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That's the perfect time to start - I did it last year. During Semana Santa, you'll need to keep an eye out for possible accommodation problems on the key days, especially in the main tourist cities. Other than that, I would not expect any problems, and you will encounter other pilgrims.
Accommodation in Seville could be very tight (and more expensive), especially on a weekend so you might want to time your start accordingly. Definitely make a reservation for Seville, and even Merida if you plan to be there during Semana Santa. (Of course, Cacares, Salamanca , Zamora, too, but you wouldn't be there yet if you start in Seville in late March.)
A few days before you get to Santiago, book a bed there. My favourite is Hospederia San Martin Pinario - you can get a "pilgrim room" at a much reduced rate if you clearly request it in an email or phone call (not using a booking service).
As it happens, it IS snowing. However, the Vancouver area normally has a very mild climate - quite like the UK. Outside of the Vancouver-Victoria areas, the situation is definitely different.I would think that you might have a little more snow in BC
It is interesting how variable reactions are. I never got my feet wet (except one day in serious rain) and never had to take my boots off for a stream crossing. Those streams seem to react very quickly and subside again quickly after the rain is over. Typically, I would personally know of 8-15 people on the road on any day (undoubtedly there were more), and I had pilgrim company every evening until I took the lonelier route from Granja de Moreruela to Astorga.I watched the blogs of those who started earlier and saw that many of the tracks were very muddy and some of the pilgrims quite discouraged by the conditions
Thinking of starting in late March from Seville. Wondering what the weather will be like and the availability of accommodation ie alberges. Where is a good place to stay in Seville for a few days before I start. Will there be many other pilgrims on the trail and if I get to Santiago is the available accommodation booked up at that time. I'm British but speak a little Spanish enough to find my way. I hope.
@Paul G , Hi Paul I was also going to start mid April 2018 but realised that the Feria De Sevilla was around the same time plus I read about the mud and water crossing , Hence I have also changed it to late AprilI started in late April to avoid Semana Santa. I watched the blogs of those who started earlier and saw that many of the tracks were very muddy and some of the pilgrims quite discouraged by the conditions
I plan to leave Sevilla around 20th April so might run into you!@Paul G , Hi Paul I was also going to start mid April 2018 but realised that the Feria De Sevilla was around the same time plus I read about the mud and water crossing , Hence I have also changed it to late April
Thanks for that info falcon269Last April (March departures) 750 pilgrims left Sevilla, and 929 reported they walked the Via de la Plata, so you should meet 25 to 30 pilgrims per day.
Have fun!
Many thanks for that information Antonio and also all of the other inspiring replies which are making me look forward to this exiting adventure. ArnoldI walked in 2015 starting on 25 March. It was up too 32 Celsius the first weeks. We had no problems finding accommodation during holy week. In Sevilla I reserved a bed in "Triana Backpackers" It was nice, not expensive and Alberguestyle.
I'll be checking out Triana and Hotel SimonGood time to start. Many good replies to your post already. Days will be starting to get hot. But nothing like July - August heat.
If you want to get a good nights sleep, IMHO, I do not recommend staying at Triana Backpackers. Each to their own. Some say it was ok. Noise did not cease until after 2 am when I stayed there one night.
Hotel Simon is good place. Block away from the Cathedral.
Many walkers stay there. Good location.
You can get your ‘Pilgrim Passport' at Hotel Simon. Get first stamp at Cathedral.
Also get stamp at Hotel Simon.
If you plan on staying in Seville best to get a reservation as soon as you can.
Easy city to get around walking, biking and on city bus.
I'll be checking out Triana and Hotel Simon Thanks MartysevilleGood time to start. Many good replies to your post already. Days will be starting to get hot. But nothing like July - August heat.
If you want to get a good nights sleep, IMHO, I do not recommend staying at Triana Backpackers. Each to their own. Some say it was ok. Noise did not cease until after 2 am when I stayed there one night.
Hotel Simon is good place. Block away from the Cathedral.
Many walkers stay there. Good location.
You can get your ‘Pilgrim Passport' at Hotel Simon. Get first stamp at Cathedral.
Also get stamp at Hotel Simon.
If you plan on staying in Seville best to get a reservation as soon as you can.
Easy city to get around walking, biking and on city bus.
While finding accomodations around Easter week takes a bit more planning I woule not miss any of its celebrations in the days before for anything in the world. Each town has its own on a different date, with marches, music, even torrejas being handed out on the plaza in Merida. Wonderful time of the year to experience Spanish culture.It seems that Semana Santa will be the main problem so I will look into departing Seville before it begins and will see what other main centres there are after that.
Agree. Semana Santa in Sevilla was unforgettable.While finding accomodations around Easter week takes a bit more planning I woule not miss any of its celebrations in the days before for anything in the world. Each town has its own on a different date, with marches, music, even torrejas being handed out on the plaza in Merida. Wonderful time of the year to experience Spanish culture.
Hi! Thank you all for the good information. I had to postpone my trip to Sevilla. It will not be until late March. It looks like there has been a lot of rain. I do hope the rain subsides by then.Thinking of starting in late March from Seville. Wondering what the weather will be like and the availability of accommodation ie alberges. Where is a good place to stay in Seville for a few days before I start. Will there be many other pilgrims on the trail and if I get to Santiago is the available accommodation booked up at that time. I'm British but speak a little Spanish enough to find my way. I hope.
Hi there... with all the good reviews of Hotel Simon, I tried to book for around the 20/22 April..... at $250 to $375 CAD per night.....a little steep for a start, me thinks.....Hotel Simon for me. Pilgrim friendly and they had the amigos guidebook.
Hi Jean Claude. The Feria runs from 14th to 21st April. Seville will be crammed and expensive. I’m in Hotel Simon 9/10 and starting VdlP on 11th. Rates were reasonable. Buen Camino!Hi there... with all the good reviews of Hotel Simon, I tried to book for around the 20/22 April..... at $250 to $375 CAD per night.....a little steep for a start, me thinks.....
Thanks Richard (and Olympia).... my bad (or good) planning! I did get a place for the 20th ..... maybe we’ll start walking a day earlier ... the Camino provides. JeanHi Jean Claude. The Feria runs from 14th to 21st April. Seville will be crammed and expensive. I’m in Hotel Simon 9/10 and starting VdlP on 11th. Rates were reasonable. Buen Camino!
I stayed first night in a quaint little hotel called Patio de las Cruces in Seville before changing to Hotel Simon.Thanks Richard (and Olympia).... my bad (or good) planning! I did get a place for the 20th ..... maybe we’ll start walking a day earlier ... the Camino provides. Jean
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