14 Apr 2011 9:54 AM:

 It will be a minimum of 20 hours actual driving time from Calais. Depending on how many hours you want to drive each day will govern the number of overnight stops.

I have done it with one stop ( Biarritz ) and 2 stops ( Bordeaux and Madrid )

The Vamichelin website not only shows you the different routes available but also calculates tolls and shows hotels on your preferred route.

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09 Jul 2010 10:52 AM:

 I agree with La Venezia. It is in the road with the horse and carriages down towards the sea on the left hand side. There are large barrels outside used as tables.

Also, there is a large underground car park down the first turning on the left, before you get to the restaurant.

Try the patatas bravas, unique, and best I've ever had

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20 Jan 2010 5:03 PM:

 Hi Pat

I did this trip in 2 days arriving home last night, with 2 dogs. The best website by far is viamichelin. If you want to do the journey in 2 days from Calais I would suggest getting to Biarritz on the first day. If you want to do the trip in 3 days I would suggest stopping over in Poitiers and Aranda del Duero ( an hour north of Madrid ). 

Plan your trip on the website with the route planner and it will suggest hotels at your destination point. These can be filtered for dog friendliness and directions to the actual hotels can be obtained.

On the way out from UK I stayed in Bordeaux which was a long first day and Madrid, which was a pain due to the traffic. On the way back I stayed in Anglet, which is next door to Biarritz ( by the airport )

If you would like recommendations on specific hotels just drop me a pm.

Hope this helps

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10 Jan 2010 12:00 AM:

I have to drive from CDS back to UK next weekend. Am worried about the road conditions en route through Northern Spain and France due to snow.

Does anyone know of a good website that will give me up to date info on the state of the roads?

Thanks

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26 Dec 2009 10:33 AM:

 Just to let you know we stayed in the Ibis Alcorcon-Mostoles last week en route to CDS. Everything was perfect for our 2 large dogs and 9 month old boy. We had 2 rooms at €49 each as they are quite small. Parking was secure inside a perimeter fence and behind a security gate.

It is probably easier to access coming in from the Santander direction than from San Sebastian because you don't get so involved in the Madrid traffic.

On our return journey we will stay north of Madrid somewhere just off the main road to Burgos. This will enable us to completely bypass Madrid via the excellent ring road which is like an empty version of our M25.

I can also highly recommend the Pullman hotel on Le Lac at Bordeaux. I have rarely encountered such friendly and helpful staff in a hotel. Also had secure parking and is reachable in a day travelling south from Calais.

On our return I am looking to stay further north (near Poitiers) in order to shorten the final leg back to Calais.

Hope this info useful.

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