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Grado
Spend a half‑day to a full day in Grado: walk the town centre, visit the palace museum and, if on the Camino, walk the first 21 km (13 mi) stage.Spend a half‑day to a full day in Grado: walk the town centre, visit the palace museum and, if on the Camino, walk the first 13 mi (21 km) stage.
Grado is a small Asturian town (≈10 k pop) that serves as a convenient stop on the Camino Primitivo and offers a compact historic centre, a few museums and a swimming pool. Most visitors can see the main sights and rest in one day; pilgrims may add an extra night in a local albergue.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours)
- Airport
- OVD
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Grado091 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Grado, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyGrado is low‑risk; typical caution applies: keep valuables on you in crowded buses and watch traffic on the A‑63.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 fire/ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportOVD Asturias Airport (near Avilés) (Bus to Oviedo, then ALSA to Grado (≈40 min)).
- Getting aroundTown is walkable; ALSA bus from Oviedo every 30 min (≈40 min); Cercanías C7 train every 2 h (≈50 min).
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealMenu del día (set lunch)€8–12 (≈ US$10–14)
- BeerBeer (tap)€2–3 (≈ US$3–4)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (first km)€4–5 (≈ US$5–6)
- Budget bedAlbergue dormitory, a night, per person€8 (≈ US$10)
- Mid-range bedHotel double room, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedHotel double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €45 (≈ US$55) · High €70 (≈ US$85)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- OVD Asturias Airport (near Avilés) (Bus to Oviedo, then ALSA to Grado (≈40 min))
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
May
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Jun
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jul
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Aug
not flagged
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Oct
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grado: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
12 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
10 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
9 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Jul
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
5 rd
Sep
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Oct
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
11 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town is walkable; ALSA bus from Oviedo every 30 min (≈40 min); Cercanías C7 train every 2 h (≈50 min). Taxis available locally.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Oviedo
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
ALSA bus 40 min or train 50 min from Grado
Modern city with museums and cathedral.
Cornellana
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Walk west on Camino Primitivo (≈4 km (2.5 mi))Walk west on Camino Primitivo (≈2.5 mi (4 km))
Next village on the pilgrimage route.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Villa de Grado albergue
Open Mar‑Oct, basic dormitory, 8 € per night
La Quintana albergue
Open Mar‑Oct, 8 € per night
Hotel Areces
Simple, clean rooms, ~70 € per night
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–45 (≈ US$35–55) excl. bed
- Mid
- €45–70 (≈ US$55–85) excl. bed
Trip budget
| Albergue dormitory1 × 1 night × €8 | €8 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| ALSA bus Oviedo → Grado (round‑trip)1 × €5 · check | €5 |
| Cercanías ticket Grado ↔ Oviedo1 × €4 · check | €4 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €6 |
| Trip total≈ €68 per person per day, bed included | €68≈ US$80 |
Basic shared room, open Mar‑Oct
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train passes excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (set lunch) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Beer (tap) | €2–3 (≈ US$3–4) |
| Taxi (first km) | €4–5 (≈ US$5–6) |
| Albergue dormitory night | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- ALSA bus schedule may vary on holidays – check the latest times.
- Albergue prices are low but rooms are basic; book ahead in peak months.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Fire/ambulance
- 112
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police091
- Fire/ambulance112
Embassy
US consulate in Bilbao (check address); Spanish police 091, medical 112.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- ALSA Oviedo → Grado bus: ≈ €5, 40 min (check)
- Cercanías Grado ↔ Oviedo: ≈ €4 each way (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (disˈkulpe)
- Gracias — Thank you (ˈɡɾasjas)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkwesta)
- ¿Dónde está la parada? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈdonde esˈta la paˈɾaða)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Grado. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–June, Sep–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, limited opening hours) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in an albergue for pilgrims to break the 21 km stage.
- Combine Grado with Oviedo for a two‑day northern Spain intro.
Sources
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