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When planning to walk part of the VdlP this year, I was aware of many comments about how hot it can be starting In Seville in Sept/Oct. So I walked from Mérida to Zamora just returning on the 8th October. Strange thing was this year, it was hotter in Mérida than in Seville on my start date of 18th Sept! Now I am thinking of going back to walk the first part Seville to Mérida in March or April and although I know there will never be any guarantees regarding weather these days, I just wanted to know from those who have walked this part, if March is a recommended month for walking or is April better?
Good points George,Hi.
Easter 2019 falls on the 21st of April, you should factor that into your plans re accommodation, it might be advisable to book in advance where you can, also Seville spring fair starts on the 4th of May, we went this year before starting the VdeLP an experience not to be missed.
Regards
George
Now I am thinking of going back to walk the first part Seville to Mérida in March or April and although I know there will never be any guarantees regarding weather these days, I just wanted to know from those who have walked this part, if March is a recommended month for walking or is April better?
Yes, John that´s what I am finding and also the prices in Seville are very high, but there are several hostels which still seem reasonable.I'm walking from Seville to Salamanca April (just before Easter to mid-May), and the accomodations are already filling up for Easter week in Seville. Not too tight as yet but starting there.
John what date are you starting from Seville?I'm walking from Seville to Salamanca April (just before Easter to mid-May), and the accomodations are already filling up for Easter week in Seville. Not too tight as yet but starting there.
Yes, it is the parochial Albergue. The town won’t let the priest advertise, I’ve been told, so it’s kind of a secret. There is a Canadian pilgrims group that supports this Albergue with an annual donation. @karenhypes is a member of the group I believe. It’s this one: https://www.gronze.com/extremadura/badajoz/monesterio/albergue-parroquial-monesterio@peregrina2000 you were kind enough to send me last year, your stages of the VdlP and you mentioned that in Monesterío, the village priest was in the process of converting his home into an Albergue, do you know the name of this as I assume it is up and running now?
Hi Laurie.
Would that be the Albergue that is the upstairs apartment at about number 218 Paseo de Extramadura which is the main through road, if it is I’ve stayed there a couple of times, very well kept Albergue, all facilities, super clean, one of the very best, and If you haven’t been, a visit to the Museo de Jamon is a must!
George
Vacation Rental By Owner(VRBO) provides the same services, and functions similarly as Airbnb.Thank you for that Greg. I have heard of air b&b. Actually one of the places in Castilblanco only uses Airb&b as a booking method - lovely place recommended by @peregrina2000 . Never heard of VRBO, but thanks for that suggestion. But you and a couple of others are so right, I think it may be necessary to book accommodation over Easter and certainly the prices jump a bit especially in Sevilla, but that's okay because it's a special holiday time of year. I am so looking forward to walking a bit of Spain in Spring and hopefully having time to explore Sevilla a bit more.
Hi, My first entry on this forum and VDLP will be my first camino. I am booked in Seviile April 1st and 2nd 2019, beginning my camino the the 3rd. It will be Good Friday when I predict I will be somewhere around Embalse de Alcantra and then Easter Sunday perhaps in Galisteo. Are the albergues typically open on these holidays?Hi.
Easter 2019 falls on the 21st of April, you should factor that into your plans re accommodation, it might be advisable to book in advance where you can, also Seville spring fair starts on the 4th of May, we went this year before starting the VdeLP an experience not to be missed.
Regards
George
Hi thereHi, My first entry on this forum and VDLP will be my first camino. I am booked in Seviile April 1st and 2nd 2019, beginning my camino the the 3rd. It will be Good Friday when I predict I will be somewhere around Embalse de Alcantra and then Easter Sunday perhaps in Galisteo. Are the albergues typically open on these holidays?
Oh and are there others out there thinking of starting around the same time? I know so many folks that encountered very few other pilgrims on this route. I am avoiding the busyness of CF but I do not wish to be completely alone either. Thanks.
HI there, welcome to the forum! I cannot be sure but from what I read and hear about walking in April on the VdlP, I don't think you will be alone. I start a week after you and am only walking to Mérida. Buen Camino.Hi, My first entry on this forum and VDLP will be my first camino. I am booked in Seviile April 1st and 2nd 2019, beginning my camino the the 3rd. It will be Good Friday when I predict I will be somewhere around Embalse de Alcantra and then Easter Sunday perhaps in Galisteo. Are the albergues typically open on these holidays?
Oh and are there others out there thinking of starting around the same time? I know so many folks that encountered very few other pilgrims on this route. I am avoiding the busyness of CF but I do not wish to be completely alone either. Thanks.
Hi ClareEaster is supposed to be fabulous in Seville, but you might want to book your accommodation now, if you want to stay for a couple of days at the start. I have passed through several towns (including Salamanca, but not Seville) during Easter week and it is a great experience.
I suggest looking at your expected itinerary and figuring out where you are likely to be on the Thur-Fri-Sat (April 17-19 in 2019) of Holy Week. I think that is likely to put you in Merida on April 16 and walking to or through Caceres 3 or 4 days later. Personally, I would book something (that can be cancelled) in both those cities now, since they do tend to attract a lot of tourists. I might be walking on the Sanabres at that time, and am thinking about doing this.Did you find when you travelled over Easter., that it was necessary to book ahead further up ?
Thanks @laineylainey@OzAnnie , I agree with @C clearly about booking around Easter. I have booked Seville for both starting and returning on Good Friday. Unfortunately Hotel Simon was already booked out. If you use Booking.com you can usually cancel within 24hours of arrival without penalty, but then it can be a bit more expensive than booking direct. I have found prices higher over Easter but that's only to be expected.
However if you are not walking in the Easter week, other forum members have suggested it's not necessary to book ahead on the VdLP. Have a look at Gronze for accommodation along the route you are walking. I would be happy to send you the names of the places I stayed this September on my walk from Méridato Zamora.
Feliz Navidad
It’s 12.32am Christmas morning here now in Sydney .. please take your timeAnnie, of course I will send you a PM with my accommodation from Mérida to Zamora and will include places I wish I had stayed at!
Yes, I am hoping to finish the VdlP next year. Sevilla to Mérida at Easter and the Zamora to Santiago vía the Sanabres in September, so techically not finishing the VdLP at Astorga!
Give me a couple of days to PM you as I am away at the minute.
Elaine
When planning to walk part of the VdlP this year, I was aware of many comments about how hot it can be starting In Seville in Sept/Oct. So I walked from Mérida to Zamora just returning on the 8th October. Strange thing was this year, it was hotter in Mérida than in Seville on my start date of 18th Sept! Now I am thinking of going back to walk the first part Seville to Mérida in March or April and although I know there will never be any guarantees regarding weather these days, I just wanted to know from those who have walked this part, if March is a recommended month for walking or is April better?
We started walking on 15th April, 2017. We experienced 4 nights of Semana Santa in Sevilla and left on Easter Saturday. Semana Santa in Sevilla is amazing and an experience that I will never forget.Has anyone walked from Seville in Easter week. The more I think about next April I think it would be great to experience Easter on the Camino?
Hello Everyone
I'm starting VDLP on March 2nd. Glad to see @MileHighPair also started in early March and it was ok for them...sounds like last year was pretty difficult with weather and I'm hoping that because last year was so wet this year might not be...however as @jpflavin1 has said you never can tell and maybe best not to worry too much about the weather - I just try to be prepared for as many situations as possible.
Not seen anyone else starting as early as I am so far but hoping to meet a few fellow walkers along the way.
Megg
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