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Try the app Windy Maps,,,, offline once you download the area of the world you are walking in,,, and has the actual Camino route on it ,Hi,
This is a very special Camino. I walked alone (well, I met 2 others walking as well) from Almeria to Merida last year in April with no problems. Maybe skip the first couple of days out of Almeria and focus on the stages before Granada (Guadix, La Peza, Quentar). That way, you'll have the Sierra Nevada and almond blossoms as the backdrop and avoid the stony riverbed. If you want to visit the Alhambra in Granada, reserve the ticket in advance. As already mentioned, the Association for this portion of the Mozarabe is excellent, can provide the guide in pdf and help you along the way (in English too). Download the free app 'maps.me' too, just in case you get off track
Other solo female walkers have done this Camino and I expect that they will comment here.1. SAFETY - Would Mozarabe be safe for a woman walking on her own? I know there are far less walkers on Mozarabe compared to Frances. While I really enjoy the 'solo' state. I'd like to feel physically and mentally safe and sound, and 'not have to worry'.
With few exceptions, the signposting is good to very good. (Exceptions include the way out of Granada, which still confuses pilgrims and is an unattractive stage - nothing worse than being in ugly suburbs and not sure if you're on the right path).2. SIGNPOSTING - is there good enough signposting in place? Camino Frances is super, with no need for map reading, way finding, etc. I understand there will be much less signposting, but how little? And is it reliable? Does it mean I'll need to read a map or have my map open on my phone regularly? And I do get a bit nervous about 'getting lost'!
Heh. I think that the people in Andalusia and Extremadura are among the friendliest people that I have ever met and they are very tolerant of my poor Spanish. Most of the things that pilgrims need to ask are quite repetitive so it hardly matters that English speakers are few and far between.3. LANGUAGE - I speak very little Spanish (unfortunately!). Again, this was not an issue on Camino Frances, will it be on Mozarabe?
The April guide to accommodations between Almeria and Merida can be downloaded from the Almeria association facebook page (Click the "Posts" menu):4. ACCOMODATION, do i understand right that there are no/not many albergue choices on route?
That is quite a short time. The following sections might give you the prettiest walking. Transport to the start and from the end point would require some time too.4. IF I go for Mozarabe, with 5-6 days, which part of the path comes highly recommended?
I’m on my way home today after 7 days on the Mozarabe, Granada-Cordoba and can only recommend it very highly.Hi all
I'd really appreciate your help with this!
I would love to do part of Mozarabe 15-20 May (did part of Frances last May) - I have a soft spot for Andalusia..!
BUT I have a couple of major questions/concerns:
1. SAFETY - Would Mozarabe be safe for a woman walking on her own? I know there are far less walkers on Mozarabe compared to Frances. While I really enjoy the 'solo' state. I'd like to feel physically and mentally safe and sound, and 'not have to worry'.
2. SIGNPOSTING - is there good enough signposting in place? Camino Frances is super, with no need for map reading, way finding, etc. I understand there will be much less signposting, but how little? And is it reliable? Does it mean I'll need to read a map or have my map open on my phone regularly? And I do get a bit nervous about 'getting lost'!
3. LANGUAGE - I speak very little Spanish (unfortunately!). Again, this was not an issue on Camino Frances, will it be on Mozarabe?
4. ACCOMODATION, do i understand right that there are no/not many albergue choices on route?
4. IF I go for Mozarabe, with 5-6 days, which part of the path comes highly recommended?
Of course I could do another part of Frances this year, but I do gravitate towards Andalusia.
Thank you so much. Any advice would be really helpful!
Nicky
This.My Spanish is limited but I got by and people were touched I was even trying, showering me with (undeserved) compliments.
There are also public transportation options out of Granada:Signposting pretty good apart from leaving Granada - I’d take a cab to the suburbs and start from there as the walk out isn’t that interesting anyway.
Hi all
I'd really appreciate your help with this!
I would love to do part of Mozarabe 15-20 May (did part of Frances last May) - I have a soft spot for Andalusia..!
BUT I have a couple of major questions/concerns:
1. SAFETY - Would Mozarabe be safe for a woman walking on her own? I know there are far less walkers on Mozarabe compared to Frances. While I really enjoy the 'solo' state. I'd like to feel physically and mentally safe and sound, and 'not have to worry'.
2. SIGNPOSTING - is there good enough signposting in place? Camino Frances is super, with no need for map reading, way finding, etc. I understand there will be much less signposting, but how little? And is it reliable? Does it mean I'll need to read a map or have my map open on my phone regularly? And I do get a bit nervous about 'getting lost'!
3. LANGUAGE - I speak very little Spanish (unfortunately!). Again, this was not an issue on Camino Frances, will it be on Mozarabe?
4. ACCOMODATION, do i understand right that there are no/not many albergue choices on route?
4. IF I go for Mozarabe, with 5-6 days, which part of the path comes highly recommended?
Of course I could do another part of Frances this year, but I do gravitate towards Andalusia.
Thank you so much. Any advice would be really helpful!
Nicky
Hi Nicky.Hi all
I'd really appreciate your help with this!
I would love to do part of Mozarabe 15-20 May (did part of Frances last May) - I have a soft spot for Andalusia..!
BUT I have a couple of major questions/concerns:
1. SAFETY - Would Mozarabe be safe for a woman walking on her own? I know there are far less walkers on Mozarabe compared to Frances. While I really enjoy the 'solo' state. I'd like to feel physically and mentally safe and sound, and 'not have to worry'.
2. SIGNPOSTING - is there good enough signposting in place? Camino Frances is super, with no need for map reading, way finding, etc. I understand there will be much less signposting, but how little? And is it reliable? Does it mean I'll need to read a map or have my map open on my phone regularly? And I do get a bit nervous about 'getting lost'!
3. LANGUAGE - I speak very little Spanish (unfortunately!). Again, this was not an issue on Camino Frances, will it be on Mozarabe?
4. ACCOMODATION, do i understand right that there are no/not many albergue choices on route?
4. IF I go for Mozarabe, with 5-6 days, which part of the path comes highly recommended?
Of course I could do another part of Frances this year, but I do gravitate towards Andalusia.
Thank you so much. Any advice would be really helpful!
Nicky
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