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They're the main roads in Spain, blue are the Spanish highways, green are the European roads. They do not link to anything, they're there for reference if driving :)
You have it explained here: https://www.justlanded.com/english/Spain/Articles/Travel-Leisure/Spanish-Roads
This tells you how to save the map on your phone from the Google Maps App, hope it helps:
https://www.cultofmac.com/414627/how-to-save-offline-maps-with-google-maps-for-iphone-how-to/
For those who are planning to walk the Camino Frances, I've marked every stage on Google maps so you can download it on your phone and use it during your way.
Main stages have a link with info on tips, what to see and what to eat.
Hope you find it useful, any feedback is appreciated x
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Some accommodations might take credit card, but most places (especially restaurants, bars and small shops) will be cash only. I would recommend between 250-300 euros. Usually 250 is enough, but personally I rather have enough for emergencies, as ATM fees will rip you off.
If you are thinking about taking your best friend on a unique journey to Santiago, you'll find useful tips on this post I have collected a list of tips from pilgrims who made their Camino Francés with their dog.
Tips for doing the Camino de Santiago with pets
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I wouldn't trust to be lockers at train stations, France and Spain, there is a surprise lack of them... Contact companies to store your luggage like Express Bourricot or Pilgrim before traveling to arrange it.
Hey Ruth! Easter is a wonderful time to do the Camino Frances for 2 reasons: 1.Weather is not too hot and paths are not as turistically-crowded as summer 2.Lots of pilgrims take time off to do the Camino for faith, so you'll get to meet really interesting and spiritually driven people.
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Best way to get to Pamplona is taking a flight from Melbourne or Sydney to Madrid, then you can take the train straight there. Barcelona is also a good option, but it´s a bit further away and the flight fares are quite similar.
It´s so cold right now!! Luckily is not raining too much, so pilgrims that are doing the Winter Way or Camino de Invierno in Spanish can get to Santiago safe and sound and dry :)
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