We are travelling to the Sunelia Berua camp site in Bidart south west France in August but for the first time we are taking the ferry to Bilbao. Can anyone tell me about the border crossing and has anyone been to this site or area before?
France /Spain border
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Hi Ian,
The France/Spain borders are usually unmanned and you just drive through. Occasionally you can see police cars looking for someone but they are unlikely to stop an obvious tourist. Spain expects you to have 2 warning triangles, spare bulbs and reflective vests.
Sorry don't know the site, we usually stay at St Jean de Luz just to the south as we know an all year site there. You probably know that Biarritz is a large well established resort. Watch out for sleeping policemen in the area, they seemed rather fond of those last time we were there.
Hope you enjoy it,
James
The France/Spain borders are usually unmanned and you just drive through. Occasionally you can see police cars looking for someone but they are unlikely to stop an obvious tourist. Spain expects you to have 2 warning triangles, spare bulbs and reflective vests.
Sorry don't know the site, we usually stay at St Jean de Luz just to the south as we know an all year site there. You probably know that Biarritz is a large well established resort. Watch out for sleeping policemen in the area, they seemed rather fond of those last time we were there.
Hope you enjoy it,
James
hi ian the border was unmaned when we went through last year the site is very good we had 2 weeks there last year super new swimming pool complex with slides etc, good clean showers etc.as you come into bidart look out for the signs to follow the signs from the first roundabout to the right happy vanning regards peter
To add to the reply by James France - that is reflective vests for ALL occupants of the car. Also spare spectacles for any driver who wears them for driving. Lidl have an offer for reflective vests on now -
So long as other occupants don't get out of the car, you don't need hi-vis vests for all. In other words, if you haven't got vests, stay in the car.
A second warning triangle is NOT a requirement for foreign registered vehicles.
A second warning triangle is NOT a requirement for foreign registered vehicles.
Hi lutz,
I know the second triangle is not a legal requirement for foreign registered vehicles, however it is recommended by the AA and the Caravan Club in the UK to avoid potential on the spot fines which can be levied in Spain for minor infringements.
As most of us don't speak Spanish it is hard to argue your case when you face having your vehicle impounded if you refuse to pay up.
James
I know the second triangle is not a legal requirement for foreign registered vehicles, however it is recommended by the AA and the Caravan Club in the UK to avoid potential on the spot fines which can be levied in Spain for minor infringements.
As most of us don't speak Spanish it is hard to argue your case when you face having your vehicle impounded if you refuse to pay up.
James
Lutz,
The advice we are given here is if you have broken down get out of the car and move away from the road - vest or no vest - which makes sense.
MikeE
The advice we are given here is if you have broken down get out of the car and move away from the road - vest or no vest - which makes sense.
MikeE
when we went through the border last august it was manned we had to wait about 15 mins to get through and the gaurds were armed and had long extension mirrors checking under vehicles
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