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Posted: Sat Feb 2, 2019 5:59pm
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howardf

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Hi guys . I’m looking to bring my car from the uk to Camposol in the next month .. Not sure whether to go ferry to northern Spain or drive from Calais .. Has anyone done it and any tips would be great . 

Cheers H 

Pam542

Posted: Sat Feb 2, 2019 7:27pm

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Posted: Sat Feb 2, 2019 7:27pm

Hi, we used eurotunnel from folkestone to Calais, 30 mins crossing, then just drive down over two days from Calais to Castalla, with one planned overnight stop in Bordeaux. Because we had two dogs we had to make numerous stops for them which extended the travel time. We will in future do two overnight stops.  Budget hotels are averaging 60E per night plus 3E per dog, basic hotels for sleeping.  A breeze on the non toll roads / motorway. Just set your satnav  biased to non toll roads. Enjoy your ride down man.

Dave yvette

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 7:42am

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 7:42am

Hi we moved to torre de la horadada December we used a transporter. he was brilliant pickup from Manchester and delivered on a transporter in three days later i think the cost about £600.   It wasn't worth being sat in the seat for days

roymansfield

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 9:39am

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 9:39am

Have done both, overland  Tunnell, Calais, Tours  overnight stop, hotel 30 euro's , Pau overnight stop 30 euro's.

Over the Pyrenees, in March, no problem followed sat nav to Camposol. Clocked 1500 miles from Shropshire.

Left Pau at 0800 arrived Camposol 1900, had several stops as we had 3 dogs.

Ferry Portsmouh Santander 2o hours. Santander Camposol with two breaks 8  hours.

It is cheaper to drive overland with ferry prices being so high.

Have a safe journey and make sure you have all the accessories you have too carry particularky if driving through France.

Dirka

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 11:09am

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 11:09am

Hi 

  We've done both several times. If your a good sailor I would do Santander or Bilbao as a very easy pleasant drive once out of the city.  But beware it can be a long rough crossing as we found out last time. Calais is a quick and cheaper crossing ( we did Dunkirk as even cheaper but a lot more driving and fuel / toll costs plus one or 2 overnight accommodation. 

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Pam542

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 2:11pm

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 2:11pm

Hi Roymansfield, were the overnight stops 30€ per person or per room?  Also were the dogs allowed to stay in your room and what did they charge per dog?

Thanks

howardf

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 2:18pm

howardf

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 2:18pm

Excellent idea . Hadn't thought of that 

Thanks 

roymansfield

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 3:29pm

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 3:29pm

Hi Pam yes dogs allowed in room, price was 30 euro's for the room. There was no breakfast with the room.......I googled dog friendly hotels and found them that way. Did not try for rooms in Spain as the Spanish are not so dog friendly.   No dog charges.

Pam542

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 8:28pm

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 8:28pm

Thanks for the info, that'll help the old finances a little 

howardf

Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 9:25pm

howardf

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Posted: Sun Feb 3, 2019 9:25pm

Hi 

Can you tell me which company you used please . I’m in Dover so a bit nearer than you were .. Great idea 

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