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Just an update, Debit cards with 6-digit PIN (Visa and Mastercard) have no problem withdrawing from ATMs in Paris. Used mainly those of BNP Paribas. Fastcash option up to 400 euros available, with option to take out a variety of bills (from 10 to 50 euro bills). Hope it helps. Will be on my way...
Thank you very much for all your responses. I have contingencies but I guess I am more confident now using my cards in the local ATMs (bank-attached) in Europe.
Hi!
I just want to know if anyone had any success (or trouble conversely on that matter) using your Visa Debit Card with 6-digit PIN when withdrawing Euros in ATMs in France and Spain? Just want to get an update as it seems there's conflicting but no concrete resolution to this querie. Just...
Thanks for all the suggestions and experiences. I think I already have in mind a simple ensemble to bring and wear (will actually need them for Bordeaux then SS) and will just send them to Santiago when we’re leaving for SJPdP. Might as well make this trip a cultural, gastronomic and spiritual...
Appreciate the lively response, everyone. If there is one thing I would agree to, the ladies have it easier.
I’m ok with bringing an extra shirt and pants just for these venues, its mainly the extra pair of smart shoes that I might end up lugging along that I would consider a bit of a hassle...
Hi Folks,
Planning on my 7th Camino but this time , would stay for 2 days in San Sebastian before going to St Jean. My travel buddy has scored a reservation to a 3-star Michelin resto. Would be my first time in SS. I plan to only wear my Salomon trail shoes (gonna make sure its clean and not...
Thank you so much. That is a big relief. Nevertheless so looking forward when all these hurdles would be in the past, and that is contingent upon a safe end to this pandemic. Merci!
I hope its ok to ask a question on this thread. My condition is for the other end of France. I will arrive in Madrid then on to San Sebastian on the last flight. I will cross to Hendaye from Irun and take the train from the latter to Bayonne then SJPdP. My question would be : Is there a Pharmacy...
Thank you. One quick follow-up: would walking in reverse from Muxia to Finisterre to Santiago be an option or is the route going to be much more of a challenge? I read that you can still get a Compostela from the Pilgrim Center in SdC as the route from Muxia to SdC is a total of 122 kms. But...
Hi again,
I have an 8 day break 3rd week of January next year. I have walked the Portugues Coastal and Ingles, and havent done a Camino ex-Sarria yet. I heard that the Primitivo from Lugo is a nice short walk. Any suggestions and advises? Inputs would be much appreciated , especially from those...
Having only 5 days to walk to SdC from Ferrol starting a day after arriving from Southeast Asia (Cebu->Hongkong->Madrid-> A Coruña-> bus to town then bus to Ferrol...i dread you, jetlag!) I am now strongly considering crossing directly to Fene via the N-6551. I hope I am not missing much by...
Hi everyone! Any idea if there are direct Buses from A Coruña Airport (LCG) to Ferrol city centre/ start of Camino Ingles area? Any info would be highly appreciated
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