Will hostels be open in October on the Primitivo?

[Soren Dayton]

My wife and I are planning to hike the Primitivo in late October of 2016. We area little worried that hostels will be closed. Does anyone have any guidance? Alternatively, is there a way to find reach out to people directly and find housing? (homestays or B&B kind of arrangements)

Also, any guidance on gear, given the temperature? I have done a lot of backpacking and am well equipped for a nasty winter. We are planning to bring sleeping bags and similar colder weather gear. Is that overkill?

Thanks!

 

[Anemone del Camino]

Take a look at this website. For every suggested stage it lists the available albergues. Click on the orange box "ver la ficha completa" and you will see the dates each albergue is open.

http://caminodesantiago.consumer.es/los-caminos-de-santiago/primitivo/

 

[Tia Valeria]

Gronze lists not only the albergues but also some private accommodation too.