Vaseline in Spain?

[RJE]

I’ve made it to Leon blister free, but I’m running short on Vaseline for my feet. Where can I buy some in Spain? Pharmacies don’t seem to have it, or know what I’m talking about. They keep trying to give me something that looks nothing like Vaseline. No luck in grocery stores either. Thanks for your help.

 

[Tincatinker]

That is because the use of Vaseline is unconscionable in Spain because Unilever is an unmentionable swear word in Spanish.
However, most pharmacias will provide a tin of Vaselina if you ask nicely. Don’t expect the packaging to look like it does at home. Petroleum jelly is petroleum jelly, the name on the can is just the name on the can

 

[SabsP]

That is because the use of Vaseline is unconscionable in Spain because Unilever is an unmentionable swear word in Spanish.
However, most pharmacias will provide a tin of Vaselina if you ask nicely. Don’t expect the packaging to look like it does at home. Petroleum jelly is petroleum jelly, the name on the can is just the name on the can

Yup. Just back from supermercado Froiz here in Silleda and they have Vaselina.

 

[WGroleau]

“Vaseline” is a brand name for petroleum jelly. I’ve found “vaselina” for sale in several Spanish-speaking countries. Although I did not find it for sale on a Spanish website, I did find a website in Spain that uses the brand name “vaselina.” But you’ll probably have better success using the generic term: jalea de petróleo

 

[RJE]

Perfecto. Thank you all.

 

[SabsP]

Perfecto. Thank you all.

https://www.froiz.com/mobile/product/47294/

 

[RJE]

https://www.froiz.com/mobile/product/47294/

Thanks. The quest continues. The nice lady at Froiz said they didn’t have any, but I feel like I’m on the right track!

 

[J Willhaus]

Try the El Corte Ingles store. They had stuff I could not find elsewhere like stick deoderant. The probably have petroleum jelly.

 

[RJE]

Bingo! Right across the street and they had it.

 

[Caomhin O Fearghaill]

Try Vick's vapour rub (usually for chests) to soothe feet, apply at night before bed. NOT NOT for blisters, though, or where there are open or weeping wounds on feet,

 

[Steve Taylor]

I’ve made it to Leon blister free, but I’m running short on Vaseline for my feet. Where can I buy some in Spain? Pharmacies don’t seem to have it, or know what I’m talking about. They keep trying to give me something that looks nothing like Vaseline. No luck in grocery stores either. Thanks for your help.

I've seen Vaseline in Spanish supermarkets and, occasionally, in Chinese discount stores.

 

[Ahsram]

I’ve made it to Leon blister free, but I’m running short on Vaseline for my feet. Where can I buy some in Spain? Pharmacies don’t seem to have it, or know what I’m talking about. They keep trying to give me something that looks nothing like Vaseline. No luck in grocery stores either. Thanks for your help.

I found FARMABRUM (vaseline pura) made by Laboratorios Brum S.A., Oviedo (Principado de Asturias) in a pharmacy without a problem.

 

[Rmarkob]

I didn't know what it was called in Spanish, but a friend googled a product and showed the photo in a farmacía in Burgos. They had it in a small tube, not a container like in the Froiz link. I may still have it around somewhere, and will follow up with the name if I can find it!

 

[JerryStroebele]

I use Foot Glide/Body Glide for the same purpose you use Vaseline -- to reduce friction. REI sells it in a small container that looks like a travel size deodorant stick. In my view, more "waxy" and less messy than Vaseline. Almost every Farmacia in Spain sells Compeed products. In some I have seen a Compeed product similar to Foot Glide. Buen Camino

 

[Gringazolana]

Spanish speaking mothers will point you toward the cure all: “Bee-bah-poe-RÚ”.**

Don’t put it on blisters or open cuts!

** a/k/a Vick’s Vapo Rub!

 

[trecile]

Almost every Farmacia in Spain sells Compeed products. In some I have seen a Compeed product similar to Foot Glide.

The Compeed anti-blister stick is narrower than the Body Glide sticks, and the packaging looks like this

 

[tpmchugh]

I’ve made it to Leon blister free, but I’m running short on Vaseline for my feet. Where can I buy some in Spain? Pharmacies don’t seem to have it, or know what I’m talking about. They keep trying to give me something that looks nothing like Vaseline. No luck in grocery stores either. Thanks for your help.

Snap. It was very hard to find but there is a substitute that all farmacias have. Vick. I know it is a vapour rub for your chest but I went into one farmacia and asked for vick and the pharmacist asked 'for your feet'? It works a treat. I have been told it repels bedbugs but I have no proof of that but it certainly keeps you blister free

 

[JillGat]

Snap. It was very hard to find but there is a substitute that all farmacias have. Vick. I know it is a vapour rub for your chest but I went into one farmacia and asked for vick and the pharmacist asked 'for your feet'? It works a treat. I have been told it repels bedbugs but I have no proof of that but it certainly keeps you blister free

I don't know if it repels bedbugs, but if has a strong scent like Vick's Vapor Rub, it may repel other pilgrims sleeping near you.

 

[MariaSP]

You can find "vaselina" in supermarkets or "droguerías. The one in the first picture is from Mercadona.
Pharmacies also have it, in a different format (see the other pic).

term: jalea de petróleo

I'm Spanish and if you asked me for jalea de petróleo I would not have a clue what you're talking about.

 

[LTfit]

As others have said, it is widely found but what I have noticed each time I've run out and had to buy more is that it comes in a small tube and is about 3x more expensive than the brand name Vaseline which I buy at home in The Netherlands. Maybe because I've always bought it from a pharmacy and not a droguería or supermarkt.