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Grandas de Salime
Spend a half‑day in Grandas de Salime: arrive early, see Plaza de la Constitución, San Salvador church, Ethnographic Museum and walk a short stretch of the Camino Primitivo.
Grandas de Salime is a tiny Asturian village; its sights are clustered in the centre and the Camino passes through. One half‑day to a full day is enough unless you are hiking the surrounding hills.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jan–Feb, Dec (cold, limited services)
- Airport
- OVD
- Nights
- 0.5–1
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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.
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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
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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 Grandas de Salime, 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
- SafetyGrandas de Salime is a low‑traffic village; main risks are limited mobile coverage and narrow mountain roads—travel during daylight.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 General emergencies (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 (30 min drive via A‑8 to Navia, then mountain road).
- Getting aroundThe village centre is walkable; a bike or car is needed for mountain trails.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per person€12 (≈ US$14)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€100 (≈ US$120)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €55 (≈ US$65) · High €80 (≈ US$95)
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 (30 min drive via A‑8 to Navia, then mountain road)
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
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Aug
not flagged
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Grandas de Salime: 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)
11 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
10 rd
Apr
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
May
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
8 rd
Jun
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Jul
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Sep
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
9 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°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
The village centre is walkable; a bike or car is needed for mountain trails. One daily Alsa bus (early‑morning to Tineo, return 16:30) connects to Oviedo.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
A Fonsagrada
goDoor to door: ≈6 h
Walk west on the Camino Primitivo from Grandas, about 20 km (12 mi), 5–6 hWalk west on the Camino Primitivo from Grandas, about 12 mi (20 km), 5–6 h
Next stop on the pilgrimage route; suitable for hikers.
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.
Albergue Porta de Grandas
Hostel east of town, basic rooms, good for hikers
Albergue Casa Sánchez
Central hostel, single bed €17
A Reigada
Hotel with self‑check‑in, double room €50
Hotel Las Grandas
5 km (3.1 mi) NW, lake view rooms, pet‑friendly3.1 mi (5 km) NW, lake view rooms, pet‑friendly
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
- High
- €70 (≈ US$85)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Dorm bed1 × 1 night × €12 | €12 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × €30 | €30 |
| Alsa bus Oviedo ↔ Grandas (round‑trip)1 × €15 · check | €15 |
| eSIM data (1 week)1 × €12 · check | €12 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €7 |
| Trip total≈ €76 per person per day, bed included | €76≈ US$90 |
2026 estimate in euros; transport to/from Asturias Airport excluded.
Watch out
Safety
- Only one Alsa bus per day; plan arrival before midday.
- Mobile coverage is patchy (4G from MasMovil/Orange only).
- Capilla del Carmen is rarely open.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- General emergencies
- 112
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Emergency
- Police091
- General emergencies112
Embassy
US consulate in Bilbao; nearest Spanish police station in Grandas.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Alsa Oviedo → Grandas (round‑trip): about €15 (≈ US$18) per person (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 del autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (ˈdonde esˈta la paˈɾaða del ˈautobus)
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 Grandas de Salime. 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, Dec (cold, limited services) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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