Car hire and driving
The Spanish speed limits are based around 120kph on toll motorways and dual carriageways, 90kph on “other” roads, and 50kph in built up areas. If these do not apply then there will be signs, for example some very narrow streets in villages are only 40kph. Drink driving regulations in Spain are very similar to those in the UK. You are required to have a yellow jacket in your car in case of breakdown. The use of seat belts is compulsory, and children under 12 must not travel in the front seat.We recommend that you hire a car for your holiday and some of the hire companies working in Spain are as follows:
Europcar – www.europcar.com
Centauro – www.centauro.net
Sol-Mar – www.solmar.es
Goldcar Rental – www.goldcar.es
Directions from the airport:
Almería airport is located approximately 1 hours drive from Cortijo Gacia
Murcia airport is located approximately 1.15 hours drive from Cortijo Gacia
Alicante airport is located approximately 1.5 hours drive from Cortijo Gacia
From Almeria airport:
On exiting the airport follow signs for the E15/A7 towards Murcia. (do not take the first coastal road for Murcia)
On E15/A7 take turn off number 549 sign posted Huércal-Overa Sur (South). Follow signs for Huércal-Overa and stay on this road all the way through the edge of the town. Enter town over an old stone bridge and stay on this road until you reach another stone bridge right at the other end of town (by restaurant Las Vegas). Continue on this road until you reach a large roundabout where you will turn right (signposted Pulpi). You are now on the A350 Pulpi road which is where Cortijo Gacia is located. Follow this road, straight on at the roundabout past the petrol station. Cortijo Gacia is located on the right up a rambla (dirt track). Look out for the KM6 sign and then shortly after this look for a new large yellow house on the right and turn right after this house. (there is a small sign showing the turning). The turning is very easy to miss so slow down at the yellow house and look for the two small white signs. The turning is just before the barriers start.
Turn right and drop down over the tarmac road onto the track. This will bring you round to the right. Take the second left fork and head up hill through our neighbours farm. We are located 200m up in the left.
From Alicante airport:
Head south of the E15/A7. Take turn off number 559 signposted Huércal-Overa. Follow signs for Huércal-Overa and when you come to the large roundabout turn left (signposted Pulpi). You are now on the A350 Pulpi road which is where Cortijo Gacia is located. Follow this road, straight on at the roundabout past the petrol station. Cortijo Gacia is located on the right up a rambla (dirt track). Look out for the KM6 sign and then shortly after this look for a new large yellow house on the right and turn right after this house. (there is a small sign showing the turning). The turning is very easy to miss so slow down at the yellow house and look for the two small white signs. The turning is just before the barriers start.
Turn right and drop down over the tarmac road onto the track. This will bring you round to the right. Take the second left fork and head up hill through our neighbours farm. We are located 200m up in the left.
From Murcia airport:
Follow signs to the AP7 motorway (signposted Cartagena). This is a toll road and the toll is approximately €11.50 (you will pay on exiting). Stay on this motorway in the direction of Cartagena and Vera. You need to take the Pulpi exit. On exiting the toll road follow signs to Pulpi Centro (not Pulpi Sur). Take the first Pulpi turning at the small roundabout. Continue on this road through and out the other side of Pulpi and then at the next large roundabout follow signs for Huércal-Overa. You are now on the A350 which is where Cortijo Gacia is located at KM 6.5. Follow this road and look out for the KM7 sign. Cortijo Gacia is located on the left up a rambla (dirt track). You need to turn onto our rambla immediately after the KM7 sign. The turning is very easy to miss – it is located at the end of the road barriers. If you pass a yellow house or KM6 sign then you have gone too far!
Turn left and drop down over the tarmac road onto the track. This will bring you round to the right. Take the second left fork and head up hill through our neighbours farm. We are located 200m up in the left.
