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Albertagirl, it is easy to find the Vodafone (or whatever company you decide on). nearest your pensión in Valencia. All will be open on Saturday (all closed on Sundays) most don’t close and are open continuously 10-8 pm.I shall be trying to get a sim card in Valencia on a Saturday, as I arrive in Spain on Friday evening (Sept. 10), and must begin my camino on Sunday. I am hoping that something will be open, as I cannot afford the time to stay over Sunday and into Monday to shop. I am not clear on what types of services may be available on Saturday, but if not, I guess I shall just walk on and get something in the next major city. There must be a phone store of some sort in Xativa, if not sooner. I am adjusting my schedule to make room for volunteering as a hospitalera at the end of my time in Spain, so I have to be strict with my time, to fit in as much as I can.
Thank you. I shall begin, I think, by asking whoever is on the desk at Pension Alicante where the nearest shop for cell phone service is. But maybe it might work to look that up now, as I am becoming quite familiar with the map of Valencia.Albertagirl, it is easy to find the Vodafone (or whatever company you decide on). nearest your pensión in Valencia. All will be open on Saturday (all closed on Sundays) most don’t close and are open continuously 10-8 pm.
Just put your address in Valencia into google maps and look for vodafone nearby. Happy to try to help if that isn’t clear.
I have found two Orange shops within a block or two of Pension Alicante, where I am booked for two nights. But this was more challenging than I expected, as the Pension disappears from the map when I enter Orange. I finally was able to determine where the shops are with reference to the Xativa metro stop, which remains on the map with either the Pension or the shops (but not both). Getting around in Spain is a real educational experience. I hope that the Metro stop at the airport is manned at night, as I have some Spanish cash to buy a ticket, but not a lot of coins to push through a slot. I expect that the Metro to Xativa will be faster than a taxi, and certainly cheaper. One month from tomorrow and I shall be on my way! Do you think it would be helpful if I posted about available accommodation along the Way? I am so much in debt to you and others for assistance on my caminos, that I should not be too lazy to reciprocate.Albertagirl, it is easy to find the Vodafone (or whatever company you decide on). nearest your pensión in Valencia. All will be open on Saturday (all closed on Sundays) most don’t close and are open continuously 10-8 pm.
Just put your address in Valencia into google maps and look for vodafone nearby. Happy to try to help if that isn’t clear.
Accommodation info would be very helpful. Have you seen the amigos update?I have found two Orange shops within a block or two of Pension Alicante, where I am booked for two nights. But this was more challenging than I expected, as the Pension disappears from the map when I enter Orange. I finally was able to determine where the shops are with reference to the Xativa metro stop, which remains on the map with either the Pension or the shops (but not both). Getting around in Spain is a real educational experience. I hope that the Metro stop at the airport is manned at night, as I have some Spanish cash to buy a ticket, but not a lot of coins to push through a slot. I expect that the Metro to Xativa will be faster than a taxi, and certainly cheaper. One month from tomorrow and I shall be on my way! Do you think it would be helpful if I posted about available accommodation along the Way? I am so much in debt to you and others for assistance on my caminos, that I should not be too lazy to reciprocate.
I hope that the Metro stop at the airport is manned at night, as I have some Spanish cash to buy a ticket, but not a lot of coins to push through a slot.
Even for those who are not planning an immediate walk on the Levante, it would help us keep our hopes and plans alive for other routes, and give us understanding of what the situation is like on the ground in Spain. So, I do hope you'll post regularly!Do you think it would be helpful if I posted about available accommodation along the Way?
I have posted this information on the Levante Detailed Stage Planning thread and so far a couple of persons have indicated seeing it there. I have used it to adjust my previous planning. At the moment, the only place on the Levante where I cannot find any accommodation is Siete Iglesias de Trabancos. The albergue is closed and Hostal los Toreros appears on maps.me with a knife and fork rather than a hotel symbol. There seems to be nothing else in the neighbourhood. But if they have a hostal building perhaps they would have mercy on a pigrim arriving late in the day with no other options.Accommodation info would be very helpful. Have you seen the amigos update?
My flight to Valencia is scheduled to arrive from Heathrow at 18:45, so 6:45 pm. If on time, and I can get through the entry procedures in a reasonable time, I should have no problem buying my ticket and getting the last train into Valencia. I am beginning to believe that this will happen.The Valencia metro website says their CAC (Centro de Atención al Cliente — customer service booth) is open from 7:15 am till 9:45 pm. (There is also some weird information posted there about limited opening hours in August, but since you are going in September, I’ve ignored that)
It also looks like the last train for Xátiva metro stop (line 5) leaves the airport at 10:15 pm.
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Is there any way to reset Google Maps to give accommodation prices in euros,
On your computer Google Maps is accessed through the Chrome web browser. Just type maps in the Chrome search bar.Well, I have wasted your time and am not much further, as I don't have, or want, Google Maps on my computer, and I don't seem to be able to manage these functions on my phone.
I don't have, or want, Google Maps on my computer, and I don't seem to be able to manage these functions on my phone.
Have you considered buying one on amazon? I did this before going to the states. Some companies didnt offer a 2-4 week card.I shall be trying to get a sim card in Valencia on a Saturday, as I arrive in Spain on Friday evening (Sept. 10), and must begin my camino on Sunday. I am hoping that something will be open, as I cannot afford the time to stay over Sunday and into Monday to shop. I am not clear on what types of services may be available on Saturday, but if not, I guess I shall just walk on and get something in the next major city. There must be a phone store of some sort in Xativa, if not sooner. I am adjusting my schedule to make room for volunteering as a hospitalera at the end of my time in Spain, so I have to be strict with my time, to fit in as much as I can.
I shall need cell phone service for three months in Spain and am hoping to get in on one sim card, completely prepaid, so I can keep the same phone number.Have you considered buying one on amazon? I did this before going to the states. Some companies didnt offer a 2-4 week card.
See https://www.caminodesantiago.me/community/threads/sim-cards-again.71020/#post-945803I shall need cell phone service for three months in Spain and am hoping to get in on one sim card, completely prepaid, so I can keep the same phone number.
Laurie! Look at you!!! Offering technical advice!!!!!Ok, here is what I learned.
Go go maps.google.com
Click on the three small parallel lines in the top left
Click on search settings
Scroll down to region settings.
You will see that your maps are probably set for “current region.” That means that prices will come up in euros when you get to Spain. If you want prices to come up in euros now, while you are in Canada, you can click on Spain, but then your prices will come up in euros whenever you use google maps, which may not be what you want.
Pay-as- you go is usually for 4 weeks at a time, not a month. Movistar has good coverage in most of Spain. You can top up at some super markets etc.I shall need cell phone service for three months in Spain and am hoping to get in on one sim card, completely prepaid, so I can keep the same phone number.
I think you could get a SIM card immediately upon arrival at the Madrid or Valencia airport. Most airports have booths in the arrival and commercial areas. Buen Camino, I’ll follow your Levante if you’ll post. I’m travelling to Lisbon early October.I shall be trying to get a sim card in Valencia on a Saturday, as I arrive in Spain on Friday evening (Sept. 10), and must begin my camino on Sunday. I am hoping that something will be open, as I cannot afford the time to stay over Sunday and into Monday to shop. I am not clear on what types of services may be available on Saturday, but if not, I guess I shall just walk on and get something in the next major city. There must be a phone store of some sort in Xativa, if not sooner. I am adjusting my schedule to make room for volunteering as a hospitalera at the end of my time in Spain, so I have to be strict with my time, to fit in as much as I can.
I once bought a sim card from a Lebara stand at the Madrid airport. It was a total disaster and quit on me soon. I kept getting requests to pay more money, which I think came in Polish. I prefer not to risk this again.I think you could get a SIM card immediately upon arrival at the Madrid or Valencia airport. Most airports have booths in the arrival and commercial areas. Buen Camino, I’ll follow your Levante if you’ll post. I’m travelling to Lisbon early October.
I'm wondering why you say this. Maybe you are confusing Google Maps with Google Earth, which is different.I don't have, or want, Google Maps on my computer
Not a big deal. I am just able to manage (more or less) what is already on my computer, of necessity, and avoid further downloads.I'm wondering why you say this. Maybe you are confusing Google Maps with Google Earth, which is different.
Buen Camino.I shall be trying to get a sim card in Valencia on a Saturday, as I arrive in Spain on Friday evening (Sept. 10), and must begin my camino on Sunday. I am hoping that something will be open, as I cannot afford the time to stay over Sunday and into Monday to shop. I am not clear on what types of services may be available on Saturday, but if not, I guess I shall just walk on and get something in the next major city. There must be a phone store of some sort in Xativa, if not sooner. I am adjusting my schedule to make room for volunteering as a hospitalera at the end of my time in Spain, so I have to be strict with my time, to fit in as much as I can.
The first thing I do when I get to Spain is to get my Spanish Sim Card. I will be arriving about 5PM in Seville this year after starting out at 1:00PM the day before. The airport is about 12 kilometers from where I am sleeping. There is an Orange and Vodafone stores near each other and about a kilometer from my hotel. So I will invest in a taxi to Orange/Vodafone, buy a bocadillo, go to my hotel, shower eat and sleep. Next day is a national holiday so I want the ability to have Google maps to check out the beauty of Sevilla.Albertagirl, it is easy to find the Vodafone (or whatever company you decide on). nearest your pensión in Valencia. All will be open on Saturday (all closed on Sundays) most don’t close and are open continuously 10-8 pm.
Just put your address in Valencia into google maps and look for vodafone nearby. Happy to try to help if that isn’t clear.
Sounds brilliant! Hope it's not too hot...Well, I have wasted your time and am not much further, as I don't have, or want, Google Maps on my computer, and I don't seem to be able to manage these functions on my phone. I never got to anything about setting regional preferences, but I just went around in circles with dietary preferences which I prefer not to set, unable to leave until I turned my phone off. I suspect that we are both right and I shall just have to wait until I get to Spain to see if money amounts show up in euros on Google maps. I am so used to thinking in euros in Spain, since that is how money has always appeared on my phone when I travel, that I just took it for granted until I noticed that prices for accommodation were showing up in $Can on Google maps. I didn't know what to do with it or how to compare prices I had recorded for previously located accommodation. Not a big deal.
I am, in any case, finished my initial efforts at planning my camino: 55 days walking to Santiago: two nights before in Valencia and after in Santiago, two nights in Toledo, Avila and Ourense and an extra half day in Zamora (early arrival). Only two days 30 k or more and I have cut 2 k. off the longer one by choosing a place to stay 2 k. forward on the edge of the town before the longest day. The rest of my 80 days in Spain will be devoted to travelling to where I am serving as hospitalera, doing my two weeks, then to Madrid to return home. I have never tried to plan like this before, but it seems to be coming together, and I can use my planned days off to respond to any challenges, if I must. I have noticed that the 1200 k walk, divided by 55 days walking, amounts to an average of about 22 k a day, which seems quite reasonable. I hope that my new knee holds up. Thanks for all your help.
Do you mean near the bridge into Toledo? (you wrote “into Santiago.”).I have decided to follow the old camino route into Toledo from Nambroca, which joins the new route near the bridge into Santiago. This is for two reasons: 1. It is a shorter route, the other seems to be a lengthy detour; 2. There is a variety of inexpensive accommodation along this route, and nothing but "rent the whole place" expensive casas rurales on the Burguillos route.
I too recall the time when we were all together on our walk along the Madrid Camino. Seems so very long ago now. All the best to Albertagirl!So envious Albertagirl. Wish I could get going this year. It was a pleasure meeting you in Tres Cantos in 2019
Will enjoy reading your posts from the Levante.
Can you but the Sim card at the airport on arrival?I shall be trying to get a sim card in Valencia on a Saturday, as I arrive in Spain on Friday evening (Sept. 10), and must begin my camino on Sunday. I am hoping that something will be open, as I cannot afford the time to stay over Sunday and into Monday to shop. I am not clear on what types of services may be available on Saturday, but if not, I guess I shall just walk on and get something in the next major city. There must be a phone store of some sort in Xativa, if not sooner. I am adjusting my schedule to make room for volunteering as a hospitalera at the end of my time in Spain, so I have to be strict with my time, to fit in as much as I can.
That is not at all what I remember, and in fact according to google maps, the driving route from Mora to Toledo is 35 km.I have calculated a 26 k day from Mora to Toledo.
I have edited my previous post. I was managing three different conversations simultaneously and not properly focusing on this question. If the old route into Toledo, which is marked in red on my earlier version on maps.me, can still be followed, it would be a major advantage for me. I am short of time and would be following a direct route, instead of a lengthy detour. Also, I could find inexpensive accommodation along the way. I can see how neither of these issues might apply to you, as you walk much longer days than I am currrently able to manage. The old route goes from Nambroka to Las Nieves to the bridge to Toledo, interacting with the Autovia de Toledo in various ways. There is much inexpensive accommodation along the way. One of the hotels in Santa Barbara would suit me, with the walk over the bridge into Toledo in the morning. I have calculated a 26 k day from Mora to Toledo. But is the part next to the Autovia currently passable?
That sounds like quite a challenge. I look forward to reading reports en route. Buen Camino.Well, I have wasted your time and am not much further, as I don't have, or want, Google Maps on my computer, and I don't seem to be able to manage these functions on my phone. I never got to anything about setting regional preferences, but I just went around in circles with dietary preferences which I prefer not to set, unable to leave until I turned my phone off. I suspect that we are both right and I shall just have to wait until I get to Spain to see if money amounts show up in euros on Google maps. I am so used to thinking in euros in Spain, since that is how money has always appeared on my phone when I travel, that I just took it for granted until I noticed that prices for accommodation were showing up in $Can on Google maps. I didn't know what to do with it or how to compare prices I had recorded for previously located accommodation. Not a big deal.
I am, in any case, finished my initial efforts at planning my camino: 55 days walking to Santiago: two nights before in Valencia and after in Santiago, two nights in Toledo, Avila and Ourense and an extra half day in Zamora (early arrival). Only two days 30 k or more and I have cut 2 k. off the longer one by choosing a place to stay 2 k. forward on the edge of the town before the longest day. The rest of my 80 days in Spain will be devoted to travelling to where I am serving as hospitalera, doing my two weeks, then to Madrid to return home. I have never tried to plan like this before, but it seems to be coming together, and I can use my planned days off to respond to any challenges, if I must. I have noticed that the 1200 k walk, divided by 55 days walking, amounts to an average of about 22 k a day, which seems quite reasonable. I hope that my new knee holds up. Thanks for all your help.
I am planning on leaving Valencia in early October and hopefully going as far as Toledo. My calculations show that Mora to Toledo is about 39 kilometres. Leaving Mora, this route goes through Mascaraque, Almonacid, Nambroca, Burguillos, and Cobisa, before arriving at Toledo. This seems to be the route that is outlined by both the Amigos Association and the Centro de Descargas (https://centrodedescargas.cnig.es/CentroDescargas/loadCamSan.do#).That is not at all what I remember, and in fact according to google maps, the driving route from Mora to Toledo is 35 km.
I’m still stuck on figuring out what you mean between the old route and the new route. Can you tell us the routes of the two different alternatives? Which towns do they each go through? As I said in an earlier post, the Vieiragrino map shows the route from Mora as going through both Burguillo and Nambroca.
From Nambroca to Las Nieves is 4.5 kms. That would give you Mora to Las Nieves, about 26 km, and Las Nieves to Toledo (backtracking as you propose) about another 25. Not a bad way to cut the stage in half even though it adds about 9 km total. I think everyone agrees that it is now impossible to walk directly to Toledo from Las Nieves, and that the old route was changed when the autovia was built.I would be very interested to know if there is an alternative route.
Good luck. I'm sure you will be able to get a SIM card in ValenciaI shall be trying to get a sim card in Valencia on a Saturday, as I arrive in Spain on Friday evening (Sept. 10), and must begin my camino on Sunday. I am hoping that something will be open, as I cannot afford the time to stay over Sunday and into Monday to shop. I am not clear on what types of services may be available on Saturday, but if not, I guess I shall just walk on and get something in the next major city. There must be a phone store of some sort in Xativa, if not sooner. I am adjusting my schedule to make room for volunteering as a hospitalera at the end of my time in Spain, so I have to be strict with my time, to fit in as much as I can.
Thank you for your encouragement. Those who are familiar with the hours of phone businesses in Spain have assured me that the shops are open all day on Saturday. And I have found a couple of shops close to where I shall be staying. So I think that there will be no problem.Good luck. I'm sure you will be able to get a SIM card in Valencia
We do too, @Albertagirl!I hope that my new knee holds up.
Hope all goes well!We do too, @Albertagirl!
I am so happy for you that this is actally happening.
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