Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Fun in the Sun at Spain's Murcia Region!

By Albert Sperk


Alicante's airport is located conveniently just minutes away from the hub of the city. It is one of the thriving airports in Spain serving the popular Murcia region, what with the huge volume of tourists visiting the city and the nearby areas all year round. The myriad variety of low cost flights also adds to the airports bustling air traffic. As traditional holidaymakers try to avoid the usual rush of the summer holiday months, companies offering package holiday tours are coming up with great deals to lure visitors.

There are questions whether the facilities of the Alicante airport is enough to accommodate the number of tourist traffic passing through each day. Some would also ask if its convenient enough to get to their hotel destination and back to the airport. Oftentimes, getting the cheapest deals on airfare means expecting for something bad. In this case, does it mean it would break your bank just to get in a cab and go to your destination? There are lots of things that can be done in order to avoid such misfortunes during a trip. Things that will save you money, give you the convenience that you need and the right pace that you want to go on with your trip. All modes of transportation are available from Alicante airport, but just to be sure, booking in advance is especially advised.

Hiring a car is probably one of the best options. This is particularly true when you only intend to stay for a short time. This will give you the freedom to travel at your own pace and maximize every minute that you have. In this case, you won't have to wait for bus or cabs that would take more time to get you to your destination. In the event that you arrive late or early, hiring a car would also give you more time to rest and even jumpstart in touring the city at your own convenience. Some airline companies are often tied up with car hire companies so don't forget to check out on this. Also, be sure to check if your hotel accommodation has enough parking spaces for the car. And most importantly, ask for the price of the parking fee, if they charge any, just so you won't get the shock of paying extra.

If you don't intend to travel around the city during your stay, then taking a taxi would give you some advantage. Aside from a couple of penny that you will save, taking a taxi would also rid you of traveling around a foreign country where rules and road signs maybe a little different. Taxis can be taken outside of the airport terminals. You're also sure to get the service around the city center just in case you would want to visit another place, or to take you back to the airport from your hotel.

Alicante is also served by a railway service that connects the city center to the airport and its outlying areas. This is the least expensive mode of transportation that is probably available. Backpackers or tourists with not much luggage can easily adapt to this set up. It can take you from the airport to the city center where things are almost a walk away. I you're traveling with a group or with your kids, it is advisable to simply take a taxi. This would avoid the inconvenience of lugging around your cases but also saves you much energy that you will need for the rest of your stay.




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