Joe McDonald
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Sorry, but I think I deleted the spreadsheet some time ago. To be frank I hardly used it as in the end the guide from Amigos de Santiago en Alicante was much more comprehensive.Hi Mike. Thanks for your response. Yeah it's a balancing act for me with regards my starting date and the expected temperature. Last year leaving Seville in late August it was 40+C and the first couple of weeks were hot but I excepted that, but it gives me a better chance of decent weather up north. It's a chance you take as you can never fully predict the weather. I carry a lot of water and use a brolly in those conditions. I experience much rain and cold weather here in Ireland that I enjoy the opportunity of a spell of real warm weather for a change.
I will try and pick up that guide from the association if I do the walk. I like the idea of using AirBandB for accommodation as an option. Never used them in Spain before. I have read you account of your Sureste experience last year. Really informative and greatly appreciated. I tried to upload your spreadsheet holding accommodation details but can't access it! Have you taken it down or is it a problem at my end? It would be a very useful resource.
Many thanks again.
Last year I left Seville on the 23rd August following the VDLP and then the Sanabres to Santiago. It took me 35days. While the first few weeks were extremely hot I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I know a lot on the forum would not consider doing the VDLP at that time of year but I would see it as one of the best times if you are properly prepared, sensible with hydration and keep within your limits. I had no rain any day on that camino (life is so much easier when it is dry!). The small number of pilgrims, especially at that time of year, was a big plus for me.
I am now seriously considering the Sureste this year for similar reasons. My intention would be to stick roughly to the same time frame, leaving Alicante around last week of August and arriving in Santiago first week October. I still haven't fully decided the entire route yet but am leaning towards Astorga from Benavente to Ponferrada and then on to the Camino Invierno, as I did the Sanabres last year.
I am interested to know if anyone is planning on doing the Camino del Sureste this year around that time and/or general thoughts/suggestions. I have the 2017 Pilgrim Guide by Lewis Roxby Maris and use mainly OsmAndMaps on my iPhone for directions.
Hi Chrisje.
Thanks for your post. The guide you mention is it by Lewis Roxby Mairis? If it is then it's the one I have.
The guide from the Amigos de Santiago en Alicante is excellent and very up to date. It has all the necessary info wSpanish but as an english reader with only a little spanish it was very easy to get the important info and the maps are really good.
Hi Joe,Last year I left Seville on the 23rd August following the VDLP and then the Sanabres to Santiago. It took me 35days. While the first few weeks were extremely hot I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I know a lot on the forum would not consider doing the VDLP at that time of year but I would see it as one of the best times if you are properly prepared, sensible with hydration and keep within your limits. I had no rain any day on that camino (life is so much easier when it is dry!). The small number of pilgrims, especially at that time of year, was a big plus for me.
I am now seriously considering the Sureste this year for similar reasons. My intention would be to stick roughly to the same time frame, leaving Alicante around last week of August and arriving in Santiago first week October. I still haven't fully decided the entire route yet but am leaning towards Astorga from Benavente to Ponferrada and then on to the Camino Invierno, as I did the Sanabres last year.
I am interested to know if anyone is planning on doing the Camino del Sureste this year around that time and/or general thoughts/suggestions. I have the 2017 Pilgrim Guide by Lewis Roxby Maris and use mainly OsmAndMaps on my iPhone for directions.
Hi Bunclody1,
I normally started around 7am most mornings for the first few weeks. Daybreak is about 7 30am at that time of year so a head touch is often necessary. I tried to reach the end of each stage by 2pm at the latest as temperatures were up in the high 30s at that stage and often even higher in the later part of the afternoon. I used a hiking brolly that I found invaluable for shade that can lower the temperature by up to 5C. I, like yourself, would be reasonably fair skinned and used high protection sunblock on exposed areas most of the time. A light long sleeve top is useful. I really enjoyed my experience and would recommend that time of year for the camino as it eliminates any water crossing issues and life is just much easier when the sun shines I feel. It is vital to have at least 3 litres of water on board each day as there is often no means of replenishing supplies on route in some cases. A sensible well planned approach at the start of each stage will ensure you should fully enjoy the experience. Go for it John.
Buen camino.
Hi Chrisje,
I use a Euroschirm silver trek brolly. Find it a really good piece of kit especially for sun protection and temperature control but also great for intermittent showers where it saves having to put rain gear on. I attach it to my backpack using a couple of ties so I'm hands free to use my walking poles.
Buen Camino Joe !!!Flying out to Alicante today to begin my Sureste. Hope to start walking very early Thursday morning 23rd to Novelda. My intention is to head up to Astorga and then follow the Invierno and eventually on to Santiago!
Flying out to Alicante today to begin my Sureste. Hope to start walking very early Thursday morning 23rd to Novelda. My intention is to head up to Astorga and then follow the Invierno and eventually on to Santiago!
Buen camino, If you are lonely, remember you can always report back to the forum and its armchair peregrino wannabes, who will enjoy hearing how it’s going.Flying out to Alicante today to begin my Sureste. Hope to start walking very early Thursday morning 23rd to Novelda. My intention is to head up to Astorga and then follow the Invierno and eventually on to Santiago!
Its the route I took last Apr. Hardly saw a soul until Astorga then saw more peringrinos in the 15 mins I had a coffee than since I left Alicante!Flying out to Alicante today to begin my Sureste. Hope to start walking very early Thursday morning 23rd to Novelda. My intention is to head up to Astorga and then follow the Invierno and eventually on to Santiago!
Well done, glad you are enjoying itLeft Alicante early Thursday morning 23/8/18. Stages so far :- Novelda, Villena, Yelca, Montealegro del Castillo, Petrola, Albeceta, La Roda, Minaya, El Provencio, Las Mesas. So 10 days walking and have been extremely impressed by the off road trails and lack of noise pollution. Think it’s been the best in that respect of all the camino I’ve done to date. Yes it’s been hot ( 30+) most of the time, but with sensible planning and provisions ( water, food, etc.) it has presented no real problems. I haven’t met another pilgrim along the road so far. Great support from all the locals. Can’t speak highly enough of this camino if you can manage distance and want the real spanish culture. Looking forward to more. Thank you all for your best wishes and guidance.
Hey, Joe!Left Alicante early Thursday morning 23/8/18. Stages so far :- Novelda, Villena, Yelca, Montealegro del Castillo, Petrola, Albeceta, La Roda, Minaya, El Provencio, Las Mesas. So 10 days walking and have been extremely impressed by the off road trails and lack of noise pollution. Think it’s been the best in that respect of all the camino I’ve done to date. Yes it’s been hot ( 30+) most of the time, but with sensible planning and provisions ( water, food, etc.) it has presented no real problems. I haven’t met another pilgrim along the road so far. Great support from all the locals. Can’t speak highly enough of this camino if you can manage distance and want the real spanish culture. Looking forward to more. Thank you all for your best wishes and guidance.
Buen CdI, Joe!Thanks everyone. Just arrived in Ponferrada today from Rabanal. Starting the Invierno in the morning. Btw anyone looking to stay in Rabanal and looking a quiet restful place I can recommend ‘The Stone Boat’ run by Kim. She has just opened it and her attention to detail and service is second to none! Only three rooms but quality!
Hi, Joe,Once again thanks to everyone who contributed to this thread. I appreciated all advice and best wishes. To finish off I just want to reiterate that this camino has been absolutely fabulous and is without doubt one that many should consider if off-road long quiet stages are what they like. I may even do it again sometime! My Invierno experience that follows I will present in a new thread in the Invierno Forum. Buen camino everyone
Hi Joe - thanks for the input - I think you will be way ahead of me - this looks like a great camino as well. I have been looking for an english guide to the Sureste but cannot find anything. Did you just wing it - I don't mind some long stretches but certainly do not want to put in too long days and would like to get to Benevente or Zamora- I only have about 28 days to walk - and then train back to Madrid. Happy planning and buen camino.Hi Marilyn,
I am flying out to Valencia on the 20th August and hope to start walking the Requena on the 22nd. This will join the Lana which I will then follow to Burgos. I hope to then walk to Leon on the FC and then take the Salvador and Primitivo to Santiago. I really enjoyed the Sureste last year btw!
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