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Hi LT - Some of the longer stretches in Extramadura are very unforgiving with no access to water and very little shade. In 40 C heat that would be pretty tough. Think "Ice Cold in Alex". It would be more than most people could endure.
Hi Jacqui - I walked from mid Sept to mid Oct 2009. A few random thoughts:
- Andalucia and Extramadura are hot and dry - not dangerously so if you're sensible, but it can be uncomfortable at times. The countryside gets pretty parched so dont expect too much greenery. The holm oak thrives but...
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