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Greetings from a newbie! I have been an avid forum “lurker” for several months gathering ideas and information but have now finalized my flight into and out of Madrid from the US. Expected start date is May 1 from Ponferrada (yes- I know that its a national holiday). Hoping that I will be...
Hi All,
I seek the wisdom of the forum experts on travel logistics. 🙂 I have gathered as much info as I can, but hope someone can confirm my understanding of how to get from Madrid to Pamplona, with an overnight stay at Madrid Airport.
As far as I have been able to work out, I can do the...
People often ask for recommendations for places to eat or stay when in Spain and when walking a Camino. James Blick is a Kiwi who married a Spanish lady, they both now live in Madrid with their young daughter and they earn their living by writing and videoing guides to various activities, cities...
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We are finalizing our Camino trip. We have a early flight back. Any suggestions for accommodation nearby Adolfo Suarez Madrid- Barajas airport? Ideally with a shuttle ...
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Buen Camino
For those traveling to Madrid, I recommend Cats Hostel. It’s in the heart of downtown Madrid, along with dozens of other hostels. There is a younger crowd but everyone seems respectful and are fairly quiet.
Cats is very well maintained and there isn’t a feline to be found. It is very clean and...
I get in to Madrid mid morning next Thursday, and catch a train to Leon in mid afternoon. Anyone know a good place for lunch on the way to or close to Chamartín train station?
My flight home from Madrid is at 6am. It's an international flight, so presumably should be there 3 hours prior, which means 3am.
For anyone that has been stuck with an early departure time from Madrid, how did you deal with it? Did you have a room booked for that night and check out at 2:30am...
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Has anybody an idea where to buy trekking poles near the Madrid Chamartin train station ?
I have only short time to change from airpot to train and would like to get some simple poles.
Hi there. I could use some help. I fly into Madrid from California on a Sunday afternoon in October. I need to be in Sarria on the following Monday (departing on the Camino on Tuesday morning). It’s a long flight and I know I’ll be wiped out and won’t have much ability to navigate tricky travel...
I will be visiting the Royal Church of St James in Madrid before taking the train to Ferrol for my Camino Ingles. Is it possible to get my credencial and my first sello from the Royal Church in Madrid although I won't officially start my Camino until the next day in Ferrol ?
Hola! I greatly appreciate any suggestions you may have for me! I am looking for someplace to stay in Madrid for a few nights post-Camino, pre-return home via plane. As I will be arriving Madrid via train and leaving via plane, I prefer a place that is not inconvenient to both places ( I...
First Camino is fast approaching - 60 odd days to go, nerves kicking in. As a result of International flight change having to juggle plans loosing day for walking. Wondered if anyone had (or if you can) stay overnight at Madrid Airport. Will be getting there late and flying out early. 👣👣👣
We have finished Portuguse Coastal. We need hotel with 2 room suite or apartment recommendations for a week in old town Madrid. We are grandparents and 20 year old grandaughter. We are good with plain, functional over luxury.
Thank you
My flight to Spain will arrive at MAD Barajas airport at 6:30am. However my accommodations in Madrid will not be available for check-in until 3pm! No early check-ins. I will be a wreck after crossing 6 time zones so I have wondered about renting a sleeping pod at the airport for a few hours...
I have a 55 minute connection in Madrid, flying in on Iberia and connecting with another Iberia flight to Santiago de Compostela. Is that really enough time to collect ur checked bag, clear customs and passport control and catch the domestic flight? Seems dicey.
For 2 female friends, landing in Madrid with 2 days to spare before taking a train to Pontevedra. Can anyone suggest an economical hotel with good access to Chamartín train station and also a joining point for a Hop- On- Hop -off bus. They are hoping to see as much as possible in a short time...
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I will be flying into Madrid on September 6, 2023, scheduled to arrive at 8:05am on United. What is a reasonable amount of time to allow for baggage claim and clearing customs? I would like to catch an 11:45am flight to Bilbao, but not sure if that allows enough time. Thanks for any...
Guardian article:
"Madrid’s new museum is a modern mecca for old-world art lovers
Five centuries of royal collections will go on display in the Spanish capital next month [Ed: the article mentions 2023-June-28] in a long-awaited £146m project"...
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I have about 4 hours to spend in Madrid before heading to train station at Chamartin for Sarria any suggestions on how to spend the time...
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