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For me September is always the best time for the northern caminos.
May this year was super!Hi all
I am planning Camino Primitivo next year but wondering what is your experience in terms of time of the year.. I am considering May or September, which is a better time
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We have always walked in May, including the Primitivo. It is cooler early in May warming up as you go through the month and everything is fresh with spring flowers. We had a holiday once in September and feel it is too hot for walking for us.
For travel UK to Oviedo you can look for a flight into Asturias airport and bus to Oviedo (40kms). Also fly into Santander and use the bus or (slow) FEVE train to Oviedo.
A further option, depending on your location and available time, is to use Brittany Ferries either Plymouth or Portsmouth to Santander and then bus or FEVE to Oviedo. You can travel as a foot passenger on this route and ferry only bookings are just opening for 2020. It can work out better to wait for their holiday bookings next month and book 3 nights accommodation giving ABTA protection and often a cheaper rate. We did this with a night in Santander at cheapest hotel on their site and 2 nights in Santiago again at cheapest hotel on their site. You just have to get back to Santander at the end which takes 3or 4 days depending on how you travel, but us a good slow return to so-called 'normal' life.
I took the 7 am Train from Chamartin in Madrid. You reach Oviedo at 1145, time enough to walk 25 k or so to Grado. Day 1 done. I just did the Primitivo at the end of September. Only one truly wet day. I loved being on the track early morning...0745 when it was bright enough to walk without a lamp. I personally don’t see the point of walking in the dark ! There were a few warm days, so I sweated, that’s fine. Plenty of options in Alberques....it was busy, more than usual, people said often....and really busy once you merge with CF. I made few bookings, and it all worked out. Have to say it was my favorite, loved it !I am tempted to go in mid September and hopefully covering the Camino in 14 days. I think it will be prettier with the colours of autumn.
Anyone has experience of getting to Oviedo from England? Any suggestions ? Thanks
Hi there.Hi all
I am planning Camino Primitivo next year but wondering what is your experience in terms of time of the year.. I am considering May or September, which is a better time
Tx
bee
Then please walk Camino Olvidado which goes from Bilbao to Leon, but you can join the San Salvador at Buiza, it is an outstanding route!Thank you for the tips!! I might consider flying to Bilbao and walk from there.. loads of options to consider....
I did Camino France in April/May in 2017 and Camino Finisterre and Muxia in Early April this year, so might try out September to get a different scenery...
Sept OctHi all
I am planning Camino Primitivo next year but wondering what is your experience in terms of time of the year.. I am considering May or September, which is a better time
Tx
bee
This summer I flew to Santiago and then got the bus to Oviedo (about 6 hours). Vueling fly into Coruña and you could get the narrow gauge train from there to Oviedo.I am tempted to go in mid September and hopefully covering the Camino in 14 days. I think it will be prettier with the colours of autumn.
Anyone has experience of getting to Oviedo from England? Any suggestions ? Thanks
I just returned from walking the Primitivo. .....
..... I fly to Santiago and took a bus to Oviedo. Tickets cost less than 9 euros and journey is less that two hours.