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    LIVE from the Camino Camino Sanabres 2023

    And so it begins, waiting in an empty airport for my 6am flight to Madrid! They have moved the desirable seats that are close to the power points, from last year, so base camp is now next to the travelex counter! Excited to get started, I can almost feel that Galician rain! If everything goes...
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    Lidl UK RockTrail’ Hiking Gear

    May be of help to anyone planning a forthcoming Camino on a budget! From Thursday 23 February, Lidl u.k is selling various Rocktrail’ Hiking gear/equipment, including: Aluminium Hiking poles 20L Backpacks 70L Duffle Bags Head torches Waterproof Trousers/Jackets Hiking boots I don’t recall...
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    Face masks no longer required on bus/trains

    The Spanish health minister has just announced that from Wednesday the 8th of February, face masks will no longer be mandatory on public transport! With the exception of hospitals and Pharmacies, that will still require masks to be worn!
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    Flea Markets?

    Anyone know if there are any Flea markets on Sunday in Santiago? Can’t seem to find a definitive answers online! Not looking for clothes, more Knick Nacks, or interesting posters, signage, retro advertising items! I came across 2 markets in Oviedo 2 weeks ago, but it was mostly clothes! Cheers
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    Municipal Albergue WiFi?

    Been trying for last few days to connect to the free Wi-Fi in the Municipal Albergues! The one you have to register for first, then you receive a sms with the password! I can get the password, but phone just won’t connect! I know you have to delete the registration link before using the...
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    Audi dealership or Albergue?

    Just outside Grado, not sure if they have one massive curtain or automated blinds?
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    LIVE from the Camino Camino Primitivo, Day by day

    First day walking, Oviedo to Grado! Heavy rain most of the day, few wrong turns leaving Oviedo! Was coming through trail into Grado, was passing a house with a dog barking, but chained. Next thing another dog comes from nowhere and runs straight for me! Kept calm and continued walking, it then...
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    Irish Pub in Oviedo?

    Should arrive in Oviedo tomorrow evening and was looking for a decent pub/bar to watch the game in! Mixed results with google, I know I might struggle finding somewhere, as I believe Spain are playing at the same time!
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    Next stop Madrid!

    Tonight I leave for Madrid, then tomorrow I catch the bus to Oviedo! Spending Sat/Sun in Oviedo, before starting the Primitivo on Monday 26 September! Packs coming in a 5kg! Any last minute advice from anyone currently on or just finished the Primitivo! All tips appreciated!
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    Switching to Asics?

    Have been wearing my trail shoes to work last few weeks to get used to wearing them again! Switching to my asics running shoes while a work! The asics are so comfortable to wear, I am considering switching from the trail shoes to the acics for the Primitivo! I know they won’t be waterproof, and...
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    COVID Spanish entry requirements changed - no SpTH form/QR needed

    Morning all, Good news, looks like Spain has finally dumped the Travel Locator requirements for all non EU/Non fully vaccinated! Couldn’t login to the app this morning, tried the main website and saw this! “As of Tuesday, 20 September 2022, the Spain Travel Health (SpTH) portal, both the...
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    Withdrawing Euros

    I am currently planning on using my Revolut or Chase debit card for most of my spending, however I always like to have a few Euros as a back up! Looking at the current rates, if pre booked & collected, they are lower than the exchange rates offered by the cards mentioned! I would be interested...
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    1-Week To Go!

    Afternoon all, All going well, I should arrive in Madrid this time next week! Coach booked to Oviedo, arriving Saturday evening! Starting from Oviedo Cathedral from Monday 26 September! Have been keeping an eye on the weather, and it seems the temperatures are still quite pleasant, with...
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    Oviedo Accommodation options?

    Morning all, Was looking at accommodations options for my start date in Oviedo in 3 weeks! I thought their would be plenty of choices and places to stay, end of September, but it seems a lots of places are full!? I looked at the Albergue De El Salvador, but it opens at 4pm (arriving 6pm) Only...
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    Plan B, Madrid to Oviedo Bus!

    Having previously posted regarding only having 1-hour to get through Madrid Airport and catch a bus to Oviedo! In response, I received a lot of helpful advice and feedback from people’s own recent experiences. So I thought instead of trying to make the 11:15am bus from T4, (flight arrives T1...
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    ALSA Bus 15% Discount

    For anyone planning to use ALSA buses to transfer to/from their Camino start point! ALSA buses are offering new customers a 15% discount when they join ALSA Plus. Once registered they will email you a discount code within 24hr to use on your next booking! When registering my details, the app...
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    Time to get through Madrid Airport Passport control queues/Covid checks?

    Good afternoon everyone, I am walking the Camino Primitivo on Monday the 26 of September! I am flying into Madrid on Saturday the 24th of September, before catching the bus to Oviedo! I should arrive in Madrid with 1 hour to spare, before I have to catch the ALSA bus outside! I am hoping not...
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    Camino Primitivo Sept 2022

    Hi, Am looking at walking the Camino Primitivo starting from Oviedo at the end of September 2022! I completed the Portuges central route back in 2017, continuing onto Muxia & Finisterra! Obviously things have changed since my last Camino, and I understand Spain still has some Covid related...
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    New credential for Muxia & Finisterra

    Evening all, Am currently in Santiago having just completed my first Camino Portuguese! Am hoping to continue onto Muxia on Thursday and reach Finisterra by Sunday! I understand I can use the same credential from the Portuguese Camino, however I do have a spare passport with me! Can anyone...
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    Camino Portugues Itinerary?

    Good Evening, Fellow Pilgrims I am currently planning to walk my first Camino from Porto to Santiago/Finisterra/Muxia in August. I have the current John Brierley guide which I have been using for my initial research, in addition to reading older forum members posts. I wish to start from the...

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