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  1. J

    Camino Passport in Oveido

    You can also get one at the municipal albergue.
  2. J

    A few more questions on Camino Primitivo

    I never found anywhere in 2019 that did not accept credit cards.
  3. J

    Albergue Juvenil Castro open?

    Great place to stay. Very nice albergue divided into small rooms. Also has a food van at the back. Dont miss the old roman museum.
  4. J

    Accommodations - Whether to book in advance on the Primitivo

    As I have pointed out above I have never had any problems getting a bed on any camino. However, I should point out that I always got away early in the mornings and consequently I was finishing my day by 2pm at the latest.
  5. J

    Accommodations - Whether to book in advance on the Primitivo

    I walked in September 2018 and had no problems getting a bed even when the path joined the CF after Melide. I have also walked the CF, the Sanabres and the Portuguese from Lisbon and have never booked ahead.
  6. J

    Historic information along the Camino Primitivo

    I used the Wise Pilgrim guide book.
  7. J

    Camino Primitivo - how difficult?

    I walked it in my 80th year. It was certainly more difficult than the CF and Portuguese. Take your time and don't attempt too much. I took the Pola option as I could not walk over 30klms without accommodation.
  8. J

    Just got back home from the Primitivo

    I walked the Primitivo in my 80th year but I certainly did not carry 15kls. My back pack was 5 kls.
  9. J

    Advice needed — Primitivo at age 70

    I walked the Primitivo in 2018 and I was 78. It is tougher than the CF but if you are fit and know your limitations you should be OK. I tried to limit my walk to 20klms a day. I did not attempt the Hospitales route and went via Pola de Allande. It turned out to be just as difficult but it made...
  10. J

    Shortage of beds in August

    For those who are looking for a bed in Grado why not walk the additional few klms to Cabrunana. We stayed there in August last year and we had the entire albergue to ourselves.
  11. J

    Camino Primitivo or C2C

    Ken, I walked the Primitivo in September and never had any problems with accommodation. In some Albergues my sons and I were the only people there. You certainly will not have any problems in April. It is probably a good idea to get early starts in the morning so you will be able to choose your...
  12. J

    Camino Primitivo or C2C

    I have walked both the C2C and Primitivo. The C2C is far more difficult with much climbing over boulders etc. However, my suggestion is you make time each year to do both. they are both beautiful walks and both very different There is a sherpa service on the C2C to send your heavy packs on if...
  13. J

    Camino Primitivo Hospitales or Pola route

    I took the Pola route because I could not walk the 36km distance to accommodation on the other way with such a mountainous climb. I was 78 at the time so I knew I could not attempt the Hospitales. The Pola was a beautiful option and it does join the Hospitales at it highest point.
  14. J

    Accommodations

    Three of us walked the Primitivo last September. We never pre-booked and always found accommodation. However, we always started out early and were usually finished walking by 2pm.
  15. J

    Tineo - Albergue Palacio de Merás?

    My two son and I stayed there last year and we thought it was great.
  16. J

    Albergue San Juan de Villepanada

    Hey, if you are worried about this albergue walk a couple of kms further to Cabrunana. They were great and we had the entire place to ourselves.
  17. J

    Help stupid questions please

    You can also get the credencial at the municipal albergue in Oviedo.
  18. J

    Camino Primitivo in Sept 2019!

    I walked the Primitivo in September last year. The weather was perfect. Warm but not too hot. Shorts and Tshirt every day. Not sure how you will go with long distances every day as most of the path is very mountainous until to get to Lugo.
  19. J

    Camino Primitivo

    A lovely camino. If you have hip problems I suggest you take the Pola Allende option. The alternative is long and very difficult.
  20. J

    Pilgrim's Passport in Oviedo

    Hey, I thought the municipal was great. They were very friendly and my two son and I had a room with four beds to ourselves.

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