COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:34 am
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
I am driving from Santander to CE, can anyone recommend anywhere to stop off and visit on the way down, or recommend any hotels that you know of. Hopefully on this visit I will get a bit nearer to start on my build.
John
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Mar 6th 2008 | 7:04 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
SNap! We are doing the same from Bilbao for the first time on the 13thy May, been visiting Ayamonte since 2003 but this is the first time we will have driven down. Dress rehearsal for the big day sometime in October. I shall follow this thread with more than keen interest so far other threads have strongly recommended avoiding Madrid and being very wary at stops of any kind but especially overnight to get secure parking for your car.
Our first thoughts were Bilbao - Burgos - Valladolid - Salamanca (the oldest University in Spain - the world?) and end the first day at Caceres where there is a very nice Parador but that might be a bit expensive or full. There is also a Barcelo and if it is half as good as the ones in Canala or Cristina that will do fine. This is a bit more than half way but gives us an easy run in on the second day and we have to pick our daughter up at Faro in the evening so we want to be sure of our arrival.
Second day we were going to be a bit more adventurous and do Caceres - Badajoz - Jabugo - then across the Campo to Ayamonte.
Regards,
John.
Mar 6th 2008 | 7:32 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi nelliemoo,
SNap! We are doing the same from Bilbao for the first time on the 13thy May, been visiting Ayamonte since 2003 but this is the first time we will have driven down. Dress rehearsal for the big day sometime in October. I shall follow this thread with more than keen interest so far other threads have strongly recommended avoiding Madrid and being very wary at stops of any kind but especially overnight to get secure parking for your car.
Our first thoughts were Bilbao - Burgos - Valladolid - Salamanca (the oldest University in Spain - the world?) and end the first day at Caceres where there is a very nice Parador but that might be a bit expensive or full. There is also a Barcelo and if it is half as good as the ones in Canala or Cristina that will do fine. This is a bit more than half way but gives us an easy run in on the second day and we have to pick our daughter up at Faro in the evening so we want to be sure of our arrival.
Second day we were going to be a bit more adventurous and do Caceres - Badajoz - Jabugo - then across the Campo to Ayamonte.
Regards,
John.
SNap! We are doing the same from Bilbao for the first time on the 13thy May, been visiting Ayamonte since 2003 but this is the first time we will have driven down. Dress rehearsal for the big day sometime in October. I shall follow this thread with more than keen interest so far other threads have strongly recommended avoiding Madrid and being very wary at stops of any kind but especially overnight to get secure parking for your car.
Our first thoughts were Bilbao - Burgos - Valladolid - Salamanca (the oldest University in Spain - the world?) and end the first day at Caceres where there is a very nice Parador but that might be a bit expensive or full. There is also a Barcelo and if it is half as good as the ones in Canala or Cristina that will do fine. This is a bit more than half way but gives us an easy run in on the second day and we have to pick our daughter up at Faro in the evening so we want to be sure of our arrival.
Second day we were going to be a bit more adventurous and do Caceres - Badajoz - Jabugo - then across the Campo to Ayamonte.
Regards,
John.
If in doubt drive to a petrol station or similar and park in front of the window, if they are scammers they will give it a miss.
Another one is when you are getting into your car they wait until you get in then will tell you about a flat tyre or something and show you while their mate nicks your bag out of the car.
It`s not regular, but if you know you can then avoid the problem.
Mar 6th 2008 | 8:34 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Don`t stop for people waving to you from what you think maybe an unmarked police car, Spanish police don`t use them for traffic patrol, it is a scam.
If in doubt drive to a petrol station or similar and park in front of the window, if they are scammers they will give it a miss.
Another one is when you are getting into your car they wait until you get in then will tell you about a flat tyre or something and show you while their mate nicks your bag out of the car.
It`s not regular, but if you know you can then avoid the problem.
If in doubt drive to a petrol station or similar and park in front of the window, if they are scammers they will give it a miss.
Another one is when you are getting into your car they wait until you get in then will tell you about a flat tyre or something and show you while their mate nicks your bag out of the car.
It`s not regular, but if you know you can then avoid the problem.
Are they picking out English plated cars? We have friends going over touring Northern Spain this summer. I would like to give them the info on this. It would ruin a holiday wouldn't it. Have you looked at becoming 'Amigos' of the Paradors? It is a discount for seniors! Hope this doesn't insult you!!!
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:05 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi
Are they picking out English plated cars? We have friends going over touring Northern Spain this summer. I would like to give them the info on this. It would ruin a holiday wouldn't it. Have you looked at becoming 'Amigos' of the Paradors? It is a discount for seniors! Hope this doesn't insult you!!!
Are they picking out English plated cars? We have friends going over touring Northern Spain this summer. I would like to give them the info on this. It would ruin a holiday wouldn't it. Have you looked at becoming 'Amigos' of the Paradors? It is a discount for seniors! Hope this doesn't insult you!!!
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:18 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
We use Spanish Algarve Services (now known as Purple Parrot but same web site - Google for an address) Sue will arrange as much or as little cleaning with or without laundry before or after guests as you like (and care to pay for 
) I think their rates are competitive they seem reasonable to me, but I haven't done a market analysis - perhaps someone else has and could share with us??
) I think their rates are competitive they seem reasonable to me, but I haven't done a market analysis - perhaps someone else has and could share with us??
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:19 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
We stayed in a really nice hotel in Palma del Rio in between Seville and Cordoba, and so a relatively easy sprint onto Ayamonte.
Its the Monasterio de San Francisco hotel.
http://www.expedia.co.uk/pub/agent.d...=1/htid=854854
It is much nicer than the 3stars it has. Converted monastery - lovely rooms with galleried ceilings, nice garden and courtyard areas + pool. Just a short stroll is an open air restaurant area, with loads of restaurants and alfresco dining too. Great prices too. No real parking but we found a place just in frint of the door. We actually spent 2 nights there before and will go back. Nice little old-town as well and further down a modern part too. If you eat in the town and find a menu with no prices, ASK first. We got ripped off and after just went to the open air place. Some nice bars too and friendly people, not too touristy.
Have a safe trip down
Jon
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:20 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Lynn
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:21 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi
I saw this ad on the internet - lloyds have some flexible mortgages and have won an award as well for best overseas lender.
http://www.lloydstsb-offshore.com/in...logoff_bnr_ims
Reading the text however is a little worrying (quote)
We do not normally provide mortgages for serviced apartments, resorts, golf course properties, student accommodation or former local authority or public housing. Other restrictions related to property use may also apply and details are available upon request.
Whats wrong with Golf appartments - I wonder, that puts them in the same league as public housing/student flats?
REgards
Jon
I saw this ad on the internet - lloyds have some flexible mortgages and have won an award as well for best overseas lender.
http://www.lloydstsb-offshore.com/in...logoff_bnr_ims
Reading the text however is a little worrying (quote)
We do not normally provide mortgages for serviced apartments, resorts, golf course properties, student accommodation or former local authority or public housing. Other restrictions related to property use may also apply and details are available upon request.
Whats wrong with Golf appartments - I wonder, that puts them in the same league as public housing/student flats?
REgards
Jon
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:22 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi John
We stayed in a really nice hotel in Palma del Rio in between Seville and Cordoba, and so a relatively easy sprint onto Ayamonte.
Its the Monasterio de San Francisco hotel.
http://www.expedia.co.uk/pub/agent.d...=1/htid=854854
It is much nicer than the 3stars it has. Converted monastery - lovely rooms with galleried ceilings, nice garden and courtyard areas + pool. Just a short stroll is an open air restaurant area, with loads of restaurants and alfresco dining too. Great prices too. No real parking but we found a place just in frint of the door. We actually spent 2 nights there before and will go back. Nice little old-town as well and further down a modern part too. If you eat in the town and find a menu with no prices, ASK first. We got ripped off and after just went to the open air place. Some nice bars too and friendly people, not too touristy.
Have a safe trip down
Jon
We stayed in a really nice hotel in Palma del Rio in between Seville and Cordoba, and so a relatively easy sprint onto Ayamonte.
Its the Monasterio de San Francisco hotel.
http://www.expedia.co.uk/pub/agent.d...=1/htid=854854
It is much nicer than the 3stars it has. Converted monastery - lovely rooms with galleried ceilings, nice garden and courtyard areas + pool. Just a short stroll is an open air restaurant area, with loads of restaurants and alfresco dining too. Great prices too. No real parking but we found a place just in frint of the door. We actually spent 2 nights there before and will go back. Nice little old-town as well and further down a modern part too. If you eat in the town and find a menu with no prices, ASK first. We got ripped off and after just went to the open air place. Some nice bars too and friendly people, not too touristy.
Have a safe trip down
Jon
Long time no speak thanks for that suggestion.
Mar 6th 2008 | 9:35 pm
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Re: COSTA ESURI - AYAMONTE
Hi Dantill,
Went into the shed wednesday to ask about electricity. Last month they said by the end of February this time thay said by the end of March.
When I said what if I come back next month will it be end of April they got all defensive and said it was not them but somebody else (Endessa) why should it be them I said and they said because they have work to do before you can be connected they said. When will they do the work I said don't know they said.
So I am not holding my breath!
Regards,
John.
Went into the shed wednesday to ask about electricity. Last month they said by the end of February this time thay said by the end of March.
When I said what if I come back next month will it be end of April they got all defensive and said it was not them but somebody else (Endessa) why should it be them I said and they said because they have work to do before you can be connected they said. When will they do the work I said don't know they said.
So I am not holding my breath!
Regards,
John.
So I take it no change then. I am sure it wont be long now.
The progress on your villa is looking great any more photos?
Lynn
