Thanks for your good info greetings from AustraliaI walked from Sevilla to Salamanca February 2014. There were 5 of us (4 men and myself) leaving Sevilla on the same day. We pretty much stuck together until Zafra when I continued on with one of them. No one but us 2 in the albergues (mixture of private and municipals) but I had already walked the Plata in July 2011 and was used to walking with few around.
We had no problem finding accommodations. Crossing overflowing arroyos was almost a daily occurrence but that varies from one year to the next.
Ultreia!
Anton, I'm starting the Levante on Feb 6th. We might bump into each other in Zamora or on the last bit of the Sanabrés.
In February, most albergues will be closed. Obtain and use the list provided here in the forum showing albergues open during the winter.
FInally, if you are staying in albergues, as opposed to commercial lodgings, I recommend a lightweight sleeping bag. Not only is heat not always on offer, but some fellow pilgrims insist on opening windows...(grrr!) Plus, the cleanliness of the shared blankets is not guaranteed...:eek!
I walked this year in February and we had sustained torrential rain most days with gale force winds. I was experimenting with a new poncho which I will not use again due to the high winds for days (weeks) on end. Most of the albergues were open although some were indeed closed and although it was quiet on the camino there were still plenty of people. Having a warm sleeping bag to crawl into in the evenings made ALL the difference to me. The flooding and rain was most impressive. We all got soaked from head to toe regardless of rain gear used. I found that having a breathable pair of lightweight running shoes that could dry on a heater overnight worked best for me. Nevertheless it was beautiful and magical.
Anton, I'm starting the Levante on Feb 6th.