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Really excited to do my first Camino in a couple weeks. I have only 11 full walking days starting from Porto. I was thinking of doing a mix of the coastal and merging to the central at Caminha to experience a bit of both routes. But from what I’ve read that typically takes 12-14 days. Looking for any feedback from those that did it in 11 days. Was it too rushed or too exhausting?

Alternatively I could just stick to the Central Route which is a little shorter and can be done more easily in 11 days. But Ive read the beginning of that route is through a busy industrial area and not that nice.

I’m in pretty good shape but not used to walking this kind of mileage with a full backpack every day so it will be a physical challenge for sure. I think 20-25km/day would be more than enough for me.

Thanks in advance for your advice.