Join our 2020 Camino Walk team!
Camino De Santiago – Portuguese Costal Way – 10th October to 17th October 2020
Experience everything the historic Camino has to offer and create lasting happy memories for yourself while also helping provide vital services for children with Down Syndrome. Join our walk through the final 100K of the famous Portuguese Costal walk into Santiago. The walk caters for various levels of fitness, so each walker can take part at a pace they are comfortable with
The walk takes us along the spectacular Portuguese costal route with amazing costal scenery, through lush forests, rolling farmlands and rustic villages. Your final stop will be in Santiago de Compostela where you will have a day and a half to enjoy the Galician sites and cuisine. You will also get a 2 hour tour of the historic old town of Santiago which has remained the same for centuries. It has a labyrinth of old, narrow cobbled streets and in 1985 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Camino Information night is taking place at 6.30pm in JWT Offices in 143 Lwr Baggot Street on April 1st 2020.
To register your interest, please contact rhona@downsyndromecentre.ie or call us on 01-661-8000.
The walk takes us along the spectacular Portuguese costal route with amazing costal scenery, through lush forests, rolling farmlands and rustic villages. Your final stop will be in Santiago de Compostela where you will have a day and a half to enjoy the Galician sites and cuisine. You will also get a 2 hour tour of the historic old town of Santiago which has remained the same for centuries. It has a labyrinth of old, narrow cobbled streets and in 1985 it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Camino Route
Portuguese Coastal Way – Last 100km.
Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Fly Aer Lingus Dublin to Santiago, and transfer to your hotel in Vigo
Day 2: Morning transfer to 100km marker at Oia and walk 21km to the hamlet of Cabanas
Transfer back to Vigo hotel
Day 3: Morning transfer to Cabanas and walk 23km through Redondela to Bertola
Transfer back to Vigo hotel
Day 4: Morning transfer to Bertola and walk 26km to Caldas de Reis.
Transfer back to Vigo hotel
Day 5: Check out of Vigo hotel. Morning transfer to Caldas de Reis and walk 18km to Padron. After the walk the coach takes the group to Santiago to check into your hotel there.
Day 6: Morning transfer to Padron and walk the final 25km into Santiago.
Day 7: Morning walking tour (2hrs) of Santiago. Afternoon free to explore the city at leisure.
Day 8: Check out of hotel after breakfast. Free time to explore before 14:00 transfer to airport for Aer Lingus flight home.
Depart – Saturday 10th October – check in at 11.00 (Aer Lingus flight)
Return – Saturday 17th October – check in at 15.10 (Aer Lingus flight)
Inclusions
Experienced Camino walking guide
Group airport transfers on arrival and departure in Spain
Direct, return flights from Dublin to Santiago de Compostela
Daily transfers between the walking route and your hotels
Daily breakfast and evening meal served at hotels
10kg hand luggage & 20kg checked for flights
Pilgrim passport and walking notes
Places are limited, so to book your place and pay a €200 deposit, please contact Rhona O’Donovan at rhona@downsyndromecentre.ie or Tel: 01 661800.
Information night – 6.30 in JWT Offices in 143 Lwr Baggot Street on April 1st 2020
Where to Start
The fun doesn’t stop with the training! Create an Everyday Hero Fundraising Page to help raise vital funds for the Down Syndrome Centre through this year’s Camino Walk. We are asking participants to work toward a €1000 fundraising target, and have a few tips for your on how to hit that goal below!
To join an Everyday Hero Fundraising Page team, or for online fundraising questions please contact us at rhona@downsyndromecentre.ie or 01-661-8000.
For good old fashioned sponsorship cards, please contact us at the email or phone number above. We are happy to send out sponsorship cards, sometimes it’s the best way to reach out to friends, family and work colleagues!
Top Fundraising Tips
1.Create a dynamic online fundraising page. Add a profile picture and a little note about yourself, and why you are choosing to fundraise. People want to know why you’re doing what you’re doing… however crazy it is!
2. Update your friends and family often. Sometimes it takes more than one post on your social media page to get results! Especially with a length of time. Every half-marathon or run you do, let people know!
3. Teamwork makes the dream work. Consider joining up with a few friends or family members and making a joint fundraising page. It’s way more fun to watch the numbers climb with a little help from your friends!