Looking for Info on the Camino de Madrid

[travelingdina]

Hi all,

I'm thinking that the crowds of the Frances are going to be too much for me, and I'm thinking of Via de la Plata or Camino de Madrid.

Does anyone have any advice or experience on either of those to share? Thanks!

-Dina-

[arturo]

Same here. I plan to undertake theCamino de madrid next summer, June-July. I know it is hot, but this is the only free time I have. Any information (links, hints etc) is more than welcome!

[alchemyofpilgrimage]

Camino to Santiago de Compostela - Johnnie Walker

[arturo]

Thank you very much!

[soni]

The Camino de Madrid is not very popular, but it´s a good alternative to go to Santiago.
You can start to walk from the centre of the city, the camino begin in Santiago´s Church, close to Plaza Mayor, then you have to go to Plaza de Castilla (in the north of Madrid) and there you can find the yellow indications. The way goes to the Guadarrama´s Mountains and there you take the way to Segovia, Valladolid, and in Sahagún you have to take the Camino Francés. There are very confortable hostels, and the places and villages are very interesting. I´m from Madrid and I want to start the Camino from my house to Santiago this summer. I´ll ride my bycicle for two weeks. I think it´s enough time to arrive to Santiago.
If you want more information you can buy a complete guide in the Pilgrim´s office of Madrid (Carretas Street, near to Sol) or in the web, this is the link:
Camino de Madrid | Asociaci
It´s the best guide,the problem: is in spanish... but the maps and aditional information are very good.
I hope this information help you, and you can understand my english (I have to study more..jajaja)
Buen Camino!!

[Marc]

Hi
Im arriving in Madrid on 16th September 2010 and I wanted to start the Camino from Pamplona. Can I walk to Pamplona or should I rather take a train. I have 31/2 week to do the Camino?
Any info will help greatly
Thanks
Marc