See what the experts are saying about Calzadilla de la Cueza. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Tips for student travelers
If you're traveling internationally, you'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which offers substantial savings on rail passes, plane tickets, and entrance fees. It also provides you with basic health a... Continue reading »
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Tips for travelers with disabilities
Most disabilities shouldn't stop anyone from traveling. There are more options and resources out there than ever before. Because of Madrid center's narrow roads and endless flights of stairs, visitors with disabilities may have difficulty... Continue reading »
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Tips for women travelers
In the capital women are as emancipated as in any other major European city. If a degree of machismo still exists, it is minimal today, and women are increasingly reaching high positions in all walks of life. For women exploring the city on t... Continue reading »
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Tips for black travelers
As Madrid becomes increasingly multicultural, especially in areas such as Lavapiés, visitors and residents of all nationalities are naturally accepted by what is in effect a fairly open-minded society. A person of a different race or skin col... Continue reading »
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Suggested itineraries
You can cover quite a few of central Madrid's monuments and architectural highlights in just a day. But the more time you have available, the more justice you can do to the wealth of sights in and near the city. Here are some recommendations... Continue reading »
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In one day
This is going to be a very busy day if you want to do the city's key sights full justice. Start with the not-to-be-missed Prado museum, for many the highlight of a Madrid visit. Then, after sauntering briefly though the neighboring Botanical... Continue reading »
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In two days
On your first day, follow the 1-day tour. On your second day start early with a stroll in the Retiro Park, then pay a quick visit to the famed Thyssen Gallery in the leafy Paseo del Prado (you'll only have time to pick out a few favorites --... Continue reading »
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In three days
One of the best and most surprising things about Madrid is how quickly one can move from the narrow, alleyed medieval urban core to green wooded parkland. For the first 2 days, follow the 1- and 2- Day itineraries. Then, if you have room for... Continue reading »
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Introduction
29km (18 miles) E of Madrid Despite its outwardly modern appearance, Alcalá de Henares is a historic city with a glorious past. Its discreetly hidden medieval center still abounds with colleges, monasteries, and palaces, and its Calle Mayo... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There -- Trains travel between Madrid's Atocha or ChamartÃn station and Alcalá de Henares every day and evening. Service is every 15 minutes (trip time: 30 min.) and round-trip fare from Madrid costs 3.35€ ($4.15). The train station (... Continue reading »
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Introduction
48km (30 miles) W of Madrid, 52km (32 miles) SE of Segovia Without a doubt one of the most unforgettable excursions from Madrid is to the austere royal monastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Philip II ordered the construction of this gra... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
Getting There By Train -- More than two dozen trains depart daily from Madrid's Atocha, Nuevos Ministerios, and ChamartÃn train stations. Trip time is little more than an hour. During the summer extra coaches are added. For schedules and inf... Continue reading »
Calzadilla de la Cueza Travel Experiences
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Day 25 and 26, Tackling the Mesetas, the worst al...
Day 24 & 25, June 11th and June 12th470km from Santiago, 480km from startDistance: 19km, 21kmWe left Burgos early to beat the heat on... Continue reading »
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Day 29 and 30, In the city of the Counts and alon...
Day 29 & 30, June 15th and June 16thFromista to Carrion de los Condes, to Calzadilla de la Cueza408km to Santiago, 544km from startDi... Continue reading »
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Day 17 Mansilla de las Mulas
Today I walked 20 kilometers to the town of Mansilla de Las Mulas, a little town of about 2,000 that has been a main pilgrim halt for a t... Continue reading »
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Day 31 and 32, One bad one good
Day 31 & 32, June 17th and June 18thCalzadilla de la Cueza to Sahagun, to El Burgo Ranero 367km to Santiago, 585km from startDistance... Continue reading »
