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Driving in Spain
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We're flying to Madrid the first week of July and will be driving a rented car from Madrid to a town in Andalucia (between Granada and Galera). Do any of you have any tips or things to watch out for when driving in Spain? I realize I'll need an international driving permit but any other useful information/things to watch out for would be appreciated. thanks, barry |
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Do any of you have any tips or things to watch out for when driving in Spain? Parking in towns can be difficult and/or expensive but other than that I found it fairly easy. Roadmaps with the scenic routes well-marked were a particular favorite of mine. I realize I'll need an international driving permit I never needed one but it has been a couple of years since I last drove there. Eric |
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"Eric Griswold" wrote in message ... writes: Do any of you have any tips or things to watch out for when driving in Spain? Parking in towns can be difficult and/or expensive but other than that I found it fairly easy. Roadmaps with the scenic routes well-marked were a particular favorite of mine. I realize I'll need an international driving permit I never needed one but it has been a couple of years since I last drove there. Not found parking to be a problem and is usually free, I go to the coastal holiday areas that UK people go to. But if there is a time limit on the parking the police seem to appear immediately to fine you and tow your car away. They drive on the opposite side of the road to the Uk thus roundabouts seem to be the main problem for UK people. Uk people are OK with thier UK liecence if not of the older type. Some people recommend the carrying of UK passport when driving in Europe. -- Regards, David Please reply to News Group. |
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to a town in Andalucia (between Granada and Galera). In Andalucia blokes (often with uniforms) show you to a parking space for a small fee, they are entirely unofficial and there may also be an official parking fee for the space! One once stood at a junction ahead of me and waved the traffic round the corner to a halt so I could come out. Of course when I came out there wasnt a car in sight. Speeding fines are on the spot, no pay, no car! Spainish drivers are relaxed, courteous and tailgate like mad. IIRC the drink drive limit is lower than UK. The roads in the white towns can be very narrow, so dont hire an American sized car! -- Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso Wasdale-Lake district-Thames path-London "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site Eat-walk-Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" -- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap |
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Following up to Eric Griswold
Roadmaps with the scenic routes well-marked were a particular favorite of mine. worht adding they are not always super accurate though. -- Mike Reid "Art is the lie that reveals the truth" P.Picasso Wasdale-Lake district-Thames path-London "http://www.fellwalk.co.uk" -- you can email us@ this site Eat-walk-Spain "http://www.fell-walker.co.uk" -- dontuse@ all, it's a spamtrap |
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On Wed, 12 May 2004 22:28:34 GMT, wrote:
Hi, We're flying to Madrid the first week of July and will be driving a rented car from Madrid to a town in Andalucia (between Granada and Galera). Do any of you have any tips or things to watch out for when driving in Spain? The road system is excellent, but I found the intersections poorly marked compared to Italy, where I live. We got lost at least once a day. I realize I'll need an international driving permit but any other useful information/things to watch out for would be appreciated. thanks, barry ----------- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup |
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On Thu, 13 May 2004 14:15:09 +0200, B Vaughan wrote:
The road system is excellent, but I found the intersections poorly marked compared to Italy, where I live. We got lost at least once a day. What? I found Italian road signs to be the worst I've ever come across, even worse than rural Germany. I've never driven in Spain but it must be bad ! -- Tim C. |
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wrote in message ... Hi, We're flying to Madrid the first week of July and will be driving a rented car from Madrid to a town in Andalucia (between Granada and Galera). Do any of you have any tips or things to watch out for when driving in Spain? I realize I'll need an international driving permit but any other useful information/things to watch out for would be appreciated. thanks, barry Roads are good. Try to use the toll roads as they tend to be less busy ;-) and they are not too expensive. Try to hire a diesel as cost of motoring is very reasonable. Signage is pathetic but improving. Police can fine on the spot so make sure you have Euros ! When going through tunnels make sure you put on your dipped beams in case a police car is waiting at the end ! Renting tends to be less expensive down in Andalucia because of competition. I use www.viamichelin.com to plan a trip as it has distances as well as other very useful tools. Just make up your own itinerary and get the data. Nige |
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On Thu, 13 May 2004 12:24:07 GMT, Tim Challenger
"timothy(dot)challenger(at)apk(dot)at" wrote: On Thu, 13 May 2004 14:15:09 +0200, B Vaughan wrote: The road system is excellent, but I found the intersections poorly marked compared to Italy, where I live. We got lost at least once a day. What? I found Italian road signs to be the worst I've ever come across, even worse than rural Germany. I've never driven in Spain but it must be bad ! In Italy virtually every intersection has signs indicating the next, or next few, towns in that direction. Even tiny rural lanes exiting from the main road have a sign indicating the little hamlets they lead to. When I first came to Italy, I used to take the car and follow my nose, as a way of getting to know my area. I knew that it was almost impossible to get lost. ----------- Barbara Vaughan My email address is my first initial followed by my surname at libero dot it I answer travel questions only in the newsgroup |
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I've driven all over Spain and never had any problems. Nice folks. They
frown on speeding and fine you on the spot. National highway speed limit is 120kph which is kind of slow. Last trip I saw the fuzz in VW Jetta's. The center of the grille was a radar. I find driving in the Costa de Sol tourist area more hectic than most. Madrid is busy and Barcelona can be busy, but most of the nation is agrarian and as such, quiet and easy. Again, nice folks. |
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