help needed with moving to gran canaria
 

hi... we are a couple with 2 kids and a dog and planning to move all of us (inc dog) to gran canaria. so far we cant decide wether to drive or fly... any info on how and what to expect would be greatly appreciated

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That would be a very wet and uncomfortable drive!:rofl:


Sorry, That's two days on a ferry plus however long it takes to get to Southern Portugal in the first place. It's going to be costly, and then you will have the hassle of re registering your car when you get there.
Flying must be easier and a lot cheaper.

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It was just an option we were looking at as its going to cost about £450 for just the dog. Also were not sure about transport from the airport with the dog as im not sure whether she would be allowed on bus.

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I think it will cost you a lot more than that in fuel, tolls and accommodation, + the ferry both ends to drive down, then another probably £500 minimum to re-register the car onto Spanish plates within 90 days of arrival.

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Yes it sounds like a real pain in the butt, i think ill look into renting a car at the airport

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It would be a big help if anybody has any tips for moving to gran canaria, maybe anyone who is already living there :rofl:

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is there much of a motor trade in g.c as i'm a qualified mechanic. i'v seen some main dealers there but only a couple and no independant garages.

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Mechanics are one of the expat types that seem to survive ,on the main land anyway,not sure about G.C,so good luck,

Rgds

Rotor

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thanks mate... just need a suit case big enough for the tool box now.lol

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Speak to KJM Shipping and Transport in Dover ,google the name for details, they used to ship there regulary,:thumbsup:

Rgds

Rotor

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again... thanks. thats a load off my mind. or at least one of them

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were off on a recce very soon to try find jobs, accomadation and pay a visit to the police station. is there any thing else or any where else we should go and look into while there?

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Hi Jon and Mel
I dont know if you saw the FREE BEER thread at the top of the main Spanish forum but there is loads of information in there - perhaps a read in there will help you out :thumbsup:
Love Sam xxxxx

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Thanks Sam i did have a quick look through but ill check it out a bit more thorough.

Mel

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Sorry Jon and Mel - i think most people on here seem to have moved to main land Spain so people who are in the know may be few and far between

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the site and the people on it are a big help all the same

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ya moving there for few months there to PDI mmmm i know but work taken me there so i have fun
any help ask and i fill you in

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Hi i might sound a bit daft but whats PDI? Where abouts do you live if you dont mind me asking:D

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PDI is Playa del Ingles south off the island and one biggest tourist area in the canaria
Gran Canaria is the size off great london more on the island here loacl website http://www.gobcan.es/ and main Industry and income is tourists http://www.canarias.es/es/main.php

any more as i help you out

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just round the corner from where we want to be (puerto rico) do you know much about the north around santa maria way i dont think we'll have enough time to trek around there too much?... i'm hopefully going to find work in a garage and i'm guessing there's more up there as it's more residential.

jon

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The Trasmed.ferry with dog facilities,runs out of Cadiz and covers most of the Canaries.They estimate 30hours going down to G.C. but it was about 48 for us from Tenerife incl. extra stops.
There is a Royal Mail ferry,St Helena,which works most of the remote Atlantic islands going as far as Cape town and the island of St Helena.
It has a varied sked and maybe only twice a year goes direct to the Canaries from Portland.
If you are looking for mainly British trade I think Tenerife would probably be a better bet than G.C.

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Ok thanks for that bit of info, much appreciated

Mel

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mel main area for work is PDI and PR so you have in this area and not cheap with rent 500 - 800 pm to rent and it best by word , loacl bars and cafes
there few forum there onthe islands i pm then to you watch out its small island there so becareful
alwas have to be on the right side off every one
bad word flight around there , mostly a hard core off people there that want to see you fail then make it
thanks i dont have to deal with them and stay away from then
its not a holday camp as every one thinks