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I purchased a SIM from a Vodafone store in Madrid in August 2022. I got a 20 Euro plan. As I was staying in Spain for 2.5 months I set up auto renewal and it worked well. I returned to Spain in march 2023 and was able to reactivate it.
I used Vodafone earlier this year on the Via de la Plata. I had good coverage with only a few spots with no coverage. You can get a SIM in Madrid and probably Sevilla (20 Euro). You can set it up to pay automatically online.
The debit card I used is no longer available in Australia but as back...
I walked the Via de la Plata this year (2023). I started on Easter Sunday, 9th April and had no problems with accommodation. In general, I didn't book ahead unless I was staying in a town on the weekend or there was a long weekend. Semana Santa in Sevilla is fantastic with all its Processions...
I walked the VdlP in April and May 2023. I left Sevilla Easter Sunday 9th April. Absolutely no problems. A little warm for for 1st week or 2 leaving Sevilla then very pleasant temperatures and no rain. No problems with accomodation
As others have stated"Mountaineering" has specific definition and involves ropes and or climbing aids (may slightly vary from company to company). Therefore Camino coverage only requires walking/ trekking coverage.
I've been looking closely at insurance policies over the last few years as I've...
I recently completed the Camino Frances at the end of September and also extensively searched to identify the "best" app. This is what I selected for my Android phone:
Camino Companion - paid app, downloaded all the off line maps that were part of the app (only available on Android I believe)...
I am considering purchasing the Wise Pilgrim App or the Kindle version of the A Wise Pilgrim Guide to the Camino de Santiago. Is there different content between them and which one has more detailed content?
The Kindle version uses less battery, doesn't need wifi and can also be loaded on my...
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