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For those who've walked the Primitivo in late June/July, I'm curious about the weather and the amount of rain to expect – and wondering whether to pack warm stuff like a puffy jacket in addition to wet weather gear (Altus poncho) – I'm assuming it's cooler at altitude and mornings are cold? What...
Does anyone know where I can get hold of the sheets of paper they hand out in the Pilgrims Office in SJPDP which list all the albergues with their contact details? Im heading back to Burgos soon to finish the Frances and not sure where to get the updated list for this year. Do they send out PDF...
I turn 50 at the end of October next year and I would like to complete the Primitivo arriving in Santiago on my birthday. This would mean starting in Oviedo on about the 15th October. I realise light will be limited at that time of year and weather could be wet or could be sunny, but will there...
I am reading on some of these threads that most Municipal Albergues (as opposed to private hostels) are still currently closed. Do we know if they are going to be closed all year or are they gradually opening up now that Spain and Europe is in vacation season? Are they under government...
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