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Getting Here

Car Hire:

It actually works out cheaper booking your car in the UK through Economy Car Hire (especially through our web site) than booking direct in Spain when you arrive at the airport. We used them - our car was dented when we left it parked and we were covered and had no problems. No huge credit card deduction months later! Your car will be waiting for you on arrival at Alicante airport.

**If you are concerned about finding us we can arrange to meet you and escort you to your hire car so that you can follow us to Villa Tranquilo(30€uros)

As we are not on bus routes etc. a car is essential to enjoying your stay with us.
We understand that you don't always want to hire a car or drive so why not mail us to discuss other options we can offer to you

Flying

Cut price air fares from UK to Alicante from London and regional airports:
BMI Baby
British Airways
Easy Jet
Fly Be
Fly BMI
Monarch Airlines
Ryanair
Thompson Fly

To see which airlines fly to Alicante from which UK airports click here
To see which airlines fly to Murcia from which UK airports click here

Things to do Once you are Here

The Shoe Factory:

Salvador Artesano is the fantastic shoe factory on the way to Elche. Well worth a visit and many bargains can be found.
Open Mon - Fri 9.30 - 2.30 and 3.30 - 8.30 and Saturday 10.00 - 2.00 and 4.00 - 8.30 (FREE PARKING)

Balloon Flight:

Aeroglobo will make sure you have a fantastic balloon flight. Always wanted to go in a balloon then book now - it's a great deal cheaper than in the UK? Just 130€ (Summer 2008) including a Champagne picnic and they even send you pictures of your flight. Telephone: (0034) 660253387

Medieval Markets:

Medieval Markets can be found by visiting this site

Coach Trips:

Davids Coachtrips Enquiries and Reservations call 966 785 910
Good value trips in air-conditioned coaches with well-informed English speaking guide

Bird watching:

Costa Blanca Bird Club for lots of information on bird watching in the Costa Blanca.

Trout Fishing:

Hondon Trucha for a great day out (open October 1st til mid-May 0830-1300)

Living Here or Thinking of it

Online Newspapers/Blogs for the Area:

Lots of local information available for you to read

The Costa Blanca News
Round Town News
Coast Rider
Eye on Spain

Language Course:

Learn holiday Spanish free courtesy of the BBC (also downloadable in mp3 format)

Moving Here?

Situated near Catral - Contact Helen at Helens Trucks on
Tel/Fax (0034) 965 400 064 or UK: 0844 7348200
e-mail: panz38@yahoo.co.uk
Highly recommended - Excellent Quality Service!

We are happy to help you if you are re-locating or looking for property

We recommend you visit the Live Spain for Life website for comprehensive advice, help & to see a large selection of properties for sale. If you are struggling to sell your property in the UK email Sharon about her innovative SWAPS (property exchange) scheme.

Places we Recommend Back in England

The Watch Stall

If you need a new watch, watch strap or batteries for anything then visit Martin at Andover Markets on Thursday & Saturday or New Milton Market on Wednesdays. OR if you are nowhere near these towns just visit his website and order your watches here His Best seller is a nurses/vets/care workers fob watche with choice of coloured washable cover (plus one extra FREE) all for £6 (FREE P & P).

Want to Visit Somewhere Else in the World?

Holidaying or House Hunting in France

Limousin Bed & Breakfast
accommodation in the heart of France run by Ray & Jean

Holidaying Elsewhere

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City Centre Hotel Slough
Hiexslough Hotel is a superbly located Business and Leisure Hotel situated in the heart of the Town Centre.

Where else can you find us listed?

Find Villa Tranquilo in the Bed and Breakfast Directory

Villa Tranquilo Self-catering and B & B can also be found listed here

Also find listings for the Orchard Apartment here

Also find listings for the Garden Room here

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IHA.com : Vacation rentals, bed and breakfast and self catering accommodation book direct with owner