Thursday, July 31, 2008

Malaga to Seville

Hi Jo,
I am going to be travelling in the EU in Nov/Dec but have had many problems organising getting to and from Seville. As a result we are rather looking at purchasing flights to and from Malaga airport. So could you tell me, is there a train that will be able to take us to Seville from Malaga airport and vice versa? The dates are: Malaga-Seville 16dec, Seville-Malaga 20dec. And could you please also tell me untill what time that train runs.
Thanks!Dominique

HI Go to www.renfe.es There are numerous trains all day

Regards Joanne





posted by Jo @ 11:31 AM   0 comments

Private Transfer from Malaga Airopr to Roquetas de Mar Hotel Playa Luna

Hi there,
Is there any possibility to book a taxi online from Malaga airport to Roquetas de Mar (Hotel PlayaLuna) and how much would that cost in EUR (to & back) for 1 adult and 1 child? Arrival 21/07 and return 04/08.Thank you very much for a quick answer
Regards,Sandy

Hi You cannot book the Spanish Taxis but you can do a private transfer details here
Transfers from Malaga

Regards Joanne





posted by Jo @ 11:29 AM   0 comments

Malaga Airprot to Cortijo Blanco Hotel

Hi Jo.Found your travel site on Google.. Hope you can help meIm travelling to Malaga Airport & I have to get to ' Hotel Cortijo BlancoAv Jose Luis CarrilloBenitez S NSan Pedro De Alcantara, 29760Spain. What would be the best way of getting there ie, taxi, train or bus?I'll be with my girlfriend & 2 x 12 year olds.Any info on rough prices & frequency of buses & trains would be very helpful. Thanking you in advance
Dan

Hi Dan

You could get the Malaga Airport Bus From Malaga Airport Direct to Marbella Bus Station. But then you need to get a taxi from there to Cortijo Hotel. May be around 15 to 20 €uros.

The bus is 4.03€ per person. So this would be the cheapest option.

Or you get a taxi all the way which will be between 80 and 90euros.

Regards

Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 11:24 AM   0 comments

Budget Hotels in Malaga

for 2 budget nights in Malaga?

Hi Jo, father and 11 yr old daughter will make a 2-night stop over in Malaga arriving Tuesday 22, before heading on for Lisboa.
Can you please recommend a budget hotel for the two of us?

We haven't in this area before, so we want to spend one day visiting Gibraltar and the other in the Malaga area just to get an overview (and perhaps a short swim).

We have to be in Lisboa on the 25, and the plan is to go by train (via Madrid, right?) - or can you suggest any other transportation?

I'm most thankful if you take the time to answer



HI Lennart

Sorry for the delay hope it not too late

malaga to Gibraltar is quite far going to be about 2 hours or more in the summer.

A few minutes from Malaga Airport is the Ibis Hotel which they advertise pretty cheap.

Here is a link to other Hotels near Malaga Aiport.

Malaga City is great.

Regards

Joanne





posted by Jo @ 11:21 AM   0 comments

Buses to Marbella from Malaga or Fuengirola

Hi Jo.

Me and my friend we'll arrive in Malaga from Granada by train, around August 23rd. Depending on how early we wake up we could be at the train station in Malaga either around noon or at 19.39 which seems a bit late. From there we need to come to Marbella, either by electric train + bus or just bus, depending on cost and connections.

In Malaga we do not know if the train to Fuengirola leaves from the same station as the train arriving from Bobadilla, or where the stop for the direct busses Marbella is. In Fuengirola we assume that the busses to Marbella leave from the train station, but we are not sure.

Can you please help us with inof about the two options (train + bus or just bus) in terms of price, connections, etc?

Many thanks

Alexandra
Montreal


Hi Vlad

To furthest towards marbella you can get by train is Fuengirola. From Fuengirola you probably can get a bus to marbella but it will stop at all the stops probably.

From Malaga Airport this is a direct Bus to Marbella Bus Station.

Here is the timetable but please do check with the offical website too https://malaga-airport-guide.com/Airport-Bus.html

Also from Malaga Bus Station in the City are direct buses too.

Regards

Joanne





posted by Jo @ 11:17 AM   0 comments

Waiting for Confirmation from Car Hire Companies

Dear Jo My partner and I are flying to Malaga Airport on 1st September for a 2 week driving holiday. I googled for car hire companies with ones that had Fiats as my partner is a Italian car nut and I found a company called http://www.cheapcarhiremalaga.com/ and we booked through them on Wednesday 16th July - we had an email saying they would get back to us but nothing further. Is this normal as we are worrying that the company does not exist or has ceased trading? Their website says they are based at Malaga Airport but it is not on the list of cars given. Have you ever heard of them? Best wishesKay


Hi Kay


Sometimes it can take a couple of days espeially now as its so busy. If they are a broker then its going through all the car companies to confirm a booking.

Have you heard anything back since?

You maybe stop the money going through if it hasnt already

We recommend car trawler https://malaga-airport-guide.com/malaga-car-hire.html

Regards

Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 11:13 AM   0 comments

La Colina Station for El Pinar Hotel

Hi
I am staying at the El Pinar AparthotelS/N SIERRA DE GUADARRAMA, TORREMOLINOS 29620
I believe there is a train station right by this hotel.
Can you please confirm if the train from Malaga Airport stops here and isit a long or difficult walk to the hotel entrance?
Many thanks
Teresa


Hi I have found this on another website. Getting to EH El Pinar From the Subway/UndergroundBy Train: direction Fuengirola, pick off at station "La colina", cross the main street, on the leftern side you will see the Hotel.
Its 4 stops from the Airport. Regards Joanne





posted by Jo @ 11:00 AM   0 comments

Direct Bus from Nerja to Marbella

Hi Jo
I am travelling to Nerja at the beginning of August. I have friends stayingin Marbella at the same time and am hoping to visit them for the day. Doyou know if it's possible to get a direct bus from Nerja to Marbellawithout having to go through Malaga?
Thanks
Louise

Hi Louise I have found this website http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/ It looks like you have to go from Nerja to Malaga and then change for the bus to Nerja. If you go to a big hotel near you there may be day excursions they provide which you could take. Regards Joanne





posted by Jo @ 10:53 AM   0 comments

Seville to Malaga

hi jo flying in to seville on sunday aug 3rd 2008i want to go from seville airport to either malaga airport or malaga centrali know the train journey from malaga central or malaga airport to where i want to go but trying to guess the questions in spanish for the above journey on the website is tricky.can you helpregardssteve

Hi Steve Sorry for the delay, we are extremely busy at the moment. By train you go via www.renfe.es On the left hand side look down and it wil say "selecionne su idioma" click and choose english. The site is in English too. ALternatively you have http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/ the buses to take you from seville to Malaga too. Regards Joanne





posted by Jo @ 10:48 AM   0 comments

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Train Times from Malaga Airport to Los Boliches

Hello, my name is Jill and my husband and myself are coming to Malaga on the 3rd August for two weeks in Los Boliches. I was wondering if you could let me no the times of the train from Malaga airport to Los Boliches. I have tried to look in up on your link but could not do it. We are flying from Bournemouth airport at 11.00 am on the 3rd so should be at Malaga airport between 1 and 2pm. I would appreciate your help. We have been told by friends that it is easy to get the train from the Airport. We have been to Los Boliches three years ago but on that occasion we got a taxi. Many thanks for your time and help. Jill

Hi www.renfe.es Trains run every half hour. On the website if you scroll down to where it says Cercanias you can then put in Malaga. Then Malaga Airport and Los Boliches. Then the day and time. Unfortunately when you put it into English - it doesnt show exactly the same but you can get the jist of it. Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 10:09 AM   0 comments

Sixt Telephone Number Malaga Airort

Good day I like to contact the Sixt Office of Malaga Airport can you please tell me their e-mail address ? kind regardsHans Eisele

Sixt Telephone Number4 is 0034 952 247 604. Sorry cannot find email address Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 10:05 AM   0 comments

Tuesday, July 29, 2008

Travelling in Spain with Kids

Dear Jo, I am going to Spain with my 2 children in August. We are going to Madrid then to seville to Cadiz then to Malaga retun to Dublin. I want to know how to travel in Spain? What is the best way to travel in there? Looking forward to hear from you. L Tierney

Hi Michael. You have a few options. You have www.renfe.es and also http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/ Malaga Buses I know some people that have just done that journey and flew straight into Madrid and drove down to Seville, Cadiz etc. When driving you see some fantastic scenerey.If you dont fancy driving that much maybe get the train from Madrid to Seville and then hire a car. Seville is only 2 - 3 hours from Malaga. Regards Joanne





posted by Jo @ 9:40 AM   0 comments

Taxi from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola

Hi Jo,
We are flying out this sunday 3/8/08 and are looking to get a taxi (2 adults, 1 child, 1 baby) from Malaga airport to Fuengirola, can you tell me what the normal going rate is, how much should i expect to pay? or would it be better to pre book with one of the many companies, their rate seems to be approx E40.00 on average,
Thanks
Paul Gibbs


HI Paul

Here is a map from Malaga Airport to Fuengirola


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Its about 27 km and taxis are around 1.3€uros plus extra charges so you are looking around 40€uros. depending on what time you take it.

Regards

Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 9:31 AM   0 comments

Friday, July 25, 2008

Flights from Malaga to Faro

Hi Jo,Just wondered if you had any further info about flights from Malaga to Faro ... I have been told this is possible but don't know which airline,Thanks,Pat Stewart

HI, I cannot find any direct flights. Its only a 4 hour drive to Portugal There are flights via lisboa with TAP Airlines http://www.flytap.com/Portugal/pt/Homepage/ If you find something please let us know Regards Joannemalaga-airport-guide.com

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posted by Jo @ 9:11 AM   0 comments

Lost luggage at Malaga Airport with Flybe

I have just read your article on the web and the problem I have is lost luggage. Leaving the search to Flybe has yielded nothing so I am forced to try alternative methods to try and find it myself. Do you have any ideas of who I should contact at Malaga Airport. Flybe are of the opinion that my suitcase was untagged and is still in Malaga. Could I employ anyone who could search lost or unclaimed luggage? I would be most grateful for any ideas.With regards Stella

Hi Stella Sorry to hear your bad news. Here are a list of all telephone numbers. Lost luggage and fly be numbers at Malaga are on this page. https://malaga-airport-guide.com/malaga-airport-telephone-numbers.html
Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 8:53 AM   1 comments

Transfers from Malaga Airport to Benajarafe

Hi Jo,I am trying to cost airport transfers to Benajarafe. Their will be 8 – 10 in our party and we are considering whether to hire cars just get a transfer.Would you know the average cost of return transfer’s. We arrive on Sunday the 3rd and depart on Thursday the 14th.Regards,Jason

Hi Jason You can get a quote here folllow the link http://www.shuttledirect.com/en/php/spain_malaga_airport_transfers.php?&cod=YPK1211281919XAR Alternatively see how much 2 cars are. YOu may find its around the same price depending on how long you are going for. https://malaga-airport-guide.com/malaga-car-hire.html

Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 8:51 AM   0 comments

New Laws and Regulations regarinding Disability at Malaga Airport

From Spanish Airport Guide

With effect from 26th July 2008 all European airports will operate an assistance service for passengers with reduced mobility (in compliance with the European Parliament regulation EC1107/2006).

The articles of the Regulation apply to disabled persons and persons with reduced mobility using commercial passenger air services at an airport situated in European Union territory.
Generally an airline passenger is considered to have reduced mobility when they need assistance to reach the exit door of the aircraft with enough speed to cope in an emergency evacuation. This also includes passengers who have serious difficulties in receiving or understanding emergency instructions.

This new regulation stipulates that it is the responsibility of the airport managing bodies (Aena in the case of Spanish Airports) to provide this assistance, whereas previously the individual airlines were expected to do this through their ground handling agents.

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posted by Jo @ 8:45 AM   0 comments

Thursday, July 24, 2008

Malaga Airport to Benalmadena Minerva Jupiter Apartments

Dear Jo,
Hope this email finds you well. I'm heading over to Benalmadena at the end of Aug; flying to Malaga. Could you suggest a train or bus service that would take me to the Apartamentos Minerva Jupite?
Your assistance is much appreciated.Regards,Yeeman

Hi, You can take a train to Benalmadena www.renfe.es Best to call people in the apartments and check which stop is best to get off at. Alternatively a taxi shouldnt be too much as its quite near. Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 10:35 PM   0 comments

Malaga Airport to Cadiz

Hi Jo, I've just been reading your very helpful blogs and I wondered if I could pick your brain as I'm coming to Malaga at the end of Sept with my wife. What route would we take from Malaga airport to Cadiz. I have driven to Estepona in the past and I wondered if it is better that I carry on this road to Algeciras, and then head north or is there a more direct route. Is the raod to Cadiz from Algeciras a direct motorway, or do we have to head for Seville and by-pass the big National Park up there? How far is this trip and roughly how many hours to get there? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Kind regards Joe Hanley (Scotland)


Hi Joseph.

Here is a google map from Malaga airport to Cadiz


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You can go both ways. The road from Algeciras to Jerez / seville is a lovely new road to drive on so think this may be a better way.

I would allow around 3 hours.

Regards

Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 10:22 PM   0 comments

How to get to Gibraltar from Malaga Airport

Hi there i have been looking for a flight to gibraltar from the east midlands but im looking at about £1300, can i land at Malaga and get a train or taxi in to gibraltar. many thanks bilps how much am i looking at for both train and taxi

Hi,You can get a taxi all the way to Gibraltar, it will cost a bit though. Alternatively you could take the airport bus to Marbella Bus Station 45 minutes 4.03€uros. Then change for the bus to La Linea but then you may need another bus to Gibraltar border. Alternatively you could also fly into Jerez Airport which is only about 1 hour away. Ryanair fly Jerez if this is any use.

Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 10:14 PM   0 comments

Day trip to Morocco from Malaga

Hi there! I got your info off the net and have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind… I want to go from Malaga to Morocco for a day and don't know if it is do-able. Here is what I think I know: Get bus to Marbella at the airport 45 minutes to Marbella bus station Change buses to Algeciras How long to get to Algeciras? Change buses to Tarifa How long to get to Tarifa? Take ferry to Tangiers (45 minutes) That’s an hour and a half so far to get there. We cannot stay overnight-have to be back in Malaga. Is there a shorter route or other city we could visit in Morocco? Or will the other legs of the trip be somewhat short? Please advise…Thank you for your help! VR/ Cheryl McGuire

HI, There is a bus direct from Malaga to Algeciras which takes 3 hours. The website is here http://www.ctsa-portillo.com/horarios.html Then you can get a ferry from Algeciras to Morrocco - I think!!! Here is a website about ferries from Spain to Morocco. I hope this helps a little Many of the big hotels may do excursions too which could be an option Regards Joannemalaga-airport-guide.com





posted by Jo @ 10:00 PM   0 comments

Accommodation close to Malaga Port

Hi Jo

I stumbled on your website and am hoping you will be able to assist. My husband, myself along with another 4 adults and 2 children are coming over to Malaga in October and will stay 4 days prior to our cruise leaving. Where would you suggest would be the best area for us all, the children would obviously love the beach and the adults shopping, taking into account that we will have to book transfers from the airport to the hotel/resort to the Port.

I look forward to any advise you can give us.

Kind regards
Lorraine

There are some nice hotels in Malaga City. The one that I like the most is Larios Hotel which is right in the shopping street but you can walk to the beach too I think.

Regards

Joanne
malaga-airport-guide.com

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posted by Jo @ 9:54 PM   0 comments

Hi Jo

I stumbled on your website and am hoping you will be able to assist. My husband, myself along with another 4 adults and 2 children are coming over to Malaga in October and will stay 4 days prior to our cruise leaving. Where would you suggest would be the best area for us all, the children would obviously love the beach and the adults shopping, taking into account that we will have to book transfers from the airport to the hotel/resort to the Port.

I look forward to any advise you can give us.

Kind regards
Lorraine

There are some nice hotels in Malaga City. The one that I like the most is Larios Hotel which is right in the shopping street but you can walk to the beach too I think.

Regards

Joanne
malaga-airport-guide.com

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posted by Jo @ 9:53 PM   0 comments

Malaga to Calahonda by Bus Train or Cab

Hello Jo, I’m staying in a villa in Calahonda in a couple of weeks, flying into Malaga Airport. Taxis and car hire are quite expensive. Do you know of any bus/coach/train that we could take? Many thanks! Jo

Hi,You can either take the train to Fuengirola - the last stop and then catach a bus or taxi from there. This is probably the best option. www.renfe.es http://www.ctsa-portillo.com/ Otherwise you have to go into Malaga City and then catch a bus. Or the airprot bus from Malaga Airport to Marbella but then you have to get a bus backwards to Calahonda. Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 9:51 PM   0 comments

Malaga Airport to Mijas

Hi, I’m looking to Travel from Bristol to Malaga in September and am staying in Mijas, is there a local coach service that I can take to get there from Malaga airport or would I bet better of catching a cab. Any suggestions will be gratefully received. Many thanks Damien

Hi Damien

The easiest thing would be to catch a cab.

The cheaper option would be to go across the road from the airport and take the train to Fuengirola and then a cab to your final destination. Mijas is a large area and also a town so it depends on where you are.

www.renfe.es you need to go to "cercanias" Malaga - local malaga lines.

Regards

Joanne
malaga-airport-guide.com

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posted by Jo @ 9:13 PM   0 comments

Buses from Malaga Airport to Torrox

Hi, can you give me any info on buses from malaga airport/malaga bus station to torrox. Thanks Willie

HI,
Here is the direct link to Malaga Buses. http://www.estabus.emtsam.es/

There are buses from Malaga Bus Station in Malaga City to Torrox. From Malaga Airport you need to take either the train or the bus to the Malaga Bus Station. Journey takes around 50 minutes.

Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 9:08 PM   0 comments

Los Angeles to Malaga Flights

Hello:
I saw your e-mail on a blog. I am trying to find the best way to get to Fuengirola from Los Angeles - swimming is an option. We have 2 young children. Would Los Angeles- Madrid by plane, then Madrid Fuengirola by train be better than Los Angeles- London followed by London Malaga?
If you have any ideas, I would be happy to hear from you. Thank you.
Mircea

Hi, Fuengirola is an area about 25 minutes from Malaga Airport. So if you get to Madrid, you can either fly to Malaga Airport or get the Train. You would get the train to Malaga City and then change for a local line to Fuengirola. www.renfe.es I hope this helps. Delta airlines fly direct to Malaga from New York if this is any use to you. Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 8:57 PM   0 comments

Buggies at Malaga Airport

Hi Jo Are there still buggies available for passengers who have trouble walking once they have landed at Malaga airport, to take them to baggage reclaim etc.? Please advise on the procedure for having use of one. Many ThanksAllison

Hi Alison.

Firstly make people aware that you may need one, your airline, and also the air stewards. Generally there are buggies waiting when the airplane lands so you can just ask to use one.

Regards

Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 8:54 PM   0 comments

Travelling alone at night at Malaga

Hello JoMy name is Janine and am travelling to Malaga Airport tonight and will arrive early hours (2.50am) on 28/6/08. I am holidaying with my sisters in Marbella, unfortunately as a woman travelling on my own I am concerned due to safety getting a taxi/bus/train. Could you please advise of some options or whether you know anyone personally who could help or share a transfer with me. Kind regards Janine

Hi Mandy I understand your concerns. Firstly the taxis outside the airport are real ones. There are some touts around too but when you leave the arrivals hall and go outside there is a taxi rank You could follow this link which is to shuttle direct http://www.shuttledirect.com/en/php/airport_shuttle_direct2.php?origin=117&destination=110&cod=YPK1211281919XAR where someone will meet you in arrivals and pick you up. I hope this helps Regards
Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 6:24 PM   0 comments

Marbella to Algeciras by bus

hi there jo, I saw your blog on malaga airport guide and i had a question for you.i wanted to get from malaga airport to tarifa. I know how to get the coach from malaga to marbella... but then i looked ongomarbella.com and it has the bus timetables. it said that the bus to algeciras is from la linear station in gibralter?but is there also one from marbella to algeciras...?MANY THANKS 4 ANY HELP

Hi,Not too sure if its too late... http://www.ctsa-portillo.com/horarios.html this is the bus website. It says there is a bus from marbella to algeciras. Regards Joanne

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posted by Jo @ 6:22 PM   0 comments

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

When Arriving at Malaga Airport

Having just arrived back from holiday yesterday myself, the airport is extremely busy.

You have to keep your eyes on everything, your kids, your partners, your cases, your pockets. Please try and make sure you have your passports on you. If you are on your way on holiday buy a bum bag for the important small essentials, passports, money, keys and anything else you can fit in like jewellery.

Just take extra care, we came home to hear that someones suitcase with lots of valuables including passports had been taken whilst getting to the hire car place.

Now they have to spend a day or 2 getting emergency passports to get them home.





posted by Jo @ 9:03 AM   0 comments

Flights from Malaga to Paris

Hi Jo, Can you tell me if there are any direct flights from Malaga to Paris?Regards John

Hi John Sorry for the delay Yes you can fly direct from Malaga to Paris with Vueling. www.vueling.com

Regards

Joanne
malaga-airport-guide.com

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posted by Jo @ 3:42 AM   0 comments