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Carrying coins and small change

Nicolam

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Time of past OR future Camino
2017
Can anyone tell me how much small change and small notes to carry from SJPP? Just thinking about weight but aware some places will only take cash. Thanks
 
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Hi Nicolam - My thoughts are to carry enough to get you through to Pamplona. My budget runs around 30 euros per day so I'd round up to 100 euros and reload in Pamplona. I also hide about 100 euros in emergency money and make sure I don't need to dip into it for the duration of the trip.
Hope you have a great experience... Buen Camino!

p.s. unless you're in a hotel, major grocery store, sporting goods store, etc, almost everywhere will likely be cash only.
 
The 2024 Camino guides will be coming out little by little. Here is a collection of the ones that are out so far.
We (wife and I) are currently walking the Camino France's and carry a small purse with 50€ in various notes/coins.
In our passport travel wallet we have 300€ to top up our purse.
ATM's are plentiful in larger towns, some charge fees (Zubiri 5€ fee).

Buen Camino
 

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