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Ferries to Spain

If you'd like to travel to Spain by Ferry you have to routes and three operators to choose from which are listed below.

There is a huge variation in prices and it's well worth shopping around to see what the latest special offer includes. Direct ferries certainly aren't a cheap option, unless you're eager to include the voyage as part of your holiday you'd be better off flying to Spain and renting a car. 

Brittany Ferries operate the Plymouth to Santander service twice a week, three times a week in high season. On-board the 'Pont Aven' accommodation is compulsory and ranges from a reclining seat to a deluxe cabin. The journey time is approximately 18 hours.

P&O Ferries operate a Portsmouth to Bilbao service every 3 days during peak season. The journey time on the luxurious 'Pride of Bilbao' is between 29 and 35 hours depending on conditions. Very popular service with mini cruisers. Prices include accommodation.

AT Ferries (Acciono Trasmediterranea) is a major Spanish ferry company offering services between Portsmouth and Bilbao on their superferry, the 'Fortuny'. It has a 1000 passenger capacity and can accommodate upto 330 cars, caravans and coaches. Very comfortable crossing with excellent onboard facilities.

Ferries to Spain via France

If you are taking your own car and want to enjoy your drive to and from Spain, there are plenty of ferries operating between the UK and France:

Condor Ferries, The Quay, Weymouth, Dorset DT4 8DX, tel: 0845 345 2000, www.condorferries.co.uk.  Crossings between Poole-St Malo and Portsmouth-Cherbourg.

Hoverspeed Ltd, International Hoverport, Dover CT17 9TG, tel: 0870 240 8070, www.hoverspeed.co.uk.  Crossings between Dover-Calais, Newhaven-Dieppe.

P&O Portsmouth (www.poportsmouth.com), also operate crossings from Portsmouth to Le Havre and Cherbourg.

SeaFrance, SeaFrance Eastern Docks, Dover, Kent CT16 1JA, tel: 08705 711711, www.seafrance.com.  Dover-Calais crossings.

P&O Stena Line, Channel House, Channel View Road, Dover CT17 9TJ, tel: 0870 600 0600, www.posl.com.  Dover-Calais crossings.

Eurotunnel

The fastest way of crossing the Channel by car is via the Channel Tunnel from Folkestone to Calais/Coquelles with Eurotunnel, tel: 08705 353535, www.eurotunnel.com.  The journey takes just 40mins including boarding and disembarking.

Special Offers on Ferries to Spain and France

Cheap4Ferries

Great value website with special deals from all the major ferry companies between the UK and Spain, France and Ireland.

 

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Flights to Spain

It's hard to keep track of all the new flight services to Spain. On our flights to Spain page we've listed some of the most popular carriers and companies offering discount deals.

Spain Car Rental

Car rental in Spain is big business.  To make sure you get the best deal you MUST book the car on the internet in advance.  The competition between all the car rental brokers is such that you can get some excellent deals.  We've provided some advice on car rental in Spain with a few of the most reliable and best value online brokers who offer deals from all over the country.

 

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