Astorga to Santiago in May

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Tan.im

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Camino de Portuguese (‘18,’19) Camino ingles route(‘16)

• Apr 24, 2024

• #1

I’m so excited to start our last section of our Camino from Astorga to Santiago in a week(May). Last two times we did it in the hot July months. I’m not sure how the weather and temperature be like in May and in the higher altitude. Any recommendations and advices are welcome! Thanks!!

 

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Jarrad

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• Apr 24, 2024

• #2

Drink before you get thirsty. Take the time to smell the roses.

May is my favorite time on the Camino. Barring unforeseen changes in weather patterns, you will be much more comfortable walking during the day and sleeping at night than in July.

Buen Camino!

 

Madis

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Camino Estonia, 2025 weekend dayhikes

• Apr 24, 2024

• #3

Astorga to Santiago does not really have very long stretches without bars/cafes. You can always refill.

Maybe after Sarria you might want to finish by 3pm if you are running out of water. There the village bars close in the afternoon for good.

If the weather gets too hot for you then just concider starting and hour or two before sunrise to make up for the distance that you would do less because of heat. Before sunrise I barely need to drink any water even in mid Summer.

 

Last edited: Apr 24, 2024

Madis

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Camino Estonia, 2025 weekend dayhikes

• Apr 24, 2024

• #4

Astorga to Santiago does not really have very long stretches without bars/cafes where you can always refill.

Maybe after Sarria you might want to finish by 3pm if you are running out of water.

If the weather gets too hot for you then just concider starting and hour or two before sunrise to make up for the distance that you would do less because of heat. Before sunrise I barely need to drink any water even in mid Summer.

 

Adelina

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• Apr 25, 2024

• #5

Enjoy the fields of poppies! My first walk, right up there with my other walks. Buen Camino!