Ferry Foot passenger

[oxfordrocks]

Thinking of travelling to either Bilbao, Santander or Calais on P&O ferry.

However, neither myself or my wife drive.

Has anyone experienced ferry travel as foot passenger?
Are the ports a long way from the towns?
Any other advice?

[dzug]

Bilbao is way out of town but it's easy enough to get to. Calais isn't far out and they run a shuttle bus. Santander I think is close.

[david56]

hi oxfordrocks, ive been to santander and its only a short walk to town 5mins about

[Buenchico]

Santander on P&O? I think not! The only route to Santander is from Portsmouth, with Brittany Ferries ;-)

Some relevant links:

http://www.poferries.com/tourist/content/pages /template/routes_dover_-_calais_calais_routes_ -_dover-calais_-_calais.htm

http://www.reviewcentre.com/review174663.html

http://www.poferries.com/tourist/content/pages /template/routes_portsmouth_-_bilbao_bilbao_ro utes_-_bilbao.htm

http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/index.cfm?ar ticleid=560

http://www.brittany-ferries.co.uk/index.cfm?ar ticleid=559

As you're obviously unfamiliar with ferry travel, I'd suggest taking either a day trip or a short break to Calais, to see if you enjoy it (That, of course, assumes that Dover is fairly easy for you to get to on public transport). As Dzug states (and the first link shows) it's easy to get into the town centre. Calais is often unjustly maligned by those Brits who are only happy if they can find big shopping centres, with pubs serving British beer and restaurants serving steak & chips. If your tastes are more civilized, you'll probably love Calais. It's quite an attractive town, with plenty of small, independent shops selling good wines and cheeses. There are also loads of good places to eat and drink. I highly recommend 'Au Calice' on the Boulevard Jacquard (which is one of the main streets).

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[Buenchico]

(Continued)

If you're staying in France for a few days, Calais Ville train station is close to the centre of the town and you can get to plenty of interesting places fairly easily.

Chris

[oxfordrocks]

Plenty to get my teeth into.

Thanks