For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here. (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation) |
---|
There should be something available in Portomarin https://www.gronze.com/galicia/lugo/portomarin#alberguesI’m looking forward to reading replies from seasoned pilgrims since I’ll be just a week or so behind you. Was hoping to stay in private rooms, but having trouble finding places open in early March between Sarria and Palas de Reí.
Also, what is considered “cold” on average?Thanks all. Definitely nervous about the idea that “nothing is open” in early march, if not for anything but safety reasons. Do you have to make reservations ahead of time for places to sleep?
There are a number of websites that will give you historical average temperatures. Here's one https://weatherspark.com/m/32965/3/Average-Weather-in-March-in-Sarria-SpainAlso, what is considered “cold” on average?
Thanks!There are a number of websites that will give you historical average temperatures. Here's one https://weatherspark.com/m/32965/3/Average-Weather-in-March-in-Sarria-Spain
Thanks so much! How was the terrain from Sarria to the finish? Did you primarily stay in hostels or bnbs? Thanks again!We walked Frances fall of 2018 at Ponferrada we got the weather report for the last week of October and a snow storm was headed in early. We went to Decathalon ( sporting goods store, very cheap with great stuff ,also one in Madrid) and we got equiptment for cold and stormy weather. I had boots but my partner had walking shoes so I got her Gaiters which worked nicely and kept her feet dry. We had learned our lesson on rain gear and got rain pants and new ponchos with sleeves repeat sleeves.
We got through the mountains before the snow but the snow started in Somas, 6 to 8 inches overnite then snowed the next day for a few hours. The rest of the way, through Sarria was wet and cold but we were well prepared and it really was not much of a problem. I look back on it our time in the snow and in Galacia was the best of the trip. Galacia is beautiful but with snow and few people on the trail it was magical. you have no hard terrain on this portion so i would suggest you enjoy the quiet.
We had a little trouble with lodging as most hostels were closing but if you get on booking.com you will find rooms. There is a nice place to eat and stay in Labacolla a couple of hundred yards off the trail on a main road. you will have to look it up I dont remember the name and a little pricey but we considered it a treat as it was our last night on the trail.
Also i was very disappointed coming into Santiago with all the old tennis shoes hung from trees and trash,
you would get big karma points to take a trash bag and help clean it up
Good luck
Chuck
Hi there, I know this is a very old post...but I am wondering...how was your trip? How did you find the weather and walking solo?Hi everyone, I am hoping to do the final stretch of the walk beginning February 28, finishing no later than the 5th of March. As a solo female walker and it being still technically winter, is this a good time to go, or would it be better to wait until April? I will be traveling and in Madrid prior to the walk and will need to possibly ship or store my regular luggage, then take just a backpack on the route. I'm physically prepared as a distance runner, but very early in the actual planning stages.. So, suggestions/helpful hints, how to get to the starting point from Madrid, safety, weather, etc. are all very welcome. The forum is great but overwhelming in sheer volume of information. Thanks in advance!
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?
We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:
Do you accept cookies and these technologies?