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    Bus schedules

    There is a bus that goes from Madrid (Ave America) to Santo Domingo de la Calzada, takes 3 hours 20 minutes, however the timetable is only published one month ahead. Have a look at https://jimenezmovilidad.es/
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    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Positive Covid test

    The authorities in Galicia have organised insurance for visitors. Who can use it? This initiative is free for visitors and pilgrims both from Spain and abroad who are not resident in Galicia. Extra protection! To benefit from this insurance, you don’t need to apply, you only have to be staying...
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    Purchasing Train Tickets

    Renfe have an excellent App that’s very user friendly. It stores your ticket so no need for paper. It also has the option of payment by PayPal. Never had any issues booking a train ticket. Booking directly with the service provider means you also avoid additional charges other booking agents...
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    14th September 2021 - Starting from Porto

    Starting the coastal route from Porto on Tuesday 14th September. Anybody else walking around this time?
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    Credential App

    I understand that the Cathedral de Santiago have launched an App that acts as your credencial that you scan along the way instead of using the paper/stamps type. I’m planning to do the Portuguese Camino again and an wondering if anybody has experience of this App and how its working on the ground?
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    10 Days to walk

    Hello forum members. Just looking for a bit of help and advice. Has anybody walked the Norte at the end of October/beginning of November? I have scope to walk 10 days and am looking for advice as regards a starting and finishing point. I fly into Santander and my initial idea is to take a bus...
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    Anybody starting Wednesday?

    Hi forum members, I'm beginning my Camino from Ferrol on Wednesday 2nd October. Anybody else starting this day? Ger.
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    Camino Ingles October 2019

    Greetings from Ireland. I'm planning to walk the Ingles beginning in Ferrol on October 3rd. Anybody else walking the route at this time? Regards, Ger.
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    Training Fatigue

    I've completed the Frances, the Primitivo and the Portaguese and am currently doing light training for the Ingles. The best piece of advice I got before doing the first one was 'don't do a camino before you do a camino' While some bit of training with your rucksack is good to get the muscles...
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    Lucca to Siena

    Hello forum members, I'm planning to walk the stages of the Via Francigena from Lucca to Siena. I would be grateful for any information on hostel/albergue accommodation along the way. What can I expect to pay? Is it necessary to book in advance? Are many bed spaces available? What's the...
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    Busy April

    I began my Camino in the second week of April having previously walked in May and September. I was expecting the route to be quieter however there are a lot of pilgrims at the moment. I'm now in Ponferrada with about 8 days to Santiago. Albergues in the main stage ends are busy. The...
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    LIVE from the Camino September from SJPP

    Thanks for the updates NomadBoomer. I will begin the CF next week. It's always good to have updates from pilgrims currently on route particularly in relation to crowds/hotspots. Please keep on posting. Buen Camino.
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    Muxia to Santiago to Paris - where is the SdC bus station in relation to the airport?

    Hi STLperegrino. The return bus from Muxia also stops in Santiago city centre so you could alight in the city if you wish. It goes on from there to the bus terminal which is located about 20 minutes walk from the centre. The airport bus leaves Plaza de Galicia every 30 mins on the half hour...
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    Excited newbies

    Hi Julia, As I see it you have a number of options but firstly to mention that SJPP and Pamplona are on the Camino Frances and Bilbao is on the Camino del Norte which has a different starting point. That's not to say you couldn't do some of the Frances and then bus it to Bilbao for your...
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    Santiago to Finisterre

    You could take the bus to either Finisterre or Muxia....walk the 30KM from one to the other and get the bus back to Santiago. Muxia is beautiful particularly the area around the church at the edge of the ocean.
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    Albergue available in October

    Hi Stefania, There is a very good website called www.gronze.com that gives details of all Camino routes...stages, albergues, elevations etc. The site is in Spanish, however, if you open Google Translate, type in the web address, in the drop down box type 'Italian' and you will read all the...
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    New pilgrims starting 16th September

    Greetings from Ireland. Nice to know that you have climbed Croagh Patrick, it's something that I have done in preparation for previous Camino's and a good one to have under your belt in preparation for the Pyranees. Sounds as if you have everything covered......booking accommodation in SJPP...
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    What are September numbers like?

    I was due to begin my Camino from SJPP at the beginning of September but because of illness I have to postpone for a few weeks. Just interested to know from pilgrims that are currently on the way how busy it is at the moment and if there is any difficulty getting a bed in an Albergue....if so...
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    pamplona to biarritz airport

    Sounds as if that could be a very expensive journey. Just a suggestion as regards an alternative to see if it would cost less..... Ryanair from Madrid to Dublin on 19th Sept at 20.40 is €44. There are several buses with Alsa running from Pamplona to Madrid Airport - terminal 4 on that day...
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    Camino Frances from León - 16 Sept

    Hi Janne, There's are buses that run from Madrid - Barajas Airport T4 directly to Leon. In the afternoon they depart at 13.30, 15.45, 16.45, 20.45, 21.45 and 23.00. Journey time is from 4.5 hours to 5.25 hours depending on which departure time you chose. Fares range between €25 to €34...

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