My next trip to the C Blanca is scheduled for late September, accommodation booked for 6 weeks, although if the U.K. weather is particularly poor I’ll extend my stay...in mid Nov 2018 we had fabulous weather on a trip we booked at 24 hours notice.
I’ve always flown and got cheap car rentals at Alicante, albeit changing the car every 2/3 weeks to get super cheap deals, and I don’t find that a hassle. I’m now considering driving a car over. No real reason other than it will make a change. An early morning flight means that we are normally settled into our accommodation by early afternoon, big supermarket shop en route, 10 hours door to door max.
Driving, probably Hull>Zeebrugge, will be more expensive than flying, even sharing transport costs, at least two overnights including the ferry, but a ‘mini adventure’. My only concern is driving a RHD car on a daily basis, mountain roads etc etc. Confidence isn’t a problem as I enjoy driving overseas, but 6 weeks, plus 10 weeks should I choose this option when I return in January 2021. I see lots of UK cars when I visit in winter, but I’d feel more comfortable driving a LHD car!
And I wouldn’t take my car. Far too many opportunities to get it damaged in car parks, left overnight in out of the way places, dumped all day on rough mountain tracks whilst out walking. And a bit ( lot) thirsty on fuel. I’d probably buy a cheap estate car for the trip, get it serviced and suck it and see.
Any thoughts ?
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