Day 1
5 août, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
The plan was to walk 18km to Cabanillas...however, the fact the albergue only slept FOUR was worrying me. Sure enough, it was full 😫 As it was early in the day...sort of...I decided to walk anotherEn savoir plus
Day 2
6 août, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
La Robla to Buiza
A very short day today, after yesterday's mammoth effort! A lot of road walking (ugh) and starting to climb.
I'm the only person staying in the 12-bed municipal albergueEn savoir plus
VoyageurHate pounding cement/asphalt but at time we just can't help it. Wow! Some luck! IIRC I was with 2 more pilgrims 2 times, both in a 8-bed dorm. Hope that resulted in a peaceful rest (weird as it may be 😊)
Voyageur
I can spy with my little eyes a bull's head - smack in the middle with the "left horn" being prominent
Day 3
7 août, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Buiza to Poladura de la Tercia
Just 9km today...over a beautiful mountain pass! 4km climb was a great way to wake up, then it was pretty much downhill.
VoyageurIt's pretty good...some very faded wooden signs I almost missed (thank goodness for Camino Ninja, my go-to app) but lots of yellow painted arrows!
Day 4
8 août, Espagne ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Poladura de la Tercia to Pajares
Wow...such a beautiful but demanding stage. A 4km climb right out of town before arriving at the first mountain pass. Had a few drops of rain...justcenough to put aEn savoir plus
Day 5
9 août, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Pajares to Bendueños
A 16km day of ups n downs and more gorgeous views. A bit cooler now...the altitude is having an effect.
Staying in the most amazing donativo albergue tonight with 3 otherEn savoir plus
Day 6
10 août, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Bendueños to Pola de Lena
Another quiet day, walking 9km mostly alongside a river. Saw a UNESCO World Heritage Site 9th century church. Staying in a bigger town tonight, reflected in the fact thereEn savoir plus
VoyageurDifferent...of course there is a variety of scenery on CF due to its length...the CSS is just magnificent hills! I love them 😍
Day 7
11 août, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Pola de Lena to Mieres - 13km
A leisurely walk today, mostly alongside a river.
Highlught of the day was a Panaderia van pulling up and the driver giving me a free baguette!! Bought some chorizo andEn savoir plus
Day 8
12 août, Espagne ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
Mieres to Olloniego
Another 10km day...short n sweet but one final climb to do. A 3km road walk out of Mieres then 3km up to El Padrùn and down the other side to Olloniego. Watched the eclipse withEn savoir plus
Day 9
13 août, Espagne ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Olloniego to Oviedo
Last day - 9km
Straight into it with a 4 km climb then cruised down to Oviedo to arrive at the cathedral by 10.30am. Camino de San Salvador done and dusted!
VoyageurI loved every sweaty, grueling climb and step...I'm obviously a sucker for punishment 😫😂
Voyageur
is that by the Cathedral?
VoyageurNo...about a kilometer away. In Plaza de San Marcos
VoyageurOK I know where that is (reckon never paid any mind to that sign)
VoyageurIt's about 1 metro away from the pilgrim and cross statue 😁