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  1. CJDUK avatar

    RE: Travel ideas from UK to Europe

    by CJDUK 24 May 2012

    Madrid or Alicante. I've driven there before in less than a day. Not too much of a problem. Will be easier this time if there's 2 or…

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    Crew Wanted....Greece to Spain

    by skipperlance 20 May 2012

    Crew wanted for the delivery of an Apollo 12m sailing yacht, from Athens to Alicante. Approx' 1300Nm. 2 - 3 weeks. All on-board expenses…

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    RE: Street food/local specialities

    by anillos_de_saturno 15 May 2012

    +we don't want to miss out regional specialities+ In Catalonia, you can look for: fish with Romescu sauce, [escalivada|en.wikipedia.org/w…

  4. Gippsee avatar

    Street food/local specialities

    by Gippsee 15 May 2012

    Hi We are on holiday in Spain in June - driving around from Barcelona to Madrid via Valencia, Alicante, Granada, Seville. Can anyone advis…

  5. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Travel from Barcelona to Alicante

    by anillos_de_saturno 08 May 2012

    There are two type of trains making the route from Barcelona to Alicante: Euromed and Talgo. Euromed is (a bit) quicker and a bit more…

  6. stevegerms avatar

    RE: Travel from Barcelona to Alicante

    by stevegerms 08 May 2012

    Have a look at [renfe|http://www.renfe.com/EN/viajeros/index.html] the official Spanish national railway site. You can get discounts…

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    RE: Typical Spanish Village between Barcelona and Valencia

    by macmaghnusa 02 May 2012

    # 7 clutching at straws. when the OP spoke of the coast between barna and valencia, one could take it to mean the capital of the community…

  8. battybilly avatar

    RE: From Alicante to Berlin

    by battybilly 02 May 2012

    Air Berlin.... ALC-BER 8th August. Dep. ALC 14:15 - Arr. BER (Brandenburg) 17:05. Just one of a few.

  9. Fwoggie avatar

    RE: From Alicante to Berlin

    by Fwoggie 02 May 2012

    ALC to BER directs are very limited and there are none at all in July or August - I looked at expedia.com, airberlin.com, the alicante…

  10. battybilly avatar

    RE: From Alicante to Berlin

    by battybilly 02 May 2012

    You need to pick specific dates. I found Air Berlin flights that are non-stop.

  11. suburbian avatar

    RE: From Alicante to Berlin

    by suburbian 02 May 2012

    Thanks for the answer battybilly. However, I can't find non stoppers with Ari Berlin, they seem to fly through Palma de Majorque or Dusseld�…

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    RE: From Alicante to Berlin

    by battybilly 02 May 2012

    Hi.... It varies somewhat, depending on what day in August. Air Berlin have non-stoppers for around €160 - taking around 2.5 hours. H…

  13. suburbian avatar

    From Alicante to Berlin

    by suburbian 02 May 2012

    My brother needs to find a fast way to go from Alicante to Berlin in august. Do you know a company that would fly directly from Alicante…

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    RE: Typical Spanish Village between Barcelona and Valencia

    by bummers4eva 02 May 2012

    umm, is the Alicante referred to in #5 the same one that is south of Valencia and NOT between Valencia and Barcelona? Is Peniscola the…

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    RE: Typical Spanish Village between Barcelona and Valencia

    by macmaghnusa 01 May 2012

    Here's the website for the national youth hostel (albergues juveniles) network. There's one in Tarragona. http://www.xanascat.cat/chooseno…

  16. jitsketje avatar

    Spain trip (august) Biarritz to Alicante. Tips?

    by jitsketje 29 April 2012

    Hello People, I have some questions about a trip I am planning to do in August. This summer I want to go to Spain for around 2 weeks…

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    Route - Tips? Malaga to Barcelona (August)

    by jitsketje 28 April 2012

    Hello People, I have some questions about a trip I am planning to do in August. This summer I want to go to Spain for around 2 weeks…

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    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by ontheroad79 21 April 2012

    I studied abroad in Granada over 10 years ago and it was the best thing I ever did. I think about it all the time, and really miss it.…

  19. lanzj avatar

    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by lanzj 19 April 2012

    Thanks everyone for the input! Granada it is!

  20. gawkabout avatar

    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by gawkabout 19 April 2012

    In Granada see the Royal Chappel. Its not much from the outside. Because only the king and court went there. Inside is a great museum.…

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    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by Liberat 18 April 2012

    My vote goes to Granada. I found Alicante somewhat dull and Granada very lively. Edited by: Liberat

  22. battybilly avatar

    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by battybilly 18 April 2012

    Hi.... *lanzj. Welcome to Thorn Tree. I hope you have a very happy and long stay here - with all of us. 6 months?.... Why not have 3 mont…

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    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by gawkabout 18 April 2012

    Like you say: either way... Just don´t falñl into the trap of hanging with your own nationality. You won´t learn zip. Absorb and as…

  24. WanderinWilco avatar

    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by WanderinWilco 18 April 2012

    It is a very personal thing. I live just south of Alicante and would recommend Granada without a doubt. Dave

  25. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Studying Abroad for 6 months in Spain: Granada or Alicante?

    by anillos_de_saturno 18 April 2012

    +Granada or Alicante?+ Granada. You won't regret it.

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