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I return my cups and glasses in Frankfurt quite often, and I did it in Spain quite often too. Especially in the small places where only 1, maybe 2 people were working. Always got a Gracias in return. Is it needed? No, but just something nice to do.
Vodafone is good. Flying in? Go to cell phone kiosk, they will charge you about $30E for a 28day physical sim card ( leave your eSim activated for when you return ), they will activate new SIM at the kiosk....and you are "good to go".
I have a pick-and-mix approach. I find my mobile phone and internet access very useful and I wouldn't choose to leave them behind these days. Hot showers are a modern luxury I very much enjoy! :cool: Some recent developments like luggage...
You’re also ‘locked in’ to certain stages on the Primitivo anyway (compared with the Francés), so the ‘Do I want to stop here or go 4km further?’ question is often not really an option. In those cases where your end-of-stage destination is pretty...
Purchase a SIM for $30E when you arrive in Spain airport, they have vending machines or cell kiosk with nice attendant who will activate the card so you are 'good to go' ( maybe this option will be $40E but worth it ) . This will give you as much...
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