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Someone I walked with a few days had the same problem. (Because of his experience I booked my train a week ago for the 7th) He ended up finding a relatively cheap flight from A Courna to Madrid.
I had the same problem one year, neither from the airports in Santiago or Vigo could I get a flight. Since I had to get back to Madrid Airport by a certain time I used BlaBla car for the first time. I first had to catch a train to the Vigo train...
I believe all seats are bookable on RENFE - but you may get a cancellation.
If I were you I’d download the ALSA bus app and book a refundable ticket whilst you’re thinking about it.
I am trying to book a train from Santiago to Madrid on 7 May and find that all trains are full and also for about the preceding 3 or 4 days. If I go directly to the train station when I arrive in Santiago on the 5th, is there any chance that I...
It's been absolutely freezing on the Camino this last week. I have gone to bed wearing all my clothes that I possess. Not all places supply blankets. I would have died without a sleeping bag.
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