DickieJarv

Of course that makes sense - we're going to the airport next week so will all become clear. Unless the vigilantes have burnt all the gantries by then!!

rafikiphoto

Yes, although I actually took the measurement at the rear axle because it's easier to meaure.

EsuriJohn

This is the second time the vigilantes have burnt out a control box you would think they would have cameras on them by now. They reinforced the doors after the first attack.

Fredbargate

Johnny last monday I went from Gibraltar to Tavira.
Between Jerez and Seville I stopped and paid the €6.10 toll by handing cash to the man in the toll booth.
I did the same in reverse on Thursday, no problem no complaint.
Thursday morning I left Tavira and travelled along the A22, I am not sure which toll I should have been charged either €2.30 or €4.05, but there was no way I could pay it. No man in a booth, no barrier with credit card facilities, no information nothing.
I believe there was information for people travelling in the opposite direction.
It is not the toll but the method of implementation and lack of information that is the problem.

johnnyone

Oh, that's what all the fuss is about. That would drive me mad too. I have never had any problems on the AP7. Let's hope they sort it out soon for you as the non toll route is likely to be quite congested by lorries avoiding the toll.

EsuriJohn

The temporary booth at the Border post west bound also accepts payment. The road there is not motorway and you can cross from east to west. The police and border guard do it all the time great care is needed.

Fredbargate

I tend to drive through there at around 100 kph which is much slower than most, the idea of performing a u turn would be suicidal. The Portugese police are not known for their common sense.

Also note I entered the A22 at Tavira there was no information on paying.

I did see what appeared to be a trailer near the information office at the border west bound but it could have been selling Hot Dogs

EsuriJohn

It might as well have been their card machine would not work!

DickieJarv

Rumour just going round that Guia toll has now been vandalized... not sure if they've got any plans for the Eastern Algarve?

shirley and anthony hide

Be nice if there was a machine at Faro airport where you prepay for return trip to Costa Esuri.
I would use that for start and return journey of holiday,
but would use the old road for duration of stay for trips into Portugal as just not worth the hassle of hunting around for a machine,etc during stay

MikeCol

Definitely not just a rumour http://algarvedailynews.com/news/528...ite-gun-attack Regards Bryony

DickieJarv

Did a recce to the Border kiosk yesterday to see if I could pre-pay for my airport run next week and also in January and sorted both with the help of the kindly attendant. They will be there for one more week she said. My 4x4 is Class 1 so it was €11.24 for a return trip - as far as I could understand her explanation Class 2 was more for Transit vans, MPVs that type of thing. Hope that helps a bit.

rafikiphoto

Thanks yes. Which 4x4 do you drive? Did she have a list of vehicles with their classes?

DickieJarv

Suzuki Grand Vitara - no list just the different vehicle graphics on the screen like the one we've seen on the Estradas or CTT website. She just looked at my car and said Class 1 so I asked her for a bit of an explanation for you guys. If it's not out of the way probably best for you to pop down there before they go.

DickieJarv

Hi Bryony, that link was for the Boliqueime gantry burnt on Monday. I think the Guia one was apparently vandalised on Thursday morning. This link may explain more http://www.algarvedailynews.com/news...arves-motorway