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Commercial Section SPONSORED BY SPANISH PROPERTY CHOICE => Travel & Shopping Trips => Topic started by: sandy b on November 08, 2015, 15:00:25 PM

Title: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: sandy b on November 08, 2015, 15:00:25 PM
As a one off, i will be organising a trip to Gibraltar on 18 December till 20 December staying at Hotel Asur on a half board basis. The price is 135 euros pp.
On Saturday 19th there is a Queen tribute band playing in Casemates square in Gibraltar which is free of charge. Pickup points are:
Los Carrascos  7.30
Maloans Arboleas  7.45
La Alfoquia       8.00
BP garage Albox  8.15
Tickets available from me on 645291409.
For Information you can contact me on the above phone no. Names needed before the end of November.
Sandytt
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: casabonita on November 08, 2015, 15:30:50 PM
Sandy trying to look this Hotel up & can't find a Hotel Asur in Gibraltar?
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: Karen4 on November 08, 2015, 15:34:22 PM
I think it's in La Linea?
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: casabonita on November 08, 2015, 16:34:13 PM
Karen4 can't find it there either?
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: sandy b on November 08, 2015, 17:10:20 PM
The hotel is in La Linea which is 500 meters from the border overlooking the rock
Sandy
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: casabonita on November 11, 2015, 17:03:41 PM
Have sent you a PM Sandy  :wave
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: sandy b on November 19, 2015, 18:23:42 PM
As you can see I have modified the post to say that tickets can only be bought from me as there seemed to be problems with some of the staff not knowing that tickets were for sale in the cafe. I still need names asap so that we can book the rooms. If you need to contact me you can ring me on 645291409 or just pm me. I will arrange to meet anyone with the tickets.
Sandy
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: byrney on November 19, 2015, 18:53:38 PM
For those of you who are a bit "unsure", can I say that we have just spent an excellent three night stay at the Hotel Asur via Cat Services/Total Entertainment/Essentials - well done guys.  :clap:

Hotel Asur is a short walk (15 minutes for those without walking problems) from the border to Gibraltar (or a €4.50 taxi ride - probably got ripped off with that!).

Over the border there are regular buses to the centre of Gibraltar costing €2 (or less for "Pensionistas").  I suggest staying on the bus (No. 5) to the last stop and either walk back down the main shopping street (to the left) or right to the cable car and the monkeys!  Or, even better, got down to the new Marina (Queensway quay) and sample the lovely bars/restaurants.

If you want to go on a tour, stop at the border (Tourist Information) and organise one there, or be prepared to haggle with the highly aggressive mini-bus operators (time-share touts eat your hearts out!) near the cable car......

And, if you like a flutter, the Casino near the border is excellent (there is a free bus which will take you from the border to the Casino and back every fifteen minutes from 6.00pm - apparently -  :whistle:).

The hotel is clean and tidy and the staff are friendly.  Food is fine, although not "fine dining" for you Arboleans (you get what you pay for), but you will not go hungry.  Wine is included with the evening meal.  Bar is no more expensive than you would expect for a hotel.

I have absolutely no affiliation with the organisers of this trip, but if you want a pre-Xmas treat (and a few cheap fags) then I would highly recommend this.

Enjoy.



Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: Nuflow on November 21, 2015, 14:37:59 PM
Brilliant, thanks Sandy & Byrney
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: FunkiDunki on November 21, 2015, 22:07:20 PM
Hello Sandy,
I would be interested please for 2*person i live in los carascos can you send me a pm thank you
Title: Re: Christmas shopping in Gibraltar
Post by: sandy b on November 22, 2015, 07:16:15 AM
Hi there, yes I will save you 2 tickets. I will be in Las Palmeras bar tomorrow Monday at approx 12 noon as someone else wants tickets. If not you can ring me on 645291409 and I will arrange to get them to you.
Sandy