Sounds like a fun trip. On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 9:59 AM, birdlady108 <[email protected]> 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 -- @osm_seattle osm_seattle.snowandsnow.us OpenStreetMap: Maps with a human touch
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