Camino del Norte

Camino Primitivo

La Trocha → 1.30 → Villaviciosa → 2.00km → La Ferrería - Amandi

Location
To end of camino
371.8
Altitude
5
Services
ATM
Yes
Bar
Yes
Bus
Yes
Bus Terminal
Yes
Correos
Yes
Grocery
Yes
Medical Center
Yes
Pharmacy
Yes

The town has been called Villaviciosa, an allusion to the fertility of the land, since the 14th century. It occupies a low valley south of the estuary and the rich land here supports a cattle and dairy industry, but perhaps more importantly it grows very good apples for the production of the sidra (the famous hard cider of Asturias). If you spot a sidrería stop in for a glass but mind the curious customs of drinking it: it is poured from a great height, bottle held high and glass held low, and usually behind the back, to get some air into the small amount which is to be consumed with haste. Don’t let it sit around!

The late-Romanesque/early-Gothic Iglesia de Santa María de la Oliva does not disappoint.

Fiesta

Santumedero de Sietes is celebrated on the 3rd of March. San Juan on the 24th of June, and Santiago on the 25th of July.

The Road

Pay close attention to the arrows through town. The camino follows a route which takes you past most of the more notable monuments, including the Ayuntamiento building, the monument to Carlos I, and the Iglesia de Santa María de la Oliva. At the church it turns left to follow the AS-255 out of town and to La Ferrería.

Comments

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

In the albergue Congreso I got the bedbugs. I slept there on 29 September 2022. Sorry, but I have to share this problem.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

A lovely restaurant and wonderful staff. Good food & drink.

Camino de Sant… (not verified)

Parrilla - Restaurante El Charrán - Villaviciosa has vegetarian food options

michael

Another fan of Carlos 1. great place

michael

I loved my stay at Hotel Carlos I. Great location and they do a special room rate for pilgrims. €25 for a private room with the best shower I've seen on the Camino.

michael

Beautifully furnished with comfortable beds and linens, common areas. Good restaurants nearby. On the square, kind and helpful staff. I might move there.

michael

Beautifully furnished refers to Hotel Carlos I

michael

Another fan of Carlos 1. great place