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There was an average of 10 pilgrims per day last March on the Camino del Norte. There was over 200 per day on the Camino Frances. Spain is no more or less safe for a lone woman in March, I don't think, but help will be much closer on the Camino Frances than the Norte. There is good cellular coverage in Spain. The emergency number is 112. Buen camino.would like to know that there will be people not far away should something go wrong and to find a pilgrim "family" who will look out for me on my pilgrimage.
Hi there!
I'm planning on walking the Camino from 3 March, and will only have three weeks - maybe the Frances or the Northern route. I've tried searching for buddies who I can hook up with on the Camigas Facebook group for female pilgrims, but can't see any fellow travelers starting at that time. I've read a few blogs which mostly suggest it's safe walking as a female alone. However, other blogs have referred to lone female travelers facing harassment/safety issues whilst walking alone, which makes me a bit nervous.
My concern is that there will be few pilgrims to walk with along the way as I've read that it's fairly quiet at that time (sometimes only a couple of people staying in an albergues), and that I'll be doing many hours/stretches alone. I don't necessarily want to walk the whole way with people, but would like to know that there will be people not far away should something go wrong and to find a pilgrim "family" who will look out for me on my pilgrimage.
I'm someone who generally takes a common sense approach, and am not sure if the warnings are hyped up and overly cautious such that I should be fine going alone without a buddy, or if I should be more concerned about walking (potentially long distances) alone in early March. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
That is a very good observation! Yes, I have felt anxiety upon occasion on the camino, but that is appropriate for a woman who is being watchful on a minor adventure. I have felt anxiety upon occasion while walking through my local neighbourhood. Some people/woman have too much anxiety to make the overall experience a pleasant one. Other people never get worried and that might be considered complacency. They are both equally "safe" from external dangers.walking stretches in the middle of nowhere on your own (especially the further you are from santiago) may generate anxiety (justified, no doubt) and i would exercise the same caution you would exercise anywhere else.
Hi there!
I'm planning on walking the Camino from 3 March, and will only have three weeks - maybe the Frances or the Northern route. I've tried searching for buddies who I can hook up with on the Camigas Facebook group for female pilgrims, but can't see any fellow travelers starting at that time. I've read a few blogs which mostly suggest it's safe walking as a female alone. However, other blogs have referred to lone female travelers facing harassment/safety issues whilst walking alone, which makes me a bit nervous.
My concern is that there will be few pilgrims to walk with along the way as I've read that it's fairly quiet at that time (sometimes only a couple of people staying in an albergues), and that I'll be doing many hours/stretches alone. I don't necessarily want to walk the whole way with people, but would like to know that there will be people not far away should something go wrong and to find a pilgrim "family" who will look out for me on my pilgrimage.
I'm someone who generally takes a common sense approach, and am not sure if the warnings are hyped up and overly cautious such that I should be fine going alone without a buddy, or if I should be more concerned about walking (potentially long distances) alone in early March. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
I walked from Leon to Santiago from about March 10 to 31, 2016. Many places were closed or just getting prepared for the huge increase in numbers later in the season. However, at no point was there any difficulty at all in finding accommodations of all types, with no need to walk long stages.my concerns are about the weather and whether enough of the hostels/albergues will be open at that time of the year.
I walked from Leon to Santiago from about March 10 to 31, 2016. Many places were closed or just getting prepared for the huge increase in numbers later in the season. However, at no point was there any difficulty at all in finding accommodations of all types, with no need to walk long stages.
The weather is a wild card. In March 2016 there was rain but only a couple of really wet days. I have only walked in March, October and November so I'm prepared for rain but have never encountered enough to make me regret my choice of month.
So, take good rain gear but no camping equipment. March is an excellent time.
Hi there!
I'm planning on walking the Camino from 3 March, and will only have three weeks - maybe the Frances or the Northern route. I've tried searching for buddies who I can hook up with on the Camigas Facebook group for female pilgrims, but can't see any fellow travelers starting at that time. I've read a few blogs which mostly suggest it's safe walking as a female alone. However, other blogs have referred to lone female travelers facing harassment/safety issues whilst walking alone, which makes me a bit nervous.
My concern is that there will be few pilgrims to walk with along the way as I've read that it's fairly quiet at that time (sometimes only a couple of people staying in an albergues), and that I'll be doing many hours/stretches alone. I don't necessarily want to walk the whole way with people, but would like to know that there will be people not far away should something go wrong and to find a pilgrim "family" who will look out for me on my pilgrimage.
I'm someone who generally takes a common sense approach, and am not sure if the warnings are hyped up and overly cautious such that I should be fine going alone without a buddy, or if I should be more concerned about walking (potentially long distances) alone in early March. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
I'm now feeling slightly anxious about is my degree of (un)preparedness!
You are in control of how prepared you are! Be worried only if you have not done your part to prepare.Should I be worried?!
Yes. I take it even thought I know almost every twist and turn of the route!is it worth buying a copy of Brierley's book?
Most of us entertain ourselves for months and years, here on the forum, so that isn't an indicator of the need to prepare for so long!I'm now feeling slightly anxious about is my degree of (un)preparedness! Other people on this forum appear to have been planning ahead for months. Whilst I am relatively fit, I haven't done any training. I don't have any good shoes. I have a windbreaker which is water resistant but not waterproof jacket. No good socks etc.
Only if you would like to become more competent in understanding where you are going each day!Also, I'm embarrassed to say that I am a TOTAL liability when it comes to following directions...
Final question, is it worth buying a copy of Brierley's book?
There were about 20 in the group I traveled among during March. There may be a few more now as pilgrims go earlier to avoid crowding. There should be plenty of space. We all could fit in the restaurant in Hornillos at the same time!How many pilgrims do you think I can expect to encounter on a daily basis on average in early march
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