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Have you thought about the Lana, starting from Valencia or Alicante via Cuenca to Burgos? You don´t say when you are walking, but spring is very unpredictable - you may get hot and dry, you may get very wet even in Andalucía.We are keen on walking again soon, and mostly focusing on beginning in the south-east of Spain for weather reasons. We have 4-6 weeks, and are open to cobbling together all or portions of numerous routes. We have been thinking about beginning on the Mozarabe, but the Levante from Valencia (eventually joining the Madrid) is also intriguing. We don't have a lot of criteria, other than selecting a beautiful route and hopefully not getting rained on every day.
We don't really care where we end up as we will purchase a one way flight from The Netherlands, and plan our return journey once we know where we are returning from. Oh, and we have walked the Serrana and VDLP, so are looking for something different.
So, can anyone recommend a route that they have walked, or dream of walking?
I spent most of February in Sevilla last year, and while the nights were cold, the afternoons were usually warm. I think if you go farther north, past the mountain ranges above Sevilla, it'll start to get much colder.or dream of walking?
I will check these out! We are quite open to where we walk, so I am casting a wide net to learn more about wonderful walks that people have done or want to do. We will be sure to dress/pack for variations in weather!Have you thought about the Lana, starting from Valencia or Alicante via Cuenca to Burgos? You don´t say when you are walking, but spring is very unpredictable - you may get hot and dry, you may get very wet even in Andalucía.
We have walked the Serrana, but your other suggestions offer nice possibilities. We don't need to have a fixed destination; only walk!I spent most of February in Sevilla last year, and while the nights were cold, the afternoons were usually warm. I think if you go farther north, past the mountain ranges above Sevilla, it'll start to get much colder.
So how about walking on the Mozarabe from Almería past Granada to Baena and back down to Malaga? Then, if you still have time go west from Malaga and start the Via Serrana to Sevilla.
I haven't been on either of these routes, but I've read a lot about them and they sound really nice.
Thanks, OzAnnie! Can you tell me how to contact those Amigos in advance, if that is indeed possible?Hi Debi
I think your decision to post on the mozárabe sub forum was a good one. The amigos who look after the section from Almeria to Granada ensure you get the best intel for this route. So make contact with them. Nely lives in Almeria.
I don’t think you could go wrong with this choice., since you’ve already walked the Vdlp. (Unless you walk that one again/ the Vdlp is a super caminó. )
I haven’t walked the portugués starting in Lisbon but would be worth researching.
You might have noticed a thread by @islandwalker recently…. about a different walking section out of Almeria.
I think you’ll find it cold anywhere in February but with the right gear and preparation- it should be fun.
Buen camino.
Thank you! So helpful. Love this forum. I just made another donation to Ivar.Here are some notes I copied a couple years ago. They may not be up to date:
CAMINO MOZARABE DE SANTIAGO DE ALMERIA a GRANADA. PREMIO ELIAS VALIÑA 2019
Blog sobre el Camino Mozárabe de Santiagowww.caminomozarabesantiago.com
If you have the link - I’d suggest
Number 1- Contact the association president ‘Mercedes’ of the group
by WhatsApp. +34649806150
She will send you the latest version to your WhatsApp number.
Nely (another association member ) who lives in almeria has an albergue there (donativo)
Her WhatsApp is: +34619860198
There are other association contacts - Veronika lives along the route. Usually after they finish work in Fridays - Mercedes and Veronika will catch up with pilgrims enroute.
Paco is the contact in Guadix.
I’d suggest you load these 2 WhatsApp numbers in your phone to start with.
I stayed with Nely in Almería for 2 nights - she was very helpful with stage ideas - I had a list of my proposed stages and she gave me her opinion.
I wrote to Mercedes this morning and she said that a new booked with any amendments needed is due to be issued very soon.Thank you! So helpful. Love this forum. I just made another donation to Ivar.
Thanks, OzAnnie! Can you tell me how to contact those Amigos in advance, if that is indeed possible?
We have walked the Portugués from Porto, the first part along the coast (wonderful!) and then moving inland (also nice, but the sea is nicer).
Thanks also for the mention of Islandwalker's post. The videos are in the queue to check out.
We began the Serrana in January 2023, and mornings were indeed crispy, warming up to an ideal walking temperature during the day. Except for driving wind and rain on the first day, we had perfect walking weather!
When we walked the VdLP we did not begin until April, and it was already super hot, so that is a good one for a winter start, for sure. As MLA1 found, an umbrella helped immensely to moderate the sun. So we will certainly prepare for all kinds of weather. Really, only the prospect of endless rain is discouraging. We get enough of that in The Netherlands!
Wow, super!This is the last update, another is due soon.
When do you think that you will begin walking in February, Sue?I wrote to Mercedes this morning and she said that a new booked with any amendments needed is due to be issued very soon.
Looks like the 19th or 20th, as it is going to take me all weekend to get to Almería. So far I'm arriving by bus in Granada on the evening of the 18th, but to late for the onward bus. I'd like to have a look around Almería, so plan to stay there on 19th and start walking on 20th.ill then have just over 3 weeks to walk as far as I can to a place where I can get transport back to Normandy.When do you think that you will begin walking in February, Sue?
We begin much earlier so are unlikely to cross paths. Buen Camino!Looks like the 19th or 20th, as it is going to take me all weekend to get to Almería. So far I'm arriving by bus in Granada on the evening of the 18th, but to late for the onward bus. I'd like to have a look around Almería, so plan to stay there on 19th and start walking on 20th.ill then have just over 3 weeks to walk as far as I can to a place where I can get transport back to Normandy.
So impressive, the enthusiasm and care from the Almeria Camino Mozarabe association. I may end up there myself, although I'm looking at several other options in the south of Spain for early March.This is the last update, another is due soon.
Same here.So impressive, the enthusiasm and care from the Almeria Camino Mozarabe association. I may end up there myself, although I'm looking at several other options in the south of Spain for early March.
Thanks! There are some Forum threads on the Serrana (which you likely know about), including our experience of it.Nely and the team will make the section from Almeria to Granada a good start. They contact hospitaleros and give access codes to unstaffed albergues.
From Granada onwards you need to arrange your own accommodation. I was prepared to camp out and did so 4 times. Used police refugios 4 times. Also budget hotels and hostels.
I walked March/April to Merida. So in Feb it would be a cooler walk.
You pass through varying agricultural land. Farm tracks and roads. Ascents and descents don't last long and the paths are clear.
Up to Granada it can seem like a party. Less people up to Cordoba. I walked to Merida mostly on my own. Then busy at the albergue in Merida. A main stopover.
I'm currently considering starting from Cadiz or Gibraltar in the next few weeks
I've booked too. Will be 2 weeks behind you. Buen CaminoWe have now booked our flight. We plan on beginning the Mozarabe in Almeria on 7 February. Staying in Malaga on the 3rd and 4th and then taking the train to Almeria, staying there the 5th and 6th. Hoping to bunk at the Almeria albergue and chat with Nely. Thanks for the input, everyone!
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