Spain- Pyrenees

[garyw]

As a final note, the dates for the Santander supercar meet have recently been announced as May 19th -22nd 2016
I am planning on attending once again but probably by ferry this time on the way down, should anyone be interested in joining us for a social trip away let us know..
A great experience mixing cars, culture and some fine dining and drinking []

A short video the organisers released, which features some known faces and a fair few of the Brits there for 2015... [FONT=calibri"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky67d2nPDf4
[FONT=calibri"]Based on last years itinerary, it would be something along these lines
[FONT=calibri"]The Santander event runs from 19th- 22nd May 2016
That part of the event as a quick overview is (from this years schedule, but they will change some of the venues next year)

Thursday 19th,
evening meet and greet dinner.

Friday 20th,
Morning meet followed by an escorted convoy through the mountains to the Private Rolls Royce museum, dinner at Harbour side restaurant.
Evening meet at the Santander Palace for exclusive dinner and Michelin fine dining.- it was advertised as black dinner but people went smart jacket etc..

Saturday 21st
Morning- the main gathering of cars in the stadium parking zone -200 + cars, Police escorted convoy through the mountains and region, returning to Santander for lunch at the beachside hotel.
Evening, free bar and dining at hotel to the early hours...

Sunday 22nd
Cars parked in the town centre square (guarded by the local police) whist guests took a cocktail cruise around the coast.
return to vehicles for prize giving and good byes

[FONT=calibri"]Onwards would be down the that register touch [8D]


List of interested tourers:-
GaryW + 1
Lancerlot + 1
dpoynton + 1
s999sws + 1
markiii + 1
Rufus
Carina + 1
Unclewinks + 1
brianahern + 1
twcrockett + 1
okellyt + 1
rogerandoutman + 1

 

[Lancerlot]

Gary,

I've started a new thread on this as it sound like a great idea for a Register Plus trip - by this I mean keeping it open for other Club members not just the 997 Register.

We've had some highly successful past trips with a great mixture of Porsche models. Porsche people really are a great bunch and wonderful company to tour with! []

For those interested in finding out more, you can get a flavour of Gary's trip this year here [link=https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=873153&mpage=2]https://www.porscheclubgb.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=873153&mpage=2[/link]

First, we need to gauge interest, so if you guys and gals feel a trip to Spain for some VIP treatment and wonderful driving would fit the bill, please let us know right away. Definitely no commitment at this stage - just an indication of potential interest and if there's sufficient support, we'll look at it in closer detail and come back with an itinerary and costings for your consideration.

Could prove to be another epic trip! []

Regards,

Clive.

 

[dpoynton]

Este es un idea muy interesante y queremos hacer este viaje con vosotros si es possible.

Yes, put us down please. [I think I saw a Cayman in the video.]

David & Carole

 

[Lancerlot]

Ahah,

A translator for us already!

Regards,

Clive.

 

[dpoynton]

I can get us a table and some beers!



D

 

[Chrishazle]

Might be able to suggested some roads/places to stay soon - we are taking the 968 cab on the ferry to Santander 15th September then taking a very scenic route along the North side of the mountains to Santiago de Compostela, then an equally scenic route along the south side of the mountains to Leon, Argomaniz then through the Pyrenees to Lourdes, Millau, Puy de Dome, Epernay and home!

For accomodation in Spain I'd suggest looking at Paradores ([link=http://www.parador.es/en]http://www.parador.es/en[/link], the website is quite slow) and signing up (for free) as an Amigo de Paradores. Some of the buildings are incredible (Leon for instance) and the gastro package (dinner, bed and breakfast) looks very good value. Beware the parador in Santiago though, it's expensive so it's the one stop we're not using a parador!

 

[s999sws]

Hi Clive,

We're interested , it depends on the dates next year, so keep us informed please.

cheers

steve and rosemary

 

[dpoynton]

Steve/Rosemary

Looks like it's going to be 10 days or so next year to include 19 - 22 May going-on Gary's post above.

 

[garyw]

Yes the Santander event runs from 19th- 22nd May 2016

That part of the event as a quick overview is (from this years schedule, but they will change some of the venues next year)

Thursday 19th,

evening meet and greet dinner.

Friday 20th,

Morning meet followed by an escorted convoy through the mountains to the Private Rolls Royce museum, dinner at Harbour side restaurant.

Evening meet at the Santander Palace for exclusive dinner and Michelin fine dining.- it was advertised as black dinner but people went smart jacket etc..

Saturday 21st

Morning- the main gathering of cars in the stadium parking zone -200 + cars, Police escorted convoy through the mountains and region, returning to Santander for lunch at the beachside hotel.

Evening, free bar and dining at hotel to the early hours...

Sunday 22nd

Cars parked in the town centre square (guarded by the local police) whist guests took a cocktail cruise around the coast.

return to vehicles for prize giving and good byes

You are free to participate/pay for as much of the event as you wish.

I took the AAA ticket, so that I could pick and choose what I wanted to take part in.

For the foodies, it is an amazing experience...

David, tables and beers all provided []

From there I'm sure that some register activities will be added []

 

[markiii]

Clive already been discussing with Gary, we are in dates dependant

 

[Rufus]

Hi Clive,

Yes I am interested please add my name to the list

Peter

 

[Carina]

So long as the return date is before 6th June, we're definitely up for this one. Please add us to the list Clive.

 

[unclewinks]

Tanya and would like to be put on the list

paul

 

[Carina]

I can get us a table and some beers!



D

Well that's the most important things covered. I know how to ask for a highchair for a child. Possibly not the most useful phrase on this trip!

 

[dpoynton]

Of course, the irony of all this is that wherever we go the locals will probably be able to speak good English (if they choose to!).

David

 

[brianahern]

Clive

Please could Annette and I be added to the list.

Thanks.

Brian

 

[garyw]

To put some meat on the bones, I've gone through my costs for attending this years event.

They offer various packages allowing you to attend as much or as little you want through the weekend.

I took the full package and as mentioned didn't have to spend an additional penny on any of the days, except say a bottle of water outside of the event and your fuel.

The full package for the event was £225.00 per person

The hotel for the three nights was £201.00

Ferry currently showing as £305.00 for one direction (including your bed) leaving Wednesday 18th May arrives mid afternoon in Santander.

Depending on how the event expands, then hopefully this gives everyone an idea of expected costs - all bookings were direct

 

[TerryC]

Clive

Please can Jeannie and I be added to the list?. We've booked a ferry crossing to Bilbao arriving midday on Thursday 19th May so will be in Santander mid afternoon.

Terry

 

[okellyt]

Clive, Gary

were interested if 991's allowed

Tom

 

[Chrishazle]

One thought for you all - I checked with my insurers Classic Line and found that, as an automatic part of my insurance, I not only have fully comp insurance for our trip, I also have full European breakdown insurance, just have to check if this includes recovery to UK if needed. Saves a bunch of money compared to something like AA European breakdown insurance!!

Would not surprise me if other insurers like Lockton etc offer the same, but worth checking!