Water availability

Donna Sch

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VdLP-Sanabres-Fisterra '15; Levante-Invierno '19

• Aug 11, 2024

• #1

We will be doing the Salvador late May-early June-ish so I'm just wondering if there are stretches with limited water available ie bars, tiendas, fuentes or the odd servo. And how much water do people tend to carry. We will be taking our time on this Camino due to age and injuries and I'm trying to limit how much the other half tries to take with him lol.

 

blueskywa

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Del Norte, Finesterre 2018

• Aug 12, 2024

• #2

We did the Madrid, Salvador, Primitivo last year in May/June and l carried only 600mls water and found no problems with getting more if needed. I actually carried another bottle half full but never touched it. Always stopped to refuel with OJ/ aqua con gas/coffee at bars. Our ages 70 & 71 then.
Beautiful caminos

 

dick bird

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• Aug 12, 2024

• #3

Some parts of the Salvador are remote compared to other routes. I´d take at least 1 litre each, more if it is hot.

 

David Tallan

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• Aug 15, 2024

• #4

Donna Sch said:

We will be doing the Salvador late May-early June-ish so I'm just wondering if there are stretches with limited water available ie bars, tiendas, fuentes or the odd servo. And how much water do people tend to carry. We will be taking our time on this Camino due to age and injuries and I'm trying to limit how much the other half tries to take with him lol.

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When I walked (end of June/beginning of July) my water bottle (about one litre) was sufficient for me. There were sufficient places to refill (or stop for something cold). Daily distances were such as to make it a six day walk for me.