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I did not find water to be a problem at all. There are fuentes (fountains) with fresh water in almost every village. Due to this, I only carried a liter at a time.Is water an issue? Do you have to carry water for the full day on most days?
Good to know. Thank you.I did not find water to be a problem at all. There are fuentes (fountains) with fresh water in almost every village. Due to this, I only carried a liter at a time.
I just finished the Camino de Madrid yesterday and thought I'd share my stage info for anyone else who is looking at doing it in 10 days. The mileage and times below include bathroom breaks but NOT stops at cafes or sightseeing. My total travel time was 1-2 hours more than what is listed.
Day 1: Madrid to Colmenar Viejo - 35km, 7h30m
Day 2: Colmenar Viejo to Cercedilla - 34km, 8h07m
Day 3: Cercedilla to Segovia - 31km, 6h45m
Day 4: Segovia to Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva - 32km, 6h29m
Day 5: Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva to Coca - 22km, 4h55m
Day 6: Coca to Alcazaren - 26km, 5h06m
Day 7: Alcazaren to Puente Duero - 25km, 4h36m
Day 8: Puente Duero to Castromonte - 36km, 8h08m
Day 9: Castromonte to Villalon de Campos - 44km, 8h54m
Day 10: Villalon de Campos to Grajal de Campos - 31km, 6h19 min
NOTE: I did the 6km from Grajal de Campos to Sahagun on Day 11, as I was worried that there would be no room in the albergue there due to the traffic on the Frances. It took me approximately 1 hour to cover this distance in the morning. Had I not been worried about getting a bed, this distance could have easily been tacked on to Day 10.
A few other notes:
* I did this as a single woman and, while I only met a handful of pilgrims during my trip, I felt incredibly safe and looked after wherever I went.
* The albergues were well spaced, clean, and easy to access. I was often the only one there.
* This Camino is possible if you don't speak any Spanish, but you'll quickly learn simple phrases such as "cuanto cuesta" and "albergue llaves". More knowledge of Spanish would, however, have made it a more interesting experience.
* The path is incredibly well marked.
* Carry some food. On several occasions the bars were not open in towns, and I was happy to have some bread, nuts, cheese, etc.
* This is a very isolated Camino but, oddly enough, I feel much more isolated now that I'm on the Camino Frances. The lack of pilgrims on the Madrid makes running into someone else a special thing, and I also greatly enjoyed my interactions with the locals.
All in all, I feel like this particular Camino is a hidden gem. I look forward to returning next year as a hostelero.
I just finished the Camino de Madrid yesterday and thought I'd share my stage info for anyone else who is looking at doing it in 10 days. The mileage and times below include bathroom breaks but NOT stops at cafes or sightseeing. My total travel time was 1-2 hours more than what is listed.
Day 1: Madrid to Colmenar Viejo - 35km, 7h30m
Day 2: Colmenar Viejo to Cercedilla - 34km, 8h07m
Day 3: Cercedilla to Segovia - 31km, 6h45m
Day 4: Segovia to Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva - 32km, 6h29m
Day 5: Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva to Coca - 22km, 4h55m
Day 6: Coca to Alcazaren - 26km, 5h06m
Day 7: Alcazaren to Puente Duero - 25km, 4h36m
Day 8: Puente Duero to Castromonte - 36km, 8h08m
Day 9: Castromonte to Villalon de Campos - 44km, 8h54m
Day 10: Villalon de Campos to Grajal de Campos - 31km, 6h19 min
NOTE: I did the 6km from Grajal de Campos to Sahagun on Day 11, as I was worried that there would be no room in the albergue there due to the traffic on the Frances. It took me approximately 1 hour to cover this distance in the morning. Had I not been worried about getting a bed, this distance could have easily been tacked on to Day 10.
A few other notes:
* I did this as a single woman and, while I only met a handful of pilgrims during my trip, I felt incredibly safe and looked after wherever I went.
* The albergues were well spaced, clean, and easy to access. I was often the only one there.
* This Camino is possible if you don't speak any Spanish, but you'll quickly learn simple phrases such as "cuanto cuesta" and "albergue llaves". More knowledge of Spanish would, however, have made it a more interesting experience.
* The path is incredibly well marked.
* Carry some food. On several occasions the bars were not open in towns, and I was happy to have some bread, nuts, cheese, etc.
* This is a very isolated Camino but, oddly enough, I feel much more isolated now that I'm on the Camino Frances. The lack of pilgrims on the Madrid makes running into someone else a special thing, and I also greatly enjoyed my interactions with the locals.
All in all, I feel like this particular Camino is a hidden gem. I look forward to returning next year as a hostelero.
I just finished the Camino de Madrid yesterday and thought I'd share my stage info for anyone else who is looking at doing it in 10 days. The mileage and times below include bathroom breaks but NOT stops at cafes or sightseeing. My total travel time was 1-2 hours more than what is listed.
Day 1: Madrid to Colmenar Viejo - 35km, 7h30m
Day 2: Colmenar Viejo to Cercedilla - 34km, 8h07m
Day 3: Cercedilla to Segovia - 31km, 6h45m
Day 4: Segovia to Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva - 32km, 6h29m
Day 5: Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva to Coca - 22km, 4h55m
Day 6: Coca to Alcazaren - 26km, 5h06m
Day 7: Alcazaren to Puente Duero - 25km, 4h36m
Day 8: Puente Duero to Castromonte - 36km, 8h08m
Day 9: Castromonte to Villalon de Campos - 44km, 8h54m
Day 10: Villalon de Campos to Grajal de Campos - 31km, 6h19 min
NOTE: I did the 6km from Grajal de Campos to Sahagun on Day 11, as I was worried that there would be no room in the albergue there due to the traffic on the Frances. It took me approximately 1 hour to cover this distance in the morning. Had I not been worried about getting a bed, this distance could have easily been tacked on to Day 10.
A few other notes:
* I did this as a single woman and, while I only met a handful of pilgrims during my trip, I felt incredibly safe and looked after wherever I went.
* The albergues were well spaced, clean, and easy to access. I was often the only one there.
* This Camino is possible if you don't speak any Spanish, but you'll quickly learn simple phrases such as "cuanto cuesta" and "albergue llaves". More knowledge of Spanish would, however, have made it a more interesting experience.
* The path is incredibly well marked.
* Carry some food. On several occasions the bars were not open in towns, and I was happy to have some bread, nuts, cheese, etc.
* This is a very isolated Camino but, oddly enough, I feel much more isolated now that I'm on the Camino Frances. The lack of pilgrims on the Madrid makes running into someone else a special thing, and I also greatly enjoyed my interactions with the locals.
All in all, I feel like this particular Camino is a hidden gem. I look forward to returning next year as a hostelero.
Don't let @kardisa stages put you off this wonderful Camino. It was her stride and you have your own!Those distances are a bit too long for me; are there other places to stay in between?
I'd love to try this Camino but not able to walk that far daily. Thank you.
As KinkyOne said, you definitely do not have to do these distances.Those distances are a bit too long for me; are there other places to stay in between?
I'd love to try this Camino but not able to walk that far daily. Thank you.
I walked The Madrid Camino in Marz and used 14 days and found places to stay where I had planed to be. Nice albergues many places on the camino. I just met two other pilegrims during the 14 days, and many nice local people.Those distances are a bit too long for me; are there other places to stay in between?
I'd love to try this Camino but not able to walk that far daily. Thank you.
If the reason for not being able to walk 30k is dodgy knee I wouldn't worry. I have two dodgy kneesI too would like to walk the Camino de Madrid. Mainly because mostly not on paved roads and relatively flat ( the dodgy knee). I took a look at the website of the amigos of the Camino de Madrid and am very impressed with their work.
Only difficult etapa in terms of kilometres would be the one before Segovia. Don't think I can handle 30 kilometres anymore.
I think @pilgr went that way this spring and we talked a lot about that detour. Anyway there are GPS tracks in my daily journal in Madrid section.@KinkyOne : will look into the options. The Gronze and Amigos de Camino de Madrid don't give much explanation about detour to La Granja..will search a bit more...
I stayed in La Granja. Beautiful pilgrim friendly albergue not specifically for Camino. I had it to myself. Very easy walk to Segovia next day. Fantastic Argentinian restaurant in Valsaín. Lots of eateries at all prices in La Granja. There's even a Parador I think!I think @pilgr went that way this spring and we talked a lot about that detour. Anyway there are GPS tracks in my daily journal in Madrid section.
You can take a detour to Valsain and the day after a short day Valsain to Segovia.I too would like to walk the Camino de Madrid. Mainly because mostly not on paved roads and relatively flat ( the dodgy knee). I took a look at the website of the amigos of the Camino de Madrid and am very impressed with their work.
Only difficult etapa in terms of kilometres would be the one before Segovia. Don't think I can handle 30 kilometres anymore.
Hello KardisaI just finished the Camino de Madrid yesterday and thought I'd share my stage info for anyone else who is looking at doing it in 10 days. The mileage and times below include bathroom breaks but NOT stops at cafes or sightseeing. My total travel time was 1-2 hours more than what is listed.
Day 1: Madrid to Colmenar Viejo - 35km, 7h30m
Day 2: Colmenar Viejo to Cercedilla - 34km, 8h07m
Day 3: Cercedilla to Segovia - 31km, 6h45m
Day 4: Segovia to Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva - 32km, 6h29m
Day 5: Sta. Maria la Real de Nieva to Coca - 22km, 4h55m
Day 6: Coca to Alcazaren - 26km, 5h06m
Day 7: Alcazaren to Puente Duero - 25km, 4h36m
Day 8: Puente Duero to Castromonte - 36km, 8h08m
Day 9: Castromonte to Villalon de Campos - 44km, 8h54m
Day 10: Villalon de Campos to Grajal de Campos - 31km, 6h19 min
NOTE: I did the 6km from Grajal de Campos to Sahagun on Day 11, as I was worried that there would be no room in the albergue there due to the traffic on the Frances. It took me approximately 1 hour to cover this distance in the morning. Had I not been worried about getting a bed, this distance could have easily been tacked on to Day 10.
A few other notes:
* I did this as a single woman and, while I only met a handful of pilgrims during my trip, I felt incredibly safe and looked after wherever I went.
* The albergues were well spaced, clean, and easy to access. I was often the only one there.
* This Camino is possible if you don't speak any Spanish, but you'll quickly learn simple phrases such as "cuanto cuesta" and "albergue llaves". More knowledge of Spanish would, however, have made it a more interesting experience.
* The path is incredibly well marked.
* Carry some food. On several occasions the bars were not open in towns, and I was happy to have some bread, nuts, cheese, etc.
* This is a very isolated Camino but, oddly enough, I feel much more isolated now that I'm on the Camino Frances. The lack of pilgrims on the Madrid makes running into someone else a special thing, and I also greatly enjoyed my interactions with the locals.
All in all, I feel like this particular Camino is a hidden gem. I look forward to returning next year as a hostelero.
@kardisa hasn't signed onto the forum for 2 years now. There are some newer threads in this same section for the Camino de Madrid, that you might find more useful.Hello Kardisa
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