Welcome to Our Blog on the Camino de Madrid

Camino de Madrid Pilgrimage 

Welcome to our Camino de Madrid blog 

The Camino de Madrid is a lesser-known but equally captivating route of the famous Camino de Santiago, offering a unique opportunity for pilgrims and hikers alike to connect with faith, nature and history in Spain. Starting in Madrid, this trail takes you through picturesque landscapes, charming villages, and historical sites, leading all the way to the renowned Camino Francés. Unlike the more crowded routes, the Camino Madrid provides a peaceful and reflective experience, making it ideal for those looking to slow down and embrace both spiritual and physical challenges. Whether you're a seasoned hiker or a first-time pilgrim, keep reading to discover why the Camino Madrid should be your next adventure.

Over the span of 12 days in April, we completed this 322 km pilgrimage route from Madrid to Sahagún, Spain, where we joined the Camino Francés.  It was a wonderful experience that was unlike any of our previous pilgrimages over the years.  

After completing the Camino de Madrid, we continued our walk on the Camino Francés for 2 days, hiking from Sahagún to Leon.  From there we walked the Camino de San Salvador to Oviedo, before trekking the Camino Primitivo to Santiago de Compostela.

Thank you for reading, and 'Buen Camino!

Camino de Madrid Pilgrim Itinerary and Stages

Reasons for Returning to the Camino Again

Planning a Camino from Madrid to Santiago

About the Camino de Madrid

Setting Off! Toronto to Montreal to Paris to Madrid 

Camino Begins, Madrid to Tres Cantos 

Birding the Camino, Tres Cantos to Manzanares el Real 

Blessings of the Camino, Manzanares el Real to Las Dehesas 

Roman Roads Through the Mountains, Las Dehesas to Segovia 

Romulus, Remus, the Devil and Me, exploring Segovia

Always Look Back, Segovia to Santa Maria la Real de Nieva 

Forests, Fields, and Faith, Santa Maria la Real de Nieva to Vileguillo 

Rain Storms, Provincial Mud, and Snow Storms, Vileguillo to Alcazarén 

Finding Balance amid Frustration, Alcazarén to Valladolid and onward to Simancas

Into the Meseta, Simancas to Castromonte 

Logistics on a Developing Camino, Castromonte to Medina de Rioseca 

Natural Beauty and Lessons on the Way, Medina de Rioseca to Villalon de Campos 

Cerrado, cerrado, cerrado right to the end, Villalon de Campos to Sahagún 

Camino Francés (Re)joined, Sahagún to Mansilla de las Mulas to Leon

Reflections and Lessons from the Camino de Madrid

Additional Hiking Adventures to Enjoy

If you enjoyed this hiking adventure, you might also like reading about our walks on the Rota Vicentina / Fisherman's Trail, the Camino Primitivo, the Camino de San Salvador,  the Camino de Madrid, the Camino Portugués (Lisbon to Porto to Santiago), the Camino Portugués (Coastal and Espiritual), the Camino Finisterre, the Via Podiensis / GR65, and the Camino Francés.

We have also completed several other long-distance hikes in Canada, including the Bruce Trail, the East Coast Trail, and 19,000 km of the Trans Canada Trail from the Atlantic to the Pacific to the Arctic.

 
See you on the Way!