03 Mar 2012 1:00 PM:

 

Hi Rover1   

Wehave been in Spain now for over 6 years , living near to Ayamonte. We also have a property in UK which we visit about two or more times a year. We travel over by ferry with our dog and drive through France and Spain ,enjoying the sights and hotel stops. ( we treat it as our holidays)At the beggining we had a car with UK plates which we understood can be used for up to 6 months before having to be out of Spain- now we have a Spanish bought car.Taking a car out of spain could be taken to Gibralter(as part of a holiday) so it may not be a problem.

We have found that getting a Spanish car was no problem. The insurance is cheaper than Uk- not a lot,but still saves .The insurance covers the car for any driver over 26 so you wont have to do separate insurance per person.We have used this after an accident that was  our fault and we kept our no-claims and were supplied with  a free coutesy car and taxi to collect and return .

Just try and see how easy it is and  I,m sure that you will enjoy the experience. - not all Brits'  argue the toss' as it may seem from earlier postings !!!

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19 Nov 2011 4:27 PM:

Hi. We have for the last 3/4 years chosen to drive from Ayamonte to Cherborg to go to Poole.We stop 3-4 times at either Ibis hotels( if you book at least 20 days befrore you get about  1/3rd reduction)  or any of the other hotels that are dog.friendly.

We make it a part of our holiday so it is enjoyable.We have to travel by ferry as we have a dog, We take the toll roads whenever possible which are good with not much traffic.As we stay for about 3 months we need a car and hiring for this length would be very expensive.We have not used the ferries from Northern Spain as it is overnight and we believe that our dog would have to be crated on an upper deck, and she is too big to travel like this without severe discomfort.

I think it may be cheaper to fly but the pleasure of the places that you see while "on the road" and the people you meet are far nicer than waiting around to be herded like sheep aound the packed and officious Airport with limited baggage allowances. Yes ,its the ferry for us every time!!!

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