Granada, Cordoba, Seville

Tammygirl replied on 10/08/2019 18:59

Posted on 10/08/2019 18:59

In a few weeks time we are heading off to Spain via France.

We will land at Roscoff this time round, so if the weather behaves we will linger on the way down the West coast. 

Places to visit in Spain that we have on our wish list are Aranjuez and Toledo on the way down. Then after a visit to the coast somewhere,  Granada, Cordoba and Seville.

Having read a number of blogs I've gleaned a fair bit of info but I'd be grateful if anyone who has done these places could take time to give personal accounts of what to see there and the best sites for visiting them. Aranjuez and Toledo isn't an issue as we will stay at the site at the palace.

The other 3 are the ones that give me a bit of concern as none of them have great reviews. We should be down the bottom of Spain around the end of October all being well so hoping sites not too busy. 

A visit to Jerez is also on the cards (must look online to see if there is a show) and of course a couple of days at El Rocio.

After all that we will return via Caceres, would like to visit Merida and Badajoz but again the site at Merida gets awful reviews and there isn't a site at Badajoz, so OH was hoping it would be feasible to visit them from Caceres, is it ?

Then on the way back up we were thinking of calling in to Escorial 

Still not booked a return ferry as not sure when we will be needing it and not sure if we want to do the long one or come back through France. 

Given what is going to be going on at the end of October (Brexit) we are probably slightly mad laughing

replied on 20/08/2019 06:51

Posted on 19/08/2019 22:44 by Tammygirl

Thanks Dellboy, I think that's the site we are looking at using good to know about the bus as I believe its not easy parking in Cordoba.

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commeyras replied on 20/08/2019 09:36

Posted on 20/08/2019 09:36

We too have used Albolafia for visits to Cordoba etc.  If you drive to Cordoba and follow signs towards centre you should be able to find lots of free street parking on the south side of the river just across the footbridge from the main sights. However, we always go off season so cannot comment on how busy it may be in peak season but that period is finishing in a week or so. If you look at a street map of Cordoba you will see what I mean.  My books are in the caravan as off on Friday so cannot give clearer directionscool

Longtimecaravanner replied on 20/08/2019 13:51

Posted on 20/08/2019 13:51

We were there in November and couldn't find any street parking south of the river that didn't have a time limit but from other comments I think we didn't look in the right place. We parked in a car park in Avenida Del Dr Fleming which was close to the tourist area but had the tiniest parking slots that I have ever seen. Hubby parked our Kia Sorrento in one with difficulty but I couldn't have done it.

young thomas replied on 20/08/2019 16:55

Posted on 20/08/2019 16:44 by cyberyacht

Whilst primarily aimed at motorhomes looking for overnight parking, this site is quite useful for locating parking. https://park4night.com/

Posted on 20/08/2019 16:55

agreed, the MH 'parkers guide'wink

I use it regularly....you can even find on street parking in the uk via this site, a gem.

MikeyA replied on 21/08/2019 14:26

Posted on 19/08/2019 22:44 by Tammygirl

Thanks Dellboy, I think that's the site we are looking at using good to know about the bus as I believe its not easy parking in Cordoba.

Posted on 21/08/2019 14:26

 Tammygirl

If you are visiting Cordoba the best and easiest way to see the sights is to use the Hop on/Hop off bus. The ticket gives you a ride on a standard double decker but also a minibus to take you around the narrow side streets. Saves miles of walking in the heat.

Bus

Tammygirl replied on 21/08/2019 18:23

Posted on 21/08/2019 14:26 by MikeyA

 Tammygirl

If you are visiting Cordoba the best and easiest way to see the sights is to use the Hop on/Hop off bus. The ticket gives you a ride on a standard double decker but also a minibus to take you around the narrow side streets. Saves miles of walking in the heat.

Bus

Posted on 21/08/2019 18:23

Thanks Mikey, where about do you get this bus? or is it best to head to Tourist office first.

MikeyA replied on 21/08/2019 20:11

Posted on 21/08/2019 20:11

Tammygirl,  If I remember correctly we just headed over the river bridge towards the town centre and the buses and touts seemed to be everywhere.

 

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