Buy walking poles in Madrid or Sarria?

CaminanteKevin

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September 2024

• Friday at 6:19 PM

• #1

As we have no hold luggage, I’m having to leave my much appreciated walking poles at home!

Can I get walking poles in Sarria (our start point) or should I pick them up in Madrid?

I know Madrid well but would rather have a coffee on the Plaza Mayor if I don’t need to go shopping!

 

jcat

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2016-2023

• Friday at 6:41 PM

• #2

There is a sporting goods store in Sarria on Rua Arrabaldo that carries walking poles and walking staffs/sticks. The store is directly on the Camino at the bottom of the street with the long stairs.

 

trecile

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• Friday at 6:45 PM

• #3

There are a several Decathlon City stores in Madrid. This one looks to be closest to Plaza Mayor.

Decathlon Madrid Fuencarral · Calle de Fuencarral, 45, Centro, 28004 Madrid, Spain

âââââ · Sporting goods store

maps.app.goo.gl

 

henrythedog

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• Friday at 7:14 PM

• #4

Very likely much cheaper at a Decathalon in Madrid. If you’re only walking from Sarria and leaving them in Santiago any ‘no-brand’ poles will do the job

 

ObeeOne

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2020 fell through!
now for Sept. 2024!

• Friday at 7:16 PM

• #5

I am with a group and found some good collapsible trekking poles. I can bring them in a checked bag and since there will be transportation of suitcases for the group, they fit in my carry-on sized suitcase that will be checked. My walk, after 5 years of planning, begins on the 19th!

 

CaminanteKevin

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September 2024

• Friday at 7:39 PM

• #6

henrythedog said:

Very likely much cheaper at a Decathalon in Madrid. If you’re only walking from Sarria and leaving them in Santiago any ‘no-brand’ poles will do the job

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Good point about the price

 

CaminanteKevin

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September 2024

• Yesterday at 6:44 PM

• #7

My thanks to all for the suggestions. For the benefit of any future pilgrims, as I didn’t have quite time to check out Madrid’s sports shops, I picked up some easily in Sarria for 12€ each and they’ve been fine.

 

CWBuff

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• Yesterday at 7:15 PM

• #8

CaminanteKevin said:

...I picked up some easily in Sarria for 12€ each and they’ve been fine.

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so.... 24€ for a complete pair?

 

Camino Chrissy

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• Yesterday at 7:17 PM

• #9

CaminanteKevin said:

My thanks to all for the suggestions. For the benefit of any future pilgrims, as I didn’t have quite time to check out Madrid’s sports shops, I picked up some easily in Sarria for 12€ each and they’ve been fine.

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Did you find them at a Decathlon or at a China Bazaar? I have been having good luck at those bazaars the last two times I've walked as Decathlon had run out of their cheapies.

 

CaminanteKevin

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September 2024

• Yesterday at 9:00 PM

• #10

CWBuff said:

so.... 24€ for a complete pair?

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Yes, that’s right. They’ve done the job.