Hi All.

Missed out on the sun so far this year so we're thinking of travelling across to watch Saints V's Catalans in May.

I've had a look at the organised tours and think they're a bit too expensive plus we'd like to spend a few days extra in Spain.

We were thinking of flying to Barcelona and then travelling across to Lloret de Mar. Stopping in Lloret for a couple of days and then travelling up to Perpignon by train/bus for the match.

Anyone got any advice etc they could pass along. More concerned about the French part of the trip and getting tickets for the game.

Cheers in advance.

Matt.

Tickets are not a problem, in the slightest.

Travel wise, may I suggest you fly to Toulouse, take a couple of days there and then train yourself to Perpignan. Plenty to see and do in Toulouse, and we found some superb night life (cheese as nibbles instead of peanuts!)

Lloret is ok, if you like Blackpool

Ask Cala Millor Rhino.
He's full of Catalan related info.

Fly to Leeds/Bradford from Liverpool, stay a week in [urlhttp://www.thebarnatholmfirth.co.uk[/url then fly out of Leeds/Bradford to France, its easy.

We took our holiday in north eastern Spain to coincide with the match in 2007.

We stayed in Estartit and drove to Perp's in a higher car - that was a great trip over the Pyrenees Mountains and well worth doing. Took about 2-2.5hours.

I'd do it again but the match hasn't fallen on the right dates these last two.

Another world class plug!

Not that I'm picking on you or anything, but how did you manage to spell Pyrenees right and not hire?

Oops I was rushing!!!

We all do it.

i'm not, but my catalonian friends are!



On a serious note, drop David Foti a line, he will be able to offer quite a lot through Catalan Sport Tours and at a reasonable price too!

There is a lot to do down the coast, both in France and Spain, my particular favourite is Collioure, a very nice picturesque fishing town that is well worth a stay!!

Also in the area is a few vin yard routes, if you can find a driver in your party, that is always a great day out tasting lots of wines and quite reasonably priced too!

Aye, like 5 Euro to the ground on a bus when the less packed regular bus goes from the same spot for 1 euro. Don't tell everyone though.

and how are you planning to get back to town when the buses stop that route during the game?

you really do live up to your name! well done!

is that both ways for 1 euro ?
whos paying for this private bus CST and do the Dragons get 10%, YES.
whats left over for CST, not much.
And a great service

Cheers
Dave

Touchy eh and such fine wit !

I have always walked back into town stopping for a drink or two on the way thanks for asking. Some people can think and organise themselves without being lead like sheep. ( Hope you didn't get a twinge when I mentioned sheep

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thats an impressive post after all that champagne!









unfortunately, those poeple don't come from St Helens!

a bit of sensible advice for those travelling to Catalan - i have had an email today about my flight from Liverpool to Girona on Ryanair, the timetable has been changed, so now fly at 7am rather than 3pm on Friday. So I would advise anyone else going Ryanair to double check thier flight time.

oh, and you need to get your facts right, it is 3€ return for game transfers! hardly a rip-off!!!

indeed, its not just the liverpool flights changing mate!