Primitivo, first 10 days of April 2023?

[david marquez]

I may end up doing the Primitivo from Oviedo to Lugo the first 10 days of April 2023. Anyone here have experience with the Primitivo that early in the season. I did it the last week pf April and beginning of May 2018 and I had horrendous weather on the Hospital route. If I do this I will do the hospital route again.
mostly concerned about Albergues being open along the way..

 

[John Hawke]

I did it in 2020 and was stopped in Lugo by Covid in Italy. Planning to redo next year starting in March I expect the weather to be a challenge and some Albergues to be closed. I doubt the Hospitales route will be good for either of us. Usually the Samblismo Albergue opens mid April. Buen Camino

 

[Former member 92300]

Check gronze.com to see if they list opening dates of the albergues on the Primitivo. I know for the Norte I was able to check opening/closing dates of albergues. And on the Frances/Norte/Primitivo they did mark open vs closed albergues pretty accurately, even during 2021/COVID closures.

 

[CaptainBonnie]

Planning to do the entire stretch Oviedo to SdeC 3rd week April 2023

 

[CaptainBonnie]

Still need to study the routes / alternative routes!
Very Best
Capt Bonnie

 

[Beth and Rodney]

I'm planning on walking the Salvador and Primitivo in mid May 2023. The hills and weather will be quite challenging.

 

[LavanyaLea]

I'm planning on walking the Salvador and Primitivo in mid May 2023. The hills and weather will be quite challenging.

Did this recently, fantastic route. Hopefully the weather will favour you! I remember May-June this year quite well, 2 long heat waves and the week in between was raining everyday. I think the people walking the Salvador in May this year enjoyed a lot of the sun, as the high altitude took away some of the heat (@jungleboy and @BobY333?).

 

[AMDSpain]

Planning to do the entire stretch Oviedo to SdeC 3rd week April 2023

I’m planning to do it then too! Buen Camino

 

[rainbeau]

I’m planning to do it then too! Buen Camino

Me too! Fingers crossed for some good weather

 

[Duayne Meyer]

I may end up doing the Primitivo from Oviedo to Lugo the first 10 days of April 2023. Anyone here have experience with the Primitivo that early in the season. I did it the last week pf April and beginning of May 2018 and I had horrendous weather on the Hospital route. If I do this I will do the hospital route again.
mostly concerned about Albergues being open along the way..

Easter is April 9th, thus, Holy week is 2-8. You may encounter closures in various places along the way. Of course you may also encounter some festivals or other activities as well. Buen Camino!

 

[AK2112]

My plan is to walk the Primitivo early April. Will probably start the week after Easter.

 

[AK2112]

I am arriving in Oviedo late in the evening on April 12th, where/when can I get my hands on a pilgrim passport?

I would like to get of to an early start the next day, so I would prefer to get this sorted on the 12th.

And, I would be grateful for a recommendation on a cheap, and central, hostel for one night in the same city.

Really looking forward to this, almost five years after I did the Frances.

Thanks!

 

[CTLawGal]

I should hit Oviedo in early May this year - it looks like it will be challenging, fingers-crossed on the weather!

 

[Tincatinker]

I am arriving in Oviedo late in the evening on April 12th, where/when can I get my hands on a pilgrim passport?

I would like to get of to an early start the next day, so I would prefer to get this sorted on the 12th.

And, I would be grateful for a recommendation on a cheap, and central, hostel for one night in the same city.

Really looking forward to this, almost five years after I did the Frances.

Thanks!

According to Gronze the Albergue de Peregrinos de El Salvador sells credencials for €3. About 800m from the Cathedral. No reservations

 

[John Hawke]

La Hospedería Oviedo | Albergue de Peregrinos en Oviedo | Gronze.com

Información del albergue de peregrinos La Hospedería Oviedo, en Oviedo: Precio, plazas, características, etc...

www.gronze.com

 

[lettinggo]

According to Gronze the Albergue de Peregrinos de El Salvador sells credencials for €3. About 800m from the Cathedral. No reservations

Or buy a credential from this website?

Official Camino Passport (Credential)

The photo above is of a passport with stamps. This passport comes with no stamps, you collect them when you walk. Also have a look at the Pilgrim Passport Sleeve to protect your passport. The credential has place for 54 stamps. This is the Official Pilgrim Credencial (Pilgrims Passport) issued...

www.santiagodecompostela.me

Buen Camino
Lettinggo

 

[AK2112]

According to Gronze the Albergue de Peregrinos de El Salvador sells credencials for €3. About 800m from the Cathedral. No reservations

I am already sorted, but thanks for the heads up.

 

[jerby]

I’m planning to do it then too! Buen Camino

2 of us Heading over on April 24th to start on the 25th. Poncho time me thinks. Buen Camino

 

[Martine1]

Perhaps useful for other peregrinos; I tried to book the albergue in Samblismo on the 15th of April but it is not open yet…

 

[peregrina2000]

Perhaps useful for other peregrinos; I tried to book the albergue in Samblismo on the 15th of April but it is not open yet…

According to Gronze, it opens on April 28. Great place to stop.

 

[@Ditts]

I’m planning to do it then too! Buen Camino

Me too