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Postby Cliath » 04.08.2011, 17:35

A few of us – both from Ireland and England are thinking of getting together for a week or weekend in Alicante. Jose has offered his house there free, and has access to other houses in the complex at a small price. I’ve had a look at Ryan Air (departing Dublin) for the weekend of 11th November and here’s how it looks:

Dublin – Alicante
Fri 11th Nov 16:00 57.99euro

Alicante – Dublin
Mon 14th Nov 20.35 57.99euro

Total for one person = 115.98euro
(Ryan Air only fly to Alicante on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays.)


I have to get more information (transfers and costs, and if there is a possibility of getting a group booking) and will get back depending on the interest.

JewelintheCrown has offered to look after the UK side of things (flights etc) and will post info soon. I’m hoping that we can link the two posts together – otherwise it may get confusing

So if you are interested can you leave a message here please (whether you are living in the UK or Ireland).

So far those interested are:
Me Jose Katie123 Surrey + 3 and Anchorman. (8 members)
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Postby Graham1 » 04.08.2011, 17:50

Easy Jet do a return for about £60 from Gatwick to Alicante that weekend.
I'm not sure if I will be able to come but I will if I can!
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Postby Cliath » 04.08.2011, 18:04

:lol: :lol: :lol: WhooHoo! G.....Air those speedo's - :lol: :lol: :lol:
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Postby Tumble60 » 04.08.2011, 18:24

Hi put me down I'll come have a week off in Nov and can change it to those dates.........yipeeeeeeeeee
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Postby scrummy » 04.08.2011, 19:02

Cliath, if the trip goes ahead, i left a towel on the beach there a few yrs ago;
Could you keep an eye out for it, it has a small tear near the corner, and bring it back for me,
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Postby Cliath » 04.08.2011, 19:21

Tumble60 wrote:Hi put me down I'll come have a week off in Nov and can change it to those dates.........yipeeeeeeeeee


Ohh wow!!! Tumble - it should be a blast.... already looking forward to it :) I hope to get a link from Jose to post so we can all see where we are heading :)
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Postby anchorman » 04.08.2011, 23:02

I,m interested in going for a week or week-end ,Cliath,.I,ll be in touch with Jose anyway.
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Postby sliver » 04.08.2011, 23:30

wow thats very nice of jose, U can include me in that :D
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Postby Cliath » 05.08.2011, 1:08

Just got off phone with Jose and here are some more details.

Transfer (from Airport to complex): Approx 10 mins in a taxi and it will cost around 20euro. If there are enough of us we can organise a mini bus.

Beach: max 20 mins walk

Alicante City: approx 20 klms (bus service available)

Local shop and pubs: Just around the corner.

You will need jumpers and jackets for the night time.

If you use Google Earth you can view it using the coordinates: 38.241621 / -0.533274
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Postby dizzy63 » 05.08.2011, 19:54

I would love to join you, but, I would have a problem with travelling as I need help....I am disabled and need a wheelchair for distances  :( Unless someone was kind enough to help me...I wouldn't be able to manage!!! Other than that, I'm no trouble   :D
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Postby Graham1 » 05.08.2011, 20:03

Hi Dizzy. I am not sure yet if I am able to go but if I do I would gladly help as I would have to travel from East Anglia to Gatwick via the M25 which is fairly near to your location and I have a car big enough to take a wheelchair. I will let you know as soon as I do if I am able to go. I have caring responsibilities at home so I need to get cover to enable me to go anywhere.
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Postby katie123 » 06.08.2011, 2:42

ok, looks good to me people.................................. alicante is is then!!!
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Postby joanna1 » 06.08.2011, 10:10

Hi. I needed to check if I was free those dates, and it turns out I am 
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So count me in. Looking forward to it.

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Postby Cliath » 06.08.2011, 14:02

Jose968, thank you for attending our meet last night. I do hope you got back to Newbridge safely.

Here is some more information re the holiday homes:

(1). Bedrooms are on the first floor and basement level
(2). Front door is accessible by three steps.
(3).Toilet and shower on ground floor
(4).Sun beds are on flat roof

Jose968 kindly gave me some large photo’s of the housing complex and surrounding areas – I will get to scan them in later today (I hope).


It has been suggested that we have a pre meet for our trip to Alicante. So I’m thinking sometime in October. (Any excuse for a social!) haha!!
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Postby jose968 » 07.08.2011, 13:43

Hi Cliath and everyone intending to travel, to add to your last post regarding the House,: there is also a bathroom on the first floor , I am going out there on 23rd August so if I had definite numbers by then , I could start organizing the houses. Also i will enquire about apartments nearby with ground floor bedrooms and ease of access for wheelchairs. It is essential that I have enough info early.Best regards Jose 8) :P  
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