Route Suggestions starting October 21

[Tomwolfe007]

Support and positivity needed! Im pretty introverted so I’m shocked I’m even doing this and until recently I didn’t even know the camino existed but I believe the camino found me and that it will direct me towards happiness. I am currently in Oviedo visiting a friend and I have a cheap flight to Seville on Sunday. I thought about doing the plata route but I’m worried it’s too late in the season and too long of a trek so I’m thinking of hiking from Seville to Zafra(or farther) , then bus to Astorga and then from there hike to Santiago. Is that a good idea? Or is it frowned upon to start and pick up somewhere else? My flight was only 40$ so I could forego it and just start in Oviedo or somewhere else instead but I’ve never been to southern Spain so maybe I just as well start there. Thoughts for an uplifting route? I’m 28, fit and thinking 20-30 days. I am a bit worried about being too cold but I’m prepared for that.

 

[C clearly]

Is that a good idea? Or is it frowned upon to start and pick up somewhere else

Sounds like a fine idea to me. There is no frowning at all, except maybe by people who are jealous of your opportunity. Be prepared with layers for any weather, and enjoy yourself!

 

[OzAnnie]

Sounds like a great plan.
There are no rules about where to start !
Just be aware that if you want to pick up your Compostela in Santiago ; that you obtain 2,daily sellos from 100k out if walking.
I think for an introverted pilgrim you are showing a lot of adventurous spirit and I’d go with it !
Buen camino
Annie

 

[gypsy9]

Agreed, no frowns! Another idea if you wanted to begin pronto...begin in Oviedo and continue on to Finesterre and Muxia and then return on foot to Santiago de compostella—it’s a beautiful Way and no breaking your journey...and rest days by the coast...whatever you decide—enjoy the adventure and Camino!!

 

[henrythedog]

Support and positivity needed! Im pretty introverted so I’m shocked I’m even doing this and until recently I didn’t even know the camino existed but I believe the camino found me and that it will direct me towards happiness. I am currently in Oviedo visiting a friend and I have a cheap flight to Seville on Sunday. I thought about doing the plata route but I’m worried it’s too late in the season and too long of a trek so I’m thinking of hiking from Seville to Zafra(or farther) , then bus to Astorga and then from there hike to Santiago. Is that a good idea? Or is it frowned upon to start and pick up somewhere else? My flight was only 40$ so I could forego it and just start in Oviedo or somewhere else instead but I’ve never been to southern Spain so maybe I just as well start there. Thoughts for an uplifting route? I’m 28, fit and thinking 20-30 days. I am a bit worried about being too cold but I’m prepared for that.

You’ve got plenty of time.

Just find Santiago on a map and start walking towards it, it’s the original tradition which clearly predates all the ‘you must do that, you must not do the other’ nonsense.

You’ll have a great time and a truly original experience.