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Hi IsabeilaHello fellow pilgrims!
Even though I have already walked the Camino Frances and Camino del Norte, I feel so unsure and some what "afraid" about setting off from Seville to Santiago April 1st. Therefore I hoped to get in contact with pilgrims leaving from Seville at the same time - or around that time. This is a very spontaneous decision so I would love to have a sparring partner about the trip, preparations ect. To be honest, I just need a helping hand regarding the first day. Then I will be totally fine all the way to Santiago.
Hello fellow pilgrims!
Even though I have already walked the Camino Frances and Camino del Norte, I feel so unsure and some what "afraid" about setting off from Seville to Santiago April 1st. Therefore I hoped to get in contact with pilgrims leaving from Seville at the same time - or around that time. This is a very spontaneous decision so I would love to have a sparring partner about the trip, preparations ect. To be honest, I just need a helping hand regarding the first day. Then I will be totally fine all the way to Santiago.
Good description and it is almost always the case!We are all managing fine and having a great time.
DaveJ, I have maps.me on my android phone, although I have not used it much. Can you describe how one downloads GKs route onto it. thanksHello Isabeila, I hope to leave Sevilla on Thursday 28th March, like you I have walked some previous Caminos.
I am using Gerald Kelly's 2019 edition book to prepare and have Map.Me on my iPhone with GK's route downloaded onto it. This looks very helpful.
See you on route.
Don’t plan on much sleep at Triana Back packers.I am starting a day before you and staying in the Triana Backpackers on the 29/30th. You are bound to catch me up at some point, as I'm going to be taking my time. I wouldn't worry about anything. Your worries will simply drift away once you start walking out from the suburbs of Sevilla!
I've also created a simple one page map that acts as a planner for the VDLP. Hopefully you and some others may find it useful. Buen Camino!
https://anthikes.com/via-de-la-plata-big-picture/
Hi! I walked the VLDP in 2016, starting April 3 from Seville. Bring good rain gear, we had a lot of rainy days. Also lots of water on the trail, sometimes requiring detours where streams were in flood. Footgear that is water resistant is important, and bring some extra socks, as I found there is no such thing as waterproof hiking boots.....Hello fellow pilgrims!
Even though I have already walked the Camino Frances and Camino del Norte, I feel so unsure and some what "afraid" about setting off from Seville to Santiago April 1st. Therefore I hoped to get in contact with pilgrims leaving from Seville at the same time - or around that time. This is a very spontaneous decision so I would love to have a sparring partner about the trip, preparations ect. To be honest, I just need a helping hand regarding the first day. Then I will be totally fine all the way to Santiago.
Try Windy Maps app,,, much simpler,,Hi Vicquilterv, Map.me uses kml files which GK has on his website, these files have to be unzipped using something like WinZip then opened using map.me.
I am no expert on this and just about managed to get the route onto the map, it downloaded onto the map in the various sections, but the whole route was shown which was great.
Before downloading the file you need to load up the sections of the open street maps of Spain from map.me, for the Via de la Plata that is 5 of the 25 sections of the Spanish Map.
Hope this helps, or someone with far more knowledge on the forum may be able to explain it better.
Dave
Don’t plan on much sleep at Triana Back packers.
Recommend changing to I.e. Hotel Simon. Many walkers stay at Simon.
One block from cathedral
I stayed at Triana. Terrible!
Nice folks there. But, they are the party types. Till late, real late. Not a Alburge as us walkers know it.
I am finding windymaps fantastic...and I am usually technically challenged!Try Windy Maps app,,, much simpler,,
Anyone else experience lots of rain/wet weather in April? Were the paths really that wet and muddy?Hi! I walked the VLDP in 2016, starting April 3 from Seville. Bring good rain gear, we had a lot of rainy days. Also lots of water on the trail, sometimes requiring detours where streams were in flood. Footgear that is water resistant is important, and bring some extra socks, as I found there is no such thing as waterproof hiking boots.....
On the plus side, the spring is beautiful, lots of flowers out and the sunny days were particularly nice.
Enjoy, it’s a wonderful walk.
Anyone else experience lots of rain/wet weather in April? Were the paths really that wet and muddy?
I was planning to ditch my heavy waterproof trail shoes for lighter weight non waterproof (and hence more breathable) ones in view of the heat.
Thanks. On the Frances in June/July last year many people were walking in socks and sandals.Sorry Espee84,
Can't answer your question about April weather on the VdLP.
I just wanted to pop by and say the uneccessary - "I would take both pairs or ditch the heavy shoes and take extra socks; along with a very disciplined stop routine every 1hour or so to change socks and let my feet dry for 15 mins or so if it was wet."
Buen (happy-feet) Camino
Hi, if you start in early April you will not have scorching temps, it will be mild and cool at times. Bring rain gear, pack cover, waterproof boots, extra socks. As I said in another response on this thread, I found April very wet, lots of showers, some days of steady rain, and lots and lots of mud and detours to avoid swollen streams and flooded paths. Of course that was in April 2016, you may have a completely different experience. Whatever, it’s a great walk.Hi Isabeila,
I, like you, have walked the Frances a few times as well as del Norte. I was going to set off in mid March on the Plata route, but now am pushing this back a bit til mid April (2019). I was quite fit before some serious health issues, so I will be moving rather slowly in the first stages. My biggest concern is the weather -- I don't want to get caught up in scorching temps.
I'd love to share ideas and thoughts!
While you won’t have the best of Seville’s heat — scorching — but the days will be hot.Hi, if you start in early April you will not have scorching temps, it will be mild and cool at times. Bring rain gear, pack cover, waterproof boots, extra socks. As I said in another response on this thread, I found April very wet, lots of showers, some days of steady rain, and lots and lots of mud and detours to avoid swollen streams and flooded paths. Of course that was in April 2016, you may have a completely different experience. Whatever, it’s a great walk.
Could start in La Linea de la Concepcion (Spanish town just north of Gibraltar)on the Via Serrana !! I have just arrived and start walking tomorrow!!While you won’t have the best of Seville’s heat — scorching — but the days will be hot.
Hot days start in March for Seville.
Further north you get cooler it gets in day time
Yes, nights in and around Seville can be cool. Even on very hot days it can be cool at night. Especially right before sunrise.
Lots of good advice given.
I stress again have ample water reserves. Drink often.
I always have one foil emergency blanket and energy bar(s) in pack as back up.
The leg from Cadiz to Seville is in poor shape.
Do not recommend doing it.
Such a shame. Would be nice starting at cathedral in Cadiz.
Good luckenjoy
Blessings
Don’t plan on much sleep at Triana Back packers.
Recommend changing to I.e. Hotel Simon. Many walkers stay at Simon.
One block from cathedral
I stayed at Triana. Terrible!
Nice folks there. But, they are the party types. Till late, real late. Not a Alburge as us walkers know it.
Walking in April... days are hot.
Watch your water intake and supply.
Stayed there last night and slept wonderfully,,, no noise,,, though i do use earplugs ,,and very helpful too,,,I am pretty use to staying in dorms with young folks, will probably be up late one of the nights too. Seems to have good reviews, but we will see!
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