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It may be cheaper to buy a ticket at an advance purchase fare online, than to buy it with a Tarjeta Dorada when you get there. Much depends on how much you are travelling in Spain and whether you are able to plan in advance. Details at...
I last bought one from the train station in Bilbao. From memory it cost 6 euros. The discount varies but is certainly worth having. I think the card is called targeta dorada and is available to over 60s. You don't have to be Spanish or an EU...
The Restaurant Gaudi in Astorga had a very reasonably priced Pilgrims Menu which was very tasty (this was in 2008 though so not sure about now).
Casa Manolo in Santiago had a reasonable and tasty menu.
The tapas bars in Logrono are really...
TBH I’ve generally stuck to plain cotton briefs, I don’t walk in the warmer months and if I get a sweat on, I’m going too fast.
Having recently robbed a bank I invested in a pair of ex-officio’s finest. They’re quick dry, but I can’t really say...
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