Drive to Porto. 1:20 hours MATER50 - Deluxe Suites @ Art District. Check in after 4pm. Parking requested. but declined.
Rua da Maternidade 50
União de Freguesias do Centro
4050-369 Porto
Maybe in the maternity hospital carpark?
'Hello Georgina, Thanks for your message. Sure, I'll make a reservation in the garage. It has a cost of 15€/day. If you need something else, please just let me know, Best Regards, Paulo'.
Saturday 25th May
Sunday 26th May
Monday 27th May
Tuesday 28th May
Drive to Santiago de Compostela, Spain. (2:20 hours + border).
Castelo Picao RUA DO CASTELO PICAO Santa Maria Maior 1100-128 Lisbon
+351 964 776 802
No parking available.
Booking Number:
1784882194
PIN code:
8870
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Campo de Santa Clara has free parking every day except Saturday and Tuesday, when there is the Feira da Ladra.
Another parking option is Avenida 24 de Julho west of Cais do Sodré.
Dear Sir or Madam, My wife and I will be travelling on Australian passports, and wish to travel from Morocco to Spain (8th May 2019) and then to Portugal (16th May) visiting Evora, Lisbon, Coimbra and Porto. On 28th May we intend to leave Portugal and travel through Spain to Barcelona, flying out of Europe on June 18th. If I understand the regulations correctly, that should mean that we will not need to get a visa for the Schengen Area, nor Portugal, but can merely enter Portugal with our Australian passports. Please can you confirm that I have understood the situation correctly? Many thanks, David Straton
Dear David, We have not received your previous email, as our email is consulado.sidney@mne.pt and not Sidney@mne.pt. Nevertheless, you are correct regarding the regulations, if your stay is not longer than 90 days in every 180 days period. Enjoy your stay. Com os melhores cumprimentos/ Best regards, Belinda Fontinha, Assistente Técnica Level 17, 55 Clarence Street Sydney NSW 2000 Tel: +612 9262 2199 | Fax: +612 9262 5991 Email: consulado.sidney@mne.pt
Checkin 3:30 PM - 9:00 PM Vivienda San Agustin
PLAZA SAN AGUSTÍN NÚMERO 02. PISO 2ºC
Old town. 41003 Seville. No parking available.
Vivienda said: 'Hello Georgina!!! You can Get to Park your car in the street, the neighbour is safety to léave the car, so if you want you can Park the car inside a public parking, its name is Cano y Cueto, about 200 metres to the flat in Avda Menéndez Pelayo is very easy to get, after I can explain you where you can Park in the street with a map. Thanks Georgina and any question you have please tell me!!! Greetings!!!!'
Another opinion. 'You will get free parking at the Metro station Blas Infante. It is located at Avenida de Blas Infante. Parked there for four days. No problems. Literally 100's of cars parked when we were there so you would be unlucky to have any issues'.
Route to free parking
'Outside of the old city center it is free parking, so just outside the old wall. Or at the museum of contemporary art, that's Isla de Cartuja, then you just have to cross the bridge.'
There is underground parking at Puerta de Jerez, 1.7km walk from flat.
Paid bookable parking space option. 25€ for the 5 nights we are in Seville. Av. de Kansas City, S/N 41007 SEVILLA. 17 minutes walk from flat. (Currently unavailable).
Seville is a very affordable city. Nothing compared to London or Paris! Here, you can sleep in a great hotel for 50 €/night and have a terrific meal for less than 8 €/person.
Apart from that, you can also do some very cool things... for free!
Here is a list of my preferred ones (I listed them by preference but the order is totally up to you):
1. Visit one of my 6 favourite churches. Seville is full of them and in my opinion, these are the best museums that you'll find! If you like architecture, sculpture and painting you should go to:
Basílica de la Macarena at Calle Bécquer, 1
Parroquia de Santa María Magdalena at Calle Bailén, 5-7
Parroquia de San Lorenzo at Plaza de San Lorenzo
Iglesia de San Esteban at Calle San Esteban, 8
Iglesia de Santa Ana at Calle Pureza, 82
Iglesia San Juan de la Palma at Calle Viriato, 1
2. Stroll around one of the great parks the city has. I particularly like the Parque de María Luisa but can choose among the Jardines de Murillo, the Jardines del Valle, the Jardines del Prado de San Sebastián or the smaller Jardines de la Buhaíra.
3. Go to one of the food markets. I love to visit them when I'm abroad because there are places where you can easily meet locals. There are a few of them scattered around the city centre. But if you want to have a real taste of local food and culture, head to the Mercado de Feria (Calle Feria, 111) or the Mercado de San Jorge in Triana (Plaza del Altozano). And while you're there, you can visit the ruins of the old castle.
4. Visit an attraction on the day the entrance is free.
Casa de la Memoria is without a doubt the best place to introduce you to traditional flamenco. Contrary to other so-called tablaos, Casa de la Memoria offers an authentic performance every day showcasing the main figures of the contemporary flamenco scene.
The show is generally performed by four artists – a guitarist, a singer and two dancers. This harmonious ensemble draws the audience into it, and you can feel the chemistry between the artists. Don’t miss a highly-charged performance that will create good memories of a magical evening.
The shows, that last approximately one hour, take place every day at 19:30 and 21:00. Occasionally, Casa de la Memoria organizes an additional show at 22:30. Now, depending on the time you started your afternoon itinerary and the time it took you to reach the Casa de la Memoria, the 19:30 show should fit fine with your itinerary. But if it doesn’t, feel free to continue the itinerary and return to Casa de la Memoria after completing it. The venue is relatively small (room for 80 people maximum) so try to be in advance to get a better seat. All the seats are close to the stage so there aren’t really bad ones.
Museo del Baile Flamenco, C/ Manuel Rojas Marcos 3, Cristina Hoyos' Flamenco Dance Museum offers an experience for all the senses with ambiental music, videos, touch-screens and artifacts to be found in this 18th Century building at the heart of the historical Barrio Santa Cruz.
On Friday and Saturday evenings a spectacular show is hosted at a discounted price for visitors to the museum at 19:03. Flamenco art and photography exhibitions are also on display as well as offering dance, singing, percussion and guitar lessons. Open all day everyday from 9:00 - 7:00. Tel: +34 954 34 03 11.
El Arenal is another place to consider. The Cultural Centre (C/ Ximénez de Enciso, 28 Santa Cruz, 954 56 06 70) is a good spot to see real flamenco, performances are daily at 9pm, it costs €15, €13 for students and Sevillians, €9 for kids (4 to 10). La Carboneria located in the twisty alleyways in front of the Cathedral offers free Flamenco shows nightly at 11pm.
Plaza de España
Romantic squares to explore
Plaza de San Lorenzo
Yes, it ranks #1. It's the most beautiful square in Seville. Once you get there you'll have the impression of being somewhere else, a small town probably.
The red walls of San Lorenzo's church and the orange trees surrounding it convey a peaceful and quiet atmosphere, only disturbed by the birds and the bar's terrace. It's a great place to rest for a while (trust me, you'll walk a lot in Seville and your feet will truly appreciate it) and have a drink.
As a bonus, you can always visit the two churches occupying one side of the square. One is San Lorenzo's church, a beautiful building of the 14th century although it has suffered later transformations. The other one is the Basílica de Jesús del Gran Poder, one of the most important temples of the city because of the devotion Sevillanos have to this Christ.
Plaza del Cabildo
The entrance is particularly hard to find unless you are a very observant. While walking at the Avenida de la Constitución (the large avenue towards the Cathedral), there is a passage called Pasaje de los Seises. It has a big blue sign, you'll know as soon as you spot it. Walk through and you'll reach the Plaza del Cabildo.
This richly decorated square was built in the mid 1800s. In front of the arcades, you can see a very old Arab wall from the 12th century. Try to go on a Sunday, when a small flea market occupies the arcades.
If you exit by the passage leading to the calle Almirantazgo, you'll reach El Postigo.
Plaza del Salvador
The Plaza del Salvador is the most popular square in Seville. Sevillanos like to hang out there after work or during the weekends. So it's not the most tranquil place in the city!
Nevertheless, it's still a gorgeous place. Don't miss the spectacular baroque façade of the Iglesia del Salvador, the 2nd largest church in Seville. It was restored a couple of years ago and it now looks in all its splendor.
The square was one of the most important ones of the city during the Arab invasion. Back in the 11th century a big souk surrounded it and the first large mosque was built where the Iglesia del Salvador is today.
Plaza de Santa Marta
Who would have thought that a few steps away from the Giralda there would be such a pretty square? Actually few Sevillanos (not to mention tourists) know that it exists.
To get there you need to locate the Convento de la Encarnación. It's the only white building at the Plaza de la Virgen de los Reyes, the one where the Giralda is. Once you see it, you should make out the entrance of calle Santa Marta, a very narrow alley ending at the Plaza de Santa Marta.
I love this place. So close to the action, where everyone is astonished by the Cathedral and Giralda, yet so calm and cute.
Plaza del Museo
This square takes its name from the Museo de Bellas Artes – that you should visit by the way. It's a very peaceful and quite large square, where a huge rubber plant and a statue of Murillo occupy an important part of it. It was built in 1846 after the demolition of most of the Convento Casa Grande de la Merced.
On Sundays amateur artists display their masterpieces. Wander around, you may find an unexpected piece to bring back home.
Plaza de las Mercedarias
A particularly small square, very close to the Casa de Pilatos, that preserves its beauty over time. It is surrounded by a convents (San José de las Mercedarias Descalzas) and a monastery (Monasterio de la Visitación de la Orden de las Salesas). Unfortunately most of the original buildings and art pieces was lost during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) when the Republicans, also called Rojos (Reds), burnt and destroyed most of the Catholic Church patrimony.
Plaza Doña Elvira
Located at the famous Barrio de Santa Cruz, it came up with the reorganization of the neighborhood that took place from 1911 to 1916. Square-shaped with a fountain in the middle, it is beautifully decorated with tiled-benches. On top of it, the orange trees provide the perfect atmosphere.
Try to go during the afternoon. In the mornings the square is packed with hordes of tourists travelling in group.
Plaza de los Refinadores
This elegant and magnificent square is located at the far end of the Barrio de Santa Cruz, right before the Murillo Gardens.
Apart from its size and the exuberance of the palm trees, it has two elements that I like very much. The first one is the Casa para Luis Prieto, a house designed and built by Seville's great architect Aníbal González. It was constructed from 1915 to 1919 and it's absolutely gorgeous. The second one is the statue of Don Juan Tenorio, a fictional character created by José Zorrilla in 1844 in its famous play. It symbolizes courtship and romanticism.
Plaza de Pilatos
Right in front of the Casa de Pilatos' main entrance is a cozy and simple plaza. Right at the center a statue of Zurbarán, a very famous Spanish painter of the 17th century, prevails.
Although not the most peaceful and quiet spot in Seville because of the calle Águilas traffic, I like to get there from time to time and sit at one of its iron forged benches. I try to go right after lunch or late in the afternoon, when traffic seems to slow down. It's also a great place to see some procesiones during Semana Santa (e.g. San Roque on Palm Sunday).
'Our tour starts at the Plaza Nueva with an important historical introduction of all the stages of the past of the city, which we will walk along the monumental visit, City Hall, Cathedral, Giralda, Real Alcazar and Archivo de Indias make up the Heritage triangle of humanity by Unesco, Torre del Oro, the Royal Tobacco Factory and Plaza de España next to María Luisa Park make up the most contemporary part of the monumental history of Seville.'
Hi there, Booking confirmed! See you on May 12th at 10 am at Plaza Nueva for the monumental tour. Look for the yellow umbrella!! Greets. SEVILLA FREE TOURS
6.30 pm Sunday May 12th. Bullfighting. How to buy tickets.FAQ.
Tickets purchased. 12/05 Feria de Abril (18:30 ) Toros - Row : 8-14, Seat : Tendido , Zone : Sombra
Vicente will collect tickets for us. 'Perfect Georgina!!! I talked with Servitoro, they told me that when I receive the tickets they will send me a email where I can take them may be in an office!!! I am sure there will not be problems!!! Thanks!!!!'
9am Monday May 13th. Alcázar of Seville early access tour, 9.00 am. Booked.
Monument to the Immaculate Conception
Plaza del Triunfo, 3, 41004 Sevilla, Spain
Pick up car from Europcar in Algeciras.
Drive to: Hotel Alavera de los Baños
Molino de Alarcón s/n, 29400, Ronda Málaga
Telephone: +34 952879143 hotel@alaveradelosbanos.com. Free parking.
Reservation Code:181021-86147
Cancellation code:7682944
Option of buying SIM cards in Ronda. Phone House. Calle Naranja, 1, Ronda, 29400. Open until 9.00pm.
Thurs May 9th
Things of interest in Ronda. We are now very close to Malaga province, where the next stop will be the legendary city of Ronda. Its important monuments are Santa María la Mayor Church, the Rey Moro (Moorish King) palace and gardens, the Arab baths and the palace of the Marquises of Salvatierra. Ronda is also a major bullfighting centre.
At the beginning of September each year, its bullring is the setting for the “Goyaesque Bullfights”, which recreate period dress from the times of the painter Francisco de Goya. In its surroundings, we can visit the Mozarabic shrine of the San Antón Caves, the Roman theatre ruins in Ronda la Vieja, the ancient Roman city of Acinipo, and the Sierra de las Nieves Nature Reserve, declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.
We will discover more white villages in Malaga province. These include Montejaque, Benaoján (with La Pileta prehistoric cave), Jimera de Líbar, Atajate, Benadalid, Algatocín and Gaucín. These are all close to Ronda (a maximum of 40 minutes by car), towards the south, on the way to Cadiz.The last two white villages on our route are in Cadiz province. They are Jimena de la Frontera and Castellar de la Frontera, located in the centre of Los Alcornocales Nature Reserve. The first is notable for its historic-artistic site, presided over by an ancient castle with a Moorish water cistern from the 9th-10th centuries, the “Moorish Queen’s Bath”, La Misericordia Church and Reina de los Ángeles Shrine. The Laja Alta prehistoric cave can also be visited in the surrounding area. Castellar de la Frontera is a fortress-village of Arab origins with one of the region’s best conserved examples of a medieval Arab castle-fortress (13th century), and splendid panoramic views of the Strait of Gibraltar.
Setenil de las Bodegas, is a white village 30 minutes drive north of Ronda, where houses are built under a rock and inside caves.
Fri May 10th
Possible day trip to Grazalema. Carolyn recommended a walk and a nice cake shop.
Sat May 11th
Drive to Seville, possibly via more White Villages.
White Villages Route.
The first village we will visit is Arcos de la Frontera, in Cadiz. It has all of the typical features of the white villages: low, white houses; steep, narrow streets; and spots with spectacular views of the mountains. Its important monuments include the walls, the medieval castle and the Minor Basilica of Santa María.
In the surrounding area, within a radius of less than 30 kilometres, we can visit a number of smaller white villages. These are Espera, Bornos, Villamartín, Prado del Rey and El Bosque. From this last village we will go on to Ubrique (about 15 kilometres away). In this village, known for its leather crafts, and we will have the chance to visit workshops and buy high quality craft products.
We are now in the heart of the Grazalema Nature Reserve, a unique natural space with splendid flora (Spanish fir and maple woods) and fauna (deer and Iberian wild goats). It has several signposted hiking routes. In this region we can also enjoy visiting many “white” villages and towns: Zahara, Algodonales, El Gastor —the “white villages balcony”—, Olvera (with its Medieval Frontier Museum, Caños Santos Convent and La Encarnación Church).
Proceedings are easier when exiting Morocco. You will have to complete the passport control card, which in this case is yellow, and hand it at the passport control. The customs agent will seal your exit on your passport.
The first hydrofoil of the day departsTangiercity port at 0900, the FRS ticket office on Avenue Mohammed V1 opens at 0800, the ticket price in May this year was 400 dirhams, make sure the agent fills in your yellow exit form, you will need this at the police booth at the ferry terminal, exit the FRS office turnright and walk down to the terminal building, on your left at the foot of the access ramp are two Portacabins, one of which is the FRS office where you show your ticket and will be issued with the all-important boarding pass.
Climb up the ramp to the terminal building and pass through the police booth, presenting your passport and yellow exit form, your passport will be stamped and the yellow form retained, now enterthe departure lounge and sling your luggage onto the rollers of the big scanner machine, pushing them through and collecting at the other side (provided no 'naughties' have been identified haha!)
Take a seat in the lounge and wait until all passengers are called to board the ferry, your ferry ticket and boarding pass will be checked again before access to the vessel is permitted
I made this journey in May this year, from the FRS office it took me twenty minutes to walk to the ferry terminal, and another five minutes to collect the boarding pass and clear the police check, sothis gave plenty of time. As usual the ferry departed twenty minutes late, it seemed to have waited for stragglers. When arriving in Tarife the passport control is done onshore just as you exit the Ferry.
Puerto de Tarifa
At Tarifa, we will be met by Taxi Algeciras to be taken to Europcar office in Algeciras.
'OK, confirmed. There we will be waiting with a sign with your name DAVID STRATON. The price is € 30 plus or minus.' José Molina. www.taxialgeciras.com Tif.+34.630.053.190 Mail: jmolina58@icloud.com.
Get taxi to ALGECIRAS RENFE *RY*, Avd Gesto Por la Paz, Estacion Renfe, Algeciras.
Europcar: Tel: +34 (34) 956633067. Gps: 36.126168, -5.448701, 11207
Checkin online will be available 48 hours before pickup time.
Purchase SIM cards. Phone House, Av. Blas Infante, 3, 11201 Algeciras, Cádiz, Spain.
Wednesday 10am–2pm 4:30–8:30pm. Directions. If it's hard, Plan B would be to get to Ronda and then get a Sim card from Phone House in Ronda before 9.00pm. Where to buy the best prepaid SIM card in Spain
