Holiday to Andalucia and Gibraltar

Discussion in 'Pozzo's Place' started by nisman94, Sep 7, 2012.

  1. nisman94

    nisman94 International Man of Mystery

    As a sort of send off thing before uni my family are going to Gibraltar for 4 days with the intention of exploring Andalucia a bit. For those who knows their southern Spain geography well (or indeed Granada fans), Granada is located in this culturally-infused, wonderful area. I am indeed going to Granada to visit the Alhambra and take a slight detour to the Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes for maybe a couple of photos. I just wanna know from anyone who's been to the region or Granada fans about transport in the region and Granada as well sights to see. Thanks
     
  2. Prentice

    Prentice Administrator

    Granada is a beautiful city, I've been there quite a lot due to work.

    Make sure you go to my friends Irish bar in the centre. :biggrin:
     
  3. nisman94

    nisman94 International Man of Mystery

    Seeing as my parents don't drink (and my mum is not a big fan of my recent alcohol escapades) I might give that a miss. On the other hand if your friend's Irish bar serves up some good grub then me and my dad are sold. Definitely need to buy a Watford flag to parade outside the stadium and you know act as a representative of Watford (no not in the same way as the Top Gear men did in India)
     
  4. Prentice

    Prentice Administrator

  5. rojiblancohorizontal

    rojiblancohorizontal First Year Pro

    Any question? :)

    EDIT: OH YEAH! Hannigans!
     
  6. Prentice

    Prentice Administrator

    Haha that's my friends' parents bar. Spent many nights in there whilst working over in Granada.
     
  7. rojiblancohorizontal

    rojiblancohorizontal First Year Pro


    Really? Please, congrats him and tell him to make some offer for this Granada fan :p
     
  8. nisman94

    nisman94 International Man of Mystery

    Yeah what's the best way to travel throughout Andalucia (well from Gibraltar to Grenada and in that area)?
     
  9. afanof

    afanof First Team

    The trains are very good but if you've only got 4 days wouldn't you be better hiring a car?
     
  10. nisman94

    nisman94 International Man of Mystery

    Apparently cars are a hassle to get through the Gibraltar/Spain border (hotel is in Gibraltar), plus I can't drive, dad gets tired very quickly and mum cba to drive. Fun family we are...
     
  11. rojiblancohorizontal

    rojiblancohorizontal First Year Pro

    if hotels is in Gibraltar... Its gonna be hard go and come in the same day...

    I think there's no planes from Gibraltar to Granada airport (maybe from Cadiz) and then you can use a train.

    But i repeat, its gonna be a hard travel if u do it twice in a day trying to visit everything in 10 hours
     
  12. afanof

    afanof First Team

    My recollection is that entry to the Alhambra is by timed ticket and it is best to book in advance or you could be queueing for hours. The easiest way to do it would be to book a tour from Gibraltar, which your hotel could probably do for you. I know it's not anyone's favourite way to visit but there are some places where it's far easier especially if you have limited time and are travelling with family who have limited energy. If you wanted to see more of Granada you would have to make another trip.
     
  13. wfcmoog

    wfcmoog Tinpot

    Border crossing from Gibraltar to Spain by car is a pain in the ass.
     
  14. Birdydoug

    Birdydoug The Flying Scotsman

    Specially when you have to stop at traffic lights for planes.
     
  15. nascot

    nascot First Team

    My only recommendation is don't visit a farking Irish bar in Spain. Go somewhere Spanish.
     
  16. inayellowshirt

    inayellowshirt From the other place


    +1 :sign15:
     
  17. nisman94

    nisman94 International Man of Mystery

    Noted. Definitely need to try me some paella and see some bullfighting if the season is still on
     

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