Trains in Spain Madrid to Ronda

I came across the useful information on your website.

We would like to travel (one way) from Madrid to Ronda by train, stopping for two nights in Cordoba.

Using the RENFE website I have found that there is a train leaving Madrid for Cordoba at 12.30. Then, two days later we, can take the 10.38 from Cordoba to Ronda.

My question is, can we book a through ticket from Madrid to Ronda instead of re-booking in Cordoba?

(In Britain a single ticket is normally valid for 3 days and allows for break of journey.)

Much obliged if you can help.

John Aughton

My Reply...

Hi John
Sounds like a great trip. We went to Cordoba (by car) a few weeks ago and really like the city, very safe, very nice and 2 days is about perfect.
I dont know about the situation with tickets BUT I would call them if you are in doubt, they speak English..
0034 902 24 34 02
Hope all goes well
Good luck
Gary

Duty Free Opening Hours at Girona Airport

hi gary, i'm flying from girona airport on thursday 29th mar to stansted in the u.k,i'm going to barcelona to watch england play in the footie against andorra,i think there will be an influx of england fans flowing through the airport,so i expect you will be busier than normal,but anyway could you please tell me at what times the duty free shop in the airport will be open from and to.many thanks simon labrum

My Reply...

Hi Simon,
There aren-t that many shops at the airport and they dont publish what times the open and shut, that way they can do what they want!
BUT it is safe to assume that they will be open between 8am till around midnight.
Hope that you have a great trip
Regards
Gary

4 Hour Layover at Madrid

Hi Gary,I will be in Madrid for 4 hours on the morning of March 28th. Is it worth leaving the airport for some quick sightseeing and breakfast?I really do not want to stay in the airport for 4 hours but, I don't know if there is enough time to go to the city. If so, how would you recommend traveling there bus, metro, taxi?Thanks,Oda

My Reply...

Hi Oda
I am not too sure that 4 hours is enough time to get out and about sightseeing.
I wouldn-t do it.
Hope all goes well
Regards
Gary

Customs at Madrid Airport

Gary...I will be flying into Madrid on Iberia from JFK in several days, andmy daughter will be meeting me. Will I be going through Spain Customs??,and where should I tell her to meet me. Sorry, I'm inexperienced in thiskind of thing! I believe I will be coming into Terminal 4 (correct?).Thanks for any help you can me on advising me on what to expect when Iarrive.Grateful for your advice! Sue

My Reply...

Hi Linda
You will of course be going through Spanish Customs but as long as you ahve the correct paperwork there is no need to worry.
I would just tell your daughter to meet you at the barrier in the main arrivals hall in terminal 4
All signs are in English!
Enjoy
Regards
Gary

Private Transfers at Barcelona and Madrid Airport

We want to book an airport transport from Barcelona Airport to our hotel, and then from our hotel to Barcelona port.

We also want to book airport transport from Madrid Airport to our hotel, and then from our hotel back to the airport.

We will have two large luggage and possibly to small pieces as we are going on a cruise out of Barcelona. There is two of us.

Recommendations would be appreciated for the cheapest route to take---.. We would prefer to not do a bus or train. Taxi or private car..

Recommendation along with price estimate would be appreciated.

Thanks Cheryl

My Reply...

For private transfers from both airports we recommend the comapny on this page
http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/madrid-airport-transfers.html
You could also just get in a local taxi they have meters in them from both cities.
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Vigo Airport to Tui

Dear Sirs,I Âm going to arrive at the Vigo airport about 10 pm and I would like to get to Tui.Is there any possibility to get to Tui? Is there any direct bus from the airport to Tui? Or I have to get to the city center of Vigo and find a bus to Tui? Do you know the name of bus line?Thank you for answerBest RegardsPrzemek Przybyla (Polland)

My Reply...

Hi Przybyss
I have a feeling that you will have to get to the city center first but I really dont know.
Here is a link to the main bus company in Vigo
http://www.vitrasa.es/php/index.php
Good luck
Gary

Transport from Bilbao Airport to Biarritz

Hi Gary

My partner and I are attending a wedding in Biarritz on 26th May 07. We are on quite a tight budget and looking at flights and it is much cheaper for us to fly into Bilbao than Biarritz. I have seen your post on the website that suggests hiring a car to get to Biarritz which is a possibility but I was wondering if you knew whether it was possible to get train(s) or bus(es) and whether this is likely to be any cheaper. We will be in Biarritz for 4 days.
Many thanks

Clare Powell


My reply...

Hi Claire
I honestly dont know but here is a link for the spanish train company in English...
http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html
and for buses you should follow the advice on this website...
http://europeforvisitors.com/europe/planner/blp_bus_travel.htm
good luck
Regards
Gary

Barcelona to Tossa de Mar

Hi GaryI am coming to Barcelona on the 14th April, can you provide me with details on how much it would cost to get the train from Barcelona airport to the closest train station to Tossa de Mar, which I think is Blanes.I am returning to Barcalona on the 18th April, is there a 5 day travel cardthat I can purchase, if so how much is that?Hope to hear from you soon.Alain Peter

My Reply...


Hi Alan
You will need to get the train into the main station Barcelona Sants, first..
Info here...
http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport-trains.html
Then all timetables and fares etc can be found by going to this website, this is the #local# train line not the National, its fairly self explanetary.
http://www.renfe.es/cercanias/barcelona/index_horarios.html
Good luck
RegardsGary Ingram

Lost property Tenerife South Airport

do you have a direct phone number for Tenerife south lost property or an e-mail address.Thanks,Chris

Hi Chris
I cant find one because they dont publish one, bloody annoying.
The best thing to do is call this number and I am sure they will put you through, its the main Spanish Airport Authority helpline...
0034 902 404 704
Regards
Gary

Bomb at Madrid Terminal 4

I have read that damage has been done to a five-story parking garage due to a car bomb, supposibly by ETA. And Terminal 4 has been damaged as well? Well, I read the bombing was in December/January and I just want to know some more information. I am thinking of going to Spain.
Is Terminal 4 safe?
Is it repaired?
Was there any other damage of the airport?
Is it safe to travel to Spain??

Please, I would greatly appreciate it if my questions were answered. I really would like to visit Spain, but I just want to know a little more. I'll keep doing my research though.


Thank you so much,
Priya Baenen.

My Reply

Hi Priya
Its safe, the damage was not to the actual terminal building but the car park, BUT like any major city in the world keep your wits about you.
Over 40,000,000 people will use that airport this year.
I would not worry about the threat of terrorism
Regards
Gary

Hiring a wheelchair at Alicante

Hi Gary

Do you know of anywhere in Alicante I can hire a wheelchair? We will be staying in Gran Alicante.
Many thanks.

Regards.....Paul Richardson

My Reply..


Try either of these companies on this website below..
http://www..wheelchairhirespain.com/4654/4735.html
Regards
Gary

Flights Edinburgh to Menorca

Hi Garry,
I'm trying, rather unsuccessfully, to find a DIRECT flight from Edinburgh to Menorca (Minorca) early September.
Can you help?
Duration 7 days.
2 adults, one being semi-disabled thus necessitating a direct flight.
I'm not very good at Google searches so hope you can help.
Any thoughts about a hotel also appreciated .. must have ramp into swimming pool.
Await your response.
Regards
Claire

My Reply...

Hi Claire
There are not any low cost airlines like flyglobespan or easyjet that offer direct flights from Edinburgh.
The only flights are from charter companies so it may be worth going to your local travel agent.
You good also try first choice, tui those kind of companies who charter planes.
Good luck
Regards
Gary


A further request ... what other DIRECT flights are there to the Spanish coast from Edinburgh/
Haven't definitely decided on Minorca but will be influenced by flights .. and any hotels you can recommend.
Await your response.


Hi Claire
Hotels I cant recommend BUT for all direct flights just have a good look at this page
http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/flights-to-spain.html
Good luck
regards
Gary

4 star hotels in Malaga

Hi Gary,
We plan to be in Malaga Dec 29. Any good recommendation for a 4 star hotel? Also, are there local buses to take for day trips to (1) Nerja (2) Granada?
Thank you for your help!
Evelyn Lam

My Reply...


Hi Evelyn
Buses are easy, just go to this website for information...
http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/
For hotels etc try here...\
http://www.malaga-airport-guide.com/Malaga-Hotel.html
Regards
Gary

Atheletic Bilbao

Gary

I have wanted for a long time to come and see Athletic Bilbao.Then take a bus to Italy, possibly Milan.Whats the avaikability of tickets and also whats the bus/rail service like ?
Hope you can help, many thanks

Nigel Howard

My Reply...

Hi Nigel
I honestly dont know
Sorry
Gary

Parking at Vitoria Airport for 1 week

Hi Gary, I'm planning on taking a Ryanair flight in September. I was just wondering if there is parking at Vitoria airport and if so, what would it cost to leave my car for a week? Thanks for any information you might have, Nuala.

My Reply...


Hi Nuala,
Good news, there are about 550 parking spaces at the airport and the parking is FREE!
Regards
Gary

Benicassim Festival Benicassim to Valencia Airport

hello, i am flying from athens to valencia on the 18th of july. i dont arrive in valencia untill just after 11pm. i am going to the benicassim festival which starts on the next day, the 19th. however i was wondering if there was anyway to get to benicassim from the airport without waiting until the morning trains or buses start. do you know of any really late (preferably cheap) transportation that exists? thanks for your time, sandy.

My Reply...


Hi Sandy
I am afriad I dont.
Hope you have a great time though
Regards
Gary

Luggage storage at Malaga Bus Station

Hi GaryWe are a family, and plan to travel from Malaga to Gatwick on a 10pm flight . We understand that the bus station has baggage storage facility. Can you advise us where in proximity to Malaga Airport the Bus terminal is, and if it would accommodate suitcases.Many thanksBrian

My Reply...

Hi Brian
I do not know if the bus station has storage facilities, unbelievably the airport does not!
The bus station is in the very center of Malaga, about a 20 minute bus ride *direct* from the bus station.
Here is a link to the bus stations website, it converts into English by clicking the flag.
Good luck and if you do find storage facilities there can you let me know.
Regards
Gary

Almeria Airport closed

Hi Gary
Do you know why Almeria airport has been closed today 22 March and all flights diverted to Granada? Hope you can help
Thank you
Sandy

My Reply...


Hi Sandy
I can find any information and wouldn-t know why it was closed.
How did you find out..
Regards
Gary

Hi Gary

Thanks for your reply. We found out because our son was flying to Almeria on that day and no-one had been told why the airport had been closed, so we were worried in case there had been an accident. But we found out later that apparently they had done some concreting on one of the runways and after one Monarch flight had landed and suffered some damage and later 2 other aircraft had the same problem, they realised that the concrete had not completely set!!! I may be old but I would have thought it was common sense to check before they let anything land!

Anyway thank you for trying to help. Meanwhile my son is having a wonderful holiday in Roquetas de Mar and is due home next Thursday. Let's hope Birmingham haven't decided to concrete the runway!

Regards Sandy

Madrid Airport to Seville by Train

Hello Gary,

Can you tell me the best way to get from Madrid Airport to Sevilla? Via train.
Thanks Nigel.

My Reply...

Hi Nigel
all the information you need in English is here...
http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/ingles.html
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Changing terminals at Madrid

Hello.. I have just been reading horror stories about passengers' experiences with flight cancellations , lost luggage, poor directions, and other problems in the Madrid Airport.( terminal 4 and 4s) My husband , mother and I are flying from JFK to MAdrid and then to Barcelona(BCN) on June 12th and need to move from terminal B to terminal C in BCN to connect to our Bologna, Italy flight. We do not speak Spanish, and do not plan to check any luggage through, just take carry-on bags. Can you tell me how difficult it might be to make the changes from one terminal to the next? We are returning on the 21st of June to Madrid terminal 4 and must transfer to 4s.. the layover time is just 2h 15mins. Thank you so much..your webpage is most informative! Angie

My Reply...

Hi Angie,
I have never had any of those problems and all the signs are in English and Spanish.
To get from Terminal b to terminal C takes about 2 minutes...
Simply leave Terminal B after landing and terminal C is out through the exit and just on the right.
I am sure all will be ok and please do not worry too much.
Regards
Gary

Airports near Nerja

Looking for information
Hola Gary,
You live in my country and I live in yours, well, I live in Ireland, are you Irish or English?
Well, my consultation is this: I'm planning to go to Nerja (Málaga) around middle May, just for a long weekend. I have been searching flights to Malaga but they seem to be quite expensive traveling Friday to Monday and even Thursday to Sunday and to Málaga city.
As my final destination is Nerja, which airport do you recommend me to fly to; Jerez, Sevilla ..?? How far are those cities to Nerja. I will probably rent a car for those days but also (as I don't know the area) I would not like driving very long time.
Thank you for your help. I've found your web site very handy as well.
Gracias y un saludo,

My reply...

English Living in Spain!!!
Jerez No!.. you could but quite far. Would be about 3 hours driviing I think. Its 90 minutes from Marbella and Nerja is about another 90!
Seville you could get a train down on the RENFE or drive 2 hours.
Try looking at Granada Airport about 100km from Nerja although no direct flights. YOu could fly to Stanstead and then change. onto Ryan Air.
Flights are expensive at the weekend, have a look at www.thomsonfly.com too! Sometimes they are cheap.
Also have a look at www.googlemaps.com You can get good maps and routes.

Creo que te he ayudado!

buen viaje

Joanne

One Way Rentals with Car Trawler

Hi Gary,

Appreciate all the info you've been able to collect on your website. I was interested in renting a car through your tie-in with Car Trawler; had a question that I couldn't find an answer to and thought I'd try to get in touch with you. I'm going to be doing a one-way rental from Malaga to Seville, the Terms and Conditions of the rental agreements mention that there might be a fee, but the only information I can find is to refer to the "One Way Rental Table". I can't find that table anywhere. Any thoughts as to where I could find these charges?

Thanks,
Britt

My Reply...

Hi Britt

Thats quite a nice drive, allow about 2 hours only...

The best thing to do is call Car Trawler and I am sure they will help you, their numbers are..

The phone numbers to the reservations office are:
England 0141 005 0007
Ireland 01 499 9600
USA 201 581 9019
Europe + 353 (0) 1 499 9600

Hope all goes well

Regards

Gary

Quickest Way from Reus Airport to Barcelona Centre

I think i might of spoke to you a few weeks ago.

Iam travelling to reus airport on tuesday 27th march

I arrive at reus airport at 9pm


whats the best and quickest way to get to barcelona centre


i have looked at trains but the last one is around 9.20pm


will there be a direct bus from reus airport at that time going to
barcelona

if so how long does it take


many thanks

My Reply...

Hi Simon

There should be a bus but getting the information is not too easy even for me...

The best thing to do is call the bus company on 0034 938 044 45.

Hiring a car could be the easy answer if you get really stuck.

Sorry i cant help more

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Buying a shop in Ibiza Airport

im avi from israel...

i want to come to ibiza this summer and i want to open a small sales stand in the airport or just outside of the airport...

how much will it cost... ? with who i should talk about it...???

its is very urgent...

Please send me your answer soon...

the sales stand will be open from start of june till the end of september...(approxximately).

with great honor ,

Avi ,

My Reply...

Hi Avi

I have no idea how you would do that and it being Spain I don-t think its that easy but you could start by calling the follwoing number...

0034 902 404 704

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Where do I collect my Car Trawler Car

Hi Gary,

Based on your website quite keen to hire one of the cars from the link on 'Low cost hire in Palma' here

How was not too sure where the pick up of the rental car was from as the inforamtion below was not clear as to whether it is in the airport terminal or some distance outside the airport.

If you could kindly advise that would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Kay

My Reply...

Hi Kay

The best thing to do is call Car Trawler and I am sure they will clear any questions up...

The phone numbers to our reservations office are:
England 0141 005 0007
Ireland 01 499 9600
USA 201 581 9019
Europe + 353 (0) 1 499 9600

From the look of it I would say that this is off airport and the hire company would have a shuttle bus that would take you to and from the terminal..

Car Trawlers email address should also be at the bottom of your confirmation email.

I hope that you have a great trip

Regards

Gary

Artist in Palma Airport

Can anyone tell me the name of the artist of the picture of the two nude ladies with the olives on the wall when walking to departures.

My Reply...

Hi Victoria

I dont know but you could call the airport on this number..

0034 902 404 704 they may be able to put you in touch wih someone who would know.

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Seville Airport to Estepona

Hi Gary can you tell me the best and most direct way to travel from Seville
Airport to Estepona
Kind Regards
Margaret

My Reply...

Hi Margaret

The best way is hire car, 2 hours 30 minutes.

Otherwise you need to get the bus from Seville to Marbella, Algerciras or Malaga and then get an Estepona bus from there.

Its tricky and a long way, the bus from Seville to Malaga runs 3 times per day 0800 & 1600 & 2000 and the journey takes 3 hours 30 minutes. There are then regular buses from Marbella back to Estepona and this would take around 45 mins.

The Bus Timetable is here

No trains!

If you haven-t booked yet it would be much easier to fly into Malaga then bus to Marbella and then bus to Estepona.

Good luck and let us know how you get on.

Regards

Gary

Valencia Airport to Gandia

Hi Gary,

Not sure you can help but I thought I’d have a try…

We are landing at Valencia airport at 21:00 on 18^th June and need to get to Gandia the same evening. I know I can get to Gandia from Valencia by train but how late do the trains operate? I cannot seem to get any details from the RENFE site! How long does it take to get from Valencia airport to the train station?

Many thanks

Steve

My Reply...

Hi Steve

Its a local train line thats why you are having problems, it-s not too clear...

But you can get all the info that you need here

If in doubt give them a call.

I would imagine its about 15 mins and 10 / 15 euros.

Hope all goes well

Regards

Gary

Faro to Seville By Bus

Dear Gary
I have tried to book online 6 tickets on the Eva-bus website for 14th April Far to Seville, the 8.20am bus.
It has come up with
nao existem percursos para a data escolhida
What does this mean in English?
Can you help with my request.
Thank you
Alison

My Reply...

Hi Alison,
I would imagine there is some kind of fault, I would give them a call or email them...
The contact details are here..
http://www.eva-bus.net/contactos.php?lang=UK
Hope all works out
Regards
Gary

From Jerez Airport to Seville

Dear Gary,

I am hoping to stay in Seville in June, currently the best option of getting there for me is to fly to Jerez and get either a bus / train to Seville from there.. Do you have any idea if this is a lot of hassle, if it is costly and how long it would take etc?

Any help would be appreicatiated.

Edel Higgins

My Reply...

Hi Edel,
Its only about 40 minutes by car from Jerez to Seville. A taxi would be expensive... 50 euros.
Plenty of buses but difficult to get precise information, head for the main bus terminal from the airport and there should be a bus every hour or so. Cost no more than 5 / 10 euros.
Trains are also a good option, again you need to get from the airport to the main train station. Here is the website for the trains .. www.renfe.es.
Trains seem to run throughout the day and it costs between 5 / 15 euros.
Good luck
Gary

Smoking at Tenerife Airport

Hi Gary

We have recently returned from a holiday in Tenerife and very angry that Tenerife south airport had no designated smoking area after flying for nearly 5 hours it is not easy and we where disgusted that they still have the nerve to sell you cigarettes but will not provide an area to smoke them.I would like to know if this applies to everyone or just loyal passengers who return year after year and go nowhere else,or airport employees.I understand the reasons for doing what you have to do but the airport must also take into account how difficult it is for us smokers who have smoked for many years and the stress this causes not to mention how awful it looks outside huddled round bins like children.Our own airport in Manchester have thought of their passengers and have a sealed designated area which doesn't harm or offend anyone but is provided at least maybe they need to think long & hard about this as a lot of passengers I spoke with outside said they would not be returning to Tenerife.Please have a thought for smokers and not just non-smokers.

My Reply...

Im sorry for your distress of not being able to smoke but we are not the airport.

The main airport company in spain is www.aena.es

Regards

Joanne

Murcia to Benidorm by Bus or Train

Hi Gary,
We are stopping in Murcia from 20/03/2006 for one week & would like to know & coach or Train services to Benidorm

best regards

Dicky Black

My Reply...


you can have a look at www.renfe.es. This is the train in Spain.
Regards
Joanne

Denia to Alicante Airport

Good afternoon Gary

We need to get from Denia to Alicante Airport on Sunday, 17.6.07. Is there a train running this route? If not, how best can we get there?Thanks and kind regardsSandra Zurbruegg

My Reply...

There is not a train station at the airport.

Have a look at www.alsa.es which is the bus company in that area.

also www.renfe.es is the trains in spain.

I hope this helps
regards

joanne

Reus Airport to Salou

Gary

I am flying into Reus on the afternoon of Sunday 01st April and need to get to the TopHotels Molinos Park in Salou. Ihave been advised that the taxi is fairly inexpensive €20-€25 for 2 of us or the bus at about €15. Which would you recommend as the best and most economical in terms of time and comfort.


Graham

My Reply...

from the map Reus Airport to Salou says its around 14km We normally work on around 1euro per km plus a little extra.

Me personally would jump straight into a taxi for that price and be there asap. Buses are cheap but you may have to wait a while as its sunday. The sooner you are at your hotel the sonner your holiday starts!

Regards

Joanne

Flights from Tenerife North to Las Palmas

hi gary im barbara i was wondering if u could direct me to find info on prices of return air fares from tenerife north airport 2 las palmas we intend 2 travel on 7th may 07 from dublin and return 2 dublin on 21 may we have never taken internal flights be4 but want 2 try this year as the cost of flights from any part of ireland tp LPA are so costly now we would be very grateful if u could help us find any info eg do we need 2 book be4 we go or is it okay 2 just arrive at airport in tenerife and catch next plane 2 LPA THANKYOU 2adults and 2 children

My Reply..

Hi Barbara
It also sounds like a bit of an adventure!!
The company who provide the flights are here Binter Canaries
Airport telephone:

928 579 601

General information and bookings telephone number:

902 391 392

As with all air travel I would book as early as you can to insure a seat,

Good Luck
Gary

Car Trawler Confirmation

i went on line to secure car from madrid airport and sent in info andthey gave me quote and said i would hear from them 2 or 3 days-but nowork yet-wade franklin i put down dates April 1 check out and April 8as turn in-they say it would be through alamo at airport-but no wordyet-wade franklin

My Reply...


Hi Wade,
Apologies but I have been away and only just picked up my emails.
I believe that Car Trawler have been in touch and confirmed the booking.
Hope the trip goes well

Regards

Gary Ingram

Jobs at Lanzarote Airport

Hi Gary,I wondered if you could tell me about where I could find some more details on working at ACE airport as its something I'm interested in doing. I currently still live in the UK but I am looking at moving over to Lanzarote.. I am 22 and for the last 5 years have worked in a Travel Agents where I am now Assistant Manager. I have visited Lanzarote many times & have decided this is something I would really like to do.If you have any details on this or know anyone I can speak to I would be very grateful if you could let me know.Many thanksKerry

My Reply...


Hi Kerry,
I am not too sure where you should look BUT you could try the Spanish Airport Authority Helpline, they may be able to point you in the right direction.
0034 904 404 704
Oher advice would be to go over to Tenerife and have a good root around, I am sure if you are determined to find a job you can.

Good Luck

Regards

Gary

Phone Coverage at A Coruna Airport

Gary

Can you tell me whether La Coruña Airport has reliable Vodafone 3G mobile phone coverage?

The Vodafone Spain coverage map shows ordinary mobile phone coverage but I am particular interested in mobile internet/email access.

Many thanks

Chris

Hi Chris,
I know that wifi coverage will be in all Spanish Airports by the end of this year but I am not too sure what the current situation is.
Sorry I cant help any more than this, perhaps you could let us know after you have travelled.
Regards
Gary

Security at Tenerife Airport and Smoking

Hi Gary
Can you tell me where I can find info about the security restrictions at Tenerife Airport? It's the hand luggage bit really, what you can and can't take - Italian airports differ from UK so we had a problem last year and would like to avoid problems in May.
Also, having read a previous post, what is the situation with regards to areas for smokers in the airport? Are there now any or is it a case of resorting to the t