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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298   
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guys / gals,
we're looking to get a quick break in for circa 5 or 6 days (thats the royal we - swmbo and my two girls or 8 and 10). the eldest fancies spain so she can practice her spanish and fancy the pyrenees / mountains and open land / small villages etc. the wife will be looking for tourist places / towns? I want to use the ferry as the girls haven't been on a big ferry before, santander is probably too far / too expensive so I was thinking of Caen. any suggestions / help would be much appreciated in trying to plan this. many thanks in anticipation. |
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1st Dec 2013 11:58am |
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| Cakey Member Since: 19 Feb 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 468  
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Have a look at LDL ferries new ferry to Santander , Ł399 return
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2nd Jan 2014 8:52pm |
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| BigM Member Since: 12 Nov 2011 Location: Nairobi Posts: 36  
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Hello,
I second the posts above; do try the ferry and Peaks of Europe options. Both the mountains west of Santander and the Pyrenees range are marvellous. But in the Picos de Europa you will have more opportunities for a short break. Driving from Caen will be tiresome and expensive, with long hours of uninteresting highway drive. Taking the ferry to Santander will get you and your family rested and you'll immediately feel the holiday atmosphere. If the weather turns sour, the Gulf of Biscay can also offer an "Adventures on the High Seas" experience, albeit safely. The Asturias will offer you as great a break as the Pyrenees, if not a more authentic one, along its plethora of less beaten tracks. Though these views are subjective, the Peaks area offers fine spots for a bit of trekking, in between its many remote charming villages and inns to stay; all within a limited area, about twenty miles off the coast. Best, BigM |
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2nd Jan 2014 10:49pm |
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| leeds Member Since: 28 Dec 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 8581
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Does your 5-6 days include travel time down to Spain from Birmingham?
If it does I would question its viability as it will take at least 1.5 days each way by vehicle/ferry which ever route you take. Yes the Santander route is the more expensive route but factor in extra mileage, and hotel costs which would be better option? Try a pm to Morea as he is based in Asturias. Local knowledge is normally best knowledge. Depending on time of the year various tracks might be closed etc. Brendan |
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3rd Jan 2014 12:08am |
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| deep down Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: France Posts: 204  
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Take a look at this site:
http://vibraction.pagesperso-orange.fr/espagne/espagne.htm I know it's all in French but their road books are very good, easy to understand and you get all the GPS points as well. I've done RB5 and planning RB 10 sometime this year. It's sometimes easier to follow a preplanned route, it can take the stress out of it, you can research all the towns you pass through before you set off to try and please the rest of the team, shops, POI, etc. What time of year are you heading down? |
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3rd Jan 2014 9:23am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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thank you very much for the information so far (some useful pointers in terms of research). looks like I might be able to sneak upto 7 days away so looking good.
Not overly bothered about the pyrenees but thought that might be the best option to find some snow (break is now likely to be end of Feb / Mar). any further information / suggestions most welcome (including any overnight stops - ideally farm house b/b / small villages.......and cheap  ) |
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3rd Jan 2014 8:31pm |
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| Morea Member Since: 20 Jan 2011 Location: Asturies Posts: 201 |
Hi I'm from the north of Spain, Asturias Cantabria really
Northern Spain has nothing to do with the rest of us jjjejejeee Celtic nation, green mountain and all you want. If you require more information I will be happy to explain anything you want. if you get run Asturias, I'll watch for a coffee or make a guide for the area. http://www.asturiasenimagenes.com/indice_astu.html http://www.clublandrovertt.org/index.php?a...ype=avatar |
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3rd Jan 2014 9:18pm |
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| Luismi Member Since: 04 Nov 2010 Location: Cotswolds Posts: 178  
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Caterham you have plenty of options if you made up your mind already to "Pirineos"
you wont be disappointed at all. Other option its as Morea and BigM recommend its " Picos de Europa" amazing in all the aspect, breath taking landscapes very nice people all around, you see Morea as a great example of that, and Food, well for the food I do not have words, its another thing. either way will give you the chance of combining the driving and some trekking's at the technical level that you want. Additionally you have the Spanish land rover club that they will be very please to help and provide more details if you need so. That's the beauty of the international LR community. Enjoy your trip. |
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3rd Jan 2014 9:52pm |
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| a13x Member Since: 25 Sep 2011 Location: Burton on Trent Posts: 553
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Thinking of doing something similar in March. Ferry to Santander then slowly work done to Alicante area.
Will have to do some research |
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3rd Jan 2014 10:43pm |
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| Morea Member Since: 20 Jan 2011 Location: Asturies Posts: 201 |
As recommends the companion Luismi, if you can just come by here http://www.clublandrovertt.org/
We are a big community land rover And we are happy to receive you, esplicarte and help in any way you can He or anyone visiting Spain. http://www.clublandrovertt.org/index.php?a...ype=avatar |
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4th Jan 2014 9:00am |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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Morea / Luismi
Thank you so much for the information and kind invite. I will keep you posted as our plan develops (with your help )
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4th Jan 2014 9:19am |
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| cobs Member Since: 12 Jun 2008 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 336 
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do a search on this forum for 'picos' - there are some useful threads. Would also echo comments about ferry to Santander. A few years ago we took the ferry to Bilbao and it was a great start to the holiday.
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4th Jan 2014 2:34pm |
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| Ohlins Member Since: 20 Oct 2009 Location: French Pyrénées Posts: 28 
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I'm just back from a quick 2 day drive over into Spain.
I use www.wikiloc.com and download trails from there all the time. Use Open Street Map free maps if you've a GPS as the Garmin maps do not have the same detail and are so poor in comparison. (E.G.There's great trail from Zaragoza right alongside the army base there,eventually passing a big radar station on the hill tops) Enjoy your trip. Army 110 3 Door 200tdi
Army 110 3 Door V8 Army Lightweight 2.25 Petrol 110 300tdi 5 door Yamaha XT660Z Ténéré Gas Gas 300EC Ohlins |
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22nd Jan 2014 8:28pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6298
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thanks again for the responses.....just need to arrange some dates.
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26th Jan 2014 2:55pm |
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