Where To Collect Passport In Madrid?

[SitaClaire]

Sorry if this has been asked previously but the search function seems not to be working. Where does one collect the pilgrims passport in Madrid? Is the tourist centre or whatever able to assist with information regarding the route?

 

[Tincatinker]

This thread should help https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/advice-on-getting-our-credentials-in-madrid.38631/

 

[Bradypus]

I got one in February from the Church of Santiago, a few minutes walk west of the Sol metro station:
http://www.santiagoysanjuan.org/index.php/credenciales/

 

[Alan Pearce]

I got one in February from the Church of Santiago, a few minutes walk west of the Sol metro station:
http://www.santiagoysanjuan.org/index.php/credenciales/

I also got mine from the Church of St James and St John. I asked at the tourist office in the Plaza Mayor, where they speak good English, and they gave me a map of the city, and directions on how to find the church. It is a very attractive credential. We found the priest in an office on the left front interior, and there is a donation box on a wall of the church so you can make a payment.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

 

[JohnnieWalker]

Hola - you'll find all of the information you need in the guide published by the CSJ:

https://www.csj.org.uk/product/pilgrim-guide-camino-de-madrid/

and on Kindle:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XT45ZWJ/?tag=casaivar02-20

Credencials/Pilgrim Passports are available right in the centre at either the Church of Santiago y S. Juan Bautista
in the Calle de Santiago, 24, 28013 Madrid or at the Archdiocese Offices which are between the cathedral and the Royal Palace - impossible to miss.

 

[SitaClaire]

I also got mine from the Church of St James and St John. I asked at the tourist office in the Plaza Mayor, where they speak good English, and they gave me a map of the city, and directions on how to find the church. It is a very attractive credential. We found the priest in an office on the left front interior, and there is a donation box on a wall of the church so you can make a payment.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

Thanks Alan. I'll be arriving the evening before Good Friday, so I guess it's possible that the tourist offices will be closed? Is it likely that the church would still be issuing the passport? I'm not able to find it on Google Maps.

 

[SitaClaire]

I got one in February from the Church of Santiago, a few minutes walk west of the Sol metro station:
http://www.santiagoysanjuan.org/index.php/credenciales/

Great thanks! The website seems to indicate that they are available to provide the credencial even during services, so hopefully Good Friday will not deter them... and I can start right from there, wonderful Is the blessing a necessary part of the pilgrimage? I'd love to receive it but as my time is limited I don't want to get stuck waiting for the allotted time...

 

[SitaClaire]

Hola - you'll find all of the information you need in the guide published by the CSJ:

https://www.csj.org.uk/product/pilgrim-guide-camino-de-madrid/

and on Kindle:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XT45ZWJ/?tag=casaivar02-20

Credencials/Pilgrim Passports are available right in the centre at either the Church of Santiago y S. Juan Bautista
in the Calle de Santiago, 24, 28013 Madrid or at the Archdiocese Offices which are between the cathedral and the Royal Palace - impossible to miss.

Thanks Johnnie Is it absolutely necessary to have one of these guides? Is there only one or are there different versions available?

 

[handzondeck2]

JW do you think I will be able to pick up a credencial from the Church of St James and St John on Easter Sunday?

 

[Bradypus]

Is the blessing a necessary part of the pilgrimage? I'd love to receive it but as my time is limited I don't want to get stuck waiting for the allotted time...

There was no service in progress when I visited. In and out inside 5 minutes with a very brief conversation with the priest who gave me my credencial.

 

[Alan Pearce]

Thanks Alan. I'll be arriving the evening before Good Friday, so I guess it's possible that the tourist offices will be closed? Is it likely that the church would still be issuing the passport? I'm not able to find it on Google Maps.

I have used the anglicised version of the churches name - the Spanish name is as JW has in his post. That might help with google maps.

If there is a service on, you may have to wait for it to be finished before the priest is available to supply you with your credential.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

 

[mspath]

Here is a link for a Google map showing the church in relation to the Prado museum. The red bubble marks the church.

https://goo.gl/maps/GbL1oskTrsT2

Happy planning and Buen camino!

 

[Alan Pearce]

JW do you think I will be able to pick up a credencial from the Church of St James and St John on Easter Sunday?

Buen camino, Sharon.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

 

[handzondeck2]

Buen camino, Sharon.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

Thanks Alan. Will you be on the Camino this year?

 

[JohnnieWalker]

JW do you think I will be able to pick up a credencial from the Church of St James and St John on Easter Sunday?

The church will DEFINITELY be open on Easter Sunday Just go into the Sacristy and ask and they will sort you out.

Buen Camino

John

 

[Alan Pearce]

Buen camino, Sharon.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

Thanks Alan. Will you be on the Camino this year?

Despite many trips to Spain I have never walked the Frances from St Jean, so this year me and my VERY suspect achilles tendon will see if we can make it. Leaving St Jean April 30th, and into SdC around June 3rd.

Will you walk from Madrid to SdC?

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

 

[handzondeck2]

Despite many trips to Spain I have never walked the Frances from St Jean, so this year me and my VERY suspect achilles tendon will see if we can make it. Leaving St Jean April 30th, and into SdC around June 3rd.

Will you walk from Madrid to SdC?

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.

Alan I'm walking from Madrid to Leon to Oviedo then the Primitivo and Ingles. I start on 17th April. Buen Camino

 

[handzondeck2]

The church will DEFINITELY be open on Easter Sunday Just go into the Sacristy and ask and they will sort you out.

Buen Camino

John

Thanks JW .

 

[Alan Pearce]

Alan I'm walking from Madrid to Leon to Oviedo then the Primitivo and Ingles. I start on 17th April. Buen Camino

3 x buen camino, starting next week.

Alan

Be brave. Life is joyous.