Getting To Spain By Ferry

By Ferry:
The obvious advantage of travelling to Spain by ferry is you take you own car, bike caravan, boat, trailer or just your feet.
The journey can be a good way to relax into your holiday, with two nights onboard the luxury passenger ferry. Portsmouth to Bilbao being one of the main routes. This leaves you relaxed and refreshed and ready to expore Spains 'Green Coast'

For those wanting to drive to the Costas.. Brittany Ferries offer a quicker route from Plymouth to Santander,
Four hours will get you to Madrid ..And futhur five hours to the Costa del sol.

If you'd like to travel to Spain directly by ferry you have two possibilities listed below.
There is a huge variation in prices and it's well worth shopping around to see what the latest special offer includes.
Direct ferries certainly aren't a cheap option, unless you're eager to include the voyage as part of your holiday you'd be better off flying to Spain and renting a car.

Operate the Plymouth to Santander service twice a week, three times a week in high season.
On-board accommodation is compulsory and ranges from a reclining seat to a deluxe cabin.

The 18 hour luxury cruise allows you plenty of time to unwind, take in a film or two, shop and enjoy the fabulous French Cuisine. Ship operating this route: Pont-Aven - Brittany Ferries' magnificent flagship. Plymouth Ideal departure point from the North, Midlands, Wales and the West - with excellent motorway and expressway connections via the M5 and M6. Click the link below for port map and mileage chart. Santander A cosmopolitan city which tempts visitors to stay. There's an impressive road network to speed you to other destinations in Spain or Portugal. Click the link below for port map and mileage chart. About Plymouth For sailings to Roscoff in Brittany and Santander in Spain, Plymouth is the place. Easily reached by motorways from the North, Midlands and Wales, the ferry port offers good parking charged at £3.50 per day if you're not taking your car with you, refreshments and a commission-free bureau de change. To Plymouth Miles Km London 228 367 Birmingham 208 335 Manchester 291 469 Cardiff 160 258 Bristol 116 187 Exeter 42 68 About Santander Santander is a bustling regional capital and a popular holiday resort that offers award-winning sandy beaches, excellent shopping and a host of restaurants, bars and hotels. The ferry port is in the centre of town, so a car is not essential. However, the stunning surrounding countryside and mountains are well worth exploring. Santander provides good road connections to the whole of Spain and the South of France. From Santander Miles KM Alicante 504 811 Barcelona 442 712 Faro 664 1069 Lisbon 574 924 Marbella 627 1009 Oporto 450 724 Santiago 326 525 Time Tables click here www.brittany-ferries.co.uk

Operate a Portsmouth to Bilbao service, also twice a week. Prices are high and include accommodation on the 36 hour journey.

P&O Ferries Portsmouth To reach Portsmouth exit M27 J12 & follow M275 to Portsmouth. At the Rudmore Roundabout turn right & follow signs to Ferries. The Continental Ferry Port is straight ahead. The Main Continental Ferry Terminal has an Information Desk which is open every day, a Cafeteria & Licensed Bar, Newsagent & Gift Shop, Cash Point, Bureau de Change, Photo Booth, Baby Care Room, Payphones & Public Fax. Located at the end of the Boarding lanes is the Travel Centre, which offers a Cafeteria, Bureau de Change, Motoring & Gift Shops. Short & Long Term Parking is available close to the Terminal. For freight vehicles there is a 500 vehicle Lorry Park, as well as additional off-port parking only 5 miles north at Bailey's Truckstop, located at the M27/A27 East Junction marked A2030 to Southsea. Bilbao By travelling from Portsmouth to Bilboa you avoid the long drawn out drive up through France. Upon arrival in Bilboa you should make time to visit the Guggenhiem Museum and witness first hand the amazing architectural design. One of Northern Spain's major cities Bilboa is the ideal starting point for an onward journey into Spain. Portsmouth - Bilbao Portsmouth - Bilbao 01/04/04 - 03/01/05 dept.20:00 arr. 08:00 cruising for 2 nights (tues/sat dept.) Bilbao - Portsmouth 01/04/04 - 05/01/05 dept. 12:30 arr. 6:30 cruising for 1 nights (mon/thurs dept.) All timetables are subject to change. Sailings may be restricted over New Year. All times are local. = Bargain sailings: Save you up to 50% on the following dates: Portsmouth to Bilbao - 4 May, 5 Jun, 6 Jul, 24 Aug, 14 Sep, 5 Oct and 6 Nov 2004 Bilbao to Portsmouth - 24 May, 24 Jun, 22 Jul, 23 Aug, 27 Sep, 25 Oct and 8 Nov 2004 Check-in time: 45 mins, Priorité check in 90 mins. Crossing time: from 35hrs to Bilbao, 29hrs to Portsmouth

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