Camino de la Plata 2021

[Executivetraveler2016]

Hi, starting Camino de la Plata August 2021. Bringing my youngest ashes to Fisterra, final rest in the Mother Land.

 

[Former member 62607]

I can only wish the best for you on such a journey. Go in strength, peace, goodhealth.

 

[Kathy Val]

Hi, starting Camino de la Plata August 2021. Bringing my youngest ashes to Fisterra, final rest in the Mother Land.

A sacred journey for sure. May each step be firm, allowing the earth to absorb your sorrow. God speed!

 

[Travelers1802]

God speed and God Bless.

 

[lt56ny]

Sacred Steps. I walked with my friend who has the same struggles that you have. It brought him some comfort. I hope you have some too.

 

[Pilger Franz]

Hi, starting Camino de la Plata August 2021. Bringing my youngest ashes to Fisterra, final rest in the Mother Land.

Sure?? This is one of the months with highest temperatures of the year.

 

[geraldkelly]

Are you starting from Seville? It's extremely hot down there in August. I hope you're prepared for that.

 

[dreymorris]

Are you starting from Seville? It's extremely hot down there in August. I hope you're prepared for that.

What are your thoughts about starting in Salamanca at the end of September? Still too hot? I have your guidebook and will opt for the Sanabres route. (I'm still in the dreaming phase but if travel guidelines from Canada and return to get easier then it'll be a go!)

 

[Kanga]

For me the Via de la Plata and Sanabrés was perfect as an early spring walk - I started in April in Seville and walked with the warmth towards the north.

 

[dreymorris]

For me the Via de la Plata and Sanabrés was perfect as an early spring walk - I started in April in Seville and walked with the warmth towards the north.

Due to other travel plans already made for April/May of next year, that won't be possible and I'm hoping I don't have to wait until 2023 so I'm keeping fingers crossed for a late September or early October start.

 

[geraldkelly]

What are your thoughts about starting in Salamanca at the end of September? Still too hot? I have your guidebook and will opt for the Sanabres route. (I'm still in the dreaming phase but if travel guidelines from Canada and return to get easier then it'll be a go!)

The weather around Salamanca is similar to what you'd get on the meseta section of the Camino Francés.

 

[camino07]

What are your thoughts about starting in Salamanca at the end of September? Still too hot? I have your guidebook and will opt for the Sanabres route. (I'm still in the dreaming phase but if travel guidelines from Canada and return to get easier then it'll be a go!)

I started from Salamanca middle September in 2017 and the weather was perfect. not too hot and the only day I had to dig out my raincoat was the last morning from Ponte Ulla.

 

[dreymorris]

I started from Salamanca middle September in 2017 and the weather was perfect. not too hot and the only day I had to dig out my raincoat was the last morning from Ponte Ulla.

Thanks very much for your feedback.

 

[CarolineMathieson]

One thing I would like to add having walked the VDLP in July in 2004 is that you need to carry twice as much water as usual since there are so few fountains along the way. You end up sweating away so much that you might not notice you are getting dehydrated.

 

[koknesis]

Right, in June 2017 heat was peaking between Zafra-Merida, as much as 46 in the shadow. No rain in daytime, just several thunderstorms at night. Water consumption over 6l per day and half of that poured over overheated head and chest, since mucho calor and no sombre on those stretches indeed. Most importantly one needs to take also some electrolyte supplements then.
However on the morning I left Salamanca it was about +7C only and in general the second part of VdLP was not really hot.
August 2015 walking Sanabres was rather warm, including typical Galician mist.

 

[geraldkelly]

I have written a FAQ about walking the Via de la Plata, it may be of use to you in your planning: http://www.viadelaplataguide.net/pages/frequently-asked-questions-about-walking-the-via-de-la-plata

 

[dreymorris]

I have written a FAQ about walking the Via de la Plata, it may be of use to you in your planning: http://www.viadelaplataguide.net/pages/frequently-asked-questions-about-walking-the-via-de-la-plata

Thank you!

 

[Executivetraveler2016]

Are you starting from Seville? It's extremely hot down there in August. I hope you're prepared for that.

Yes, I will start from Seville. Somehow, I enjoy extreme heat, specially walking. My son and I used to take long walks during hot summer in Florida to build stamina. This walk with my son's ashes, hope, will bring closure.

 

[robert hailwood]

Thank you!

Really welcome info. Thanks very much. Having cancelled April 20 and April 21 I am now booked for Sept 21 but I think I will go for March /April 22 on reading your information.