Starting in May 2018

[jmwlester]

Will start Via de la Plata on May 31 in Merida. Anyone beginning at that time?

 

[sharon w]

It will be very hot.

 

[jmwlester]

It will be very hot.

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, that is the only time I can go.
Buen Camino!

 

[Momonne]

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately, that is the only time I can go.
Buen Camino!

May I recommend a silver lined Euroschrimm umbrella then. Early April 2017 was already boarderline when it came to the sun after 12h30 pm.

 

[jmwlester]

May I recommend a silver lined Euroschrimm umbrella then. Early April 2017 was already boarderline when it came to the sun after 12h30 pm.

Thanks. I will check into the umbrella.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Will start Via de la Plata on May 31 in Merida. Anyone beginning at that time?

I have read numerous times on this forum that the Via de Plata is often dangerously hot in summer and folks are discouraged from going during those months. I don't think a Euroschirm umbrella will be enough!

Maybe you could consider walking a different Camino that would be more suitable to having better temperatures and a more enjoyable experience if that is your only available time frame.

 

[jmwlester]

I have read numerous times on this forum that the Via de Plata is often dangerously hot in summer and folks are discouraged from going during those months. I don't think a Euroschirm umbrella will be enough!

Maybe you could consider walking a different Camino that would be more suitable to having better temperatures and a more enjoyable experience if that is your only available time frame.

Thanks for the advice. I will consider a more northern route, but still keep the VDP as a possibility.

 

[Portach]

Thanks for the advice. I will consider a more northern route, but still keep the VDP as a possibility.

Thanks for the advice. I will consider a more northern route, but still keep the VDP as a possibility.

Starting early in the day helps. After 10 a.m. the heat becomes a factor, after midday a real issue. Our earliest start last October was 6 a.m. Some started as early as 4.30 to avoid the heat. This involves walking in the dark so a good head light is important. You will need to carry plenty of water too. It is a great Camino though......