@nickymunch
Hi Nicky
If the weather was what you’d expect in that region for April, it ‘would’ be lovely spring sunshine - but the world all over gives us surprises. This year some people on forum had very hot weather in March. I left Seville on April 7 and weather was between 10c and 20c for walking. Beautiful and temps were pretty constant. I carried 3 litres of water but never needed it. ( If it was right now August , you’d probably run out !). The water - didn’t see many water fountains but I made sure bottles were full when I left in mornings. I’m happy with out of the tap . Also depends on how long and far your days will be. Some people walk 40+ per day. I’m happy anything less than 30 .. some days had to be very short because of this to split a long stretch.
Have a look at gronze for stages but some others on this forum have generously posted some wonderful stage plans as a guide
I took a light pretty item (blouse) for evenings for eating in, but never wore it as it was always too cold during April and early May for me after walking to wear less than a merino top .
I agree with April walking temps.
Still found some rainy days but as long as you’ve got your gear it’s ok -
The water I think you had all you needed- longer distances and hotter days would definitely be more difficult with water.
Nicky ,
The areas of sticky mud were frustrating- trying to scrape it clear but those days were minimal and you’ve got to expect some bad with the good
April 2020 Easter Sunday is 12th. So you’ll be slap bang in peak time in Sevilla. Good idea to decide on your accommodation now..
I tended to book here and there but I’d try for a few more Albergues early on if I did it again. Namely the first couple of days out from Sevilla. I walked with pilgrims here and there who had found room in Albergues
I did ‘rush’ one day to get a bottom bunk in Valdesalor.., but most places had some accommodation/ just have an idea of where you want to stay and call day before if you’re worried.
Definitely do this if you want to stay In Merida, Caceres..( big Easter goings on there-
I had booked for casa de Cásares (after Cáseres).
Also need to know whether Albergue at Embalse de Alcántara is open if you plan that as a stop.
Another tourist busy place for those enjoying thermal baths is Baños de Montemayor. I had booked a hotel days previously as heard it was full.
Others I walked with had a problem finding a place but all found something. They were persistent though
I think Donna encountered warmer weather in the earlier months this year than April ,,, where is cooled off. That was 2019. Good luck for 2020
***. Cáparra on 26th April this year was too cold to be sleeping ‘ under the stars ‘. Although I did walk a while with a very hardy Englishman who said he’d had a couple of nights outdoors in the hedges. Brrrr.
****. Donna I wouldn’t think anyone could walk Baños to Salamanca in one day ?
Buen camino Nicky
Annie