Yep, not all places post prices. But I think with no prices posted, asking for the price is quite reasonable. I expect most people working in such establishments would agree. Perhaps you are misinterpreting the look. If not, I wouldn't worry...
I have just risked it and bought a beer without asking the price in Santander, €2.50.
On a serious note, I am extremely fortunate and am currently traveling the world, and getting a grip on prices in different places and currencies can be...
I hope we can keep things civil from here on, because this is an interesting thread. Please no more rudeness!
And it occurred to me as I was thinking about it that the idea of “special local prices” is really nothing more than an informal way...
Yes, Gaspar in that tiny village in the middle of the Meseta said to me, you do know that there is two tier pricing here.
I said really, I am surprised, thanks for telling me.
I think the expectation that there is some sort of lighted-up menu board above the bar is ridiculous, ala Mickey D's. Sure, there may be some prices posted on a chalk board and/or a discreet carte near the bar but the price is the price; but...
I suspect nor, I know in tourist areas in the UK they have local and non local prices, and I suspect this happens in Spain.
Did you rudely say people have made stupid comments?
Z2.
As there are Caminos, all over Spain, this question is widely applicable.
I will never do another "Camino" but will very likely do other Camino routes, or parts of, so this is of interest to me.
perhaps its just me.
whether I have funds in the bank (or not) I like to know what I'm letting myself in for. Camino or otherwise.
I don't like the idea of just running up a tab with no idea of the costs.
I would suggest most on here will be...
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