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Hi all, am just wondering if it would be practical to "pop" down to Spain for 2 weeks over Xmas maybe Murcia, what do you think? How many hours driving is it approx from Cherbourg? and above all is it worth it?
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Codfinger, its 1100 miles from Cherbourg to Murcia for me that would be a 3 day drive both ways and that is if the weathers good, it can be very bad with snow in northern Spain at that time of year.
Yes we have had some great times at Xmas in Spain but i personally would not go that far for 2 weeks.
I have no problem driving, I would just like to spend a few days in warmer climes, do the Spanish do xmas? will everything be shut, resturants etc? or am I doomed to veg-out in front of the t.v in the u.k?
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Live just down the road from you in wet and wndy Bournemouth.
I usually get the ferry to Bilbao and reckon it takes 16 full travelling hours from there to Alicante at a steady 50mph. Take into account the extra distance from N France and overnight stops + the extra distance again to Murcia, add in a couple of overnight stops, even using toll roads (which I do) in my ARV, you're looking at over 24hrs.
Someone will be along with a different point of view or look at Google Earth and enter your route. Add about 50% more time as I reckon Google works it out using a car's speed, shorter braking and accererating times.
Ian
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Codfinger, its 1100 miles from Cherbourg to Murcia for me that would be a 3 day drive both ways and that is if the weathers good, it can be very bad with snow in northern Spain at that time of year.
Yes we have had some great times at Xmas in Spain but i personally would not go that far for 2 weeks.
Bob
Hi Bob, I have been thinking of what to do for this xmas, I just dont fancy being trapped at home ......in-laws, screaming kids, rubbish tv etc I,m usually glad to get back to work thats sad isnt it!
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Just seen your other post. The Spanish celebrate the Festival of the 3 Kings which is later than Christmas. Yes shops and s/markets are closed on the day, but there is no Boxing Day. Restaurants are all open.
Ian
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Live just down the road from you in wet and wndy Bournemouth.
I usually get the ferry to Bilbao and reckon it takes 16 full travelling hours from there to Alicante at a steady 50mph. Take into account the extra distance from N France and overnight stops + the extra distance again to Murcia, add in a couple of overnight stops, even using toll roads (which I do) in my ARV, you're looking at over 24hrs.
Someone will be along with a different point of view or look at Google Earth and enter your route. Add about 50% more time as I reckon Google works it out using a car's speed, shorter braking and accererating times.
Ian
Hi Ian, I would love to take more time off but she who must be obeyed thro sense of duty feels she cannot take more time away from the poor little terrors at our local skool!
Any alternative suggestions?
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Codfinger, as camperian said the spanish celebrate the 3 kings rather than xmas and that is not until January 6th when all the towns and villages have parades through the streets with bands, its a great site with all the floats and the children but i suspect it will be to late for you and shmbo.
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