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  1. matze_charakato avatar

    RE: 4-5 days in Andalucía

    by matze_charakato 30 May 2012

    Thanks @ all for your suggestions, we did a loop from Malaga directly to Córdoba and stayed there for 2 nights and then down to Granada…

  2. Andrexbiltong avatar

    Granada to Jiquilillo, Hostel Esperanza what's the best way?

    by Andrexbiltong 30 May 2012

    Hello, I've done so much reading on forums and blogs and could really do with some definitive words of wisdom. I'm a lone female trave…

  3. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Morocco - Spain Itinerary Advice

    by anillos_de_saturno 30 May 2012

    +do you suggest the change to the route in southern spain because it's easier transport-wise?+ No, I don't. I suggest it because with…

  4. annemariet avatar

    RE: Itinary from June 11 through 25th based in Malaga

    by annemariet 30 May 2012

    O.K. 1. Easy from the city by bus at one hour each way - Antequera. 2. Easy by train at sometimes less than one hour each way - Cordoba.…

  5. annemariet avatar

    RE: Itinary from June 11 through 25th based in Malaga

    by annemariet 30 May 2012

    O.K. 1. Easy from the city by bus at one hour each way - Antequera. 2. Easy by train at sometimes less than one hour each way - Cordoba.…

  6. WanderinWilco avatar

    RE: Albayzin unsafe - Granada - exaggerated?

    by WanderinWilco 30 May 2012

    It comes down to commonsense. Dave

  7. bindle_stiff avatar

    RE: Albayzin unsafe - Granada - exaggerated?

    by bindle_stiff 30 May 2012

    never had even the slightest hint of trouble - its tourists gawking, stoners sitting and locals going about their business

  8. Bahari avatar

    Re: Albayzin unsafe - Granada - exaggerated?

    by Bahari 29 May 2012

    Actually the latest LonelyPlanet handbook only warns of pickpocketing, so it seems like it has gotten safer over recent years as well…

  9. annemariet avatar

    RE: Albayzin unsafe - Granada - exaggerated?

    by annemariet 29 May 2012

    Is that piece still in the Lonely Planet guide? Been there, seen it, walked around it many times in thirty years. The last time was…

  10. annemariet avatar

    RE: Albayzin unsafe - Granada - exaggerated?

    by annemariet 29 May 2012

    Been there, seen it, walked around it many times in thirty years. The last time was October last. Do not walk down

  11. macmaghnusa avatar

    RE: Albayzin unsafe - Granada - exaggerated?

    by macmaghnusa 29 May 2012

    Asked a friend who is a born and bred 'granadina'. she says the albaicín is primarily a tourist spot with lots of winding streets and…

  12. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: southern spain september 2012

    by anillos_de_saturno 29 May 2012

    + Any suggestions on car rental vs. bus/trains?+ It'll depend on what do you want to visit and you didn't tell us it. If, as many people…

  13. outanamez avatar

    Re: Itinerary advice (CR, Nicaragua, Panama)

    by outanamez 29 May 2012

    Thanks so much for your suggestions! +Alajuela, CR (2 night) Why, no need to spend anytime in or around here or San Jose+ A place afte…

  14. spottedpony avatar

    RE: Mountain Biking Spain

    by spottedpony 29 May 2012

    OK, Andalucia is huge... We will be in Madrid for several days, then maybe Seville (although this is currently on our chopping block due…

  15. PhiMeow avatar

    RE: southern spain september 2012

    by PhiMeow 29 May 2012

    With just 9 days forget the car. Maximise your time by using public transport and see the towns/cities you mentioned. Driving around would…

  16. bindle_stiff avatar

    RE: southern spain september 2012

    by bindle_stiff 29 May 2012

    Take the trains - we have done Madrid, Sevilla, Cadiz, Ronda, Cordoba, Granada all by train and bus and never regretted it - man I would…

  17. Memphian avatar

    RE: I need help with my trip to Spain and Portugal

    by Memphian 28 May 2012

    I just got back from a trip that included Lisbon, Seville, and Granada. Regarding language, I found that almost everyone I came into…

  18. BCMadrid avatar

    Re: southern spain september 2012

    by BCMadrid 28 May 2012

    If I were you, I'd travel from Madrid to Cordoba/Sevilla by AVE train (The web site is www.renfe.es). It's very fast and comfortable.…

  19. annemariet avatar

    RE: southern spain september 2012

    by annemariet 28 May 2012

    Well, all I can offer is the 'same old same old' - a car is a wasted burden and extra expense parking in any city, Granada for sure. Yes,…

  20. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Help with Spain itinerary

    by anillos_de_saturno 28 May 2012

    It's difficult to comment about your itinerary without knowing your interests. Therefore I'll make only two comments: 1) In all the desti…

  21. richiavo avatar

    RE: southern spain september 2012

    by richiavo 28 May 2012

    Whilst bus and trains serve Southern Spain well from Madrid I personally would go with car hire it gives you so much more freedom, from…

  22. eurotrash avatar

    RE: Help with Spain itinerary

    by eurotrash 28 May 2012

    It seems as though you are spending more time in Malaga than either Seville, Granada or Cordoba which is a bad move in my opinion. I was…

  23. arthil avatar

    Re: Shuttles to Granada from Airport - Cost

    by arthil 27 May 2012

    I believe Paxeos's shuttles to and from Managua airport run at specific times, so their convenience for you would depend on your arrival…

  24. irishjaney avatar

    RE: The best Spanish teacher in Granada

    by irishjaney 26 May 2012

    Finding a good Spanish teacher for yourself is actually pretty easy. Main thing is to follow your gut instinct. Every Spanish teacher…

  25. Highmountains avatar

    Re: Rent a Car or opt for Train / Bus

    by Highmountains 26 May 2012

    Scheduled to Fly out next week from India - 1st June'12. Still undecided over Car Hire or Bus. I agree that toll roads would be heavier…

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