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.Hi, Jenny,
I have seen a big increase in the number of pilgrims. The albergue in Grado is almost always full, but you can't book it and there are alternatives. I stayed in an apartment owned by the Hotel, and I assume you could reserve that ahead, but it probably isn't necessary. The only other place I would recommend having a place to stay set up ahead of time is Berducedo. That becomes a real bottleneck because of the joining of the Hospitales and Pola de Allande variants and Berducedo is the first place after that spot with beds. There are several private options, if you can´t find them, give a holler and we can help.
Thanks so much for that info. Can you let me know about the alternatives in Grado? Much appreciated.Hi, Jenny,
I have seen a big increase in the number of pilgrims. The albergue in Grado is almost always full, but you can't book it and there are alternatives. I stayed in an apartment owned by the Hotel, and I assume you could reserve that ahead, but it probably isn't necessary. The only other place I would recommend having a place to stay set up ahead of time is Berducedo. That becomes a real bottleneck because of the joining of the Hospitales and Pola de Allande variants and Berducedo is the first place after that spot with beds. There are several private options, if you can´t find them, give a holler and we can help.
Great! Thanks for the info.In case the Autobar and the albergue (of which I have heard very good things) have no vacancies, there is a hostal at Lacayo de Sestiello (+34 985 75 35 66 http://www.ellacayodesestiello.com/) before Grado. At the roundabout of the N-634 in front of PM Automotor, take the left for 2-3km, cross the carretera, and take a right at the entrance to the village. My guess is that the hospitalero would know of (cheaper) private rooms available in the pueblo.
We have stayed in this very friendly B&B. It only has 5 rooms so do make contact before going there and also check if the restaurant is open, and at what time, as there is no food nearby. We had to go into Grado itself.In case the Autobar and the albergue (of which I have heard very good things) have no vacancies, there is a hostal at Lacayo de Sestiello (+34 985 75 35 66 http://www.ellacayodesestiello.com/) before Grado. At the roundabout of the N-634 in front of PM Automotor, take the left for 2-3km, cross the carretera, and take a right at the entrance to the village. My guess is that the hospitalero would know of (cheaper) private rooms available in the pueblo.
Thanks for that info
Can you let me know about the alternatives in Grado? Much appreciated.
I am planning to walk in June this year. Does one have to book ahead - I have read somewhere that the albergues are often full
There isn't another option is there?, except 3km before which makes a very short day if walking from Tineo
We walked in May (2012) and saw very few people, stayed in Tineo; Campiello; Pola de Allande; Berducedo etc. The surge caught us up in Grandas and we heard that the previous night every bed was taken in Berducedo and La Morta with some having to taxi forward to Grandas. There is more accommodation now in Berducedo, but that was the difficult area in 2012. We stayed 2 (planned ) nights in Grandas and let the surge go.Has anyone had any problems getting a bed in Borres? There isn't another option is there?, except 3km before which makes a very short day if walking from Tineo.
We live in Spain and intend to walk the Primitivo, possibly in late April or May. We will watch for a good weather window and go for it! My only concern is the Borres accommodation.