Las Palmas to Rui Vistamar Puerto Rico

I'm looking for an Airport to Resort transfer and returnAirport LPA (Las Palmas - Gran Canaria to Riu Club Vistamar Puerto Ricoarrival flight 28/06/2007 21:50 departure flight 12/07/2007 22:50Question you can book a private transfer/taxis online but will it take 4 adults and 4 large cases, if not what is the options??Thanks in advance for your assistancePaul

My Reply...

Hi Paul

Book with canary Transfers, all info here...



Regards
Gary

Ibiza Airport - Aircraft to Luggage

Hi Gary, just wondering if you can help we have some customers travelling to ibiza who are wondering what the distance would be from leaving the aircraft to collecting luggage at ibiza airport

Many thanks

Tracey


Hi Tracey
This sounds terrible BUT I cant remember, this means that it cant eb that bad. I remember malaga and palma because it is so far!

If you want to be 100% certain please call the Spanish Airport Authority Helpline on: 0034 902 404 704, I am sure they will help.

Regards

Car seats in taxis at Seville Airport

Dear Gary,
My husband, my son Jack and I are traveling to Seville this Thursday 4/26 from the US. Jack is just over a year old. We are wondering what the rules are for taking taxis with small children. Is it possible to install a car seat in a taxi either in Madrid or Seville? Do you know what the rules are on car seats in Spain?
Separately, we are currently booked on a flight from Madrid to Seville and back again on the return. We have a dreadfully long layover in Madrid on both legs of the journey and are considering whether switching to the train between Madrid and Seville might be easier? Any views on this?
Any guidance you can provide would be helpful. Apologies for the short notice, but I only just came upon your site.
Best,
Nicole

My Reply...

Hi Nicole
Car seats in taxis are not the norm and I doubt if you will find one! Its the same in the Uk by the way.
Train is a a good option, very reliable and comfortable and well priced, much more fun for a one year old!
Here is a link to the train website that has all the info in English. (click the flag)
www.renfe.es
Hope all goes well
Regards
Gary

Disabled People Traveling around Spain

Dear Sir,
I am a belgian wheelchairer who sometimes travels alone.Do you have some brochure or other info about help/other facilities for disabled people. E.g. guidance from the airport till the airplane.So, I plan to fly from Alicante to Barcelona, somewhere in September. How and where should I ask for help at the departure in Alicante and the arrival at Barcelona and vice versa.If you have some other interesting information in this regard, e.g. accessible appartments, bungalows, hotels, transfer to lodgement, accessible public transport, accessible museums and other places of interest and how to get there.... I would be very grateful.Maybe, there are some special organizations in Spain who help disabled people or tourist to find the most appropriate accommodation and visits during their stay in your country.Yours faithfully
Annie Van Thienen

My Reply...


Hi Annie
It is very difficult for you to get information on this.
Basically at EVERY SPANISH airport that I ahve been to there is a trolley car and a driver waiting at the airplane to take disabled passengers to the luggage area.
It is down to your airline to make sure that you are given assistance.
Apartments etc i dont have any information on BUT here is the official Tourist Website for Spain, I am sure that someone there can help you...
http://www.spain.info/
I hope all goes well with your trip
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Tarifa to Jerez Airport

Hi I am coming back from Morocco via Tarifa and then flying back from Jerez - any advice on getting back to the airport would be great - your notes last year suggest you have to get a taxi from Tarifa to Alercircas then get a bus to Jerez town, then to the airport - is this still correct or are there direct buses from Tarifa?
If not how much would a taxi cost all the way from Tarifa to Jerez Airport?


Hi Leila
This information still stands as far as I am concerned.
A taxi from Tarifa to Jerez would be about €125 as a rough guide.
Good luck
Regards

Fuel in Hire Cars with Car Trawler

Hi there,
I'm looking at hiring 2 cars for my family for a holiday in June from Reus Airport and I’m perplexed as to the fuel policy with different firms.
When checking on the terms and conditions on the cartrawler.com t site FAQ’s, it states that “Car is supplied with a full tank, return full or cost will be EURO 10.75 + VAT plus the price of the missing fuel. For Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz locations only, the policy is as follows: The vihecle will be given with a full tank and it's necessary to return the car empty. Different petrol deposits are requested depending on the car group (from EUR 40 to EUR 65). No petrol refunds are given. For Hotel/Office drop offs, return the tank full in order to get the whole deposit back. For all other locations the deposit will range between EUR 38.00 and EUR 150.00 (depending on car group)
But when I tried to book the car through the web-site, the fuel policy indicated that we would have to bring the car back empty as the entire fuel deposit would be kept by the hire firm?
The only firm that categorically states that fuel tanks need to be refilled is Avis but of course their charges are higher.
Do you happen to know whether firms such as Sol-Ma or Auriga Crown have a flexible fuel policy so we can take and return the vehicle with a full fuel-tank?
Many thanks for your help.
Best regards,
Jason Reeve.

My Reply...

Hi Jason
The best thing to do is call Car Tralwer, I am sure they will be able to help.
Here are their numbers...
The phone numbers to our reservations office are:England 0141 005 0007Ireland 01 499 9600USA 201 581 9019Europe + 353 (0) 1 499 9600
Regards
Gary

Off Airport Parking at Valencia Airport

Hi Gary,
Do you know of any off airport car parking companies offering a service for passengers using Valencia Airport?
Your help is much appreciated.
Regards,
YVONNE


No, this hasn't taken off yet in Spain!
If you do find one let me know.
Regards

Flights from Porto Portugal to Alicante

Hi Gary – we are trying to direct flights from Porto in Portugal to Alicante on 30 Sept. one way. please can you help.
Kind regards Sue

Hi Sue
As far as I knwo there are not any direct flights.
You would need to fly from Porto to madrid with either Ryanair or Iberia and then get another flight with either Iberia Air Europa or Spanair from madrid to Alicante.
Regards
gary

Cigarrettes at Madrid Airport

Hi,I wonder if you can help I wish to purchase my eu allowance of cigarettes at whilst travelling to madrid in May. Do they stock cigarettes at the airport shops or would I be better purchasing outside of the airport.Prices would be helpful or contact e-mail/tel nos for the outlets at the airport.I fully understand if you don't wish to answer this question as smoking is a filthy habit!! but would appreciate any help in this matter.I will be flying with BA and think they use terminal 4.RegardsMark Jones

My Reply...

Hi Mark
Plenty of cigs for sale at the airport and not much in it price wise from memory BUT far easier to buy at the airport
Regards
Gary

Barcelona Airport to Palace la Pineda Salou

hi, I wander if you can help me I am traveling in a group of 10 people with some children. I need to find the best way to my hotel (Palace La Pineda ) in Salou from Barcelona airport. I am traveling on the 23rd May, my flight is at 5pm in the afternoon. Is it better to go by train, bus or hire a car?Could you please give us some info on this as I would verly appreciate it.ThanksRigs

My Reply...

Hi Rigs
Car hire is good as it would help you get around when there BUT you would need 2 cars! Its about a 2 hour drive from Barcelona. Porbably work out cheaper as well!
Taxi would be a huge price. Bus complicated!
Train is a good choice but you need to go from the airport to Tarragona and then either get a bus or a couple of taxis from Tarragona to Salou (25 kms)
I hope that this helps, there is some

Baby Car Seats in Tenerife

Hi Gary
I wonder if you could answer a question for me.. We are travelling to Tenerife 18th May and have two under 2yr olds with us. Do you know if we can prebook taxi’s that have child car seats in them, need the forward facing ones as they are too big to go in portable ones. Is it necessary for us to have a car seat for infants? I know we can pick up a taxi from outside of Reina Sofia Airport without booking one but just wondered status on carriage of infants.
Thank you for reading this and look forward to your reply
Jenny

My Reply...


Hi Jenny
The normal airport taxis WILL NOT have child seats, the same as normal taxis DO NOT have them in the UK.
The best thing to do is contact the private transfer company we recommend and I am sure they will be able to help.
All information here...
http://www.islascanariastours.com/cgi-bin/rez60load.pl?transfers/book-transfers.html
Regards
Gary

Murcia Airport and Air Show

Gary
The air show was great last year altho I know some people had to travel outof Alicante instead of Murcia

Do you know the dates of this years air show please?We have some flights booked and I'm just wonderng (well in advance!) if we need to be prepared!!

ThanksDenise Spencer

My Reply

Hi denise
yeah I remember the confusion and disruption last year!
This is Spain and news doesn't travel that well. I haven't heard anything BUT that means nothing.
If you really want to be sure then call the Spanish Airport Authority Helpline, they may know.
If you hear of anything please let us know so that we can post a warning!.
Regards

Transfer from Palma Airport with for Disabled

HI,
I AM LOOKING FOR TRANSFER VEHICLE FOR 4 ADULTS FROM PALMA AIRPORT ON JUNE 22ND RETURNING JUNE 26TH. MY MUM IS SLIGHTLY DISABLED SO WILL NEED A SUITABLE VEHICLE WITH LOW STEP. WE ARE GOING TO HOTEL VORANOVA.
HOW MUCH CAN I EXPECT TO PAY AND WHERE WILL I BOOK ONE.
THANKS
CERI GUNTER


My Reply...


Hi Ceri
All information and recommendatiosn here
http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/palma-airport-transfers.html
Regards
Gary

Duty Free Tenerife to Dublin

I am travelling from Dublin to Tenerife South. Can you please advise on the allowances of ciggies and also alcohol? Many thanksKrisy

Hi Krisy
Not as good as the rest of spain I am afraid, all information can be found here...

http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/duty-free.html

Good luck
Regards

Gary

Bus to Seville

Hi,I will have a conference meeting in Seville.And I will fly from Turkey but unfortunately direct flight from Turkey to Seville approx. 800 Euros for a round trip and which is the best way to reach to Seville?From Turkey to Madrid flights costs approx. 310 Euros and then to take a train 87 Euros per ticket to Seville is also another choice.Whay can you advice for me ?thanks Dear Dr

Ozen


The train is good BUt you can get a bus, i found this website which is full of good information...
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Car Hire Fees with Car Trawler

Hi,
I was just visiting your website for a quote and I have two questions:
a) does the quote include the "administration" fee? If not, how much is the fee?
b) as a Canadian citizen with a licence printed in English, is it mandatory to have an International Licence?
Thanks,
Nancy


My Reply...

Hi Nancy
I am sorry to have taken so long to come back to you, we have been away.
The best thing to do is call the brokers that we recommend, Car Trawler who will happily answer your questions..
The phone numbers to our reservations office are:England 0141 005 0007Ireland 01 499 9600USA 201 581 9019Europe + 353 (0) 1 499 9600
I hope that this helps
Regards
Gary

Flights from UK to Vigo

Hi Gary
Can you tell me whether any airlines fly direct from any UK airports to Vigo,please?
Jamie Symington

My Reply...

Hi jamie
There are'nt any!
You would need to go to Madrid and change onto and Iberia Airlines flight...
OR fly to Santiago de Compostela which is about 80 kms away...
Many of the flights that arrive at the airport are from internal Spanish flights. Iberia and Spanair offer the best selection of flights and you can fly to and from Santiago De Compostela from: Amsterdam, Brussels, Frankfurt, Rome, Alicante, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Palma, Seville, Tenerife and Valencia.
We offer information on flights from:
Dublin to Santiago Liverpool to Santiago Nottingham to Santiago Stansted to Santiago
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Vitoria Airport to Bilbao City

How far is Vitoria airport to Bilbao city and what are the options by taxi, train and bus.Also, do they run 24 hrs?ThanksElvira.


Hi Elvira
Its about 60 kms so a taxi would be €60- €70
Trains and taxis you would need to get into Vitoria first and then change and go from there. All the information that I have is here..
http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/vitoria-airport.html
Hope all goes well
Regards

Flights from Brittany to Tenerife

Hi Gary, we are a family of 4 trying to get to Tenerife for October half term holiday this year. We live in Brittany. France and flights from here are stupidly priced. I have looked into the possiblity of travelling back to the U.K But I think it could be cheaper to drive to Spain and fly from there, which airport? is the question. Can you send me names of airports in northern spain which fly to TFS airport so I can check availability in October

Gratefully yours,

Jane Robertshaw



Hi Jane
You would need to drive down to either Madrid, Santander, Zaragoza, or Barcelona and fly with any of these.....
www.iberia.es
www.spanair.es
www.air-europa.com
You could also try Paris....
I have a feeling it would be easier to go back to the Uk and fly from there...
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Train from Madrid to Atocha

Hello Gary,
We are arriving at the Madrid airport at 9:30 am and wish to take a Renfe departure from the Atocha station at 12:10. Will we have enough time to get to the station? Help please. Thank you for your website.
Jill


Hi Jill
Sorry for taking so long to get back to you.
This is plenty of time, its about 45 minutes between the airport and Atocha, all information is here...
http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/madrid-airport-trains.html
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Estepona to Faro

Hi, Just an enquiry to see if you would be able to find transportation from Estepona to Faro. I can travel from Marbella or Malaga if that is easier but Estepona is my closest town. I don't mind travelling by bus or train - I am looking from something that doesn't cost too much. I noticed on the website you have help other people find suitable transportation. Thank you in advance for your help. Regards, Rachel Nelson

Hi Rachael
The only way is by getting a bus to Seville and then a bus from Seville to Faro.
You can get a bus from Marbella to Seville or Algerciras, I am not too sure about Estepona, think its best for you to go to the bus station and ask.
Here is an article I wrote about getting from Algerciras to Faro
http://www.faroairportguide.com/2006/06/buses-from-faro-to-seville-algerciras.html
Good luck
Regards
Gary

Storage at Valencia or Murcia Airport

Hi Gary,I am going to the Benicassim festival but am also going to an apartment in Murcia for a week after so i'll have a suitcase with me. I was wondering if there was any storage at Benicassim train station or Valencia or Murcia airport? Or if you have any suggestions as to what we could do, e.g. private storage?ThanksMagdalena

Hi Magdalena
There is not any storage at Valencia or Murcia Airport that i know of. Usually there is storage at the train stations.
Benicassim is going to be BUSY this year!
Regards
Gary

Getting around Barcelona & Lloret de Mar

Hi Gary,Me and my partner are going to Barcelona to watch the football on 10th June but for the rest of the week until 17th June we are staying in Lloret De Mar please could you tell me the easiet and cheapist way of travelling between the two places.ThanksSerena Murrell

My Reply...


Hi Serena
Apolgies for the delay in coming back to you.
The best way to get around is by the train, www.renfe.es
Here is a link for the main football club website (in English) which shows you how to get there...
http://www.fcbarcelona.com/web/english/club/planol_camp_nou.html
Hope all goes well.
Good luck
Gary

a2b Transfers

hi gary. i recently booked an airport transfer with a2b transfers.com. i have made a mistake on the booking form and have tried to contact them via e-mail but i have not had a reply yet. i need a phone number for them but can't find one. can you please help.
thanks, alison



Hi Alison,
Sorry for delay.

I have looked around the website and also cannot find a telephone number. Im sorry.. Keep emailing and emailing is all i can say and then someone, if there, will reply.

I do hope all goes ok.

Regards

Gary Ingram www.spanish-a

Hiring a car out of office hours at Santander

Gary

My wife and I are arriving at santander airport 27/04/07, on ryanair flight 9154, due in at 21.25, I am trying to hire a car ,and not having much luck, as most operators seem to close at 22.00hr, and I can not guarantee to be clear of baggage handling by then. Can you advise me of any operators who might be open until say 22.30

regards Barrie Thomas

My Reply...

Hi Barrie

That a tricky one, I am sure this will change as the car hire companies realize how much they could beloosing out for not catering for the Ryanair flight!

In the meantime I would call our recommended brokers, Car Trawler, I am sure they will be able to help, here are their numbers...

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

Regards and good luck

Gary

Hiring a car and paying by Credit Card

Hi Gary

My partner and I are going to Alicante on 28th April for a weeks holiday and would like to hire a car. My partner doesn't have a credit card and I don't drive. Is it possible for me to pay this on my credit card and for him to drive?

Kind regards

Julie Collins

My Reply...

Hi Julie,

I dont see why that would be a problem. If your are in doubt it may be best to call the company we recommend, Car Trawler, here is their number.

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

Good luck and hope that you have a great time.

Regards

Gary

Renting a Hire Care without Credit Card

could you please let me know if it is possible to rent a car at almeria
airport without a credit card,i wish to rent a car for about 17 days but
finding it hard as i do not have a credit card.i only use a prepaid
mastercard which am sure the hire cost etc can be paid for using it.
ken

My Reply...

Hi Ken

And life is meant to be getting easier, technolgy seems to have just created more probelms like not letting people pay without a credit card!

My best advice is to call the brokers we recommend, Car Trawler, they may be able to help, here are their numbers..

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

If this fails I am sure that no company will turn their noses up at cash when you get to the airport.

Good luck

Regards

Gary

Valencia to Benicassim

m going to benicassim this year with three other mates, we are landing at
valencia airport at 11.00am on monday 16th july 2007, we want to get to
benicassim as soon as possible on that day so could you please tell me all
the neccessary trains buses coaches etc, we need to catch in order to get to
benicassim. cheap if possible. hope you can help us. cheers

My Reply...

Hi Christian,

Amazing number of people heading to Benicassim for the festival this year.

Train is the best and quickest way, all info here..

http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/2007/03/benicassim-festival-benicassim-to.html

Hope that you have a great time

regards

Gary

Ameterdam to Seville Airport

Hallo Gary,
we will be fling to Sevilla fromAmsterdam in octobre 2007. We will be arriving at 00.30 hours.
Is ther a place n the airportbuilding where we can take alitle sleep for a few hours.
I dont want to drive a hired car in the midle of the night.
thanks for your help,
Jos

My Reply...

Hi Jos.

Sorry for taking so lon to get back to you.

Seville airport will be very quiet at that time of night so resting in the airport won-t be a problem. There are not any hotels in the airport as such BUT its only 10 mins from the City center nd there are plenty of cheap places to stay.

Hope all goes well

Regards

Gary

Santiago to Sarria

Hello Gary,
My husband and I will be arriving at the Santiago airport 14 June. We
were wondering if it would be possible to hire a car and driver to take
us from the airport to Sarria, where we want to begin walking. And, if
so, how would we go about arranging that?

Thanks,
Jody Brady


My Reply

Hi Jody

Apologies for the delay in coming back to you.

I dont know of any companies offering a chauffer service at Santiago Airport.

The usual airport taxis would of course be happy to take you and there are always some at the airport.

It might also worth you asking the Hotel where you are heading to if they can recommend anything.

Good luck and I hope all goes well

Regards

Gary

Thanks for the reply. Guess we’ll have to figure out how much a taxi would charge to drive us the 100K to Sarria—or take the bus (with one transfer). It’s turned out to be tricky to get started 100K from Santiago...

Thanks again,

Jody

My Reply...

Hi Jody, yes, I forgot to say it-s not going to be cheap. Taxis in Spain charge about 1 euro per km, so allow 100 euros for the trip *thats about 135 dollars*. I am sure the taxi drivers will negotiate.

Regards

Gary

Customs address at Madrid Airport

What is the address for the customs area of the Madrid airport?

Thanks,

Mark

My Reply...

Hi Mark

Apologies for the delay in coming back to you, I have been away!

I dont have an email address for them but it is best to call the following number for Madrid Airport where I am sure they can help.

0034 902 404 704

Good luck

Gary

Almeria to Mojacar by public transport

Dear Sir
First of all I think your site is first class. I travel to Mojacar regularly via Almeria and hire a car through Carjet which I found to be the cheapest and best value. I am aware that Tarleton operate a coach from the airport but I can not get any time table. I was also wondering is there any other bus transport from the airport to Mojacar other than the Transfer Store which I have checked out. Is it through that they are building another airport down nearer Mojacar.

Many Thanks
James Murphy

My Reply...

Hi James

Thanks for the feedback and sorry for taking so long to come back to you, I have been away.

Getting info on the buses is a real problem, I know that there is not a direct bus from the airport. You have to go into the city center bus station and then change.

Its also worth reading this previous post about the buses, its long read but worth it!

http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/2006/07/almeria-airport-to-mojacar.html

If you find out anything else please do let me know.

Cheers James

Gary

Buses from Bilbao to Pyrenees

Hi Gary

I arrive in Bilboa on the 16 June at 19:15 to complete the GR11 trek over the Pyrenees.

The website: www2.alsa.es is very good and shows that a there is a bus at 20:45 arriving in Irun near where I start the walk at 22:25. I will stay overnight at Irun.

however I have two questions:

1) Is the departure of the bus from the airport or from the bus terminus in the City? I can not seem to find out the location of the bus stop from the web site.

2) The itinery shows a stop at San Sebastian. Is this a change of bus, or just a stop?

Many thanks in advance.

--
Barrie Fairhurst

My Reply...

Hi Barrie,

I dont know, I think the best thing to do is email the customer services at Alsa or call them on 0034 902 42 22 42

They speak English

Regards

Gary

Flights Barcelona to Granada - Spanair

Gary...flying from Barcelona to Granada, how long before the flight should you check in with Spanair? One hour? Two hours?

Thank you for your advice. Kate

Kate Molnar

My Reply...

Hi Kate

Apolgies for the delays in coming back to you I have been away.

Spaniar usually close the check in desks about 30 minutes before take off. Whenever I fly an internal flight I allow an hour.

Good luck

Gary

Girona to Calella

Hi Gary

I was wondering if you could help, I am planning to fly with Ryan Air to Girona airport with the family and was finding difficulty in looking into how to get to Calella the resort where our hotel is situated by train.

Is it easy to do? we arrive at Girona airport at 9PM and am a little worried as I have two young Children and want it to be a good experience for them. Any advice would be a great help.

Many thanks

David

My Reply...

Hi David

Apologies for the delays in coming back to you.

There is not a train station at Girona Airport so you would need to get into Girona Center and then try and get a train back to Callela. Too much with kids!

Buses are an option, taxis about 75 euros each way, car hire could be the best option.

All the details and links for the buses etc can be found here...

Girona to Calella

To keep it a great experience it may be worth getting a taxi for ease and then sorting out the bus or train for when you fly home. Much easier to get to grips with this when you are there.

Hope all goes well, thats a nice part of Spain.

Regards

Gary

Santiago de Compostella Airport to Train Station

Hi

I am coming to Santiago de Compostella airport 27.4 , 11.10 . I am going to Ourense by train. How do I get the easiest way to the trainstation?

Anu

My Reply...

Hi Anu,

Taxi is best, about 10 euros.

Regards

Gary

Jobs at Ibiza Airport

trying to locate a contact name and address regarding a job at the airport in ibiza. I currently work at manchester airport as an allocator in the ramp office. Could you help me.

My Reply...

Hi Susan

Apolgies for the delay in coming back to you.

Your best bet is to try here... http://empleo.aena.es/empleo/

But it is in Spanish of course.

Good luck

Gary