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Thanks for the post! I might be starting the Camino Primitivo in a couple of weeks so I’m looking forward to following your journey.Hi all!
Thanks, it was a good night. I arrived yesterday at 13:00 and the restaurant (where you have to register and to pay) was already open. The Albergue doesn't have WiFi and I didn't check at the restaurant (but I assume they have it - it's a well developed place).@Thomas1 hope you had a good night in Escamplero. What time does the albergue open (or the restaurant next to it) and do you know if there’s Wifi available?
Getting out of Oviedo last April was not easy! I am looking forward to your posts.Hi all! Started today from Oviedo to Escamplero. Now I know, why so many people say it's a bit of a challenge to come out of Oviedo. I got lost just once, but was rescued by a very friendly guy. A short, but beautiful walk by great weather conditions - a bit cloudy, no rain and some sunshine. The Albergue in Escamplero is nearly empty and the food in the attached restaurant (Tendejon) is really good. More tomorrow.
Hi Graham! Stay with me and I will try to give you all here information regarding the weather conditions (it's of course just a snapshot), general condition of the Camino and how the bed situation is. I will walk only short distances (where possible) and I will try not to book in advance, unless I really want to stay in a specific Albergue (like tomorrow). Until now it was quite easy, although there was also a lot of sweat involvedHi. Great news from all of you. Pleeeease keep me posted. I am 76 and planning to start in early June, so any info on problems, accommodation etc will be very welcome one. If easier, use my email....
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I look forward to your success.
Graham
Enjoy and Buen CaminoHi all! Started today from Oviedo to Escamplero. Now I know, why so many people say it's a bit of a challenge to come out of Oviedo. I got lost just once, but was rescued by a very friendly guy. A short, but beautiful walk by great weather conditions - a bit cloudy, no rain and some sunshine. The Albergue in Escamplero is nearly empty and the food in the attached restaurant (Tendejon) is really good. More tomorrow.
Thanks Thomas. 0erfect info for me in June.3. Day - Grado to La Doriga. Beautiful weather - sunny, but not too hot. It goes up (around 300 elevation meters) in the first half of the walk and then it goes down for 300m. I walked slowly and it was quite easy. I stay in a very special Albergue (Roca Madre).
Will do so!@Thomas1 , this is turning into an excellent thread for those looking to walk shorter distances on the Primitivo. If you can continue to add the names of the places that you sleep each night (and perhaps the distance?) this could be a very valuable resource for them.
I love the Primitivo.
Buen Camino!
Thanks Thomas. 0erfect info for me in June.3. Day - Grado to La Doriga. Beautiful weather - sunny, but not too hot. It goes up (around 300 elevation meters) in the first half of the walk and then it goes down for 300m. I walked slowly and it was quite easy. I stay in a very special Albergue (Roca Madre).
Hi. It is the Hospitaleros section I am most interested in. I hope it proves OK for you. Graham4. Day - La Rodriga to Salas. After a real good night in a real nice Albergue (I can only recommend to stay there - Roca Madre), I started by perfect weather - sunny, but not too hot. The way itself makes me sweat a lot (up and down, up and down), but is doable. Downhills is more challenging and I have to go very concentrated - take care! Again a beautiful Camino-day.
Hi, I have planned to decide on which route to go, on the day before - mostly depending on weather conditions.Thanks Thomas. 0erfect info for me in June.
Grahamma
Hi. It is the Hospitaleros section I am most interested in. I hope it proves OK for you. Graham
Hi, please give Irene & Diego my regards! ThanksI am taking your recommendation on Aberque Roca Madre. I walked from Paladin and just arrived at it.....perfect location as my legs were saying rest.
Hi, sorry, but I didn't take notice of railings in the upper beds, because I was always sleeping 'downstairs'. Here in La Espina (El Cruce) are railings. I will be having an eye on that from now on. Food wasn't a problem - in Escamplero I went to the restaurant Tedejon (where you have to register for the Albergue Municipal) and had a very nice meal there. In Grado (where I stayed also in the Albergue Municipal) I went shopping for food. I stayed in Roca Madre in La Rodriga and they were cooking for us. In Salas (El Tulipan) I went for a pizza in the neighboring Cafe (the cook in Tulipan is sick). Today I checked in into Albergue El Cruce and went for a (really) big meal in the (I think the only) restaurant in La Espina. There are also enough shops around - at least until now.Great to follow your walk.
Have you just turned up at the sleeping places, or have you booked?
I am particularly interested to hear if there are fences/railing in the top bed where you are, especially Salas, Tineo and Borres. Great if you could tell about that.
And how do you experience the food? Would love some recommandations.
Have a safe and joyful further walk
Don't feel pressured by my nagging, totally understand if people want a free-time-from-phone-experience ;-)
Sorry, I forgot to mention that I never reserved a bed in advance.Hi, please give Irene & Diego my regards! Thanks
Hi, sorry, but I didn't take notice of railings in the upper beds, because I was always sleeping 'downstairs'. Here in La Espina (El Cruce) are railings. I will be having an eye on that from now on. Food wasn't a problem - in Escamplero I went to the restaurant Tedejon (where you have to register for the Albergue Municipal) and had a very nice meal there. In Grado (where I stayed also in the Albergue Municipal) I went shopping for food. I stayed in Roca Madre in La Rodriga and they were cooking for us. In Salas (El Tulipan) I went for a pizza in the neighboring Cafe (the cook in Tulipan is sick). Today I checked in into Albergue El Cruce and went for a (really) big meal in the (I think the only) restaurant in La Espina. There are also enough shops around - at least until now.
I hope that helps!
Thanks for the useful information. Then at least I know one place without life-threatening beds ;-) Then it seems as if there is good capacity there now then, when you have been successful in showing up.Hi, please give Irene & Diego my regards! Thanks
Hi, sorry, but I didn't take notice of railings in the upper beds, because I was always sleeping 'downstairs'. Here in La Espina (El Cruce) are railings. I will be having an eye on that from now on. Food wasn't a problem - in Escamplero I went to the restaurant Tedejon (where you have to register for the Albergue Municipal) and had a very nice meal there. In Grado (where I stayed also in the Albergue Municipal) I went shopping for food. I stayed in Roca Madre in La Rodriga and they were cooking for us. In Salas (El Tulipan) I went for a pizza in the neighboring Cafe (the cook in Tulipan is sick). Today I checked in into Albergue El Cruce and went for a (really) big meal in the (I think the only) restaurant in La Espina. There are also enough shops around - at least until now.
I hope that helps!
Yes, there are fountains. I always carry some water (1l) with me and I never had any water issues.Thanks for the useful information. Then at least I know one place without life-threatening beds ;-) Then it seems as if there is good capacity there now then, when you have been successful in showing up.
Glad you're eating well, you need a lot of energy these days.
Have there been drinking fountains during the stages you've had? (ha ha, even more questioning from here).
I concur. I was fortunate enough to stay with Allison and Alberto last year, in their first week of ownership. They love the camino (I think they might have actually met on Camino) - they truly get it. Absolutely legendary hosts.I assume you have heard of the legendary Bodenaya albergue? Others tell of a high point of the albergue experiences.
Yes, I passed by, but it didn't fit in my plan. A pity actually, because I think it's worth to stay there.I assume you have heard of the legendary Bodenaya albergue? Others tell of a high point of the albergue experiences.
Of course, I responded to @KariannNor without thinking, you've already passed by.Yes, I passed by, but it didn't fit in my plan. A pity actually, because I think it's worth to stay there.
I was wearing a windstopper jacket (not thick and very, very light) because of the wind. Until today, the temperature was high enough to feel comfortable with thisjacket. Today morning was only 1 degree (Celsius) and I had to change to the more serious jacket. It started to rain now in Tineo (not a lot) and the forecast is pretty bad.Of course you never know about the weather, but what are the temperatures like now? (what is published is often not the truth). Lots of wind in high areas? I'm starting in a week and not sure how much warm/thick and windproof I need to bring..
Ok, thanks for your reply, very helpful.I was wearing a windstopper jacket (not thick and very, very light) because of the wind. Until today, the temperature was high enough to feel comfortable with thisjacket. Today morning was only 1 degree (Celsius) and I had to change to the more serious jacket. It started to rain now in Tineo (not a lot) and the forecast is pretty bad.
Not a good Albergue for you - railings just on one side.And you're not in danger of falling out of bed?
Thanks, not going there! Fortunately alternatives in Tineo. My biggest fear is Borres, the only two options there have scary beds. So, if I can't reserve the lowest bed there, I have to stop somewhere else. But thanks for the report.Not a good Albergue for you - railings just on one side.
Ok, thanks. I'll pack for a traditional Norwegian summer then ;-)@KariannNor, as you probably know the Primitivo can be very tricky weather wise. Even in July I had a couple of days with very cool (4-6c) misty starts, and on the Hospitales it ranged between t shirt to three layers - the mist rolled in very, very quickly indeed, and the wind chill factor was high. Not surprising, you are walking right across the crest of a mountain.
I was told it's not unusual to get snow until the end of May.
Frankly, rain is looking more likely at present, I'll keep my fingers crossed for
you and Thomas.
Wow, this is a great tip! Thank you, it might be something I doIncidentally K, you might want to consider stopping with Silvia (Casa Pascual) in El Espin. One bedroom, I think a maximum now of 10 people (it was just six when I was there, no bunks) - she added two bunk beds the week after I stayed. She's contactable (bookable!) on WhatsApp, speaks very good English and is a really nice lady. I'm sure she would hold a bed for you, if you ask nicely you might even get the double bed ! Donativo, meals provided, facilities were all new last year. 2 excellent bathrooms. Stop at the shop at El Espin to stock up for the Hospitales before you go to Sylvia's (I think 1 km more). She's also a peregrina.
If you do take the Hospitales route, that may be a place to take more water. There is 15-20km between fountains.Yes, there are fountains. I always carry some water (1l) with me and I never had any water issues.
I passed it by, too. Next time for sure. Salvador/Primitivo is certainly a Camino I will repeat.Yes, I passed by, but it didn't fit in my plan. A pity actually, because I think it's worth to stay there.
Good point. My notes show that we found nothing for 24, 5 kilometres - ie, Berducedo. There was supposed to be a tap at the church (Lago?), but it was cut off.If you do take the Hospitales route, that may be a place to take more water. There is 15-20km between fountains.
There is always another timeA shame, but smart move!
@Thomas1 I am in Albergue Herminia, across the street from you. I was energetic today and walked 32.5 km from Salas....a lovely walk, especially from Tineo over the mountain to Campiello...great views. It was chilly...ok when moving but I felt the cold when I stopped. Yes, the final approx 4km along the road is a little nervy....I stayed attentive to on coming traffic.
Wow, that's well done with the height meters@Thomas1 I am in Albergue Herminia, across the street from you. I was energetic today and walked 32.5 km from Salas....a lovely walk, especially from Tineo over the mountain to Campiello...great views. It was chilly...ok when moving but I felt the cold when I stopped. Yes, the final approx 4km along the road is a little nervy....I stayed attentive to on coming traffic.
Until now there was enough space in the Albergues. Sometimes not even 50% full (except in Grado). The good thing of walking short distances is that you are early at your todays goal - and first come, first sleeps. I didn't sleep once in an upper bed.But, are the places where you spend the night full? If you were to take a rough estimate, what % of the beds are occupied? I hope and pray that I can avoid these life-threatening beds.. I heard that peak season they say before July/August there?
Hope you feel better soon. Take good care of yourself now. Best wishes.@James1 I walked from Campiello to Berducedo via Hospitales. Views on the way up then into cloud for 2 hours. I found the descent challenging due to rocky and steep trails. Stayed in Albergue Marquez, clean and quiet.
Yesterday walking from Berducedo, I stopped early at hotel Las Grandas as i was feeling sick (upset stomach) and fatigued. Feeling same today so I got a taxi to O Cadavo where I will rest.
It was snowing for most of the drive to O Cadavo. So check the weather as you continue on your journey.
M@KariannNor, as you probably know the Primitivo can be very tricky weather wise. Even in July I had a couple of days with very cool (4-6c) misty starts, and on the Hospitales it ranged between t shirt to three layers - the mist rolled in very, very quickly indeed, and the wind chill factor was high. Not surprising, you are walking right across the crest of a mountain.
I was told it's not unusual to get snow until the end of May.
Frankly, rain is looking more likely at present, I'll keep my fingers crossed for
you and Thomas.
Hi Graham, I took the road via Pola de Allande. I thought the weather was not good enough for Hospitales, so I spent the night in Pola. The next time, I will walk the Hospitales. What I have heard from other Pilgrims, it was also quite foggy, as on my way. It is just longer, but not more challenging and maybe not as steep as from Pola up.Thomas1. Hi. How did you find the day climbing over the Hospitaleros?
Thanks. Enjoy the rest of the walk. It can be life-changing.Hi Graham, I took the road via Pola de Allande. I thought the weather was not good enough for Hospitales, so I spent the night in Pola. The next time, I will walk the Hospitales. What I have heard from other Pilgrims, it was also quite foggy, as on my way. It is just longer, but not more challenging and maybe not as steep as from Pola up.
17. Day - Lugo to San Romao, 19km, Albergue O Candido (railings)
So good you say that, I so much appreciate it@Thomas1
I think it’s so kind the way you mention ‘railings’ for @KariannNor at the beginning of every post
May the weather clear and the sun shine for you for the remainder of your Way!
Buen Camino!
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