Travel to Lisbon and/or Porto (Saturday - 4-6 days?)
Travel to Madrid (4-5 days)
Fly back to Adelaide from Madrid
Have at least the weekend at home before starting work on Monday

But I am really struggling with logistics and can't make up my mind.....

How many days should I allow for Barcelona, Madrid and Lisbon/Porto?
How can I get from San Sebastian to Santiago des Compostela without breaking the bank or spending 10-12hours on a train/bus?
Should I not go to San Sebastian? Please suggest alternative small charming city/town.
Where should I go in Portugal? I have never been and thought Lisbon and Porto made the most sense. But open to suggestions.

I can also change the order of where I fly into. I can fly into Madrid and out of Barcelona.

As you can see I'm am very confused. Please help.....

Ozgirl07 Feb 14th, 2016 12:14 AM

Sorry about the typo in subject. I meant - Help with Spain and Portugal itinerary please.

kimhe Feb 14th, 2016 01:09 AM

Suggest you stay with your two days in Donostia/San Sebastian, something quite special, beautiful landscapes, a distinct culture that people take great pride in, some of the finest city beaches on the continent and the food capital of Spain. http://www.euskoguide.com/places-bas...stian-tourism/

To start your walk from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela, you better go by train from San Sebastian to Sarria with a stop in Monforte de Lemos, total travel time 9h 30 mins. Go after breakfast and be in Sarria in good time before dinner.

Ozgirl07 Feb 14th, 2016 11:12 AM

Thanks Kinhe. The more look into the San Sebastián, the more I know I need to go. But almost 10 hours on the train?
Has anyone here done a long train journey in Spain? What was it like?

kimhe Feb 14th, 2016 11:30 AM

The trains in Spain are generally very comfortable: http://www.seat61.com/Spain-trains.htm#.VsDgy4f2aM8

Most of this trip will be on an intercity/Alvia train with bar/cafeteria etc. http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/nuestros_trenes/


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