zxrlocost
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| posted on 9/1/07 at 02:09 PM |
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BILBAO on ferry/cruise?
want to go on hols with gf and parents this year my mom cant fly
I think they would love spain
trouble is Ive only ever been to western spain
and the ferry cruises seem to go to northern spain
anyone been on one
also whats northern spain like
any ideas tips etc
ta chris
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robinj66
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| posted on 9/1/07 at 02:16 PM |
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The motorway along the Northern coast of spain has some lovely views and you are able to detour off every few km - if you follow the non-m'way
roads you seem to get back to the motorway a little further along. Roads aren't crowded so driving is relatively relaxed.
Didn't spend much time in Bilbao except to walk round the park/grounds of the Gulbenkian.
NB the Plymouth - Santander crossing is about 24 hours!
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whitestu
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| posted on 9/1/07 at 02:55 PM |
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Spent a week in San Sebastian in the 90's. V different from the Costas back then.
Weather a bit more like England and not many holidaymakers from UK.
I really enjoyed it and would definately go back, but if you want a med type beach holiday then you'll be disappointed.
Stu
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minordelay
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| posted on 9/1/07 at 04:29 PM |
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We did the crossing to Santander 2 years ago with Brittany ferries as part of a package (Canvas). We stayed at a small place called Noja which was ok
and great beaches for the kids. I'd like to return and explore further down the coast maybe Portugal even. Weather was ok for us but as
mentioned before it's not like the med so can be a little cooler.
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Kissy
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| posted on 9/1/07 at 05:32 PM |
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Yep, echo all said, if you go you've got to do Picos D'Europa (jagged mountain range, stunning views, vultures & eagles), fantastic
roads. Do Fuente De, cable car to top of mountain in one unsupported run. Beaches are great, very few Brits, most of whom are more of the sort you
would find on holiday in the Loire and Provence (4x4's, bit loud, but generally ok). I've got the Michelin maps & guide books if you
want them - I've been 3 times, twice on the Santander ferry (not cheap - book a cabin or don't bother going!), the other I drove through
France (Plymouth-St.Malo), staying in Pau on the way down. Thoroughly recommended; have considered retiring there. As said the climate is more
temperate, hotter and more humid than UK.
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