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Flying in/out of Madrid

by rbakker 25 May 2012

Hola Thorn Tree Gurus, I'm planning a trip to Spain for a relative and I'd like to share what I've found in the hope it's useful for…
Almost ready for the off

by TimCullis 14 May 2012

Leaving Wednesday morning on an extended trip of probably 6-7 weeks. Ferry from Portsmouth to Santander, visiting [Bardenas Reales badlands…
RE: 2 weeks in spain

by anillos_de_saturno 13 May 2012

As other users have said, your time in Madrid is short. In fact, I'd say is very short. You don't have so much time in Sevilla as to make…
RE: 2 weeks in spain

by richiavo 13 May 2012

A bit short for Madrid, I would certainly try and give yourselves more time there, you are spending the same time in Santander as you…
RE: Money Changers

by loubbylou 10 May 2012

+A good few ATM's did not charge for transactions, however someone posted here a few days ago and stated that all now charge. I am nos…
RE: Leticia and surroundings on a budget: trip report

by druabrams 05 May 2012

Thanks for a great report. We also stayed a night in Omshanty, but it is far away from the city center. If you want to see the city life,…
RE: France and Spain

by gawkabout 27 April 2012

What era of Archeology turns you on, the most? I was up at Alta Mira caverns, by Santander. Vistor Center and mock up (reallllll seeming)…
Moan about ferry costs

by TimCullis 26 April 2012

I'm planning my next foray into Morocco, taking the ferry from Portsmouth to Santander in mid May, hoping to explore the [Bardenas Reales|ht…
RE: Camino Trail (Spanish trail) questions

by anillos_de_saturno 23 April 2012

+I'll be coming from the UK, and am looking at flying from London to Santander via Ryan Air, then taking a bus to Leon. Anyone done this?…
RE: sorting the right bank account for travelling

by Brax 17 April 2012

Hi, It would have helped if you told us where you were from. The Halifax clarity card does not charge for ATM fees. Also Santander do…
RE: Santander/Somo/Loredo

by anillos_de_saturno 16 April 2012

Public transport in Somo/Loredo is limited. There are boats to Santander (boat company: [Los Reginas|www.losreginas.com/]). There are…
RE: uk to spain by car ferry fares

by travelling_mike 14 April 2012

The Santander ferry is more expensive as it travels for about 24 times as long as the channel ferry and (I think) you also need to book…
RE: 1 week Northern Spain road trip ideas

by caschwalbe 13 April 2012

RE: Train... sorry had my Santander hat on.. yes you can take a train to San Sebastian, Bilbao and Pamplona, may end up costing you close…
RE: SANTANDER, Cantabria, April

by anillos_de_saturno 11 April 2012

+And whether it is easy to get to and from Santander in the evening?+ You can go to Santander by boat. Boat company: [Los Reginas|www.los…
RE: Santander/Somo/Loredo

by gawkabout 11 April 2012

Alta Mira Caverns is a two hour bus ride from Santander. "Sistine Chapel of Cave Paintings" but it would take an extra days for you. Very…
RE: SANTANDER, Cantabria, April

by samsam123 11 April 2012

Hi I am going surfing in Somo/Loredo in June. I was wondering where you stayed? And what you would recommend? And whether it is easy…
Re: MOST versatile shoe?

by caschwalbe 04 April 2012

Weather in Santander is always versatile to say the least, you just never know. It may be wet and cold or it may be sunny and warm (anytime…
Re: MOST versatile shoe?

by lorcar 03 April 2012

a bit of everything: walk to the beach, walk through the city, it's likely going to be rainy and not warm (13 celsius at most), I am…
RE: SANTANDER, Cantabria, April

by lorcar 02 April 2012

thanks i have just tree days I dont plan to rent a car at the moment, but I will if it's worth
MOST versatile shoe?

by lorcar 02 April 2012

Hi guys, if you could bring just ONE pair of shoe, what would it be? trekking light boots? goretex trail running? i am heading to Sant…
RE: Torrevieja to Santander - best route?

by anillos_de_saturno 27 March 2012

In that case, go through Madrid. The route showed by viamichelin would be the best one for you. You could avoid the toll road out of Torrevi…
RE: Torrevieja to Santander - best route?

by peteh99 27 March 2012

Thanks, guys. Will be leaving Torrevieja on a Wednesday, staying overnight in Suances near Santander then getting the ferry on the Thursday…
RE: Torrevieja to Santander - best route?

by anillos_de_saturno 27 March 2012

How many time do you have to make it? The shortest route is through Madrid.
Torrevieja to Santander - best route?

by peteh99 27 March 2012

Hi, Driving to Torrevieja from UK in July, have done the journey there numerous times and have our route off perfect now. However, this…
RE: Antigua - Semana Santa

by levig 26 March 2012

Hopefullist, I wasn't being critical of those who decide on traveler's checks. For someone who is down here for a period of time, or…