Walking from Malaga in late April

[Caminata]

Looking at extending my VDLPlata walk and starting perhaps in Malaga in late April.
Anyone else considering this camino at that time?

 

[Magwood]

I walked this route back in 2015. Until I reached Mérida it was a very lonely route. I was very glad that I had made contact with a pilgrim via this forum and we walked together, setting off from Málaga on 8 April. You can read my daily posts to my blog which might be useful for planning purposes. Overall walking this route, VdlP from Mérida, Sanabres and on to Fisterra was my favourite camino. And walking from sea to sea felt like a particular achievement.

 

[Anniesantiago]

I walked a portion of the Malaga route in April 2016.
I got bored with the olive trees and weary of the rain after a while and hopped over to the Camino Madrid - maybe I'll go do it again someday.
It rained.
A lot.
And be prepared (if it's raining) for the section between Almogia and Villanueva de Concepcion. I jumped up on the road and did fine. Those who didn't ended up with that heavy sticky mud that sticks to your shoes and makes each step weigh 1000 pounds. The section to Antequera was incredibly beautiful. The dolmens were worth seeing. If you want to see a few photo heavy blog posts, you can start here and just click on newer post, newer post, etc at the bottoms of each post:
Malaga

 

[Dilbin]

Looking at extending my VDLPlata walk and starting perhaps in Malaga in late April.
Anyone else considering this camino at that time?

Oh lucky you. That was my chosen route at beginning of Covid so had to cancel. Great lady on this site called Magwood(I think) who gave me great tips and she has a blog somewhere about whole route. I was introduced to her journeys by a fellow pilgrim on Del Norte. Very interesting and informative. If you can't find her Google Trepidatious Traveller Magwood.me

 

[Dilbin]

I walked this route back in 2015. Until I reached Mérida it was a very lonely route. I was very glad that I had made contact with a pilgrim via this forum and we walked together, setting off from Málaga on 8 April. You can read my daily posts to my blog which might be useful for planning purposes. Overall walking this route, VdlP from Mérida, Sanabres and on to Fisterra was my favourite camino. And walking from sea to sea felt like a particular achievement.

Hi Magwood. I just wanted to thank you for all the info and support you sent my way when I booked to go via Malaga in 2020. Unfortunately Covid had other plans so I had to cancel. Fortunately I'm off on 3rd of May from Porto so back on track for more Camino experience. Its funny but I had just messaged the author of this thread recommending you when I spotted your reply. We are very fortunate to have this site to share advice and experience with great members like yourself. The Camino experience has such wonderful spin offs and in a few days I will be welcoming two pilgrims, who I met on Del Norte, to my home and giving them the grand tour of the West of Ireland. We are so blessed. Daniel

 

[RussB]

Looking at extending my VDLPlata walk and starting perhaps in Malaga in late April.
Anyone else considering this camino at that time?

Hi starting in Almeria early May , so might meet up the road .

 

[henrythedog]

@Magwood I don’t know why I’ve never seen your blog before. It’s really good. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[Magwood]

Hi Magwood. I just wanted to thank you for all the info and support you sent my way when I booked to go via Malaga in 2020. Unfortunately Covid had other plans so I had to cancel. Fortunately I'm off on 3rd of May from Porto so back on track for more Camino experience. Its funny but I had just messaged the author of this thread recommending you when I spotted your reply. We are very fortunate to have this site to share advice and experience with great members like yourself. The Camino experience has such wonderful spin offs and in a few days I will be welcoming two pilgrims, who I met on Del Norte, to my home and giving them the grand tour of the West of Ireland. We are so blessed. Daniel

Thanks for your kind words Daniel. The forum is indeed a mine of information with helpful pilgrims who are delighted to share their knowledge. I have recently been gathering some really useful info on the alternative routes on the Norte which I will be walking again this year. I start walking the same day as you!
Enjoy the company of your pilgrim visitors and buen camino!

 

[Magwood]

@Magwood I don’t know why I’ve never seen your blog before. It’s really good. Thanks for sharing it.

Many thanks for your kind words. It gives me a bit of a buzz to know that the blog might be useful to others.

 

[Dilbin]

Thanks for your kind words Daniel. The forum is indeed a mine of information with helpful pilgrims who are delighted to share their knowledge. I have recently been gathering some really useful info on the alternative routes on the Norte which I will be walking again this year. I start walking the same day as you!
Enjoy the company of your pilgrim visitors and buen camino!

Ah yes. Thats great to hear. Three of us met on the Historic route through Vegadao and now they are visiting Ireland. We have remained in touch since obviously and it was a wonderful experience of bonding. I will look forward to any other alternatives you find along the way. Enjoy every step. Daniel

 

[LouiseEdin]

Looking at extending my VDLPlata walk and starting perhaps in Malaga in late April.
Anyone else considering this camino at that time?

Starting from a few stages up in antiquera on 24th April. It's a good camino so far

 

[stevebarhamramblingman]

Hi Magwood. I just wanted to thank you for all the info and support you sent my way when I booked to go via Malaga in 2020. Unfortunately Covid had other plans so I had to cancel. Fortunately I'm off on 3rd of May from Porto so back on track for more Camino experience. Its funny but I had just messaged the author of this thread recommending you when I spotted your reply. We are very fortunate to have this site to share advice and experience with great members like yourself. The Camino experience has such wonderful spin offs and in a few days I will be welcoming two pilgrims, who I met on Del Norte, to my home and giving them the grand tour of the West of Ireland. We are so blessed. Daniel

It’s a small world on the forum! Just been communicating with you about sleeping bags on the Portuguese etc! I also did the Mozarabe from Malaga to Merida in 2015 in March and found it a lovely peaceful route. I went on to do the Way from Almeria to Granada to Baena last year and this year and have to say that the Association in Almeria could not have been more helpful. Nely was a true Camino angel. And on another note- I also live in the West of Ireland! Pity I’ll be a few days ahead of you on the Coastal but you never know. And my hiking and pilgrimage adventures are also photo heavy blogs at stevebarhamramblingman.com

 

[Dilbin]

It’s a small world on the forum! Just been communicating with you about sleeping bags on the Portuguese etc! I also did the Mozarabe from Malaga to Merida in 2015 in March and found it a lovely peaceful route. I went on to do the Way from Almeria to Granada to Baena last year and this year and have to say that the Association in Almeria could not have been more helpful. Nely was a true Camino angel. And on another note- I also live in the West of Ireland! Pity I’ll be a few days ahead of you on the Coastal but you never know. And my hiking and pilgrimage adventures are also photo heavy blogs at stevebarhamramblingman.com

Sound! Will check it out Steve. Will be in Beara, Ventry etc next week showing my fellow Pilgrims the beauty of the Wild Atlantic way.

 

[Caminata]

Starting from a few stages up in antiquera on 24th April. It's a good camino so far

Hi Louise,
You mentioned you start on 24 April but it's a good Camino so far? Have you done a bit of it previously?

 

[Caminata]

I walked this route back in 2015. Until I reached Mérida it was a very lonely route. I was very glad that I had made contact with a pilgrim via this forum and we walked together, setting off from Málaga on 8 April. You can read my daily posts to my blog which might be useful for planning purposes. Overall walking this route, VdlP from Mérida, Sanabres and on to Fisterra was my favourite camino. And walking from sea to sea felt like a particular achievement.

Thanks.... that will be good to read your blog. I've walked 12 Camino's, so won't mind a bit of solitude, knowing I will be joining the VDLP.

 

[dennisA]

Looking at extending my VDLPlata walk and starting perhaps in Malaga in late April.
Anyone else considering this camino at that time?

Yes I plan to start from Malaga on the 21st April.

 

[Caminata]

Yes I plan to start from Malaga on the 21st April.

Hi Dennis,
nice to know someone else will be walking. I arrive to Malaga (all going well) on 21 April.
Will probably head off 23rd. I'm used to long days so may catch up with you.
Thanks for letting me know.
Enjoy your walk.

 

[dennisA]

My current plan is Junta de Los Caminos. on the 21st.
Almogia on the 22nd.
Vva Conception on the 23rd.
Antequera on the 24th.
None of these have been booked.
Enjoy your time in Malaga its a nice city.
Bon Camino

 

[Martyduc]

My current plan is Junta de Los Caminos. on the 21st.
Almogia on the 22nd.
Vva Conception on the 23rd.
Antequera on the 24th.
None of these have been booked.
Enjoy your time in Malaga its a nice city.
Bon Camino

Hi,,, I hope to be walking along from Malaga a few days after,, short days I think!
It would be great to get some updates from you,, and lordhowe!!

 

[dennisA]

No problems with accommodation at present. Currently at the alberge in almogia, 4pilgrims tonight.

 

[Bad Pilgrim]

No problems with accommodation at present. Currently at the alberge in almogia, 4pilgrims tonight.

I plan to walk in late June from Málaga! I would like to know how hilly the first stages are. There are some short stages at the start and I think that is because the terrain is strenuous? Or would it be possible to walk Almogía to Antequera in one go (35 kms)? Is it too hard?

 

[Martyduc]

No problems with accommodation at present. Currently at the alberge in almogia, 4pilgrims tonight.

Thanks!!!

 

[Caminata]

No problems with accommodation at present. Currently at the alberge in almogia, 4pilgrims tonight.

Good to hear your updates. Thanks.

 

[Caminata]

Hi,,, I hope to be walking along from Malaga a few days after,, short days I think!
It would be great to get some updates from you,, and lordhowe!!

Hi Marty,
I am arriving in Malaga 24 April and will have a few days there before I start walking. Happy to catch up and say hi if you arrive during that time?
Cheers
Gary
Brisbane

 

[dennisA]

Hi Marty,
I am arriving in Malaga 24 April and will have a few days there before I start walking. Happy to catch up and say hi if you arrive during that time?
Cheers
Gary
Brisbane

Was talking to the hostaliero in almogia he recomended the road walk as the camino was muddy in in places dangerous with the rain. So today I took his advice and walked mostly by road. The ma242 and a7075 all OK about 5 to 7 vehicles per hour until it joins the ma3404 and the traffic increases greatly. After about 2kms the camino cross-stitch road so it urged right and joined the camino. No problems with this part. The alberge in vilanueva de la conception is closed for repairs but beds are available in the municipal swimming pool complex. 6 are available. Key is obtained from the ayantuimento. Ring +34699694608.
I am the only one here at present waiting for the rush of pilgrims!!!

 

[Magwood]

I plan to walk in late June from Málaga! I would like to know how hilly the first stages are. There are some short stages at the start and I think that is because the terrain is strenuous? Or would it be possible to walk Almogía to Antequera in one go (35 kms)? Is it too hard?

Hi @Bad Pilgrim. When I walked these stages it had been raining and the going was very tough -steep hills on slippery clay mud. There is a lot of accumulated elevation. I attach Wikiloc excerpts from Almogia to Villanueva and Villanueva to Antequera.

 

[donalomahony]

Hi Dennis,
nice to know someone else will be walking. I arrive to Malaga (all going well) on 21 April.
Will probably head off 23rd. I'm used to long days so may catch up with you.
Thanks for letting me know.
Enjoy your walk.

Worth watching

 

[Martyduc]

Was talking to the hostaliero in almogia he recomended the road walk as the camino was muddy in in places dangerous with the rain. So today I took his advice and walked mostly by road. The ma242 and a7075 all OK about 5 to 7 vehicles per hour until it joins the ma3404 and the traffic increases greatly. After about 2kms the camino cross-stitch road so it urged right and joined the camino. No problems with this part. The alberge in vilanueva de la conception is closed for repairs but beds are available in the municipal swimming pool complex. 6 are available. Key is obtained from the ayantuimento. Ring +34699694608.
I am the only one here at present waiting for the rush of pilgrims!!!

Thanks for your update!!

 

[Martyduc]

Hi Marty,
I am arriving in Malaga 24 April and will have a few days there before I start walking. Happy to catch up and say hi if you arrive during that time?
Cheers
Gary
Brisbane

Hi,, I have PM you,,,

 

[Sanne28]

Was talking to the hostaliero in almogia he recomended the road walk as the camino was muddy in in places dangerous with the rain. So today I took his advice and walked mostly by road. The ma242 and a7075 all OK about 5 to 7 vehicles per hour until it joins the ma3404 and the traffic increases greatly. After about 2kms the camino cross-stitch road so it urged right and joined the camino. No problems with this part. The alberge in vilanueva de la conception is closed for repairs but beds are available in the municipal swimming pool complex. 6 are available. Key is obtained from the ayantuimento. Ring +34699694608.
I am the only one here at present waiting for the rush of pilgrims!!!

hi dennis, I was thinking about walking the camino mozarabe from Malaga in May, do you know if starting from Malaga also has the social media updates like starting in Almeria? (I don't like that if I start from Almeria, my name, photos and my progress is posted to a public facebook group.)

www.facebook.com/CaminoMozarabeDesantiagodealmeriagranada/

Also is there a list of albergues for starting from Malaga? I've checked gronze but this route doesn't have much information

Almogía - Villanueva de la Concepción | Camino Mozárabe | Gronze.com

www.gronze.com

thank you
Sanne

 

[Martyduc]

hi dennis, I was thinking about walking the camino mozarabe from Malaga in May, do you know if starting from Malaga also has the social media updates like starting in Almeria? (I don't like that if I start from Almeria, my name, photos and my progress is posted to a public facebook group.)

www.facebook.com/CaminoMozarabeDesantiagodealmeriagranada/

Also is there a list of albergues for starting from Malaga? I've checked gronze but this route doesn't have much information

Almogía - Villanueva de la Concepción | Camino Mozárabe | Gronze.com

www.gronze.com

thank you
Sanne

Of course if you do not want your photos and details posted,,, you only have to tell them!!
And IMHO the organisation of the Almeria to Granada portion of the Camino Mozarabe is the best of all!!

 

[dennisA]

hi dennis, I was thinking about walking the camino mozarabe from Malaga in May, do you know if starting from Malaga also has the social media updates like starting in Almeria? (I don't like that if I start from Almeria, my name, photos and my progress is posted to a public facebook group.)

www.facebook.com/CaminoMozarabeDesantiagodealmeriagranada/

Also is there a list of albergues for starting from Malaga? I've checked gronze but this route doesn't have much information

Almogía - Villanueva de la Concepción | Camino Mozárabe | Gronze.com

www.gronze.com

thank you
Sanne

Hi sanne
You can download a digital guide from
caminomozarabedesantiago.es/guia they have a version in English.
I am not on Facebook, newer have been, never will.
On the same website is a list of all alberges from Malaga to Santiago split into 50 stages with distances and phone numbers for contact. It's in Spanish but Google translate is your friend in this. Search for the Asociation jacobea de malaga they meet on a tuesday evening and you can purchase a guide and passport from them.

 

[dennisA]

Hi @Bad Pilgrim. When I walked these stages it had been raining and the going was very tough -steep hills on slippery clay mud. There is a lot of accumulated elevation. I attach Wikiloc excerpts from Almogia to Villanueva and Villanueva to Antequera.
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Hi just arrived in Antequera today.
You should have enough daylight to do this, sunrise 07:30 to sunset 20:30 . The pilgrim I met in Almogia signed in here Antequera yesterday evening so he only took one day!
My GPS reading for the 2 days are 24.5k and 19.5k but I did the road walk from Almogia.

 

[dennisA]

Hi just arrived in Antequera today.
You should have enough daylight to do this, sunrise 07:30 to sunset 20:30 . The pilgrim I met in Almogia signed in here Antequera yesterday evening so he only took one day!
My GPS reading for the 2 days are 24.5k and 19.5k but I did the road walk from Almogia.

The alberge here is next to the church of Santiago in Plaza de Santiago.
Ring 636283998 or 952841782 and someone will come with the key. It has 10 beds but I am the only one here. There is plenty of other accommodation here

 

[Magwood]

The alberge here is next to the church of Santiago in Plaza de Santiago.
Ring 636283998 or 952841782 and someone will come with the key. It has 10 beds but I am the only one here. There is plenty of other accommodation here

That’s an improvement. When I walked there was just a tiny room with one bunk bed. Fabulous shower though!

 

[LouiseEdin]

Hi Louise,
You mentioned you start on 24 April but it's a good Camino so far? Have you done a bit of it previously?

Hi,
Yes just had a week or so and got slightly further than antiquera 4 ya
Currently in lucena for a rest day
Are you doing this?

 

[Caminata]

Hi,
Yes just had a week or so and got slightly further than antiquera 4 ya
Currently in lucena for a rest day
Are you doing this?

Thanks, trying to find the albergue now in Antequera

 

[Sanne28]

Of course if you do not want your photos and details posted,,, you only have to tell them!!
And IMHO the organisation of the Almeria to Granada portion of the Camino Mozarabe is the best of all!!

I understand, theres a personal reason I don't like photos but this reason would be on my mind everyday if I have to keep saying I dont want to be in photos. The other Camino routes seem easier as I never had to think about this issue. I've decided to start from Malaga this time, maybe from Almeria another time

 

[Sanne28]

Hi sanne
You can download a digital guide from
caminomozarabedesantiago.es/guia they have a version in English.
I am not on Facebook, newer have been, never will.
On the same website is a list of all alberges from Malaga to Santiago split into 50 stages with distances and phone numbers for contact. It's in Spanish but Google translate is your friend in this. Search for the Asociation jacobea de malaga they meet on a tuesday evening and you can purchase a guide and passport from them.

thank you, that is very useful to me. my flight is on 2 May, so I expect to start a few days after this. your update posts about daily accommodation are also helpful!

 

[dennisA]

hi dennis, I was thinking about walking the camino mozarabe from Malaga in May, do you know if starting from Malaga also has the social media updates like starting in Almeria? (I don't like that if I start from Almeria, my name, photos and my progress is posted to a public facebook group.)

www.facebook.com/CaminoMozarabeDesantiagodealmeriagranada/

Also is there a list of albergues for starting from Malaga? I've checked gronze but this route doesn't have much information

Almogía - Villanueva de la Concepción | Camino Mozárabe | Gronze.com

www.gronze.com

thank you
Sanne

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[Caminata]

My map shows the path goes near the river but then turns and goes along the river, crosses over and goes back up the other side. Bit like a horse shoe.

 

[LouiseEdin]

Thanks, trying to find the albergue now in Antequera

Also FYI, currently in dona mencia where the albergue, although still seems actually physical there, we passed it, nobody has keys or info on how to access it since covid. In a very basic pension for night

 

[dennisA]

Staying in Hostal El Poligono just outside Lucena 23 euro + 8 euro for taxi. The green way "via verde" passes at the back of the hostal so will take that tomorrow to the old train station in Lucena.

 

[dennisA]

My information for dona mercia says the keys are with the police municipal 619903748 or the ayuntamiento 957676020.

 

[dennisA]

My information for dona mercia says the keys are with the police municipal 619903748 or the ayuntamiento 957676020.

Louise try the link caminomozarabedemalaga.com/destino/de-malaga-a-santiago . It has the stages distances and alberge details from malaga to santiago.
Regards Dennis