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    Madrid Parque de El Retiro or centro accommodations?

    There are many Air BNBs there - have always had good luck
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    Sleeping in Madrid Airport?

    I slept there on an overnight layover to Malaga. There are playgrounds with semi cushioned ground in some areas - not too bad...with earplugs.
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    Having trouble booking train from Santiago to Madrid Airport

    I booked a train at the end of September, which frankly surprised me that far out. Could just be timing. I have a Renfe account and it was easy.
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    Planes & Poles … recent revision?

    I have been told in the US the last 3 times to check..before that it was not bad..I always them in a tube in my pack to the airport in case they tell me I have to check. But try first to get in carry on...you cannot count on it in the US.
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    Santiago to Porto - by bus or train?

    I took a bus at the end of Sept and it was great. There is one with just a couple of stops and you can get off at airport in center town in Porto. ALSA
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    Poles & Backpack - to check or not to check...

    I know, but for me this was easier with 3 transfers and a sightseeing layover. . But you are right for others this may be the best Option. Good point.
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    Poles & Backpack - to check or not to check...

    I would not check my pack. If poles get lost worst case is buy new ones..but a pack....I carry a cardboard tube case and if I don't make it through check my poles in that. Mine are small enough that poles and carrier fit in bag. If they get through I toss the carrier. I mail them home from...
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    1 Hr time between flights doable in Madrid?

    You now have tye added complication of the Health Form check that you must present after clearing Passport control. 3 weeks ago it was fairly smooth, but be sure you have the QR code and paperwork ready. It is still a close call. And if you carry sticks you will most likely have to check them...
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    1 Hr time between flights doable in Madrid?

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    Getting from Madrid airport to rail station

    Are you sure you know what train station? Where are you going? If Leon or many others the train leaves from Chamartin not Atocha. I have taken trains many times from Chamartin and from Term 1 2 hours all in from disembarkbto train is fine. I take metro and 2 transfers. But if you are worried...
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    Train from Madrid to Leon

    If you decide on the train it is at Chamartin station which is 2 transfers on the metro from the airport but generally 45 - 55 minutes including a 10-15 minute walk in the airport to the terminal if you arrive in terminal 1 as most int'l flights. If you want to buy in advance the easiest way is...

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