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Driving to Santander for ferry

Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:29pm
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Crackers

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Hi everyone I'm driving to Santander soon, my first trip and hope someone could give me a little advice for the trip from Guardamar del segura 

How long should I allow

Will the roads be busy on sailing day. 

I could do direct but possible overnight stop. 

I would  e most greatful for any reply... John. 

Maureen

Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:08am

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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 9:08am

Morning John 

I have done the drive several times.  One time in driving snow.  !!!!    Very pretty scenery.    The journey takes about 8 hours.   The roads are         Relatively  Empty.   We usually stop overnight in    Burgos. A beautiful town.  The hotels are very reasonably priced . Stay in the centre very         historic and parking  isn’t a problem.   Enjoy

Crackers

Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:38am

Crackers

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Posted: Sun Oct 20, 2019 11:38am

Thank you for your speedy reply,    great info for an overnight stop too very much appreciated... 

John56

Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:32am

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Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2019 11:32am

Crackers wrote on Sat Oct 19, 2019 9:29pm:

Hi everyone I'm driving to Santander soon, my first trip and hope someone could give me a little advice for the trip from Guardamar del segura 

How long should I allow

Will the roads be busy on sailing day. 

I could do direct but possible overnight stop. 

I would  e most greatful for any reply... John. 

I would recommend the website Via Michelin to plan your route, it will provide a detailed route map including information on where the service stations are located, where and how much the tolls are and much more.

Crackers

Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:43pm

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Posted: Tue Nov 12, 2019 8:43pm

Hi John,  thanks for your advice regarding a drive up to Santander. 

Nightmare heavy traffic driving rain gale force wind traffic and a lady with a few problems with her cats and dogs.. 10hours of ear ache... Stayed in la senda South of santander. 

. Fortunately I was then driven to the airport for a flight to Madrid then a nice train ride to Alicante. The car and the lady and animals had a delay of 5hours to board.. Then a very rough crossing to Portsmouth.  I fly to UK and if ever I need pet transport so be it.. L thank you john

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