Camino de Madrid

[ScattyT]

Hi all,

I've got a few days over easter to walk a short part of the Camino de Madrid and was wondering where in Madrid I can get a Pilgrims passport from?

I only have 3 maybe 4 days to walk and then will have to get a bus back to Madrid for my flight home! If anyone has any hints/ tips or suggestions such as albergues etc. on route I would be really grateful.

I have already walked parts of the Camino Frances and Camino del Norte, but had lots of time to plan for these. The Camino de Madrid though is a very last minute decision so any help or advice would be great!

Thanks alot in advance!

Tanya

 

[Torrent1964]

Hi all,

I've got a few days over easter to walk a short part of the Camino de Madrid and was wondering where in Madrid I can get a Pilgrims passport from?

I only have 3 maybe 4 days to walk and then will have to get a bus back to Madrid for my flight home! If anyone has any hints/ tips or suggestions such as albergues etc. on route I would be really grateful.

I have already walked parts of the Camino Frances and Camino del Norte, but had lots of time to plan for these. The Camino de Madrid though is a very last minute decision so any help or advice would be great!

Thanks alot in advance!

Tanya

Hi,

Try this site, I'm told you might be able to get one there.

http://www.demadridalcamino.org/


Asociación de Amigos del Camino de Santiago de Madrid

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, ScattyT,

There are several places in Madrid where you can get the credencial:

First, at the Friends' Association: Asociación de Amigos de los Caminos de Santiago de Madrid
Calle Carretas 14, 7, B-1 (metro Sol)
Tlf.:+34 91 5232211
Tuesday and Thursday: 19:00 to 21:00 (year round)
Wednesday: 11:00 to 12:30 (except July and August) and 19:00 to 21:00 (only May, June, July)

You can also get one in the Cathedral (near the Royal Palace), and the Church of Santiago (between the Cathedral and the Puerta del Sol more or less).

I got mine in the Church of Santiago, and the priest was very helpful with a little map, some tips, and of course the first stamp. Going before or after mass is probably the best time to make sure you find someone.

As you can see from my stages here, camino-de-madrid/topic11148.html, four days puts you in Segovia, and there are very frequent (and very fast) trains from there to Madrid, 28 minutes to be exact!

Buen camino, Laurie

 

[Torrent1964]

Hi, ScattyT,

There are several places in Madrid where you can get the credencial:

First, at the Friends' Association: Asociación de Amigos de los Caminos de Santiago de Madrid
Calle Carretas 14, 7, B-1 (metro Sol)
Tlf.:+34 91 5232211
Tuesday and Thursday: 19:00 to 21:00 (year round)
Wednesday: 11:00 to 12:30 (except July and August) and 19:00 to 21:00 (only May, June, July)

You can also get one in the Cathedral (near the Royal Palace), and the Church of Santiago (between the Cathedral and the Puerta del Sol more or less).

I got mine in the Church of Santiago, and the priest was very helpful with a little map, some tips, and of course the first stamp. Going before or after mass is probably the best time to make sure you find someone.

As you can see from my stages here, camino-de-madrid/topic11148.html, four days puts you in Segovia, and there are very frequent (and very fast) trains from there to Madrid, 28 minutes to be exact!

Buen camino, Laurie

You do know Laurie, that you are fast becomming 'the oracle' for Camino Madrid for all us novices. It great to have so much advice and general info available. You are definitely most appreciated.

Torrent

 

[ScattyT]

Thank-you very much for your replies - they've been a big help!

Thanks
Tanya

 

[dimag]

Hello!
How many days is the walk from Madrid? I have 2,5 weeks of time and trying to find the best route.

Thank You!
Dimce

 

[crackmrmac]

Buenas Tardes, I think the guide book says 12 days Madrid to Sahagun where you meet C.F. leadinging to Santiago which might be 2 weeks further rambling. So what is your plan?

 

[Torrent1964]

Having watched the weather across the Madrid and Frances routes for most of April and have made a decision to postpone the pilgrimage until May. This should allow us to travel somewhat lighter and experience less snow, cold or wet nights. So far, May is shaping up weather wise in Spain.

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, Torrent,
Good decision! Though the weather is totally unpredictable, I think May is generally much nicer than April. I left Madrid last year sometime in mid-May and it was wonderful -- not too cold, never too hot. And the flowers in the countryside are great at that time of year. Buen camino to you.