Transport in Spain - Page 2

johnsandywhite · 22-11-2009, 08:07

We have ALWAYS used our bikes for shopping, visiting and generally riding around to view and to excercise. NOW, we have a TOAD. BUT, still use our bikes most of the time. The car is there for when we have larger things to fetch or the weather is too inclement to use our bikes for booked visits and appointments.
Many people on Camping Almafra use the local Bus or Train which is just a couple of hundred yards from the camp gates. They can visit anywhere between Valencia and Alicante.

ScotJimland · 22-11-2009, 08:12

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Originally Posted by johnsandywhite

Many people on Camping Almafra use the local Bus or Train which is just a couple of hundred yards from the camp gates. They can visit anywhere between Valencia and Alicante.

Hi John..

I forgot about the CHEAP modern public transport .. brilliant, we used the bus to visit Almeria, no parking worries or getting lost .. the 12ml trip was only 2€ return..

jim

dellwood33 · 22-11-2009, 08:51

Thanks for all of your replies.
Bikes would be an option, but Barbara would need an electric trike due to her MS.
So perhaps it would be public transport or a hire car

Detourer · 22-11-2009, 11:08

Stay away from the Airport or High street hire companies and look via the "Agents".......such as Arrow Car Hire near Malaga....or the many others shown in the English Local papers for your area.

We have had [from Arrow] for over 3 years now, new 5door cars for as little as 245 euro per month all incl.......cheaper than buying!

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bevo · 22-11-2009, 11:40

we always use public transport when in spain.
just make sure there is a bus stop or train station within walking distance.
as stated almafra has both at the end of the road.
if your going into benidorm from almafra use the bus ( 1 euro 20 cents when we were there).
the train station in benidorm is out of the way so a good walk or a bus into town.
the train goes into alicante, worth a visit the views from ontop of the hill by the harbour are lovelly.
no need to walk up there is a lift inside the hill taking you up to the top.
if you use public transport you can stop off at one of the many bars and have a drink.
i could go on and bore you silly about this area as it's our favourite destination.

M&L · 22-11-2009, 17:35

We use bikes and you can guess who has the electric one, we have also hired a car for the odd week as well.

Mike

dellwood33 · 22-11-2009, 18:32

I get the idea that public transport in Spain is a much better option than in the UK. I don't think I have been on a bus for 5 years and the only train I have been on in the last 20 was a steam powered one

ScotJimland · 22-11-2009, 18:34

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Originally Posted by dellwood33

I get the idea that public transport in Spain is a much better option than in the UK. I don't think I have been on a bus for 5 years and the only train I have been on in the last 20 was a steam powered one

Better, cheaper and regular.. same in France..