Footballfan Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Has anyone found reasonable prices for Austria or Spain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilippineSaint Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Has anyone found reasonable prices for Austria or Spain you could probably buy Spain for 1/2 billion due to the economy being ******ed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 A few of us have booked flights with Ryanair from Bournemouth to Girona, Friday the 19th of July to Sunday the 21st of July for the Palamos match. Long weekend in the sunshine, continental lager and Saints away. Still considering Celta Vigo, maybe looking at Flying Saturday to Monday to Porto from London Stansted for £160 then hiring a car as there isn't much in the way of public transport between the two. As for Austria I haven't really looked, been with England a couple of times in recent years so will more than likely swerve those matches. Try looking at flights to Klagenfurt or Ljubljana in Slovenia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downthe36 Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Has anyone found reasonable prices for Austria or Spain The matches in the south of Spain cheap, seen flights from Bournemouth and Bristol for well under £100. Celta Vigo more expensive. The matches in Austria look extremely pricey to get to, with a fairly long drive to boot. That's my summary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfan Posted 22 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Spain is looking good at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dick Last Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 I am just about to book flights to Santiago for the Celta Vigo game. Dear at £275 each but should be a good trip. Hotels and train travel are pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footballfan Posted 22 June, 2013 Author Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Spain is looking good at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Spain is looking good at the moment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Need to sort some time off work but the second it's confirmed then I'll be booking up for Celta Vigo. Will fly into Porto and then somehow worry about getting to Vigo nearer the time. Buses and trains run though. Porto seems to be the only place that you can fly in to and from though unless you want to be paying £250+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Trying to workout how to do either Spain or Austria. Will make a decision next week either way. Sent from my GT-P3110 using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 For those who do travel abroad; I take it you do it as its a good opportunity to spend a few days away rather than for the game itself? I went to the pre-season game against Wolves last season at St. Marys and f*ck me it was a tiresome game! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 There is a bit of a problem with the timing of the Villach games - a week later is the Villacher Kirchtag, which is the local equivalent for the Oktoberfest. Superb for a p*ss-up if you can stay long enough, loads of loose-moralled buxom wenches in dirndl, but you might struggle to find cheap flights to Klagenfurt with Ryanair, and also struggle to find cheap accomodation in the city centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 For those who do travel abroad; I take it you do it as its a good opportunity to spend a few days away rather than for the game itself? I went to the pre-season game against Wolves last season at St. Marys and f*ck me it was a tiresome game! Done loads of foreign pre-season jaunts over the years and yeah it's pretty much a good chance for a p**s up in Europe with your mates, usually in a random footballing outpost and all that goes with it. Games themselves never seem as dull as those played at home, but that might just be perception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Done loads of foreign pre-season jaunts over the years and yeah it's pretty much a good chance for a p**s up in Europe with your mates, usually in a random footballing outpost and all that goes with it. Games themselves never seem as dull as those played at home, but that might just be perception.And/or the booze....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 And/or the booze....? Definitely. Can't remember the scores of any of the games. I'd definitely recommend doing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 22 June, 2013 Share Posted 22 June, 2013 Girona isn't THAT close to Palafrugell though, so what are people intending to do to get from one to the other? Anyone know whether trains or buses are any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkev7 Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 I'm all booked up for the Schalke game in Villach. It does help that I live in Austria, all be it 4 hours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 Girona isn't THAT close to Palafrugell though, so what are people intending to do to get from one to the other? Anyone know whether trains or buses are any good? It's only an hour, if that, should you hire a car at the airport. Probably the first 10 miles the slowest then dual carriageway for the rest. Buses pretty good: http://www.sarfa.com/paginas/sarfa_portada.php?id_idioma=3 should give you a starting point. No trains I do know of folks who have taken a taxi from the Airport €60 ish As posted elsewhere Palafrugell quiet inland working town, Palamos working fishing port seaside town with very little "Kiss me Quick" but a bigger choice of hotels and only 10-15 mins from Palafrugell. Playa D'Aro much more Touristy. There is a good choice of Camping too with self catering caravan and bungalow options in the area. With Quiet relaxed, more commercial, remote, and very remote Nudist on offer! As the high season has not fully kicked in you might get some good short term deals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 I'm all booked up for the Schalke game in Villach. It does help that I live in Austria, all be it 4 hours away. How you managed that then ? I live 10mins away from the stadium, and I cant find anyone who even knows about it, let alone a "vorverkauf" since I found out yesterday morning. No-one answered the phone at the stadium yesterday morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 It's only an hour, if that, should you hire a car at the airport. Probably the first 10 miles the slowest then dual carriageway for the rest. Buses pretty good: http://www.sarfa.com/paginas/sarfa_portada.php?id_idioma=3 should give you a starting point. No trains I do know of folks who have taken a taxi from the Airport €60 ish As posted elsewhere Palafrugell quiet inland working town, Palamos working fishing port seaside town with very little "Kiss me Quick" but a bigger choice of hotels and only 10-15 mins from Palafrugell. Playa D'Aro much more Touristy. There is a good choice of Camping too with self catering caravan and bungalow options in the area. With Quiet relaxed, more commercial, remote, and very remote Nudist on offer! As the high season has not fully kicked in you might get some good short term deals. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 How you managed that then ? I live 10mins away from the stadium, and I cant find anyone who even knows about it, let alone a "vorverkauf" since I found out yesterday morning. No-one answered the phone at the stadium yesterday morning... I'm guessing he means travel and hotel. Tickets will be pay on the day , no-more than £10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpine_saint Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 I'm guessing he means travel and hotel. Tickets will be pay on the day , no-more than £10. I am expecting a big up-take from the locals for these matches. Not 100% sure there wont be an advance. There is a significant Turkish population in Villach, and both matches will be viewed as quite high-level games in an area in which football is quite popular. My missus is going to ask at the stadium about advance sales when she drops my son off on Tuesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericofarabia Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 I'm all booked up for the Schalke game in Villach. It does help that I live in Austria, all be it 4 hours away. Wow ... a blast from the past!! You'll get to see our New superstar signings before the everybody else!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stkev7 Posted 23 June, 2013 Share Posted 23 June, 2013 Yep, booked hostel and train only. I fully expect it to be pay on the day as it's only a friendly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarneySFC Posted 24 June, 2013 Share Posted 24 June, 2013 Will probably go first two Spanish games Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Soze Posted 24 June, 2013 Share Posted 24 June, 2013 Booked up for the Palamos game. Done Norway, Sweden, Switzerland x2 so another to add to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richardc Posted 24 June, 2013 Share Posted 24 June, 2013 I'm going to do Lancing for the U21's game against BHA - not quite Spain or Austria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 24 June, 2013 Share Posted 24 June, 2013 Booked up for the Celta Vigo game. Thursday morning fly from Stansted to Porto, then train/bus from there. Same on Monday, train/bus back to Porto and fly back late Monday, return for 190 quid. Are any other wronguns doing the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Boy Saint Posted 25 June, 2013 Share Posted 25 June, 2013 Booked up for the Celta Vigo game. Thursday morning fly from Stansted to Porto, then train/bus from there. Same on Monday, train/bus back to Porto and fly back late Monday, return for 190 quid. Are any other wronguns doing the game? I must say that this is very tempting as I always do this part of the world with work at a rate of knots against the clock. If I was doing this I would probably do the run up to Vigo for the Friday Saturday, then Sat night Sunday morning return to Porto for mooch about taking in the Brazilian restaurant down by the Seafront, and a longer meander round the Port caves at Gaia.................... I am slowly talking myself into this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles34 Posted 25 June, 2013 Share Posted 25 June, 2013 I am expecting a big up-take from the locals for these matches. Not 100% sure there wont be an advance. There is a significant Turkish population in Villach, and both matches will be viewed as quite high-level games in an area in which football is quite popular. My missus is going to ask at the stadium about advance sales when she drops my son off on Tuesday. JEEZ! Are you married? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 25 June, 2013 Share Posted 25 June, 2013 I hope we have an away end at Celta Vigo or I'll feel like a t*at there with my flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griffo Posted 27 June, 2013 Share Posted 27 June, 2013 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trofeo_Ciudad_de_Vigo Came across this randomly.. We played at Celta Vigo in 1983 and won a tournament apparently. Anyone remember it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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