Friday, March 20, 2009

Destinations and Airlines that fly into Alicante Airport

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Alicante Airport - Aeropuerto de Alicante - Cheap flights to Alicante


The main airport for Alicante is Aeropuerto Internacional de Alicante, originally it was named El Altet , the airport is situated in the region of Murcia and is nine kilometres south of alicante ,alicante airport had over nine million passengers last year

Ryan air started the low cost flights in 2007 , there are two terminals and a new one is under construction and will be finnished this year

Airlines and Destinations

Terminal 1

flights to and from

Aer Lingus - Cork , Dublin

Air Algérie - Oran

Air Berlin - Berlin-Tegel, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg Hanover , Malaga, Munich, Paderborn/Lippstadt , Palma de Mallorca, Stuttgart

Air Europa - ,Palma de Mallorca, Paris-Orly, Tenerife-South Air Finland - Helsinki

bmibaby - Birmingham, Cardiff, East Midlands, Manchester

British Airways - London-Gatwick

Bulgaria Air - Sofia

Clickair - Barcelona

Flybe - Exeter, Southampton

Flyglobespan - Aberdeen, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow-International ,Iberia - Madrid - operated by Air Nostrum Asturias, Bilbao, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Santander, Seville, Tenerife-North

Iceland Express - Reykjavík-Klefalvik

Jet2.com - Blackpool, Leeds -Bradford, Manchester

Jetairfly - Brussels, Liège, Ostend

Monarch Airlines - Birmingham, Glasgow-International, London-Gatwick, London-Luton, Manchester

Norwegian Air Shuttle - Bergen, Oslo, Stavanger Stockholm-Arlanda, Trondheim, Warsaw

Palmair - Bournemouth

S7 Airlines - Novosibirsk Tolmachevo Moscow-Domodedovo

Scandinavian Airlines System - Bergen, Kristiansand, Oslo, Stavanger, Trondheim

Spanair - Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Madrid, Tenerife-South

transavia.com - Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Eindhoven, Rotterdam

Thomas Cook Airlines - Belfast-International, Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Glasgow-International, Leeds/Bradford, London-Gatwick,
Manchester, Newcastle

Thomson Airways Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Doncaster/Sheffield, Durham Tees Valley, East Midlands, Glasgow-International, London-Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle

Vueling Paris-Charles de Gaulle


Terminal 2

flights from and to

easyJet.com Basel/Mulhouse, Belfast-International, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Geneva, Glasgow-International, Liverpool, London-Gatwick, London-Luton, London-Stansted, Manchester, Newcastle

Ryanair Aarhus , Basel/Mulhouse, Billund, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Bratislava, Bremen, Bristol , Brussels South-Charleroi, Derry , Doncaster/Sheffield, Dublin, Durham Tees Valley, East Midlands, Edinburgh,Frankfurt-Hahn, Gothenburg-City, Karlsruhe-Baden, Knock , Leeds/Bradford, Liverpool, London-Gatwick, London-Stansted, Luebeck , Maastricht/Aachen ,
Memmingen , Milan-Orio Al Serio, Palma de Mallorca, Paris-Beauvais-Tillé,
Pisa, Santiago de Compostela, Shannon, Stockholm-Skavsta, Weeze, Wroclaw , Zaragoza

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Thursday, March 19, 2009

Cadiz Carnival

Spain prides itself on being the carnival capital of Europe, and there is no better example of this than the fabulous Cadiz Carnival, which takes to the streets between January 31st and February 10th each year.

As one of Spain´s major ports in the 16th century, Cadiz enjoyed strong trade links with Venice, and copied the city´s carnival theme to recreate in Spain.

This colourful and flamboyant street party winds its way through the centre of the city and has become famous for its entertaining and original figurines, pilgrimages and satirical musicians who take part in the procession. Many revellers wear costumes and masks or paint their faces with lipstick before taking to the streets.

Entrance:. Free.

Opening hours: 31st January – 10th February, annually. All Day.

Getting there: Nearest airport is Jerez, approximately 15 miles from Cadiz. Take bus, train or car to the centre of Cadiz.

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Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Things to do in Andorra

Located between France and Spain, Andorra offers visitors some stunning mountain ranges, rivers and beautiful countryside. This tiny principality is easily reached by air or road and Andorra car hire is easy to locate and book. If you take a flight to Andorra you can arrange car hire from the airport, and the airport parking at Andorra is spacious. Andorra is also famous for its skiing and mountain scenery.

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What to do in Andorra

Famous for its skiing in the heart of the Pyrenees, and for its duty-free shopping, Andorra attracts visitors from all over Europe. Boasting over 11 million visitors a year, Andorra´s official language is Catalan, closely followed by Spanish and French. The capital city of Andorra is Andorra la Vella. The best way to get around Andorra is to hire a car, so that you can explore at your own leisure. The main town of Andorra is home to 3km of tax-free shops, making it a shopper´s paradise.

If you are interested in Andorra real estate, there are plenty of reputable real estate agents who will be happy to discuss your requirements and needs.If history is more your thing, Andorra is well known for its heritage and Romanesque churches, chapels and bridges. Free guides will accompany you in the summer months in Andorra round the many monuments.

The international music festival of Ordino in September and the jazz festivals in Escaldes-Endordany in July are must-see events for music lovers. Music and dance is big in Andorra. Whether you visit Andorra to shop, to sight-see, to eat, drink or be merry, or even to buy a house through an estate agent, you will love the music and dance season which takes place between November and May.


Caldea in Andorra is a natural spa with a large indoor lagoon and an outside spa area where you can luxuriate in the warm water while it is snowing outside. Ski resorts in Andorra offer visitors superb facilities and amenities, and whether snowboarding, dog sleighs, alpine ski or Nordic ski are your thing, Andorra has it all.


Trekking in Andorra is another huge attraction for visitors. Forest landscapes with rivers running nearby provide the perfect terrain for trekking. Average temperatures in July are 79 degrees Fahrenheit, and average temperatures in winter are between 30 and 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Andorran food is fresh, simple and superb. Much local produce is used and tasty dishes are made from meat, vegetables and fruits.For golf enthusiasts, the Fontanais Golf Course is one of the best in Europe and is situated near Fontanais de Cerdanya, just 7km from Puigcerda. A range of accommodation is available, and for the more adventurous, there are plenty of well equipped campsites in Andorra.

How to get to Andorra

By air, fly to Perpignan or Gironas Airport and hire a car from there. Approx. 4 hours transfer time. From Barcelona and Toulouse Airports, 3hrs 30 minutes driving time in hire car. A bus also runs regularly between Barcelona and Andorra La Vella.

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Friday, March 6, 2009

almeria great family days out

Things to do in Almeria

Almeria is located on the south east coast of Spain, Almeria’s coast has remained almost the same for centuries. Almeria city is a typical picturesque Spanish city with an abundance of culture, and excellent Mediterranean cuisine, bars, shops, and a good night life. The City of Almeria is both modern and historical, dating back to the Bronze Age and passing through many civilizations and cultures until the Spanish Catholics reclaimed the City from the Moors in 1489.

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What to do in Almeria

Staying in Almeria there are so many interesting places to visit, from all different periods to Spanish history. Take a walk through some of the prettiest streets known as “Las Ramblas”, which takes you all the way to the Port. Or the Park of San Nicolás Salmerón, in the Alcazaba Gardens in close proximity to the Arabic Fortress ( La Alcazaba ), located in the historical area in the City of Almeria which consists an abundance of historical buildings as well as the Cathedral, the first temple Almeriense built as temple-fortress, in a predominantly Gothic style. In principle was built to defend the City from pirate attacks. In the north of Almería, is the Region of La Vélez is found, with a great number of rock caves, many of which have been declared "Of great cultural interest by the Department of Culture of Andalusia”.

Many paintings were discovered on their walls, showing scenes relating to the activities from the first settlers of the Southeast peninsular, which used them for refuge. Almeria is also notorious not only for its superb beaches but for its rugged interior, where you can find Mini Hollywood located at Mini Hollywood, Tabernas, Carretera National 340km, Desierto de Tabernas, Almeria- a wild west town recreating shows, cowboys, a museum and restaurants, where many spaghetti westerns were filmed or Texas Hollywood - film studio, and theme park, where a Fist Full of Dollars was filmed. To enjoy wildlife Cabo de Gata Natural Park - the natural park is very close by and is well worth visiting, its a protected area with high ecological value, for its flora and fauna. With Almerias fabulous weather conditions making a trip to the Astronomical Center - in Gergal, Sierra de los Filabres, you will find an astronomical center where you will find the world’s most powerful telescope.


A water park for family entertainment is located in Roquetas de Mar, Camino Las Selinas, 10, Almeria and for those that enjoy playing golf, there are three nearby golf courses to Almeria’s City, Golf Almerimar - 18 hole course, with all the facilities necessary, Located on the Urb. Almerimar, El Ejido, Almeria. Playa Serena - Located in the area of Roquetas de Mar, an 1.5hrs drive from Mojacar. 18 hole course, La Envia - 18 hole course, 1hr from Mojacar and 20mins from Almeria. With a strong agricultural sector the cuisine from this province is noted for the excellent local produce available. Almeria has a strong tendency towards fish and shellfish which comes from its own fishing ports in the area (Almeria, Garrucha, Roquetas, Aguadulce). The use of excellent olive oil, local fruits (especially tomatoes), salads and vegetables make a gastronomic delight. The beach in Almeria City keeps a good standard but it is worth to take a trip up or down the Almeria Coast to see beautiful coves, sandy beaches and dunes, clearly showing that Almeria possesses one of the most beautiful coastlines of the Mediterranean.

How to get to

Almeria Airport is located just 10km east of Almeria city itself (Airport Code – LEI). Almeria is now a very popular destination and cheap flights can be found flying out from the UK. The flying time would take less than three hours depending on your departure airport.


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alicante - costa brava top events

Alicante

By road, sea or air you can reach Alicante, the “City of Lights”. With more than 3,000 years of history inherited by different civilizations. Alicante is the Capital of the Costa Blanca in the province of Valencia. With its beaches, Port and Promenade being the main characteristics of the city. Alicante’s diverse contrasts of landscapes and attractive beaches, can offer something for everyone.

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What to do in Alicante

To spend a holiday in Alicante and you can enjoy a fun packed holiday as Alicante can offer you almost anything you wish to do or see. From scuba diving or sailing in the Mediterranean to hiking through their wonderful Nature Parks, or playing golf in one of their many courses, known to be the best in Spain, and in close proximity of the airport (El Altet Airport). A beauty spot to see when you stay in Alicante is The Isla de Tabarca, a marine nature reserve, with a seabed carpeted in underwater plants, a paradise for diving enthusiasts. For younger members of the family that want more entertainment than just the beach, they can choose from large theme parks ( Terra Mítica ), Aqua Parks or even Safari Parks, there is endless entertainment for everyone.

The busiest leisure area in Alicante is the Port, busy with pubs, discos and restaurants. Staying in Alicante you can enjoy the gastronomic traditional dishes from produce used from the surrounding countryside or fresh from the sea, and over 300 varieties of rice dishes to choose from (Paella )and a typical sweet ( Turrón ) and try their local fortified wine ( fondillón). For those interested in architecture visit the Roman Ruins or the Cathedral, just of a few to mention. In July and August on Fridays and Saturdays the city holds what is known as the “Castle Nights”, in the Castle of Santa Barbara where they hold musical events and dining in the open air on a summers evening. Alicante is an ideal destination to spend your holiday in summer or winter, with its quality beaches and rolling countryside and challenging golf courses, and offering numerous tourist accommodation and residential estates.

How to get to Alicante

Alicante International Airport is located about 11km from the city of Alicante at El Altet and is easy to get to from the main A7 motorway. It is very well sign posted and with good access. Car parking is right outside the arrivals and departures. Buses and Car Hire are easily accessible. By road you can get to Alicante, on the A-7 motorway from the French border. The national route N-340 links Alicante to Barcelona and Valencia City. Flight to Alicante from the UK takes less than three hours depending on the airport of departure.

More information

Golf & Country Club La Marquesa
Avda. Justo Quesada, s/n
03170 Rojales • Alicante

For scuba diving in alicante

Marina Deportiva de Alicante, Moll 8 Zona de Llevant, Planta alta Local
They organize excursions to the Island of Tabarca, the Bay of Alicante and other underwater points of interest. They also offer a sailing charter service with skin-diving.

Theme Park Monte Tossal

Located in the city-centre next to the Castle of San Fernando, the park is on the side of Mount Tossal and is divided up to represent the various regions of Valencia. It has fun and cultural attractions such as mini-golf, giant chess, pétanque, multi-purpose hall, children’s games, skating, skateboarding, cafeteria, shop and car parking.


Tourist information office
Avenida Rambla de Méndez Núñez 23
03002 - Alacant/alicante


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things to do in mallorca

Alcudia is located on the northeast coast of the Island of Majorca (Mallorca) Majorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands. Majorca boasts of an annual average of 300 days of sunshine, combining the Island with numerous excellent beaches with golden sand and clear blue seas, making Alcudia a popular destination for tourists.


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What to do in Alcudia

Staying in Alcudia you can enjoy all of its natural beauty, with its nature reserves and wonderful white sandy beaches. Alcudia is situated on a hill in the centre of two bays of special beauty and is the oldest city in Majorca / Mallorca. The popular beaches along the 30km coastline of Alcudia are Las de Cap de Bou, Sa Marina d´ Alcúdia, Sant Joan, Sant Pere, Coll Baix, Alcanada and D´Alcúdia. For those that enjoy a change of scenery, the Natural Park of L´Albufera, a nature reserve that offers excellent walking, cycling and bird watching facilities. Or Puig de Sant Martí, is another place in the area of great natural beauty. Or for everyone there is the Hidropark, the water park in Alcudia, offers a variety of slides, shoots, and pools for all ages.


The municipality of Alcudia has had diverse civilizations through history, leaving numerous archaeological remainders, for instance the Roman City and Theatre of Pollentia, just on the outskirts of Alcudia. The Port of Alcudia is the second most important in Marjorca, not only for servicing the Island but for recreational use as well and as a main tourist centre with extensive beach and water sports activities, including an abundance of Bars and Restaurants and Shops, open day and most of the night. This resort also offers excellent hotel accommodation and the majority cater for families that travel with young children, to simply enable you to enjoy and relax a holiday in the Mediterranean. The weather in Alcudia is excellent for playing golf on a choice of quality golf courses, situated in the proximity of all the main tourist locations.

Traveling to Alcudia


Flights from the UK to the airport of Palma of Majorca ( PMI ) take less than three hours depending on the airport of departure, or by Ferry from mainland Spain to the Port in Alcudia.
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