Hello all,
I've been reviewing all of these great posts and am looking forward to starting my journey soon. I'll head from Barcelona to Leon on the 23rd of September and hope to start on the camino on the morning of the 24th. I have just under 3 weeks and would love to make it to Finisterre (it's okay if I don't at this time). A couple of questions- most of the forums and itineraries discuss the crowds starting in that area- but earlier in the season. Is it often still crowded by the end of September and early October? Are there other tips people would recommend for hiking in the fall rather than in the spring and summer- perhaps something that feels very different (besides weather- I will bring my sleeping bag and warmer socks) at this time that I should be aware of? Or any places to stay/eat that start shutting down in the fall?
Thanks very much.
I've been reviewing all of these great posts and am looking forward to starting my journey soon. I'll head from Barcelona to Leon on the 23rd of September and hope to start on the camino on the morning of the 24th. I have just under 3 weeks and would love to make it to Finisterre (it's okay if I don't at this time). A couple of questions- most of the forums and itineraries discuss the crowds starting in that area- but earlier in the season. Is it often still crowded by the end of September and early October? Are there other tips people would recommend for hiking in the fall rather than in the spring and summer- perhaps something that feels very different (besides weather- I will bring my sleeping bag and warmer socks) at this time that I should be aware of? Or any places to stay/eat that start shutting down in the fall?
Thanks very much.