Euro currency exchange in Ibiza

Hi Laura,

The exchange rate in Ibiza varies on where you go to change the money - for example you will get more if you go into a bank than at the Bureau de Change kiosks in the tourist resorts. The average current rate fluctuates around 1.24-1.26 GBP to the Euro.

Linda



Hello, I have been looking on your website to try to find out what the exchange rate is in Ibiza, from British Pounds to Euro. If you have any information I would be very grateful to hear from you as I am flying out on Friday.

Many Thanks

Laura Cayless

Pram hire and supermarkets in Menorca

Hi again Jo,

There are several supermarkets in Cala Blanca so you will be OK for shopping. You can also find out where and when the fresh food markets are held in Menorca by clicking on the link.

As far as buggy hire is concerned the only place I know of is Holiday Hires but they don't offer double ones as far as I can see. If you contact them they may be able to get hold of one for you.

Linda


Hi Linda
Thanks for your reply.
I will be travelling to cala blanca in september and we have hired a car so we could travel.
i am also travelling with 1 year old twins so i need a double buggy.

Many thanks

Jo


Linda Craik wrote:

Hi Jo,

Which part of Menorca are you going to?

Linda


hi

i'm going to menorca and i was wondering if there was anywhere i could hire a pram instead of taking one?
Also i'm self catering so is there any big supermarkets we could go to?


jo

Getting from Sitges to the Algarve

Hi Linda

Many thanks your help, I just never realised it would be so difficult! I think I will try the better option of flying in.

Best wishes,

Margaret



Hi Margaret,

There is no easy way to get from Spain to Portugal by public transport I'm afraid, If you click on this link it gives you details of train services from Barcelona to Portugal
but as you will see your friends will have to go from Barcelona to Madrid and then get a connection to Lisbon from there. From Lisbon they can get to Albufeira.

The only bus service which operates across the border is a bus from Seville to Faro.

The only other option is to get a flight from Barcelona to Lisbon with TAP-Air Portugal, Vueling Airlines or Iberia and then get a train to Albufeira.


Linda



Hi Gary

I have some friends arriving by cruise ship into Barcelona, they want to spend a few days in Sitges and then travel to the Algarve, either Faro where I can collect them, or if possible right through to Albufeira.

Do you have any uptodate information on travelling this route? Thanks, Margaret

Travelling from Barcelona to Benicassim

Hi Kai,

You are cutting it very fine because you need to get from the airport to Barcelona Sants station in the city centre to catch the train to Benicassim. If your flight lands a bit early you might just make it.

There are no bus services from Barcelona to Benicassim and it's about a 270km journey so a taxi (which holds 4 people) will cost you over €300 single fare. You have the options of hiring a car from Barcelona Airport or booking a hotel in Barcelona and catching the train the following morning.


Linda

Hi Gary

I hope you can help

Our flight arrives at Barcelona airport at 17.50 on 15th July, but I have just found out the last train to Benicassim departs at 19.00 - I'm assuming this is cutting it fine

Can you tell me what our options are?

Many thanks

Kai

Getting from Alicante to Frankfurt

You can get details of train links from Spain to Germany at www.bahn.de but it involves several changes and is almost 24 hours of travelling. Or you can fly from Alicante to Frankfurt with Air Berlin.

Linda



I whant travelling from alicante to frankfurt how ican do that with air line or train

Private transfers from Gibraltar Airport

Hi Helga,

It's a tricky one because i don't know of any private transfer companies operating into Spain from the actual airport in Gibraltar, but some will collect you from the border entrance at La Linea (it's just a few minutes walk from the arrivals hall).

You can book a private transfer with Holiday Taxis but their website will not allow you to put Gibraltar Airport in as your collection point. If you click on the "contact us" in the top right hand corner of their page you can email them your request.

Linda


Hello,



we are flying into Gibraltar and we need a private tranfer from Gibraltar airport to La Zagaleta (Marbella).

Ay idea how to book that kind of service?



Regards

Helga Bernecker

Getting from Salou to Villareal

Hi again Lisa,

There is only one train a day from Salou to Villareal and you can get more details by clicking on my link to the Renfe website and then click on Salou from the list of stations and then on Villareal from the destinations list which comes up. It leaves Salou at 10:46 and arrives in Villareal at 13:24.

The return train leaves Villareal 17:49 and arrives in Salou at 20:38

You can also add your date of travel by accessing the website as fares vary depending on which day you are making the journey.

Linda



hi linda

Thank you for finding that out for me.Iwonder if you could tell me the times of the trains,an how much they will be thank you. lisa


Hi Lisa,


It's a 250 km journey from Salou to the El Madrigal Stadium in Villareal so you can either get a free online quote to hire a car or get a train from Salou to Villareal


Linda




HI,
going salou in july just found out liverpool are playing villarreal as liverpool fans just wondering how we can get to the stadium,an how much would the travel be,would it be cheaper to hire a car?

Thomas Cook desk at Ibiza Airport

Hi Denise,

I don't know of a Thomas Cook ticketing desk at the airport. If you have already booked the flight the normal procedure is to keep a note of the booking reference and collect it when you check in.

Linda



Hi Gary,

Can you confirm if there is a Thomas cook ticketing desk at Ibiza airport to pick up a ticket for a one way flight to london.

Many thanks,

Denise Shea

Wheelchair hire at Girona Airport

Hi Mike,

There are wheelchair facilities at Girona Airport but there is no wheelchair hire. The best thing is for you to email the tourist office there to see if they know of any local companies on ot.aeroportgirona@gencat.net or you can try the Ryanair info desk there on 807 220 220



Linda


Hi

Can you tell me is it possible to hire a wheelchair from the airport for 2 weeks.


Regards



Mike

Transfer of luggage at Madrid Airport

Hi there,

As you are travelling with different airlines, I am afraid you need to check with Air Comet whether or not they can check your luggage right through.

Linda


Hi there .
Need your assistance .I will be arriving at terminal 1 in Madrid (aire comet from Colombia)on 12 of July this year . I have a connecting flight 5 hrs laters , 610pm , same terminal 1 ,with easy flight to Toulouse in the south of France.Bought 2 tickets separately .
Do I have to go through immigration or /and customs or can I collect my luggage and go to check in with easy jet?
TKS for infos .
Have a nice day .
JJ Massenya

Taxis at Reus Airport

Hi Holiie,

The taxis are usually lined up at the rank waiting for the incoming flights, but if this is not the case you can find a telephone contact number for taxis at Reus Airport by clicking on the link. Your other option is to book a seat on a private shuttle bus from Reus Airport.

Linda


Hi

I am arriving at Reus airport at about 9am next week on a weekday, so I imagine that taxis will be available outside the airport. If for any reason this is not the case, would I be able to book one via a kiosk at the airport upon arrival or is this facility not provided?

Many thanks

Hollie

Flights from Palma de Mallorca to Reus

Hi Maleska,

I am afraid there are no flights from Reus to Palma.

Linda



Hello, I have one question is it possilbe to fly from reus to palma de mallorca?and how much does it cost? I type this question to your help page but a didnt get the answer please help me. Thank you very much Maleska

Getting from Valencia to Moraira

Hi Sarah,

There are no buses on this route and the only public transport link is to get a train from Valencia to Alicante

Click on this link to find the various ways on how to get from Valencia Airport to the bus station in the centre of the city.

You can then get a taxi to El Portet which is an 82km drive and should cost about €110 single fare for all of you.

Hiring a car from Valencia Airport really is your best option.


Linda



HI

I wonder if you could tell me if there are any public bus services from Valencia Airport going to Moraira (we are actually going to be staying in El Porte) - we are not sure if we are going to hire a car yet and taxis do seem to be very expensive - there will be 3 adults and one child.

Thanks!

Sarah

Buses from Girona Airport

Hi Maria,

If you click on this link you can find out routes and timetables of all the buses which run from Girona Airport.

Linda



Gary,


Is it possible to go direct by bus from Girona airport to Estartit or do you have to go via Girona centre.



Thanks Maria

Getting from Malaga to Ceuta

Hi Linda
This is all very helpful!
Cheers,
Roxana


Hi Roxana,

1. The last bus from Malaga airport into the city centre is at 24:00 so if you are not delayed you should make it. You can find other options of getting from the airport into Malaga City centre (taxis, trains, etc) by clicking on the link.

2. You can find the time of the first buses from Malaga Bus station to Algeciras here. (There are various timings and routes)

3. It takes between 2 to 3 hours to get from the centre of Malaga to Algeciras depending on which bus you catch, For full details of timetables of buses from Malaga to Algeciras click on this link,

4. You just pay for the bus at the bus station and should not need to book in advance.

Linda


Thanks Linda
I'm now booked into a Youth Hostel for that night in Malaga City cerntre.
I have 3 further questions:
1) Are there buses to the City Centre at that time of the night?
2) At what time is the 1st bus the following morning from Malaga City Centre to Algeciras Port?
3) How long does the journey from Malaga City Centre to Algeciras Port takes?
4) Do I need to book the bus in advance?

I need to book the ferry in advance but I don't know at what time i will arrive to Algeciras because I don't know how long the journey will take or at what time can I leave Malaga.

Thanks a lot for your help!

Roxana


Hi Roxana,

I am afraid there is no public transport from Malaga to Ceuta at that time of night.

Linda



Hi Gary

I am arriving at 23:20 to Malaga Airport and I want to get to Ceuta as soon as possible using public transport. What do you suggest I do?

Thanks,
Roxana

Getting from the Algarve to Malaga

Hi Treena,

There are no rail links from the Algarve to Malaga but you can get a bus from Faro to Seville and then another bus from Seville to Malaga or train from Seville to Malaga. If you click on this link it will give you details of how to get from the bus and rail stations in the centre of Malaga to Malaga Airport.

Linda



Hi Gary,

Hope you can help with my small dilemma, I want to travel from the Algarve to Malaga and I am not sure of which route to take and the cheapest option. I have already checked out one company and they cost 450 euros one way which I think is very expensive!

Yours hopefully

Treena Faye Cox

Flights from Madrid to Santander

Hi Basil,

You can find out the times of flights to Madrid from Santander by clicking on the websites for www.airnostrum.es and www.ryanair.com who both operate flights there.

Linda


Hello Gary,
I would like to know,if possible,how long do I have to be at Santander Airport before a domestic flight to Madrid?
Your answer will be appreciated,
Basil

Flights from Ibiza to Tunisia

Hi Amanda,

You cannot fly direct from Ibiza to Tunisia, but you can fly via Madrid or Barcelona with Air Europa.

Linda

hi i am going to ibiza in aug and want to know if i can get a fight to tunisia from there if i can
who would that be with do you know the companys who go there many thanks
amanda

Family transfers from Palma Airport

Hi Trish,

You are right that taxis will only carry 4 passengers,

The best thing is to get a free online quote for car hire from Palma Airport. The company we work closely with are Cartrawler who hold a database of all the car hire companies based at Palma Airport which they will match your requirements against and come up with some competitve quotes.

Your other option is to book seats on private shuttle bus from the airport to Terra Nova, and by clicking on this link you can also get a quote for a private transfer where the driver will collect you from the arrivals hall and take you to your destination.

Hope all this helps you to come up with the best option for your family.


Linda



Hi
We are a family of 5, 2 adults and 3 children. We are travelling to Torre Nova at the end of June from Palma airport and wondered what is the best way to get there, as I have read that all licensed taxis only carry 4 passengers. Am I better off to hire a car? (If so where's a good deal and do I need booster seats for the children (aged 11,9,7)) or is it easier and better value to book a private transfer? ( who could you recommend?)

Thanks
Trish

Flights to Cape Verde from the Canary Islands

Hi Robert,

There are no direct flights from any of the Canary Islands to Cape Verde. The only website I can find which offers flights from TAP AIr Portugal and TACV (which is the national airline of the islands) is www.alternativeairlines.com but all the flights offers involve two stops I'm afraid.

Linda




hi could you tell me if there are any flights from any of the canary islands to cape verdi and if so what airline thanks lynne

Lorry drivers' stirke in Spain

Thanks Linda - that's very reassuring!


best regards


Roger


Hi Roger,

The drivers here were on strike the week before the UK one (they were blocking food and petrol supplies). We did have some fuel and food shortages (fresh meat, fish and veg) for about a day, but the government adopted a policy of zero tolerance and sent in the army and guards to break up the picket lines.

So hopefully that's the end of the problem, but if they do strike again it should all be over pretty quickly with the government's stance.

Linda


Hello Gary

We are flying into Girona on 28th June and have a hire car booked for a week (we are staying near Tremp)

Are there any problems with fuel supplies - some tanker drivers are on strike here

thanks

Roger Driver

Getting from Faro to Huelva

Hi Brian,

Seville is the nearest airport (92km) but does not operate flights from Bristol. If you hire a car to cross the border from Portugal to Spain you will have to pay a hefty insurance premium on top of the hire charge I'm afraid. It doesn't matter that you are returning it to Faro it's all to do with cover when entering different countries. The best thing is to contact Hertz or Avis and get an online quote.

It's a 114km trip from Faro which will take about one hour and 30 minutes.

The other alternative is to get a bus from Faro to Huelva and you can get timetables by clicking on the link "rutas y horarios".

Your only other alternative is to fly into Malaga from Bristol and then drive from there. But it's over 300km (motorway most of the way) and will take over three hours.

Linda



Hullo Gary. I need to go into Huelva for a couple of days from Bristol and it seems to me the best route in is Faro and then by car. Please could you tell me how long this might take by road and what the problem is with hire car costs crossing the border your other contacts refer to. If I return it to Faro there should be no problem I think.

Thanks, Brian

Flights from Reus to the Netherlands

I am afraid there are no flights which connect Reus with Amsterdam or any other airport in the Netherlands.

Linda



Dear Mr. and Mrs.,

At the moment I'm looking on internet to find a fligth from Airport Reus
(Spain) to Amsterdam (The Netherlands) on the 18th or 19th of July 2008.
Could you let me know which company is flying from Reus Airport, so I can
find a flight.

Thanks in advance,

Ruud van Nieuwkerk

Excess baggage charges in Spain

Hi Tracy,

You need to look on the websites of the airlines you are travelling with (or on your tickets) to find out what your luggage allowances are and what excess baggage costs.

To find out about what you can carry in your hand luggage click on the link.

Linda



Hello Gary,

I´m leaving from Madrid to Heathrow and from there to Houston. Do you know where I can find the luggage regulations and how much extra I would have to pay if I went over it? I was also concerned about luggage contents. Thank you!

Tracy

Update on Castellon/Corvera Airport

Hi Margaret.

It's now supposed to be 2010. If you click on this link it gives you the latest situation.

Linda


Hi Gary

Would you by any chance know the approximate completion date for Castellon Airport? (Costa del Azahar)

Many thanks
Margaret

Flights from Alicante to Mauritius or Cape Verde

Hi Julie,

There are no direct flights from any of the Spanish Airports to Cape Verde. The only website I can find which offers flights from TAP AIr Portugal and TACV (which is the national airline of the islands) is www.alternativeairlines.com but all the flights offered involve two stops I'm afraid.

Linda


Hi Linda,

Do you know if there are flights to the Cape Verde Islands from Alicante as we are thinking of going at Christmas.

Thanks,

Julie Allen


Hi Julie,

I am afraid no flights operate from Alicante airport to the Caribbean or Mauritius

Linda


Hi Gary,

Could you let me know if it is possible to fly direct to the Caribbean
or Mauritius from Alicante.

Thanks,
Julie Allen

Valencia Airport opening hours

Hi Lisa,

Valencia Airport stays open as long as flights are operating. Currently the last flights stop operating just after midnight and restart at around 06.00 am, so unless there are delays which the airport has to stay open for it is likely to close for a few hours between shifts.

Linda


Hi Gary



Are you able to tell me if Valencia airport terminal building is fully accessible for 24 hours a day?

We have a late night arrival and may need to spend a few hours in the airport before we get picked up.

Do you think this will be acceptable or does the airport close its doors at night??



Any information would be very much appreciated



Many thanks



Lisa Hughes

Flights from Alicante or Murcia to Italy

Hi Ray,

Not a great choice I'm afraid: you can fly from Alicante to Florence and Milan with Ryanair but there are no flights from Murcia into Italy.

Linda


Hi Gary are there Flights to Italy from Alicate or Murcia airpots don't know destination yet I am planning for next year.

Kind regards
Ray Milburn-Hughes

Storage facilities at Alicante Airport

Thanks



Fiona


Hi Fiona,

I am afraid there are no storage facilities at Alicante Airport.

If you are flying your bicycle box into Alicante it might be worth checking with your airline to see if their ground handling agents can store it in the cargo area for you.

Linda



Hi there



I was wondering where at Alicante airport we would be able store a large bicycle box for two weeks?



The box is large and does not fit into a standard car.



Thanks



Fiona

New Staybridge Hotel planned for St Petersburg-Clearwater Airport

A $13.2 million, 106-room Staybridge Suites Hotel is planned for the St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport. The hotel will offer three suite types with fully equipped kitchens, work areas and high-speed Internet access and the accommodation is ideal for both short and long stay travellers.

American Hotel Development Partners LLC have over 130 Staybridge Suites Hotels in America and say completion is scheduled to start in August for a late 2009 completion.

The hotel at PIE is part of the airport's $10 million renovation project and on the heels of it's recent announcement of a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for safety, security and other projects.

Bringing foodstuffs into Spain

Hi Carole,

You can bring foodstuffs into Spain as long as it is in your hold luggage and you do not try and carry it in your hand baggage.

Linda



Hi Gary,

We are a family of 2 adults and 2 children arriving malaga airport on 17jul08.

I need to know if I can put some conserve cans , some spaghettis packs
and corn flakes in my baggage because its cheaper in my country.

Appreciate your prompt reply

Carole

Getting from Santander to Pamplona

Hi Francesco,

I am afraid there are no buses from Santander to Pamplona (you can find a timetable of buses from Santander to Pamplona by clicking on this link) and the only train from Santander to Pamplona is at 07.05 in the morning.

Linda


Hi,

I have a question for you!!

How can I do for to go from santander to pamplona during the night at 1130 pm?

There is a bus or train?

Kind regards,

Francesco

Buses from Santander to leon

Hi Helen,

You can find out details of buses from Santander to Leon by clicking on this link.

And you can find out the various ways of how to get from Santander Airport to the bus station here.


Linda


Hi there,
I cannot find what I am looking for. I am arriving at Santander airport on 19th July 2008 at 18.00.
I need to get to Leon. Where can I catch a bus? How much does it cost and how long will it take? Many thanks for your assistance.
Regards
Helen Millson

Train times from Benicassim to Barcelona

Hi Jenny,

If you click on this link it gives you train times from Benicassim to Barcelona.

Linda


Hi,

I am flying from Barcelona on the 21st of july at 2pm and was wondering what time train I would need to get from benicassim to be at the airport in time? If u have train times that would be great if not do u know a website I could look on?

Thanks for your help,

Jenny

Taxis from biza Airport to San Antonio Bay

The taxis are normally lined up at the rank waiting outside the arrivals hall to greet the incoming flights. It's a 20km fro the airport to San Antonio Bay so a taxi (which can carry up to 4 people) should cost in the region of €30-€35 single fare at that time of night.


Linda

Hello we arrive at Ibiza airport at just after midnight on 18-07-2008. Could you tell me if we will have to wait long for a taxi to San Antonio Bay and roughly how much it will cost for 2 adults and a child. Thank you.

Buses from Girona Airport to Barcelona

Hi Katie,

If you click on this link it gives you details of buses from Girona Airport to Barcelona.

Linda


Good Morning Gary,



I would like to ask you fi you can email me any information on coaches from Girona airport to Barcelona. We are flying on 20.6.08 and we need to get to Barcelona city, could you please let me know, where we can find the bus which will take to Barcelona, how much its cost, and how often this bus goes, please?



We are flying with Ryanair fly company.



I would be very grateful for your help.



Many thanks



Katie

Location of Easyjet check in at Palma Airport

Hi Fiona,

Easyjet check in is in the middle of the departures area which is on the second floor of the terminal building at Palma Airport.


Linda


Hi Gary
Can you tell me where the easyjet checkin desks are in the airport in palma so that i can direct my taxi driver to the nearest drop off area. I know that it is a big airport and it would be a bit stupid to get dropped off and then to walk miles in the heat to get to the checkin desks.

Thanks
Fiona

Getting from Girona to Pamplona

Hi Kelly,

You are talking about quite a journey as it's almost 600km from Girona to Pamplona and will take nearly six hours to drive if you hire a car.

Or you can get a train from the centre of Girona to Pamplona (changing at Barcelona). The campsite is 25km from Pamplona so a taxi which will carry up to 4 people will cost around €35 single fare.

For details of how to get from Girona Airport to the Renfe train station click on this link. Another option is to look at the options of getting a bus from Girona Airport to Barcelona and then getting the train from there. You can find out prices and timetables from the links I have supplied above.


Linda

Hi there

I was wondering what would be the easiest and cheapest way to get from Girona airport to Pamplona or if possible is there any way you can get from Girona airport to El Milono (we are staying at a campsite there).



Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks! J



Kelly Maaka

Destinations from Lanzarote Arrecife Airport

Hi Barbara,

The range of places is not great, but you can fly from Lanzarote to the following places in Spain:

Alicante, Asturias, Barcelona, Bilbao, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Malaga, Santiago de la Compostela, Seville, Tenerife, Valencia and Zaragoza.

In Germany:

Basel, Berlin, Cologne, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich and Stuttgart.

And to:

Salzburg, Vienna, Zurich, El Aaiun (Morocco) and Luxembourg.

Linda



Hello Gary,
Is there any information available to what destinations I can fly (in (Southern) Europe) from Lanzarote (I am making holiday plans for the weeks after my visit to Lanzarote and try to minimize travel).

This is end of august 2008. Thanks,