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@linkster you can view my half of the trip at Via de la Plata.@jungleboy I hope you share some of the Mozárabe ... I have the same plan on the back burner for the fall.
I am worried about the heat even in October. I plan to leave about October 10. Personally I would take a cold winter day any day over a hot day like some of the 90 or so degree days I spent in October on the Meseta. Look forward to reading about your VDLP. I too hope to leave October 2021. Looking very forward to getting the vaccine. That will be step one.@linkster you can view my half of the trip at Via de la Plata.
It will vary from year to year, but if you tolerate the cold better than the heat, I suggest starting in March.So, to follow the Almond and Cherry blossom, the poppies, the Apple, the Squib and the Broom do I start in March or wait for April?
my preference is to walk in spring (April/May), I walked the Meseta in April2018 and it was hot than. I agree the vaccine is step one, after we get permission to leave the country to travel to Spain. Thank YouI am worried about the heat even in October. I plan to leave about October 10. Personally I would take a cold winter day any day over a hot day like some of the 90 or so degree days I spent in October on the Meseta. Look forward to reading about your VDLP. I too hope to leave October 2021. Looking very forward to getting the vaccine. That will be step one.
I am looking more to April and May, I would like to be somewhere around Tabara or even Ourense mid to late May. Walking 24km a day as an average should take 37 days to hit 888km with 2 days rest days.I've long carried a dream of following Spring north from Cadiz or La Linea along the VdlP. And yes I know thats not all VdlP but a thousand other Caminosbear with me. I've figured that the first signs of Spring erupt along the coast in early March, even when its still dead winter in the Sierra de Grazalema (I've been there). Like @lt56ny I rather cope with cold than heat. So, to follow the Almond and Cherry blossom, the poppies, the Apple, the Squib and the Broom do I start in March or wait for April?
Hopefully I will be full of fresh VDLP info when you prepare for Sevilla.I can't imagine that things will be settled enough for me to consider a Spring Camino next year. I'm hoping to walk the Norte/Primitivo in September, and the VdlP in Spring 2022.
Big fan of cold(ish) winter days to walk as opposed to heat and humidity. Summer is O U T. As I have only ever walked from April (snow in Roncesvalles) into May (rain in Galicia) on three separate Caminos, I hope my best laid plans -- oh, surely, nothing "else" can happen, rightI am worried about the heat even in October. I plan to leave about October 10. Personally I would take a cold winter day any day over a hot day like some of the 90 or so degree days I spent in October on the Meseta. Look forward to reading about your VDLP. I too hope to leave October 2021. Looking very forward to getting the vaccine. That will be step one.
Hello Dodger, yes, I have done the VdlP and it is magnificent. Of course June and July are hot, but don't underestimate May and August also. I have done some of that in May in very hot conditions. I do think, however, that May and even August might be too early from a Covid perspective. It is going to take many months for the vaccines to roll out and there are sparse enough facilities on the VdlP at the best of times. You could be in a village where there is one place to sleep, one place to eat and one place to shop. Any disruption to any of these facilities could present challenges for you. I am planning the Levante for October 2021 and some mornings I wake up and tell myself "that's optimistic!"Anyone else thinking or planning for 2021, While I have planned stages, I have not decided on which month to start. Looking at April (late) or early May, or waiting til later in the year leaving in late Aug, I understand that the temps can get very high over June and July, especially in the middle sections. looking for comments on those who have walked the route over these time periods. This is all dependent on when I can leave my country, and how open Spain is towards pilgrims.
I am also planning the Levante in the fall of 2021. I expect to begin in September and take it easy, hoping that it will be cooler than when I began the VdlP on Oct. 3, 2017. But my plans cannot be definite at present, as I cannot be confident of getting vaccinated for the virus before September and I won't be buying an air ticket until I have been. October is maybe a more reasonable estimate. It is really impossible to make confident plans at present.I am planning the Levante for October 2021
Anyone else thinking or planning for 2021, While I have planned stages, I have not decided on which month to start. Looking at April (late) or early May, or waiting til later in the year leaving in late Aug, I understand that the temps can get very high over June and July, especially in the middle sections. looking for comments on those who have walked the route over these time periods. This is all dependent on when I can leave my country, and how open Spain is towards pilgrims.
I did a stetch in October 2019 and it was perfect. Lovely sunny weather, but not too hot.I am also planning the Levante in the fall of 2021. I expect to begin in September and take it easy, hoping that it will be cooler than when I began the VdlP on Oct. 3, 2017. But my plans cannot be definite at present, as I cannot be confident of getting vaccinated for the virus before September and I won't be buying an air ticket until I have been. October is maybe a more reasonable estimate. It is really impossible to make confident plans at present.
I am trying to schedule my pilgrimage according to my usual walking pace. That may be difficult to keep to, as this will be my first long walk since knee replacement a couple of months ago. I worked my way through the Levante Virtual Camino on this forum a couple of months ago, finding that I am likely to arrive in Zamora on approximately the same date as I went through there on the VdlP, so on to Santiago around the third week of November. I would prefer not to be walking in winter, so a start in early September seems wise. And I am looking forward to making up for last year's lack of pilgrimage by walking for a long time, coming about a week short of my three months Schengen time allowance.I did a stetch in October 2019 and it was perfect. Lovely sunny weather, but not too hot.
I agree, but without a plan, it is only a dream. A pilgrim only just recently completed the route in Nov, I do hope that the covid situation has improved for all by April. We here in Australia do not have permission to leave the country, but one can live in hope, Stay Safe and Buen Camino Levante.Hello Dodger, yes, I have done the VdlP and it is magnificent. Of course June and July are hot, but don't underestimate May and August also. I have done some of that in May in very hot conditions. I do think, however, that May and even August might be too early from a Covid perspective. It is going to take many months for the vaccines to roll out and there are sparse enough facilities on the VdlP at the best of times. You could be in a village where there is one place to sleep, one place to eat and one place to shop. Any disruption to any of these facilities could present challenges for you. I am planning the Levante for October 2021 and some mornings I wake up and tell myself "that's optimistic!"
The VdlP is a fantastic experience though and something to really look forward to.
The Via de la Plata is much worse than the Camino francés heat-wiseI walked the Francés twice from mid-August until late September. It does get hot, very hot, even for a heat-lover like me and across the Meseta there is not much shadow to be found.
Hi, Cath, I too started my Camino Frances in April (9th) snow and rain was the order of the day for the first week in 2018. But, as I walked the temp did improve. I hope the same will be true for the VdlP, if I start in April, and by time I get to Tabara and Verin the temp should stabilise. Age has no barrier to the a Camino I walk with a lovely lady from America in 2018 for a short time who was 82. Been Camino for your next adventure. Stay SafeBig fan of cold(ish) winter days to walk as opposed to heat and humidity. Summer is O U T. As I have only ever walked from April (snow in Roncesvalles) into May (rain in Galicia) on three separate Caminos, I hope my best laid plans -- oh, surely, nothing "else" can happen, right? -- remain congruent for my favorite time of year, September-October 2021. Walking in mid-Missouri does not prepare anyone for much more than flat, flat and slightly less flat. I was hoping to start in Irun but ...hmmm, dunno. CF, again? At 76 years, I shall happily step off my flight and kiss the tarmac (figuratively speaking) at Barajas!
Thanks Kanga, From my research I believe the weather starting mid to late April should be cold morning, warming up as the day progresses. This is my preferred starting period, however all will depend on C19 and if I am allowed to leave my country as our boarders are closed to leave at present.I walked out of Seville on 26 April and loved the weather - almost always cold in the mornings (take gloves) with low temperatures during the day, but fine until I reached the Sanabrés (which I took) when it rained nearly continuously.
I'd do it again starting in April, perhaps a bit earlier as I think the year I walked was cooler than normal.
I too dream of starting the VdlP in mid April, being unable to travel in 2020 due to the restrictions on leaving Australia and of course Covid.Thanks Kanga, From my research I believe the weather starting mid to late April should be cold morning, warming up as the day progresses. This is my preferred starting period, however all will depend on C19 and if I am allowed to leave my country as our boarders are closed to leave at present.
I have walked it twice in mid April and would love to repeat it this year but considering we are not being given our vaccination until March, not much hope. Personally can't walk when its too hot.I too dream of starting the VdlP in mid April, being unable to travel in 2020 due to the restrictions on leaving Australia and of course Covid.
Realistically I think I may be waiting until October.
I am betting that Spain will not be getting back to any where near normal until late summer or early Autumn in 2021. I had planned, prepped and booked to do the VdlP in 2020 starting in March 2020. The difficulty I have had getting refunds from Iberia are too awful to contemplate in 2021. I have decided to move my planned VdlP to 2022.Anyone else thinking or planning for 2021, While I have planned stages, I have not decided on which month to start. Looking at April (late) or early May, or waiting til later in the year leaving in late Aug, I understand that the temps can get very high over June and July, especially in the middle sections. looking for comments on those who have walked the route over these time periods. This is all dependent on when I can leave my country, and how open Spain is towards pilgrims.
Nothing is definite but can't see us being allowed to leave Australia without one.Do you definitely need vaccination before being allowed to book?
Hey DodgerAnyone else thinking or planning for 2021, While I have planned stages, I have not decided on which month to start. Looking at April (late) or early May, or waiting til later in the year leaving in late Aug, I understand that the temps can get very high over June and July, especially in the middle sections. looking for comments on those who have walked the route over these time periods. This is all dependent on when I can leave my country, and how open Spain is towards pilgrims.
I did this camino from Sevilla in 2019 starting mid April and completed by May 22 with 2 rest days . Weather was perfect , although we had a couple of storms with heavy rain and cold wind in early May so expect the unexpected .I am looking more to April and May, I would like to be somewhere around Tabara or even Ourense mid to late May. Walking 24km a day as an average should take 37 days to hit 888km with 2 days rest days.
Anyone else thinking or planning for 2021, While I have planned stages, I have not decided on which month to start. Looking at April (late) or early May, or waiting til later in the year leaving in late Aug, I understand that the temps can get very high over June and July, especially in the middle sections. looking for comments on those who have walked the route over these time periods. This is all dependent on when I can leave my country, and how open Spain is towards pilgrims.
We started in Seville late Sepember and it was pretty warm early and through Extremadura. But not too hot for an AussieAnyone else thinking or planning for 2021, While I have planned stages, I have not decided on which month to start. Looking at April (late) or early May, or waiting til later in the year leaving in late Aug, I understand that the temps can get very high over June and July, especially in the middle sections. looking for comments on those who have walked the route over these time periods. This is all dependent on when I can leave my country, and how open Spain is towards pilgrims.
I'm hoping to go this year, maybe September?? I had originally planned for June 2020 starting in Salamanca.Anyone else thinking or planning for 2021, While I have planned stages, I have not decided on which month to start. Looking at April (late) or early May, or waiting til later in the year leaving in late Aug, I understand that the temps can get very high over June and July, especially in the middle sections. looking for comments on those who have walked the route over these time periods. This is all dependent on when I can leave my country, and how open Spain is towards pilgrims.
I think you could be right, we are restricted in Australia as we can not leave(yet), October does sound more realistic, but I am still planning on Mid April and if at all possible will start. if not will amend dates to end of Aug, may see you on the road. Stay SafeI too dream of starting the VdlP in mid April, being unable to travel in 2020 due to the restrictions on leaving Australia and of course Covid.
Realistically I think I may be waiting until October.
Hi Eric, I have a rough plan for stages etc, I am in Australia so we can not leave the country, we are due to get the Vax in March. My plan is still for April/May start. I only need to book the flights which I will do at the last minute, the rest of the trip I will just take it as it comes. Camino will provide.Hey Dodger
I'm looking at spring as well but planning on September. Its impossible to make definite plans at the moment especially if your traveling from the US.
Maybe we'll meet on the Plata!!
Gerald, I agree, the later you walk, you just know the weather in Galicia will be wet wet and more wet.I agree with most of the advice given by other people.
April / May is the ideal time to start from Seville but it's too early to know if it'll be possible this year.
I think late August could still be too hot in the south (by which I mean Andalucia and Extremadura). Average high for Seville in August is 35.5C and for September 31.7C. Full chart here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seville#Climate
Unfortunately if you hold off until late September you'll be arriving into Galicia towards the end of October so the probability of "the shittiest weather in the world" is quite high. But that's part of the fun!
Gerald
Just curious: does the AUS travel ban no longer apply once you are vaccinated? Or do you have reason to apply for an exemption? Or do you expect the travel ban to be lifted before April/May (currently in force until March 17)?Hi Eric, I have a rough plan for stages etc, I am in Australia so we can not leave the country, we are due to get the Vax in March. My plan is still for April/May start. I only need to book the flights which I will do at the last minute, the rest of the trip I will just take it as it comes. Camino will provide.
No one knows, it’s a blanket ban from GovernmentJust curious: does the AUS travel ban no longer apply once you are vaccinated? Or do you have reason to apply for an exemption? Or do you expect the travel ban to be lifted before April/May (currently in force until March 17)?
Hi Eric, I have a rough plan for stages etc, I am in Australia so we can not leave the country, we are due to get the Vax in March. My plan is still for April/May start. I only need to book the flights which I will do at the last minute, the rest of the trip I will just take it as it comes. Camino will provide.
Optimistic yes always, as for flights that’s not a problem, the problem is Australians need permission to leave. As for Covid vax who knowsRe Australia, I understood that health workers etc will get the vax in March.
The rest of us might be waiting till September.
Could be wrong of course
But given International flights (Qantas news today) are really not taking any bookings till July........maybe you are being a bit optimistic?
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