U.K. To Spain (1 Viewer)

[Jeff and terri]

Hi was wondering , if anyone can advise which is the best way to travel to Spain from the uk we also have a small dog . We travelled to France last year did the Normandy beaches . And now we want to do Spain and cross from uk saving as much driving time as possible .thanks in advance

 

[ianandkath]

go to santander and then follow the road to the costa's

 

[Jeff and terri]

Thanks but do you know which is the best place to cross and land from the uk?? Portsmouth to Bilbao for instance??

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[Minxy]

Hi Jeff and terri - welcome to the fun house!

If you can give an idea of how long are you planning on being away for it will help people advise you on the best route for you and also which part of Spain you intend to go to.

Taking a dog into Spain isn't a problem as we've taken our 3 there a couple of times now without an issue.

 

[Jeff and terri]

Time is going to be open. So no problem there , was thinking of south Spain and probably Portugal. Also was wondering is it better to book a ferry in advance or just turn up . Thanks

 

[glenn2926]

Going Sunday night. Tunnel, Gravelines. Then south. We are taking the dog and she is not aware that we have left th UK. Works for us. I do like driving though.

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[hilldweller]

saving as much driving time as possible .thanks in advance

No brainer - Santander or Bilbao.

One overnight Aranjuez, next stop Med coast.

 

[DBK]

This is a much discussed question so stand by for incoming.
If you really want to reduce driving then for you Portsmouth to Bilbao or Santander would be the answer. We go to Santander from Plymouth but that's because we live on the outskirts of Plymouth. From Suffolk (posh Essex) Portsmouth would be easier.

Downsides include cost of the ferry and if you are a poor sailor 24 hours in a storm may not be your idea of the best way to start your hols.

For most the best way is a short crossing over the Channel then drive through France. If you have the time to go slowly and it isn't the depths of winter this is a great way to go. But in winter it is usually just a foot down flog, which plenty of folk do. The decision is yours.

 

[DanielFord]

Santander everytime for us, but try to get on the Pont Aven, it is a wonderful boat!

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[Jeff and terri]

Thanks for all your replies. Will be looking at all the options

 

[magicsurfbus]

..now we want to do Spain and cross from uk saving as much driving time as possible.

Do you mean drive as little as possible, or spend as little time as possible driving?

We drove from NW England to S Spain as follows:

Day 1: Home - Dover
Day 2: Dover (ferry) to Calais then drove to Parc Futuroscope
Day 3: Futuroscope to Anglet
Day 4: Anglet to Aranjuez
Day 5: Aranjuez to Granada

If you don't want to drive much and are happy to pay more, get the ferry to Spain, then maybe drive 2 days to the S coast.

 

[Jeff and terri]

Also can I get a open return ticket or do I just get a single. Thinking of going from Portsmouth to Bilbao as suggested by John any ideas roughly on prices . Thanks again

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[Jeff and terri]

I don't mind the driving side . It's just the time of year bit cold in France lol was hoping to get to the sun quicker thanks for all your replies so far

 

[DanielFord]

Also can I get a open return ticket or do I just get a single. Thinking of going from Portsmouth to Bilbao as suggested by John any ideas roughly on prices . Thanks again

I think that Brittany Ferries operate the Economie service on this route (could be wrong) that means you get a long sailing with sod all service. Personally, I prefer the restaurants, bars and entertainment if I'm on a boat for 24 hours!

 

[Jeff and terri]

Hi on a totally different subject I'm new to this site and its workings. Anyway here's my problem I joined on my own had a look round. Then told my missus to join. So I set up a double member jeff&terri only problem is when I now go to a different pic etc and go to log in using the same e-mail address it takes me straight into my single account and cannot log into my double one which I'm on now on my tablet . Confusing I know but if I go to PCs to log in using the same email I cannot get into this account just the single one I set up first ..phew!!!!

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[Jeff and terri]

Basically how do I delete the first account I set up lol

 

[DanielFord]

Basically how do I delete the first account I set up lol

Ask @Jim to delete the one you don't want!

 

[Jeff and terri]

Thanks Daniel will do
Just emailed him

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