philleethomas
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- 2019
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How was the weather and the landscapes this time of the year? I intend to walk the mozárabe from almería to Santiago (and Muxía y Finisterra) starting next february or march. Because I know that is dangerous to walk in Extremadura in May or June; it can get unbearably hot. On the other hand I'm affraid that starting to walk this early (end of Winter) would deprive me from beautiful sights or would inflict me to much cold weather.From Almería to Granada in March we met 7 other peregrinos and A Czech man walking the GR7 from Lisbon. Buen Camino
I have walked in Extremadura three times in May. Twice, I started the Vdlp in Sevilla in early May, once I started the Mozárabe from Almería in mid-April.Because I know that is dangerous to walk in Extremadura in May or June;
Hi Phil - did you walk Almeria to Granada beginning 6 Feb? How was the weather? How cold? I ask because I hope to begin on 16 Feb 2024?I'm embarking on the Mozarabe this 6th February, Almería to Granada. Anyone doing it at this time?
I'll be using the Almería Association's hostels and am already in touch with them via WhatsApp (though it seems likely I will be completely on my own in them!)
Hi WisTom - I noticed you planned to walk beginning 11 Feb, then actually walked beginning 9 March - was this date change related to the weather? I'm planning to begin in Almeria on 16 Feb 2024 - hoping its not going to be REALLY cold.I walked from Granada to Merida in 15 days starting on March 9. Normally 18 stages, but I had to do three doubles due lack of accommodations - in part due to Spanish road/utility crews booking the few options available. Saw three Englishmen 2nd day and ran into a Dutch blogger on the road into Cordoba. Otherwise, a solitary walk. Be prepared for few services and very little shade. Beautiful but difficult stretch of 34km of no services crossing the Sierra Morena from Villaharta to Alcaracejos.
Hi! I did indeed! It was mostly fine and usually rained at night. Chilly starts and particularly cold when the wind was coming off the Sierra Nevada! I wore leggings most days and my Arabic scarf!Hi Phil - did you walk Almeria to Granada beginning 6 Feb? How was the weather? How cold? I ask because I hope to begin on 16 Feb 2024?
No. It was a health issue. Weather would have been better in February. It was hot (for me) in March. When I arrived in Mérida at the end of the March, it was 32C/88F.Hi WisTom - I noticed you planned to walk beginning 11 Feb, then actually walked beginning 9 March - was this date change related to the weather? I'm planning to begin in Almeria on 16 Feb 2024 - hoping its not going to be REALLY cold.
Gracias!The weather was perfecto (40F mornings and 65F afternoons) and the landscapes dry and dusty. Almond trees in bloom. View attachment 149623Very friendly Andalus people. Buen Camino
Hi @Patricia A W . Are you still planning this Camino? I'm hoping to start walking from Almeria on the 20th February this year.Hi Phil - did you walk Almeria to Granada beginning 6 Feb? How was the weather? How cold? I ask because I hope to begin on 16 Feb 2024?
Hi Sue - yes, planning to start on 16th February. I hope to see you on the way.Hi @Patricia A W . Are you still planning this Camino? I'm hoping to start walking from Almeria on the 20th February this year.
I'm not a particularly speedy walker, but you never know. Buen camino and hope to see you.Hi Sue - yes, planning to start on 16th February. I hope to see you on the way.
I will probably finish in Córdoba this time as it is easier to get transport home from there. Hopefully will get a chance to say hello in person, but you will be starting 5 days ahead of me. Buen caminoMy daughter Zoe and I are walking Málaga to Baena to Cordoba beginning February 15. Maybe we will see you in Baena but I am old and slow. Buen Camino
Well, with a few days in Almería, there are imho two obvious top of the list places to visit. The castle is very nice with great views, and the tour of the Civil War bomb shelters/tunnels just fascinating. In my limited experience, the tickets sell out in advance (I will confess that our group of 8 or so snuck another peregrina in with us since there were no more tickets) so a little aadvance planning might be necessary.We have now booked our flight. We plan on beginning in Almeria on 7 February. Staying in Almeria on the 5th and 6th to acclimatize, chat with the Association, and see a bit of the area. Hoping to stay at the albergue and chat with Nely. Thanks for the input, everyone!
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