Place to store backpack in Madrid?

[amgirl5]

Hi,

I'm flying from Seattle to Madrid and then taking an overnight train to Lisbon in order to walk the Portuguese route. My flight arrives at 7:30 am, and my train leaves around 10:30 pm...does anyone know if there are lockers somewhere, or someplace secure where I can leave the pack? I'd rather not haul it around all day, it's gonna be pretty hot out and I don't want to be a theft target.

Thanks for any help,
Liz

 

[peregrina2000]

Hi, Liz,
Great to hear from someone who is starting out in Lisbon. Keep us posted!

As far as left luggage, here's a website that explains your options at different stations. The Lisbon train leaves from Chamartin station (I'm virtually certain about that, but you probably know for sure). http://www.madridinsider.com/?q=node/49

So, one way to do it would be to get to the Chamartin station and leave your pack there, and then just spend the day out and about. I think the easiest way from the airport to the station is Metro, unless you want to pay for a taxi, maybe 25 euros (?). From the airport to Chamartin is about a 45 minute metro ride, one change of lines, not too complicated.

Then you can just take the metro into downtown and back to the station at the end of the day. The Madrid metro is fabulous, in my view unsurpassed anywhere.

Hope you have a great time. Laurie