LIVE from the Camino Camino Primitivo in December

[JamesPaulG]

Camino Primitivo is usually less busy. I had time only in December and decided to do it anyways. Thanks to the tips from the members of the forum, I planned my accommodation in advance - called and checked if the accommodation is open during December.

I also want to report here my experience so that it could benefit others who want to do the Camino during the winter.

 

[JamesPaulG]

Day 0 03-Dec:
Flew in to Oviedo. From the airport there is a direct bus (9 Euros, can pay by card) to Oviedo centre. The cathedral San Salvador is 20 mins walk from the bus station.
You can buy your pilgrim credential in the cathedral. As a pilgrim you pay only 3 euros entrance fee (normally it is 8 euros) to take a cathedral self guided tour.

The municipal hostel is a 20 mins walking distance from the cathedral. I am the only person staying tonight. The place is clean and the host is really friendly, spoke English and guided me to the near by shops and cafes.

The interesting part of being in Oviedo during December is the Christmas markets! The square in front of the cathedral is busy with lots of little shops.

 

[peregrina2000]

Buen camino, @JamesPaulG . I’ve added the “live from the Camino” prefix, because a December Primitivo is not terribly common on the forum. I’m sure others will be eager to follow along if you are planning to post.

Lovely pictures!

 

[MinnehonkTom]

Day 0 03-Dec:
Flew in to Oviedo. From the airport there is a direct bus (9 Euros, can pay by card) to Oviedo centre. The cathedral San Salvador is 20 mins walk from the bus station.
You can buy your pilgrim credential in the cathedral. As a pilgrim you pay only 3 euros entrance fee (normally it is 8 euros) to take a cathedral self guided tour.

The municipal hostel is a 20 mins walking distance from the cathedral. I am the only person staying tonight. The place is clean and the host is really friendly, spoke English and guided me to the near by shops and cafes.

The interesting part of being in Oviedo during December is the Christmas markets! The square in front of the cathedral is busy with lots of little shops.

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Love the shots of the Christmas market! If you get to Grado before today’s street market ends, I wonder if it will be similarly seasonal?

 

[Grahammac]

Bonjour Camino.

 

[Tom Conklin]

I'm really looking forward to hearing about this! All the best.