20 Feb 2017 9:19 PM:

Thanks everyone for your advice, I think I should just be alert and careful.

It is mainly the drive down and back I am concerned about.

I have driven round Andalucia in a hire car without problem but as my car is very open and very low it stands out like a sore thumb. That is why I though it better to take N roads rather than motorway.

Cheers 

Forum thread: Having second thoughts

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18 Feb 2017 12:18 AM:

 

Hopefully someone can give us a few pointers.

I have booked the ferry for my wife and I to drive from Bilbao to Malaga and back later in the year.  We have booked to stay overnight south of Madrid on the way down and two stop nights on the way back.  We were planning on using mainly non motorway roads such as N502 type roads etc.

My issue is that we will be travelling in a very open top classic car on UK plates and will stick out like a sore thumb with the case strapped to the luggage rack on the back etc.  Since booking I have been told by friends in Spain that we are unwise to do this and will be exposing ourselves to car jackings, muggings etc, plus the internet seems to be full of horror stories.

I'm beginning to think that it isn't worth it. 

Am I/they over reacting? Does anyone have any advice on what we should/should not be doing and looking out for?

Thanks.

 

This message was last edited by srs on 18/02/2017.

This message was last edited by srs on 18/02/2017.
Forum thread: Having second thoughts

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08 May 2016 10:12 PM:

Hello Graham,

I don't know whether you got my reply as I sent it (probably unsuccessfully) from my mobile.  Me and technology don't mix!  My apt, as below is about to become vacant for long term let.

Feel free to PM me if you need any further informtion.

Carvajal, Fuengirola, Don Juan Phase 1 Block 5 (front block facing sea with uninterupted views). Corner apartment, first floor on left side of block facing sea.

2 bedroom apartment available on a long term let.

Magnificent unobstructed views with large corner terrace, fully furnished and equiped, wi fi booster, sat t.v. parking etc. Access to two pools through garage.  All usual facilities

Cheers

Stuart

Community thread: Looking for long term rental in Don Juan

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22 Dec 2015 10:32 AM:

Hello,

Having hired a car for the first time in a while for the Christmas period I have been told that there
 are speed cameras dotted about.  Although I don't intend to speed it is difficult keeping track of the limits.  Does anyone know where there are cameras to look out for? are there any on the a7 over the top?

thanks

 

 

 

Community thread: The chit-chat area

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22 May 2015 5:36 PM:

Some good replies here, thanks for the tips.

Forum thread: Previous tenant requesting details

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