Mosquitoes and pollen on CP?

[always me]

We are walking Porto to Santiago middle of May.
Is mosquito spray necessary? What about seasonal pollen?
Probably overthinking everything right now

 

[naplesdon]

Rarely encountered mosquitoes. Pollen is pollen and it is pretty bad right now, depends on what is in bloom.

 

[always me]

Rarely encountered mosquitoes. Pollen is pollen and it is pretty bad right now, depends on what is in bloom.

Thanks Biarritzdon.
I figured as much. So looking forward to this walk

 

[miffy]

If you want to reduce mozzie bites, a rad solution is to drink large glasses of G and Ts. The quinine in the tonic (if it is good tonic) is actually really good at reducing mozzie bites and you can enjoy lots of great drinks while gossiping the evenings away with friends.

 

[always me]

I knew there was a reason for liking G&T!

 

[surya8]

Didn't see any mosquitos on the way, walked in May Porto to Santiago. Here in Russia they eat me alive in the forests when I go foraging, so I'd have noticed. Re pollen: smelled each and every flower on the way, they passed my test Didn't see any pollen in the pools, they were clear, nothing offensive pollen-like in the air apart from the combo of eucalyptus and cow dung That was quite memorable!

 

[always me]

Thank you, surya8
Grew up in Holland....cow dung scent is everywhere!

 

[TulaB]

I always bring bug juice and emergency wipes. I am loved by mosquitoes and have significant reactions but knowing others have not had issues will help me plan
Regarding cow smell, it is all your perspective. Dairy farmers say it smells like money!

 

[pavel2]

Is there any problem with insects during summer in general (esp. at night) ? Like small stinging flies or something like that?

 

[Anniesantiago]

Yes. Mosquitoes ate me alive on the central Portuguese route at night in the albergues. Their incessant buzzing around my head felt as loud as a fire alarm. I suggest you take repellent if you are not allergic.