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Mallorca by Ferry from Barcelona

5/8/2012

Most people know the island of Mallorca from a package holiday which means flying in as a group, lining up for the tourist coach and being delivered by the tour-guide at the check-in desk at the pre-booked hotel.

Alcudia on the North Coast of Mallorca.

Nothing wrong with that! I have done it myself, and I have even enjoyed it. However if you are exploring Spain by car you can easily fit a ferry to Mallorca into your travel plans. And if you are wondering how to get to Mallorca by ferry – I am just about to tell you.

From mainland Spain you can reach Mallorca in between 5 to 7 hours from Barcelona, Denia or Valencia.

From Barcelona you can sail to Alcudia on the North side of Mallorca or to Palma on the west side, while the routes from Denia and Valencia only sail to Palma.

I don’t think Barcelona in the north east of Spain needs to be placed further on the map, but if you are not that familiar with Spanish geography you might want to know that Denia is situated on Costa Blanca.

A beautiful drive along the coast road N 332 will get you there and so will the highway AP7. Valencia – the third largest city in Spain is approximately 100km further north along the Coast from Denia.

You can book a return ticket, but if you plan to visit one of the other Balearic Islands – may I suggest you book a one-way ticket on the ferry to Mallorca. This gives you the option of sailing back to mainland Spain from Menorca or Ibiza.

You can also reduce the driving quiet a bit if you sail from Denia or Valencia to Mallorca on a single ticket and book your ferry back from Mallorca to Barcelona. – Or the other way around. Doing Mallorca by ferry is a brilliant opportunity to experience different areas of Spain.

Two Ferry Companies covers all the traffic from mainland Spain to Mallorca: Balearia- and Trasmediterranea Ferries. Together the two companies conduct more than 50 crossings weekly.

Taking a ferry to Mallorca from mainland Spain is part of your holiday. Between 5 and 7 hours on the blue Mediterranean Sea, depending on which route you choose, is not a hassle – it is a pleasure.

Hasta la vista in Mallorca and smooth sailing!

Ferry ports in Mallorca

Alcudia

Palma de Mallorca

Alcudia on the north coast of Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca

Sardinia by Ferry from Barcelona

5/8/2012

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The Italian island Sardinia is next-door-neighbour to the French island, Corsica. Sardinia is four times the size of Corsica, and when visiting you can look forward to lush nature, wild mountain areas and some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean region.

If you have the time – there is no better way to arrive to Sardina than on a ferry across the Mediterranean Sea. The white beaches and the crystal clear turquoise waters surrounding Sardinia is an inspiring welcome that turns on you holiday mood from the very first second.

You can get to Sardinia by ferry from mainland Italy or from Barcelona in Spain, or even from Bonifacio in Corsica to Santa Teresa di Galura in Sardinia.

Arriving from Barcelona to Porto Torres by ferry – on the North-west side of Sardinia, takes a little more than 12 hours. The ferry leaves Barcelona in the evening and arrives in Sardinia between 10 and 11 the next morning.

Find your price from Barcelona to Porto Torres:

Now that you know a little more about how to get there, you can concentrate on what to do – and where to stay, when you get there.

You will have easy access to holiday rentals in Stintino, if you arrive at the port in Porto Torres with Grimaldi Lines, and you can find Sardinia luxury villas on the North-east side of the island in Baia Sardinia and San Teodoro.

You might also want to check out Sardinia Pool houses or Sardinia holiday homes with sea view - starting as low as from EUR 133 for 1 week!

We wish you smooth sailing from Ferriesspain!

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How To Get To Ibiza

5/8/2012

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Ibiza is an extremely popular holiday island with some of the cleanest water in the Mediterranean Sea. Most visitors fly into Ibiza Airport from various world destinations.

However going by ferry to Ibiza could be an enjoyable addition to your Ibiza villa holiday.

Ferries to Ibiza from the Spanish mainland departs from Barcelona, Denia and Valencia. You can furthermore go by ferry to Ibiza from Mallorca and Formentera two other islands in the Balearics.

95% of Ibiza’s 5 millions tourists fly into Ibiza’s Airport from more than 80 world wide destinations. The most popular airlines connecting Ibiza with the world are Air Berlin, EasyJet, British Airways, Britannia Airways, Air Europa, Jet2.com and Condor.

Besides from connecting Ibiza with the other Balearic Islands, direct flights connect Ibiza with Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, London-Gatwick, Stuttgart, Zurich, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Dublin, Geneva, Blackpool, Edinburgh, Leeds/Bradford and many others.

Ibiza’s nickname is “the clubbing capital of the world”, due to its plenty and unique nightspots and the amount of bars and restaurants that can be found all over the island but particularly in all the winding, narrow streets of Ibiza Town.

However if you are more into beach life, atmospheric small villages, tranquil relaxation and stunning nature – an Ibiza villa holiday on the north side of the island will provide you with just that.

San Juan is a really laid back relaxing village in the North. It is still regarded as the hippie headquarter in Ibiza, and it seems to attract people seeking an alternative lifestyle and with interest in philosophy, spirituality and a healthy lifestyle.

Whether you fly or take a ferry to Ibiza you will have plenty of resorts and villas to choose from, as Ibiza has something for everybody. If you want to spoil your family with an Ibiza holiday home in Ibiza Town, this is an option as well.

The sea water is great

San Juan is still regarded as the hippie headquarter in Ibiza

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How To Get To Menorca

5/8/2012

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Located in the Mediterranean Sea, close to Mallorca, you will find the island of Menorca with a population of approximately 82.000. Menorca is part of the Balearic Islands and the province of Catalonia.

You can fly into Menorca from various world destinations. Menorca airport is located about 4.5 kilometres to the south-west of the island’s capital, Mahón. It lies within the city limits of both Mahón and Sant Lluís; and not far from the island of Mallorca.

Jet2.com offer cheap flights to Mahón in Menorca from Leeds Bradford, Belfast, Edinburgh or Newcastle Airports in the North of the UK.

Airlines that fly to Mahon in Menorca:
Air Berlin, Air Europa, Air Nostrum, Condor, EasyJet, Iberia, Jet2.com, Monarch airlines, Spanair, Swiftair, TUIfly og Vueling.

However keep in mind that going by ferry to Menorca could be an enjoyable part of the journey to your Menorca holiday villa with pool .

If you are “doing” Spain by car, you can take the ferry to Menorca from Valencia and return to Barcelona on the ferry from Menorca.

This is the right choice if you plan to see a little more of Spain than the average tourist.
Ferries to Menorca from the Spanish mainland departs from Barcelona and Valencia. You can furthermore go by ferry to Menorca from Mallorca.

For further info on Menorca and booking of ferry tickets – please visit Ferry to Menorca

Easy overview on how to get to Menorca by ferry.

Mainland Spain to Menorca from:
Barcelona to Ciutadella
Barcelona to Mahon
Valencia to Mahon

Mallorca to Menorca from:
Alcudia to Ciutadella
Alcudia to Mahon
Palma to Mahon

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Sea Crossing to Santander

5/8/2012

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Taking a ferry from the South of England to Santander in Northern Spain is much more than a convenient way of bringing your car on holiday to Spain. The moment you enter the luxurious floating hotel – your holiday has begun!

Brittany Ferries perform 4 return sailings per week from Portmouth and Plymouth with the luxurious flagship mv Pont-Aven and their latest vessel mv Cap Finistere.

Pont-Aven has stunning features and a very high standard of facilities and accommodation.

The Cap Finistere has a somewhat more intimate, and less formal ambience – but it still retain a sense of space and comfort.

When you book ferry from UK to Spain you might want to be aware that Pont-Aven sails from Portsmouth on Wednesdays and from Plymouth on Sundays while Cap Finistere only sails on the Portsmouth – Santander Route, and does so on Tuesdays and Fridays.

If you have a passion for whales and dolphins you have to choose the ferry Cap Finistere from Portsmouth! Brittany Ferries have teamed up with the marine conservation charity ORCA to support marine life surveys and at the same time provide you with the opportunity to see whales and dolphins while cruising the Bay of Biscay.

Brittany Ferries

Where is Santander?

Whale Watching Opportunities with Brittany Ferries

Sea Crossing to Santander is a brilliant way to start your Spanish holiday, and if you look at the price of a car and four passengers, it is also a fair bargain to get two nights’ accommodation, return transportation and entertainment from 177 pounds per person.

Entertainment varies from the two ferries to Spain and from season to season but both ferries have sundeck, swimming pools, cinemas – where you can catch up on the latest film releases and live entertainment.

Have a smooth sailing on the ferry to Spain!

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