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Thanks. The way the amount changes by country was a bit confusing.Yes, max. 300. But, as I have on my card (Norw.) max/week is 1000, so I can do several withdrawas/week up to that limit.
Agree. But I find 300 gets me going for 8-10 days in Spain, even if I indulge in a cold beer or two on sunny days.Thanks. The way the amount changes by country was a bit confusing.
Agree. But I find 300 gets me going for 8-10 days in Spain, even if I indulge in a cold beer or two on sunny days.But I see you have walked before, so you'll know.
I am using my ATM card from a U.S. bank to obtain euros. In Portugal where I started walking, max withdrawal was 200€. I’m now in Vigo (Spain) and will soon need to make another withdrawal. Last year I think the max withdrawal in Spain was 300 €. Is this still the case?
BTW, I think I was able to withdraw 500€ in France two years ago.
Thanks for any help.
Tom
Yes, max. 300. But, as I have on my card (Norw. Visa) max/week is 1000, so I can do several withdrawals/week up to that limit.
I also carry a Mastercard with a limit of 3.000 Euros.
May I ask if that €300 per week is staying in albergues or private rooms? My daughter and I are on our way to sjppUsually 300€ lasts my wife and I a week or so also. But in Santiago we need to repay a group of French hikers who have reserved rooms for us on a loop north to Muxia and then west and south to Fisterre. Plus pay into their communal kitty used for lunch, beer, and dinner.
May I ask if that €300 per week is staying in albergues or private rooms? My daughter and I are on our way to sjpp
Thank you TomI hesitate to advise you, but...
Look at the site gronze.com and check lodging prices for the Camino Francés. That will help you start to answer your question.
Add your meals. Breakfast 3 or 4€ per person. Do you picnic for lunch and buy the food you need or have lunch in a cafe? Finally dinner - the pilgrim menu will be less than 15€ per person.
Other stops? You should buy something if you use the facilities of a cafe or bar. Beer or wine or another drink after arriving at your lodging ? Hand wash your clothes? If not, you’ll pay 8-9€ to have an albergue do it. Probably more in more expensive lodging.
Above are estimates. Even if you wind up at the high end, you’ll never have a cheaper European vacation.
Buen camino.
Tom
Unicaja in Fuengirola just let me withdraw 1000 euros from my US checking account.I am using my ATM card from a U.S. bank to obtain euros. In Portugal where I started walking, max withdrawal was 200€. I’m now in Vigo (Spain) and will soon need to make another withdrawal. Last year I think the max withdrawal in Spain was 300 €. Is this still the case?
BTW, I think I was able to withdraw 500€ in France two years ago.
Thanks for any help.
Tom
There was recent discussion in financial circles about getting rid of this note. It seems that it is really only used by drug dealers and others who want to hide and launder cash!Anyone care to guess what there is zero chance of breaking, even at a bank? You guessed it! A 500
Yup, lesson learned!There was recent discussion in financial circles about getting rid of this note. It seems that it is really only used by drug dealers and others who want to hide and launder cash!
It is also so rare that most people wont risk accepting one because they don't recognise it and the possibility of it being a counterfeit note.
It is not my chart, it was prepared and updated by @Ungawawa and can be found here: https://www.caminodesantiago.me/com...e-cheat-sheet.749/updates#resource-update-844@Doughnut NZ posted a chart for me last fall about bank fees in Spain. Maybe he will repost?
I would budget a bit more this year on spending as food and energy costs are on the rise. In 2016 a 300 euro withdrawal did last 5 or 6 days for 2 people (at least for us), but now depending on your bed cost will not go as far. My husband spent more last fall and I expect we will spend more this coming summer.
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