• For 2024 Pilgrims: €50,- donation = 1 year with no ads on the forum + 90% off any 2024 Guide. More here.
    (Discount code sent to you by Private Message after your donation)

Search 69,459 Camino Questions

Recent content by Sharpy

  1. S

    travel light

    I've done several Caminos of up to 6 weeks duration with a small, light backpack that's around 32 litres and 3.8kg when fully packed. I never take a sleeping bag but instead a very light silk sleeping bag liner. If there's a cold night, use the blanket provided at almost all albergues and/or put...
  2. S

    My Camino de Madrid — June 2023

    Greetings, Derek, apologies for taking so long to summarise my observations/tips re the Madrid Camino: 2023 Camino Madrid – Observations and Tips for Future Peregrinos I greatly enjoyed walking this Camino in June 2023 and used Jeffrey Barrera’s 2020 “The Camino de Madrid Handbook” that I...
  3. S

    Is it possible to land at MAD at 7:10am and get to Chamartín to catch a 10am train? Other options??

    I landed at Madrid for the Madrid Camino at 8.00am on Monday and took the RENFE train 🚆 to the city that goes through Chamartin and would've easily been there before 10.00am. I trust this also worked well for you.
  4. S

    Camino de Madrid Trip Report - March 2023

    Many thanks, Dave, for your insightful report on your Madrid Camino. I've walked all the other major Caminos and am planning to fly from my Australian home to Madrid in May to begin walking from there approx 30th May. Your practical tips on where to find sustenance along the way and great places...

❓How to ask a question

How to post a new question on the Camino Forum.
This site is run by Ivar at

in Santiago de Compostela.
This site participates in the Amazon Affiliate program, designed to provide a means for Ivar to earn fees by linking to Amazon
Official Camino Passport (Credential) | 2024 Camino Guides
Back
Top