Via de la Plata in May, June, early July

[Rydel]

I've seen a few other topics like this, but I figured I'd start a new thread since I didn't see any with these exact questions. :wink:

I'm going to be starting the Via de la Plata from Sevilla starting May 23rd/24th with a friend of mine. My main concern is that the weather is going to be unbearable. I imagine we should be reaching Santiago around early to mid July.

Have any of you ever done this walk in that time frame?

Next question: I'd like to camp along the way whenever possible. I know it is legal to set up a tent in Spain as long as it's not on private property, but have any of you done this along the way? Did it present any challenges beyond the usual? Are there even areas where you can camp out along this route?

66 days and counting...

 

[Rydel]

I take it back. I HAVE found some answers to my questions. Mainly the starting in May part. It is definitely going to be difficult.

We shall see.

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Hola

In May in the South it is starting to get warm but nowhere near as hot as the August temperatures. You are walking North and it will get cooller as you head into Galicia. You'll be fine.

You are correct that camping is illegal and most of the land through which the route passes is privately owned. In saying that there are many many places where you could camp overnight and move on without being noticed.

Buen Camino

John

 

[lynnejohn]

However, if camping, "leave no trace" and no fires. Spain has had devastating forest fires in the past and has strict regulations (and penalties) about fires..

 

[Rydel]

Hola

In May in the South it is starting to get warm but nowhere near as hot as the August temperatures. You are walking North and it will get cooller as you head into Galicia. You'll be fine.

You are correct that camping is illegal and most of the land through which the route passes is privately owned. In saying that there are many many places where you could camp overnight and move on without being noticed.

Buen Camino

John

I was under the impression that it WAS legal, as long as it was not on privately owned property (which I'm sure a lot of it is).

And I certainly will not be starting any fires. If necessary I may pick up a tiny canister stove.

All encouraging though. I'm very excited to get started.