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Fixed costs announced for Taxis from Madrid Aiport

Good news for those travelling to Spain and arriving into Madrid Airport. The Madrid Government have announced that from December 20th 2013 the cost of a taxi from the airport to Madrid city centre will be fixed at 30€. This applies whether travelling day or night and there will no longer be extra charges for...

Credencials / PassportsNovember 4, 2013RAW TravelNo comments Permalink

New Pilgrimage Series SBS

Broadcaster SBS is showing a series on Pilgrimages with presenter Simon Reeves underatking several journeys including the Camino in Spain. It is an interesting series that delves into the historical contexts and motivations of Pilgrims and the modern day Pilgrim also. The Episode featuring the Camino de Santiago airs on Saturday 9 November at 8:30pm,...

Credencials / PassportsNovember 4, 2013RAW TravelNo comments Permalink

Women make up nearly half of all Pilgrims Statistics in September 2013

Nearly half of all Pilgrims that were received at the Pilgrim's office in September 2013 were women with walking still the most favorable way to travel the Camino de Santiago. The ages vary as do the motivations and routes. For a full statistical breakdown of...