[OSM-talk] south Portugal and South Spain GPS

[Clifford Snow]

Sounds like a fun trip.

On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 9:59 AM, birdlady108 <birdlady108 at gmail.com> wrote:

> My husband and I (Both older) want to buy a GPS so we don't get too lost
> when walking and driving on our trip in February.  I have been looking on
> Amazon.ca but all the GPS have N. Amer. maps.  If I buy one can I put an
> English language Portugal/Spain map in it?  ( which is best brand  for not
> too much money and not too difficult to input destinations?)  We have a
> 2008 Honda Accord  with a built in GPS and know how to use it.  We have a
> very old  portable Nextus GPS that we use in rental cars in Canada but
> don't think it could be used.
>
> You can load OSM maps [1] on many of Garmin's devices. You can download
all of Europe [2] or just the countries you are interested in. I used my
Garmin eTrex 20 in Costa Rica with great results. The eTrex series has a
somewhat small screen but it great for directions.

>
> We don't have smart phones ( nor smart brains anymore) so can't use an app.
>

Have you considered getting an older device from some who has gotten
something newer? You can load OSMAnd+ which allows you to download specific
countries for offline use. I use my old Nexus S for that as well as
Mapillary. You don't need service. The gps works and you can use wifi to
download updated maps. Plus with a smartphone, even without service you can
use GoMap!! or Vespucci, to make edits while you travel.

Good luck on your trip.

Clifford

[1] https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/Garmin
[2] https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/OSM_Map_On_Garmin/Download#Europe

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