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Bring a spare bag
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  • timtregenza
  • By timtregenza on June 28, 2004
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  • Bring spare bag with you when you come to Bilbao, as there is much to take back. I recommend stocking up on the following:

    a) Rioja (get crianza that tend to be good and good value)
    b) Txakoli (local white wine that is sharp and green)
    c) Cider (different to other ciders you may have tried
    d) Patxaran (aniseed liquer that is excellent for settling overfull stomachs
    e) Jamon (cured hams - the more expensive the better)

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    Warm clothing.
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  • miksu
  • Updated By miksu on September 13, 2002
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    by miksu
    The weather in northen Spain can be unpredictable,especialy in the mountains....warm & waterproof clothing.

    No problem buying film for your camera...until you get in the mountains.

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    Packing List
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  • euzkadi
  • By euzkadi on August 26, 2002
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    by euzkadi
    Bring a raincoat always, except in summer....
    Un chubasquero es siempre imprescindible, excepto en verano...

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    Pack a watch!
    timtregenza
  • By timtregenza on July 27, 2004
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  • Bilbao is a vibrant city, but timing is all, so bring a watch.

    Turn up too late, or more likely, too early, and you will wonder what all the fuss is about. Turn up on time and you will have a real party.

    If you are British, you may have a real problem adjusting to the times - not eating before 1.30pm, having dinner at midnight.

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    Check shirts and jumpers
    timtregenza
  • By timtregenza on July 7, 2004
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  • If you want to blend in, gentlemen should bring a large supply of check shirts and a jumper (pullover/jersey) to drape artistically accross the shoulders.

    No, I'm not joking, have a look when you are here

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    Bring an Umbrella
    timtregenza
  • Updated By timtregenza on April 21, 2005
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  • Bilbao is in Green Spain. That means it rains. While the weather is seldom below freezing in Bilbao, it is frequently wet.

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    An umbrella, definetely an umbrella!!!
    Jontxu
  • By Jontxu on June 19, 2007
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  • Do not forget an umbrella, the weather is umpredictable, it doesn´t rain everyday, and it´s not London, but do not forget it!!

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    TWO PIN PLUG
    MaheshSamtani
  • By MaheshSamtani on April 5, 2008
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  • TWO PIN ELCTRICAL PUG - Bilbao
    TWO PIN ELCTRICAL PUG
    by MaheshSamtani
    If you happen to carry any electrical stuff like hair dryers or just a simple charger for your mobile telephone - you will have to take into account that the electrical systems admit only the 2 pin round plug as shown in the picture. If you are coming in from Britain you might want to buy an adapter to be able to use your stuff in Spain. It may be a little difficult to get it in any normal electrical store. If you happen to have a El Corte Ingles department store near you - they sell adapters for different systems.
    The Spanish system is compatible with most European plug sockets – except mainly for the British 3 pin plug - so get that adapter.

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    Umbrella
    milugares
  • Updated By milugares on August 5, 2003
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    by milugares
    An umbrella is always useful, also in summer.

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  • By into-thin-air on September 21, 2009
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  • Perigrino’s in the rain after San Sebastian - Bilbao
    Perigrino’s in the rain after
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    Rucksack and Pro-Tector

    Sleeping Bag

    Thurlo x 2

    Inner sock x 2

    Evening sock x 2

    Gloves ?

    Head-band

    Sun-hat

    Waterproof Jacket

    Long Sleeved T-shirt x 1

    Short "" "" "" "" "" x 2

    Trekking Boxers x 2

    Big Towel

    Wash Gear

    Sun Block

    Sandals

    Shorts x 1

    Fleece jumper

    First Aid pack + Any extra medication

    Glasses

    Camera + extra batteries

    Battery charger

    Water Bottle

    Pocket knife

    Torch

    Trekking Pole

    Guide Book

    Pouch

    Money

    E111

    Passport

    Pilgrims Passport

    Air-Tickets

    Insurance

    Flight Sweets

    Address book



    Wear for the journey

    Boots

    Thurlo socks

    Walking Trousers

    T shirt

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