Rising costs of holidays abroad hit British holidaymarkers

A survey of 1540 GMTV viewers has revealed the impact the credit crunch has had on holiday plans this year with over 70% of those surveyed holidaying on a tight budget and 40% worried that they will be in debt when they return.

Over 64% of people surveyed said that the strong Euro will force them to make cutbacks abroad and 36% said they will be downgrading their accommodation. And of those who are not going on holiday this summer, 70% said it was because they couldn't afford it.

Hi Linda,

Thank you for your fast reply!
I've just send them an e-mail with all the details I could think of.

Annie de Weert, Emmen, Holand.

Hi Annie,

Sorry to hear what happened. You an email Barcelona Airport at bcninfofi@aena.es

Linda


Hi,


Not earlier then ariving at home we noticed not having our camera anymore......

We think somebody toke it at the Barcelona airport when we went throug customs. I had to take my shoes of (there is some metal on them) and walk throug the gate on my socks. My husband, daughter of 18, son of 16 and a family friend were all amused and looked at me for an instand instead of minding our luggage. Because our friend has an artificial hip (at a fairly young age), custums checked her also right after me; it must have given somebody the opportunity to take our camera with all our pictures of Barcelona..........
Now I would like to e-mail to Barcelona airport but I can't find an e-mail address on the internet.
I did find a telephonenumber, but none of us speaks Spanish good enough to make our selves clear on the phone. My English is good enough I think, but what about the English of the most Spanish people?
Please, can you help?

I hope you will reply as soon as posible, many thanks ,

Annie de Weert, The Netherlands.

Flying from Adelaide to Almeria via Barcelona

Hi Fern,

You need to check with the airline you are travelling with from Adelaide as to whether or not you can check your luggage right through to Almeria.

Linda



Hi Gary,

I am traveling to Spain later this year - The booking has been made from Adelaide through to Almeria via Barcelona.

As Spain is the country of destination, would I clear customs & immigration at Barcelona and then check-in for a domestic flight to Almeria?
Or would we go to a transit lounge and clear customs and immigration upon arrival at Almeria airport?

Thanks for your help!

Fern

Getting from Alicante to Malaga

Hi Linda,

thanks a lot for You reply. I`m aware of "inderect" flights and trains via Madrid, but there was a little hope, that direct one are available too.

BR
Alexei


Best regards,
Alexei Mironov




Hi Alexei,

There are still no direct flights between Alicante and Malaga Airports. However you can get a train from Alicante to Malaga but you have to change at Madrid.

Linda


2008/5/7 Mironov, Alexei :

Hello, Gary

Could You please help me - if ound this post in Your blog, but it is quite old one.
Are there any changes re. direct flights/trains between Malaga and Alicante?
http://www.spanish-airport-guide.com/2006/03/direct-flights-from-alicante-to-malaga.html

the map shows there should be direct flights http://www.airnostrum.es/mapa/airnostrum.swf but im unable to find detailed info

Thanks a lot in advance

Best regards,
Alexei Mironov

Getting from La Linea to Puerto de la Duquesa

Thanks so much for your help Linda!

Best wishes,
Emma

Hi Emma,

First of all it is 32km journey from the airport to Puerto de la Duquesa so a taxi will cost in the region of €50 single fare.

You can get a bus from La Linea to Estepona but I'm afraid I don't know where it stops. The best thing is to contact the people you are renting the villa from.

Linda


Hi,

I was hoping for some help with buses for the above.

I'm landing in Gibraltar so was hoping to catch a bus from La Linea into Puerto Duquesa - the villa we are staying at is on Calle Acacias and I know the nearest bus stop is on the N340.

Do you know which bus I would need? I visited the website you gave in a post but it's a little unclear which stop there.

Failing that, can you advise houw much a taxi would roughly cost?

Many thanks in advance,
Emma

Buying bus tickets at Asturias Airport

Hi Ann,

Yes, that's fine. If you can have the right fare ready (€5.95) for the driver of the bus from Asturias to Oviedo it will make life easier.

Linda



I am due to be flying into Asturias on Thursday, and was hoping just to purchase a ticket to go to Oviedo straight from the driver of the alsa bus. Is this possible, as all I can see on the internet is buying in advance!



Thanks



Ann

VIP lounges at Murcia Airport

Hi Barbara,

I am not aware of any VIP lounges at Murcia Airport, but Monarch do have a separate check in desk for Vantage Gold members.

Linda



Hope you can answer this for me but does Murcia Airport have an executive lounge for Monarch customers who are flying with a Gold Card. The Gold Card enables you to use the Executive lounge service if available. Also now that Monarch are flying into Murcia is there fast tracking available for Vantage Gold members as there is in Almeria and other airports

Regards

Barbara Starkey

Changing terminals at Madrid Airport

Hi Fanny,

There are transit shuttle buses to take you between the terminals are Madrid Airport and you will see their stations signposted when you arrive in Terminal 1. The buses run every few minutes and the journey time is also just a few minutes.

Whether you have to collect your luggage at T1 and recheck it in at T4 depends on which airlines you are travelling with and you need to check with them.

Linda





Please advice me if I take a Thai Airways arrive at Madrid Barajas Airport Terminal 1 and need to connect my flight to Barcelona by Iberia Airlines at Terminal 4. How do I go from Terminal 1 to Terminal 4? By walk or transfer by shuttle bus? How long for the journey. Same time, we need to take out our luggage?





Regards

Fanny Ng

Opening hours at Valencia Airport

Hi Mary,

Valencia Airport stays open as long as there are flights operating as I am afraid they do not fly into the airport throughout the night so you will need to book into a hostel.

Linda


Dear Gary,

I am flying to Valencia airport on the 13th july, and arriving at about 10 at night and have an early flight out again the next morning so was wondering whether you know if the airport will be staying open that night or whether it would be best to book into a hostel?



Thank you Mary York

Restaurants in Tenerife

Hi Andrew,

Think reason your emails have been rejected is that it should be spanish and not spainish.

Thanks for the update on Clarets which I have now removed and your restaurant has been added. You can view it at restaurants in Tenerife.


Linda

Hi Gary

I have tried emailing info@spainish-airport-guide.com but it bounces...

So would you be able to help me?

I was wondering if we could included in you restaurant listing for Tenerife?

And by the way, Clarets, a restaurant listed there closed 3 months ago...

Please let me know either way. Many thanks.

Best regards
Andrew Day

Restaurante Los Roques

Photographic film regulations in Spain

Hi John,

Afraid cannot help you on this one. You need to find a website for someone who is a specialist in this field.

Linda


Hi there,

Where can I find details on photographic film regulations?

Thanks,

John

Flights from Faro to Palma

Hi Jean,

The only airline (charter and scheduled) which offers flights from Faro to Palma is Air Berlin. You can find out more by clicking on the link.

Linda


Dear gary

I wonder if you can provide me with the information I need please I intend to travel monthly between Faro and Palma - staying in Palma 2/4 days each time. I need to know which airlines do this run regularly; cost; and whether any of them have a 'frequent-flyer' option. Many thanks. J. charity

Hiring a car in Tarifa

Hi Dominique,

The find out more about hiring a car in Tarifa click on this link.

Linda


hello - we are taking the ferry from tangier to tarifa and need to rent a car.
Can you tell me where the closet place to pick up a car is?
Are there car rental agents in tarifa? If not, is algericas the nearest town for us to rent a car. if so, do we need to take a taxi from tarifa to algericas - and how long is the drive? (20-30 minutes?)

Looking for a Spanish translator

Hi Steve,

I'm afraid I don't know of anyone who can help and I have asked around but to no avail.

It might be worth posting an advertisement in Euroweekly or the Sur in Engish newspapers.

Sorry we can't help.

Linda


Hello Gary;
I know that the question is not apropriate for this page, but never the less I want to ask you; I am looking forward to do business in Spain and I wonder if you know anyone that can travel with me and and translate for my customers in Spain. The trip will be arround 3 days and I will cover all expenses and pay some pocket money also. We will be traveling from Valencia to Sevilla and Zaragosa.
Please let me know if there is anyone to do this as part time job.
Regards,
Steve

Bus times from Seville Airport

Hi Lauren,

The last bus into Seville on weekdays is 00:45 so you are OK for time. If you follow this link it gives you bus timetables from Seville Airport into the city centre.

In case you have a delay you can also find taxi fares on the same website.

Linda



Hi,
We are coming from liverpool and landing around 23.10 in Seville. As there are no trains to Cadiz/Jerez at that time we are going to stay in the centre of Seville until the morning. Are there buses available at around 23.30 in to the centre of Seville?

thanks
lauren

Flying from Faro to Madrid

Hi Terry,

Ryanair no longer operate these fights and there are no connections from Faro to Madrid. The best way to get into Spain from the Algarve is to get the bus from Faro into Seville.

Linda


Hi Gary, We are 4 travellers from New Zealand who want to fly from Faro to Madrid on 1st Sept 2008, ( then on to Marrakech) Is Ryanair still offering these cheap flights? Cheers, Terry Wastney.

Bringing food items in from Trinidad to Zaragoza

Hi Nalo,

As long as the food is in your hold luggage and not you hand baggage it is OK to bring it over.

Hope you enjoy your time here.

Linda



Dear Sir,

This is my first trip to Zaragoza, Spain, I travelling all the way from Trinidad and Tobago with a Steel Band Contingent that would be part of the Expo 2008.

Some of the members of the band were wondering whether or not it would be a problem to pack food itmes in our luggage that would be placed to the bottom of the plane as we are not sure of the delicacies of your country would be to our taste.

We are scheduled to leave Trinidad on 5th May 2008 as an urgent response would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance for any assistance.

Nalo Sampson (Ms.)

Getting from Barcelona to Pisa

Hi and thank you for your service! How far away from the city of Barcelona is the Barcelona/Girona Airport?
We need to fly from Pisa to Barcelona - and have found Ryan Airlines...do you have any other suggestion?
Thank you so very, very much!

Patt and Alan



Hi Patt and Alan,

Thank you for your kind comments.

Barcelona Airport (El Prat) is just 12km from the city centre, but Girona Airport is about a 90km drive from Barcelona. You can get more details of Girona Airport with bus and train connections by clicking on the link.

Linda




Linda,

You're a doll for getting back to us so quickly!! Thank you so very much! So glad I caught that there were two airports...the mileage you gave us is quite a difference!!

Take care,

Patt and Alan

Telephone number of Jet2 at Murcia Airport

Hi Eleanor,

The airport telephone number is 0034 968 172 000 and the Jet2 number is 0034 968 172 071 (email: MJVSalesDesk@jet2.com)


Linda


Hi Gary

Could you please e-mail me the telephone number of Murcia Airport from the UK. I need to get in touch with the Jet2 desk there.

Thank you

E Anderson

Getting from Faro to Rome by Train or Boat

Hi Peter,

You can find out more about trains from Faro to Rome by clicking on this link. I don't know of any ferry links and can't find any details so probably the best people to contact are the Portuguese Tourist Board.

Linda


Dear Gary
See you cover Faro I would like to go from Faro to Rome by train or boat can you advise
Peter

Telephone number for duty free shop at Murcia

Hi Tricia,

Their telephone number at Murcia Airport is +34 968 172 060. I can't find any actual head office number or address so this is as good a starting point as any.

Linda


Hi Gary
I need to contact the head office of the Merlia Group (duty free) can you please kindly help with this
regards Tricia

Buses from Bilbao Airport to Bayonne

Hi Jessica,

There are two buses a day from Bilbao to Bayonnne but I am afraid they both leave before your flight lands and there are no train links, so it looks as though you will have to wait until the following morning. You can find out details of hotels in Bilbao by clicking on this link.

Linda


Hi there:

Is it possible to get to Bayonne from Bilbao if our flight arrive at 2:40 PM? We know there is a bus in the morning, but would like to get there the same day if possible. . .

thank you,
Jessica

Flights from Alicante to Dubai

Hi Lina,

I'm afraid there are no direct flights from Dubai from Spain. Your best bet is to fly into the UK and then get a connecting flight to Alicante Airport.

Linda


Hi Gary,



Could you please advise me what are the options of Airlines having Flight from Dubai to the closest city near Alicante in July?


Are there any direct Flights?



Thank you



Lina

Hertz car hire at Barcelona Airport

Hi Dennis,

First of all, if you click on this link you will get driving directions from Provence to Barcelona Airport

There are two Hertz car rental desks at Barcelona Airport on the ground floors of terminal B or terminal C.


Linda


Hi Gary!



I am renting a Hertz car in Avignon for some touring in Provence and will

be dropping it at the Barcelona airport before taking a taxi into the city

for a few days. Can you please advise where the Hertz rental car

return is? Reference to a map would be wonderful also.



Thank you!



Dennis

Buggy hire at Palma Airort

Hi again Dave,

We come across this mobility problem time and time again I'm afraid. You cannot reserve a buggy at Palma Airport but there are always plenty around. It is worth mentioning that you need a buggy when you check in at the UK end (just in case they can help), but more importantly tell the cabin crew on your outgoing flight that you need one to be waiting outside the aircraft for your wife when you land in Palma. They can radio ahead to their ground handling staff in Spain and arrange for one to be waiting for her.

Linda

sorry its palma


Hi Dave,

Which airport are you flying into?

Linda



hi gary, can you please tell me how to get assistance for my
wife on arrval, i have just recieved my tickets,and see it is 15
minuites walk to baggage my wife will not manage that. i see there is a buggy for people with reduced mobility, how do i arrange this. we are arriving on 06/05/08 on tom1607 i have tried island cruises they say to late,and cannot get
through to thomson helpline
thanks dave cliffe

Buying cigarettes at Alicante Airport

Hi Laura,

You will not be able to purchase any cigarettes when you get off the fight as the duty free shop is in the departures area and there is no shop in arrivals. You can purchase them when you fly back from the airport, but it is often cheaper to buy cigarettes in one of the tabac shops or newsagents in Alicante.

If you follow this link it will give you details of your duty free allowances from Spain

Linda



hi, me and my partner are going on holiday to alicante for a week. we wanted to get some duty free cigarettes but we were not quite sure whether we should get them from alicante airport after we get of the flight or do we buy them just before we board the flight in the departures lounge?? hope you can be of some help.

many thanks

Getting from Alicante to Rojales

Hi Kirsty,

Rojales is about a 55km drive from the airport so I would guess you have been quoted about about €70 single fare per taxi and presume you would need two. Your other option is to get a quote for a private transfer from Alicante for a vehicle that could take all six of you which you can do be clicking on the link above.

I have looked through all the various bus options and afraid there are no routes from the airport which will help you get to Rojales. You can have a look at the various buses which operate from Alicante Airport here

Linda

Hi there I'm sorry to e-mail you, i'm not sure if that is how the site works as i couldn't find anywhere to post a question.
I was just wondering if you could help us. We are a group of 6 adults looking to get to Rojales from Alicante airport. I can't find many options and the taxi's are quite expensive, is this our only option?
I would be very grateful for any help you can offer as we leave on Monday.
Kind regards
Kirsty

Types of ATMs at Bilbao Airport

Hi Lito,

ATMs at Bilbao Airport are as follows:

4B (Santander)
Euro 6000 (BBK)
Servired (BBVA)
Servired (Caja Madrid)
Servired (La Caixa)

Linda


What brand ATMs are there at the Bilbao Airport?

Thanks


Lito Gutiérrez

Lost property at Barcelona Airport

Hi Hanna,

The number of lost property at Barcelona Airport is 932 983 349

Hope you manage to locate your jacket.

Linda



Dear Gary,

I found your www-pages. I forgot my new jacket to Barcelona airport (gate 38) when I was waiting my flight to Helsinki, Finland. I have not found any way to how to contact Barcelona airport lost properties. I am willing to, of course, cover to all costs in relation to sending that coat to Finland if found. The coat is black, slim style, half-long coat, size 36/S, big buttons, v neckline and collars (brand is Sfera).

> Kind regards,
>
> Hanna Seppänen

Getting from Barcelona Airport to Cambrils Holiday Park

Hi Tracey,

There is an Empresa Plana bus from Barcelona Airport to Cambrils and you can find out timetable details by clicking on the link,

The stops it makes in Salou and Cambrils are as follows:

Av. Diputació (Club Nàutic, enfront McDonalds) cambrils platja
Av. Diputació (Pi Rodó) cambrils platja
Av. Diputació (Platja Cavet) cambrils platja
Av. Diputació (Costat Hotel Voramar) Vilafortuny (Cambrils)
Av. Diputació (Hotel Centurion) Vilafortuny (Cambrils)
Av. Diputació (Reus Mediterranea) Vilafortuny (Cambrils)
Av. Diputació (Enfront Hotel Cambrils Princess) Vilafortuny (Cambrils)
Av. Diputació (Enfront Hotel Esmeralda) Vilafortuny (Cambrils)
Av. Diputació (Hotel Maritim) Vilafortuny (Cambrils)
Av. Diputació (Hotel Augustus) Vilafortuny (Cambrils)
Plaça Venus (costat Camping Sangulí) Salou
Passeig Miramar, 76 Salou
Passeig Miramar, 40 Salou
Passeig Miramar, 17 Salou
Passeig Jaume I (Club Nautic) Salou
Passeig Jaume I (Monument) Salou
Plaça Europa (Hotel Salou Princes, Hotel California) Salou
Port Aventura (Hotels Caribe Ressort i Mediterrani) Salou
C/ Brussel.les (cantonada C/ Bilbao) Salou
C/ Brussel.les (Enfront Hotel Salou Park) Salou
C/ Carles Buigues Salou
C/Carles Buïgues (davant Hotel Oasis) Salou
C/ Vendrell (davant Masies Catalanes) Salou
C/Vendrell (davant Hotel Playa Park) Salou
C/Torremolinos Salou
Crta. Costa (cantonada Hotel Negresco) Salou
Crta. Costa (Davant Don Pancho) Salou
Crta. Costa (Enfront Hotel Los Molinos, Hotel Cap Salou i Hotel Calafont) Salou
Crta. Costa (Faro Salou, Hotel Festival Village) Salou

I can't see any mention the holiday park so you may have to get a taxi from Salou.

Linda


We are travelling to Cambrils Holiday Park (2.5 miles from Cambrils and 2 miles from Salou) on 21 May returning 28 May. Can you confirm that there is a bus that picks up outside the airport and goes to Cambrils, as we are travelling with a large family, including baby and want to be sure.



Would it stop at the campsite if it travels between Salou and Cambrils?



Many thanks for your help, your guide is really helpfu

Aer Lingus Dublin to Bilbao Route

Thank you very much!


Hi Alfredo,

The service started late in 2004. You can find out more about flights from Dublin to Bilbao if you click on the link.

Linda



Hi Gary,

I was wondering if you know when the Aer Lingus DUB BIO route was opened. I believe it is in 2004, but have been unable to find conclusive proof.

Why the question? I am from Vitoria (close to Bilbao) but have been living in Dublin for a few years now. I didn't know that this route existed, so I am curious about how much time I've been daydreaming....

If there is a link to a press release or any travel site that specifically mentions the opening of the route, with a date, I'd be really grateful if you could forward it to me.

Thanks for your excellent site.

Cheers,

Alfredo

Bus from Bilbao to Bayonne

Hi Catherine,

You can find out more details of the bus from Bilbao to Bayonne by clicking on the link

You can also get details of how to get from Bilbao Airport to the city centre here.


Linda


Hi Gary,



I'm looking for information on buses from Bilbao to Bayonne, France.

Where can I catch the bus?

What are the fares and timetable?



Thank you.

Catherine

Train from Alicante to Benicassim

Hi Lesley,

You can get a train from Alicante to Benicassim and if you click on the link it wil give you details of timetables and fares.

You can also find details of how to get from Alicante Airport to the station here.

Linda



Hi

I'm travelling from Alicante to Benicassim on 17/7/08 returning on 22/7/08 can you please advise the best way to travel,

Thank you

Lesley

Buses from Barcelona Airport to Plaza Catalunya

Hi Lindsey,

You need to catch the A1 Aerobus which runs to Plaza Catalunya until 01.00 in the morning. You can get more details of timetables, etc, at Spanish Airport Guide Barcelona buses

If you are delayed for any reason and arrive too late for the buses then a taxi will cost in the region of €20-22 single fare for both of you.

Linda



Hi Gary



My husband and I will be arriving at Barcelona airport on Friday 2nd May approximately 2330 hours. Are there still buses running to Plaza Catalunya at that time as we will be staying in hotel in Eixample district and intended taking a taxi from there after leaving airport bus, or would be better taking taxi all the way from airport, if so roughly what should we expect to pay.



Many thanks.



Regards

Lindsey

Easyjet flights into Barcelona

The Easyjet flights land at Barcelona El Prat Airport which is about 18km from the city centre. You can find out details of buses and taxis as well as an area guide (including where the beaches and shops are) to Barcelona at www.spanish-airport-guide.com/barcelona-airport.html

As you will see from the area guides, you really need to get into the city centre for the shops, restaurants, etc.

Linda


Hi Gary

I just have some questions and was hoping you could help by answering them for me.

I have book a flight to Barcelona on the 10th June with easyJet for my boyfriend for his 21st as an surprise visit.. It just says Barcelona would you know which airport easyJet come to?

Where is the nearest shopping centre and beach and how do we get there...baring in mind we only there for 12 hours.

Have you got any suggestions for what we could do for the day that is near the airport?

This is the 1st time us visiting spain and would like to be organised before i get there...


Thank you

L.Acheampong

Getting from Barcelona to Salou

Hi Billy,

You can get an Empresa Plana bus from Barcelona Airport to Salou and can find details of timetables at Buses from Barcelona to Salou

The distance from Barcelona Airport to Salou 108km with a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes and a taxi from the rank outside the arrivals hall at the airport will cost in the region of €130-140. Or you can get a train from Barcelona Sants Station to Salou

For details of how to get from the airport to the centre of Barcelona and the station visit the Spanish Airport Guide

Linda


Hi Gary

I arrive in Barcelona on 22 July at 22.45 and I need to get to Salou

Having been quoted anywhere from £100 - £190 for private transfers, can you please advise of a more cost effective means of transfer.

Billy McLarnon

Hotels near Alicante Airport

Thanks for replying.

Alice



Hi Alice,

I'm afraid Spain are not good on "Travelodge" type hotels. The nearest place to stay that I know of near to the airport is the Areca which is half a kilometre away. You can find out more about it and make an online booking at www.alpharooms.com

Linda


Hi Gary

We are going to holiday in Javea in August and our Newquay flight doesn't land until 23.10hrs. We cannot arrive at our accommodation after 22.00hrs. Is there somewhere like a travelodge near the airport?

many thanks

Alice

Ferries to Morocco

Hi again Linda,

I'm afraid you have to get to the other end of the Costa del Sol to catch the ferry to Morocco. You can do this from Algeciras or Tarifa (depending on the time of year you are travelling) which are between 1 hour 40 and 2hours drive from Malaga respectively travelling along a good motorway connection for most of the way . Details of the ferries are available at www.ferries.co.uk


Linda


Can you help with info on the ferry to Marocco? From Malaga?

Thank you.
Linda Golasa

Luggage wrapping at Madrid Airport

Hi Bev,

Madrid Airport has 8 plastic luggage wrapping machines distributed around the 4 terminals but I'm afraid I don't know the cost.

Linda

Hi Gary

Do you know if Madrid airport (all terminals) have the facility to plastic wrap suitcases? And the cost if