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Wall plug adaptors

Jme

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Coming from Australia, will I need wall plug adaptors?
 
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What countries are you visiting in addition to Spain where you expect to use electrical devices? The Type I plug used in Australia, NZ etc is not used in Europe, and there are a total of 15 different plug and socket profiles around the world.
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
I used to have a multi-country adaptor. Now for my smartphone/tablet/camera with a USB input, I simply use a cheap USB power adaptor I've bought in Spain, available everywhere. Much lighter than a multi-country adaptor or piggybacking an Australian adaptor onto a European plus, and it costs very few Euros. Mine has the benefit of two USB outlets, which means I can share a power point with others.

You can buy them on eBay before you leave if you want - here is one
 
Hardware stores and "China" stores have plug adapters in Spain. You won't need a converter, just the plug adapter.
The problem is finding a "China Bazaar" in the early stages of the Camino. If you start in SJPP you will easily find a power adapter in Pamplona but I didn't see any stores during the first couple of days selling those things. There were probably stores in SJPP selling them, its a nice size town, but we arrived fairly late and left early so very few were open!
 
The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
The problem is finding a "China Bazaar" in the early stages of the Camino. If you start in SJPP you will easily find a power adapter in Pamplona but I didn't see any stores during the first couple of days selling those things. There were probably stores in SJPP selling them, its a nice size town, but we arrived fairly late and left early so very few were open!

One spot to try for an adapter in SJPdP is the Maison Garicoix, located just off the camino on the rue d'Uhart. See more here in their web.
http://www.paysbasqueaucoeur.com/fr/commerce/maison-garicoix-saint-jean-pied-de-port.html
 
One spot to try for an adapter in SJPdP is the Maison Garicoix, located just off the camino on the rue d'Uhart. See more here in their web.
http://www.paysbasqueaucoeur.com/fr/commerce/maison-garicoix-saint-jean-pied-de-port.html

The problem is that it has relatively short hours of operation, closes at 7pm, doesn't open until 9am the next morning, and is close for 4 hours during mid-day.

For pilgrims who arrive later in the day this place will likely be closed when they get there, closed when they depart.

Honestly I think the best option is to buy what you need at home and bring it with you.
 
If you fly into mainland Europe, you can buy multi USB plugs in pretty much any airport you land in. Not the cheapest spot, but always there and long opening hours. They are compatible in all western Europe excluding UK and Ireland. Don't know for eastern Europe as haven't been there yet.
 
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I think you can get the PLUG adapter - which is best and cheapest - at the pilgrim shop across and a bit down from the pilgrim office in SJPdP. If not ask at the pilgrim office!
Buen camino!
 
I would buy it in Aus as Australian plug adaptors will be less common in Europe than UK or USA ones and universal adaptors are larger and heavier. You should be able to get the lightest one at home.

Kanga's suggestion of a locally bought USB adaptor is a good idea if you are just using it to charge a phone, tablet or camera, many of them have 2 USB points.
 
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I used to have a multi-country adaptor. Now for my smartphone/tablet/camera with a USB input, I simply use a cheap USB power adaptor I've bought in Spain, available everywhere. Much lighter than a multi-country adaptor or piggybacking an Australian adaptor onto a European plus, and it costs very few Euros. Mine has the benefit of two USB outlets, which means I can share a power point with others.

You can buy them on eBay before you leave if you want - here is one

Thank you so much! Really appreciate the advice and help!
 

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