Via de la Plata Starting Weds May 9th Backpack Question

[Daphne McDaid]

Hello, I am starting the Via de la Plata from Sevilla next Weds May 9th. I am packing my backpack and wondering if I really need to pack a sleeping bag or not. Anyone walked it during this time of year and can tell me? Do the albergues typically provide sufficient bedding? Also if anyone else is starting off that day I would love to meet up. I will be arriving in Sevilla on Monday evening and will have the next day to see the sights. Buen Camino.

 

[Anniesantiago]

You will need a sleeping bag unless you are booking private lodging.

 

[Daphne McDaid]

Thank you

 

[SYates]

Yes, take a sleeping bag, it still can get cool at nights and not all albergues have blankets. Buen Camino, SY

 

[Threepeaks]

I was on the VDLP a year ago this time and happy to have the sleeping bag.

 

[handzondeck2]

Hello, I am starting the Via de la Plata from Sevilla next Weds May 9th. I am packing my backpack and wondering if I really need to pack a sleeping bag or not. Anyone walked it during this time of year and can tell me? Do the albergues typically provide sufficient bedding? Also if anyone else is starting off that day I would love to meet up. I will be arriving in Sevilla on Monday evening and will have the next day to see the sights. Buen Camino.

Hi Daphne I'm on the Via de la Plata now and the weather is crazy. Take a sleeping bag. Some hostels have blankets but no heating.

 

[Daphne McDaid]

Hi Daphne I'm on the Via de la Plata now and the weather is crazy. Take a sleeping bag. Some hostels have blankets but no heating.

Thank you!! Will definitely bring my sleeping bag.

 

[NomadBoomer]

Just finished. You definitely need a sleeping bag, for instance none of the municipal albergues in Galicia provide them. I saw several cold pilgrims sleeping in their clothes.