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Go for a traditional meal at one of the restaurants on "Cider Alley" in Oviedo. Take a day off in Lugo. So interesting and much to see. Walk the wall!What should I enjoy and /or avoid on The Primitivo this September 2017?Murtagh
YES! Double recommend this. Don't expect to know what dish is coming up next. Just sit and enjoy it.Oh, oh, I have one!
The massive 7+ course lunch at Casa Pachon in Salas. Then a nap.
Thank you.I am hungry now to start The Primitivo and reach Salas,MurtaghOh, oh, I have one!
The massive 7+ course lunch at Casa Pachon in Salas. Then a nap.
Thanks .Just what I was looking for - what is not in the guidebooks,MurtaghGo for a traditional meal at one of the restaurants on "Cider Alley" in Oviedo. Take a day off in Lugo. So interesting and much to see. Walk the wall!
Thanks.That is the general plan,MurtaghJust go, walk, stop and smell the flowers, pop your head in churches where you can. Visit the Ovideo and Lugo cathedrals.
Well that in particular is in every guidebook about Oviedo, and even if it's just a flyer. Very touristy area.Thanks .Just what I was looking for - what is not in the guidebooks,Murtagh
Yes, it is still possible and there is a sign that guides you to it.Gratuitous Casa Pachon photo (from a few years back).
My recommendation: We had a shortish day that finished in Campiello which meant we had plenty of time beforehand to detour to the ruins of the Obona Monastery, which is less than 1km off route (about 8km after Tineo). It's an amazingly atmospheric place and a pilgrim hospital was once sited there. It was a lovely day, so we stopped and had a picnic by the abandoned cloisters - one of my best memories of the Primitivo. But that was 2011 so others can say whether it's still possible to roam around there.
Gratuitous Casa Pachon photo (from a few years back).
My recommendation: We had a shortish day that finished in Campiello which meant we had plenty of time beforehand to detour to the ruins of the Obona Monastery, which is less than 1km off route (about 8km after Tineo). It's an amazingly atmospheric place and a pilgrim hospital was once sited there. It was a lovely day, so we stopped and had a picnic by the abandoned cloisters - one of my best memories of the Primitivo. But that was 2011 so others can say whether it's still possible to roam around there.
6th SeptemberMurtagh, what date do you start the Primitivo in Sept?
Thanks.That sounds wonderful,MurtaghYes, it is still possible and there is a sign that guides you to it.
We stayed in the albergue at Castro to visit the museum. Opens at 11.00 and 16.00, then the curator goes round to the castro itself at 12.00 and 17.00 approx. Unless the system has changed you need to plan to go to the museum first.At Castro, the museum and archeological site Castro de Chao Samartin, a few km past Grandas de Salime is really worth a visit.
Thank you so much - I will try this,MurtaghMurtagh, I strongly recommend visiting Santa Eulalia de Boveda temlple, between Lugo and your next albergue; you have to know your way, but it is signed in some guides and webs. Very adviceable to visit. Be careful with opening days and hours, not to detour and then not be able to visit it!