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Almost all hotels, guest houses and hostels make wi-fi available to guests, usually free but sometimes for a small fee.

Electricity

Voltage is 220v, 50Hz AC. Plugs are mostly standard European two-pin round, sometimes with a third central earth pin. However, standard two-pin adaptors will work in all countries.

What to take

Clothing and personal items

Although the route is predominantly downhill, weight should be kept to a minimum. You will need clothes for cycling (shoes, socks, shorts or trousers, shirt, fleece, waterproofs) and clothes for evenings and days off. The best maxim is two of each, ‘one to wear, one to wash’. Time of year makes a difference as you need more and warmer clothing in April/May and September/October. All of this clothing should be washable en route, and a small tube or bottle of travel wash is useful. A sun hat and sunglasses are essential, while gloves and a woolly hat are advisable, except in high summer.

In addition to your usual toiletries you will need sun cream and lip salve. You should take a simple first-aid kit. If staying in hostels you will need a towel and torch (your cycle light should suffice).