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Hello lovely peregrinos,
it's been a while I've been preparing for my first Camino which I'm starting on the 20 of August. I'm arriving to Madrid on the 19th and want to start from Leon. At the moment I'm trying to find the best way to get to Leon from Madrid (any recommendations?). I'm arriving in the late afternoon and want to reach Leon on the same day. Then I wonder to spend the night there and do my first steps on the Camino in the early morning from La Virgen del Camino. But I still have some things unclear about my willings.
1. Can I find any bus from Leon to La Virgen del Camino in the early morning or would it be recommended to get there the same day I arrive to Madrid? Do you probably know if there is a transportation that I could use directly from Madrid or from Leon but in the late evening?
2. Where could I get a credential when arrived and who would give me the first stamp (I will start in the early morning)?
3. Where can I get there the Camino guide with all accommodations and maps?
4. Anyone else starting the same day?
I'm sorry in advance if I bother with maybe the same questions that have already been posted, but there are so much information and discussions that make me a little bit confused.
Thank you in advance and hope to meet you on the Way!
1. Can I find any bus from Leon to La Virgen del Camino in the early morning or would it be recommended to get there the same day I arrive to Madrid? Do you probably know if there is a transportation that I could use directly from Madrid or from Leon but in the late evening?
2. Where could I get a credential when arrived and who would give me the first stamp (I will start in the early morning)?
3. Where can I get there the Camino guide with all accommodations and maps?
4. Anyone else starting the same day?
I'm sorry in advance if I bother with maybe the same questions that have already been posted, but there are so much information and discussions that make me a little bit confused.
Thank you in advance and hope to meet you on the Way!
Perigrino Association
Dear AuraLT, You Camino Virgins make this forum soooo special. First word... R E L A X. You will be on the CAMINO.... perhaps the greatest moment of your life. Leon is a fantastic city.... you may think of staying an extra day actually. There is an albergue almost next to the cathedral. Clean, and very nice, but they have curfew. It used to be 9.30 pm. The municipal one is open 24 hours, no curfew but crowded and too big for my liking (though I have stayed there). A little far from the cathedral too. The cathedral area is very "happening and cool". Lots of great eating places and opportunity to just sit and reflect and watch the world go by. I would start walking from Leon. BUT.. you can take a city bus out of the city and then begin your walk. Stamps?? Anywhere... wherever u stop for a cafe con leche. Credential? Cathedral, albergue... anywhere. Breathe, relax, smile, you're going to do great. Buen CaminoHello lovely peregrinos,
it's been a while I've been preparing for my first Camino which I'm starting on the 20 of August. I'm arriving to Madrid on the 19th and want to start from Leon. At the moment I'm trying to find the best way to get to Leon from Madrid (any recommendations?). I'm arriving in the late afternoon and want to reach Leon on the same day. Then I wonder to spend the night there and do my first steps on the Camino in the early morning from La Virgen del Camino. But I still have some things unclear about my willings.
1. Can I find any bus from Leon to La Virgen del Camino in the early morning or would it be recommended to get there the same day I arrive to Madrid? Do you probably know if there is a transportation that I could use directly from Madrid or from Leon but in the late evening?
2. Where could I get a credential when arrived and who would give me the first stamp (I will start in the early morning)?
3. Where can I get there the Camino guide with all accommodations and maps?
4. Anyone else starting the same day?
I'm sorry in advance if I bother with maybe the same questions that have already been posted, but there are so much information and discussions that make me a little bit confused.
Thank you in advance and hope to meet you on the Way!
Agree with everything.Dear AuraLT, You Camino Virgins make this forum soooo special. First word... R E L A X. You will be on the CAMINO.... perhaps the greatest moment of your life. Leon is a fantastic city.... you may think of staying an extra day actually. There is an albergue almost next to the cathedral. Clean, and very nice, but they have curfew. It used to be 9.30 pm. The municipal one is open 24 hours, no curfew but crowded and too big for my liking (though I have stayed there). A little far from the cathedral too. The cathedral area is very "happening and cool". Lots of great eating places and opportunity to just sit and reflect and watch the world go by. I would start walking from Leon. BUT.. you can take a city bus out of the city and then begin your walk. Stamps?? Anywhere... wherever u stop for a cafe con leche. Credential? Cathedral, albergue... anywhere. Breathe, relax, smile, you're going to do great. Buen Camino, Caesar
Dear AuraLT, You Camino Virgins make this forum soooo special. First word... R E L A X. You will be on the CAMINO.... perhaps the greatest moment of your life. Leon is a fantastic city.... you may think of staying an extra day actually. There is an albergue almost next to the cathedral. Clean, and very nice, but they have curfew. It used to be 9.30 pm. The municipal one is open 24 hours, no curfew but crowded and too big for my liking (though I have stayed there). A little far from the cathedral too. The cathedral area is very "happening and cool". Lots of great eating places and opportunity to just sit and reflect and watch the world go by. I would start walking from Leon. BUT.. you can take a city bus out of the city and then begin your walk. Stamps?? Anywhere... wherever u stop for a cafe con leche. Credential? Cathedral, albergue... anywhere. Breathe, relax, smile, you're going to do great. Buen Camino, Caesar
It may, or may not, interest you: Just 45 mins ago I booked my flights & a first night in a hostel in Burgos: Arriving on the afternoon of Sept. 01, and start walking in the morning of Sept 02... Easy!Thank You Alex! It's great to be in this family! I'm getting more and more excited to start my Camino. Very soon!
Indeed! It will be a relief to return to "my" Way again,I'm getting more and more excited to start my Camino. Very soon!
Cant help on the Madrid part but there is a fairly regular service from Leon to La Virgen. You can get it in the main Plaza just down from the Cathedral, sorry, I cant remember the number but for some reason 4 comes into my mind. It is a busy bus stop so someone should be able to tell you which bus to getHello lovely peregrinos,
it's been a while I've been preparing for my first Camino which I'm starting on the 20 of August. I'm arriving to Madrid on the 19th and want to start from Leon. At the moment I'm trying to find the best way to get to Leon from Madrid (any recommendations?). I'm arriving in the late afternoon and want to reach Leon on the same day. Then I wonder to spend the night there and do my first steps on the Camino in the early morning from La Virgen del Camino. But I still have some things unclear about my willings.
1. Can I find any bus from Leon to La Virgen del Camino in the early morning or would it be recommended to get there the same day I arrive to Madrid? Do you probably know if there is a transportation that I could use directly from Madrid or from Leon but in the late evening?
2. Where could I get a credential when arrived and who would give me the first stamp (I will start in the early morning)?
3. Where can I get there the Camino guide with all accommodations and maps?
4. Anyone else starting the same day?
I'm sorry in advance if I bother with maybe the same questions that have already been posted, but there are so much information and discussions that make me a little bit confused.
Thank you in advance and hope to meet you on the Way!
It may, or may not, interest you: Just 45 mins ago I booked my flights & a first night in a hostel in Burgos: Arriving on the afternoon of Sept. 01, and start walking in the morning of Sept 02... Easy!
Indeed! It will be a relief to return to "my" Way again,
The bus A1 leaves from Plaza de Santo Domingo to La Virgen. Weekdays it leaves a fifteen and forty-five minutes after the hour starting at 0715. It also stops at the train station the the way there. There three stops in La Virgen. The last one gets you the best stop for starting to walk the Camino. The middle one is closest to the albergue and the Hostal Central.there is a fairly regular service from Leon to La Virgen.
You're most welcome, precious Camino Sister. Buen CaminoThank You Caesar for such a great answer, I really appreciate it, and thank You for such nice words that made my fears disappear (almost)
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