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arkiboys Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 01, 2009 Posts: 89
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 2:56 pm Post subject: google map |
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Hello,
Is it safe to use the google map in Europe and not a portable sat nav?
I am particularly interested in the campsites and water parks in france, spain and Portugal.
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sussamb Pocket GPS Verifier
Joined: Mar 18, 2011 Posts: 4462 Location: West Sussex
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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What do you mean by 'safe'? In my view it's not safe to rely on any map completely, whether it be google or on a satnav or indeed on paper. A map is simply a guide, none are 100% accurate.
Having said that I've used Garmin satnavs for many years in France, Spain and Portugal with great success. _________________ Where there's a will ... there's a way. |
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arkiboys Regular Visitor
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 10:22 pm Post subject: |
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sussamb wrote: | What do you mean by 'safe'? In my view it's not safe to rely on any map completely, whether it be google or on a satnav or indeed on paper. A map is simply a guide, none are 100% accurate.
Having said that I've used Garmin satnavs for many years in France, Spain and Portugal with great success. |
I mean does google map show you nearest camp in spain or portugal?
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M8TJT The Other Tired Old Man
Joined: Apr 04, 2006 Posts: 10118 Location: Bexhill, South Sussex, UK
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Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:14 pm Post subject: |
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Why don't you Google for it
Seriously, just look for some POIs around the area in which you are going for the camp sites that you are interested in and also remember that Google maps will cost you roaming data if you have them on a phone. |
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gazza70 Regular Visitor
Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 129
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Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 8:23 am Post subject: |
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I use Nokia here , it's free and in the Google store
With that you can download the maps and save them on your phone so no data charges for map usage ,
It has plenty of Preloaded poi's as well as having the option to search the Internet for the ones that are missing it also has the added bonus of traffic info but I'm not sure how accurate it is as I've never used it . |
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