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[QUOTE="Dash, post: 471892, member: 41489"] Hey Mike, this thread has caused me to come out of my lurker environment :D. First, the replies are spot on. As others have alluded to, you can come back for the Primitivo. Secondly, I’m responding only because I think I can bring a good perspective. [B]In 2015,[/B] I walked the Norte from Irun all the way until merging with the Frances in Arzua. My thought was I’m walking the Norte and wanted to see the whole enchilada. I did have to say adios to some good people I met along "the way” at the Primitivo turn off but met quite a few new people from Gijon an onwards. I absolutely loved this walk. The Norte from Villaviciosa does not get the credit it deserves. I get it; it does not have the big climbs and rustic charm of the Primitivo but it fits in nicely to everything you just walked. If you go this way don’t curse me on the stretch from Gijon to Aviles ;). [B]In 2016,[/B] I walked the Norte from Irun to Villaviciosa then turned onto the Primitivo. Wow, what a change. It was like eating fish for two weeks then having steak the next two. It went from walking along the coast enjoying beautiful cities and seaside towns to hiking up mountains and enjoying beautiful cities and interesting villages. Walking the Norte then hiking the Primitivo just didn’t feel simpatico for me. Don’t get me wrong here the Primitivo packs a lot of awesome. It is arguably pound for pound more scenic than the other Camino’s in Spain. In conclusion, is the Primitivo better than the second half of the Norte?………… Yes (imho). Would I do the Norte/Primitivo again?…………. No; I would do the Primitivo on its own or link it up with Salvador trail. Lastly, I hope my perspective helps. There is no right or wrong here its all good. [/QUOTE]
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