The date for the tram to start again from Denia is January 16th! So a bus will no longer have to be taken from Gata de Gorgos to Denia to finish the route.
Made the trip from Oliva to Alicante last week (May 3). Taking the tram from Denia... ticket was 3,90 euros. Denia to Benidorm was great. Plenty of room on the tram. One change at Teulada, straight onto a tram which was waiting. Views going down to Benidorm were nothing less than spectacular. Chance to visit the loo in Beni (exit by the auto gates from the platform to reach), as you may have to wait a while for connection to Alicante. There's also a small bar-cafe here. ... Then it went downhill. Tram was packed solid from Benidorm. Tbf, a lot of the passengers got off at the stations actually local to Benidorm... only to be replaced by a school load of kids getting on a couple of stops further down the line, who stayed on all the way to Alicante... bad timing. I can imagine it being a bit of a pain in high summer. The trams are only 3 small carriages, and the seats are solid and uncomfortable. Alicante was great. Stayed a couple of nights, and will definitely return for a longer stay. I've been a Torremolinos fanboy for a while, but Alicante topped it by a distance for night life, shopping, eating, and beaches... I stayed in an apartment just off Playa Postiguet, which was gorgeous Decided to get the Alsa bus directly back to Oliva rather than risk another overcrowded tram trip... very comfortable
Thank you for this great video. All the mountains you see have names. Maite our friend from Pedreguer knows All the Mountains by Name. 🙂. At the end you see the Montgo. Our house is on the other side with seaview from Valencia to Ibiza. Since 1972. Denia had a rail connection to Gandia also. Our friend Lola from Els Poblets went to school to Dénia by that train. some 50 years ago. Maybe they can restore the Rail Connection Dénia Gandia. again. That would be a nice Project. Train is Awsome. Especially this One. I hope you enjoyed your Ride. And waiting for your next surprise video. Las Rotas Walk is nice. Beautiful Rocky Seaview and impressive Houses. And Carretera Colonia on the Montgo makes you an impressive video. Start at Pare Père and at the end view Ibiza from the Montgo.👍🙂 I come to Denia 50 years now. I❤️ Dénia
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise Thanks. Prospero Ano Nuevo to you. Cruise to Ibiza. Cruise to Formentera. Sailing Trip from Dénia to Javea maybe even Calpe. Catamaran daycruise. Cross the Harbour with the electric ferryboat and go to the Corner of the Harbour North Side Pier and feed the Fish. A Jump and Joy with some old Baguettes. The Fish Go Fast and Furious. Its a Special for my guests. Simpel and Awesome. Why dont you have Walkabout video's???
There has been talk of re-establishing the link between Gandia and Denia, almost certainly a continuation of the tram. A completion date of 2029 has been touted, but as with all transportation plans in Spain, I won't be holding my breath 😉 I live in Oliva btw, which is a bit of a backwater in transport terms, and connection to Gandia and Denia would be a huge plus to quality of life
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise nothing much has changed, other than when last travelled on the train some 40+ years ago farmers working in the fields used to wave the train to stop, and sometimes loading a goat or two. And I've forgotten if the 22 pesetas was for the return journey. Alicante was 21 pesetas.
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise The farmers referenced were going home for lunch etc. Years ago most people lived in villages, for protection, but owned land in the Campo. As an example of this most Polopians still own land. When the pirates etc came pillaging the villagers within the village took refuge in the castle, the farmers could head for the hills. An example which will highlight this fact is that 800+ mainly children, women and elderly men villagers were slaughtered, during the period of change to Christianity.
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise another matter of interest El Cid slept in the village the night before his famous Valencia battle. Also in the cliff face below the castle there is a cave which you can still access, he stole the treasure that the Moors stored there.
Taking the tram from Denia down to Alicante next week with a couple of friends, specifically for the views. Thanks for the info overlays. Can you tell me if the tram has toilet facilities?
Hello, and thanks for the comments, I am sure its a journey you will be glad you took. Strangely, there is no toilet facilities on these trams,Only toilet facilities in the main station's such as Benidorm, tram station before you go on the journey near the station cafe.Also I would advise to get on early and sit on the right hand side of the train for the best views so the Station and ticket barrier at Benidorm, would be to your right when your are sitting looking out the window.Enjoy your trip 👍
Can you get on/off the tram using the same ticket on a journey say from A to D but get off at B & C to look around or would you have to buy a ticket of A - B then B - C and so on? Great video by the way, was in the area a few days ago and want to return.
You would have to buy another ticket at the time of travel as this is on the journey ticket and there is a barrier at Benidorm but I have seen locals get on and of before Benidorm, Station which is Benidorm intermodal and has no barrier🙈😉 I hope this helps and have myself got of at albir from Gata and then back on to Benidorm intermodal Spanish are laid back people enjoy your trip 👍
Hi I honestly don't know hopefully some of or community here can answer this? I know Spanish persons over 6 5 get free travel but I assume you are not Spanish. its not to expensive anyway 2.80 euro on these commuter trains.Safe travels👍
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise Yes, I remember when we visited Spain in 2018 we got a senior's card "Tarjeta Dorada" - Gold card at the Renfe train station in Madrid, and received senior rates using the Renfe trains as well as the ALSA buses. The "Tarjeta Dorada" basically identifies you as a senior, and it covers some hotels and restaurants to get discounts. To get the card you present your passport - since we were not EU citizens and they issued us the card.
We went in summer from Teulada to Benidorm and it was free on a Sunday. I read that Spanish government have made all public transport free in Spain until dec 2023 to help with financial crisis
@@tracy6998 Thanks for the info great help for the community.Also great that the Spanish government are assisting it citizens and the tourist trade.y viva Espana 😀
The captions contain spelling mistakes and poor punctuation and grammar. Also, for your lengthy captions, you don't give the reader enough time to read them completely.
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise You must realise though that you have stiff competition in the RUclips world and as a native English speaker non-native English speakers will be looking up to you to set an example. I would suggest you find someone to proof read your captions during editing.
The date for the tram to start again from Denia is January 16th! So a bus will no longer have to be taken from Gata de Gorgos to Denia to finish the route.
This is very good News. Thank you.
Great thanks for the info 👍
Que maravilla mi exeriencia es fabuloso ❤
Me alegro que lo hayas disfrutado y gracias por los comentarios.👍
Fantastic, really enjoyed them two short film's. Brings back memories of how beautiful the Costa Blanca is. Thanks Dave
Thanks, it makes my day to hear this, glad people are enjoying the journey down memory lane🙂👍
Made the trip from Oliva to Alicante last week (May 3). Taking the tram from Denia... ticket was 3,90 euros. Denia to Benidorm was great. Plenty of room on the tram. One change at Teulada, straight onto a tram which was waiting. Views going down to Benidorm were nothing less than spectacular. Chance to visit the loo in Beni (exit by the auto gates from the platform to reach), as you may have to wait a while for connection to Alicante. There's also a small bar-cafe here.
... Then it went downhill. Tram was packed solid from Benidorm. Tbf, a lot of the passengers got off at the stations actually local to Benidorm... only to be replaced by a school load of kids getting on a couple of stops further down the line, who stayed on all the way to Alicante... bad timing. I can imagine it being a bit of a pain in high summer. The trams are only 3 small carriages, and the seats are solid and uncomfortable.
Alicante was great. Stayed a couple of nights, and will definitely return for a longer stay. I've been a Torremolinos fanboy for a while, but Alicante topped it by a distance for night life, shopping, eating, and beaches... I stayed in an apartment just off Playa Postiguet, which was gorgeous
Decided to get the Alsa bus directly back to Oliva rather than risk another overcrowded tram trip... very comfortable
Thanks for sharing you detailed journey, Glad you enjoyed it 'Yviva Espana' 😁
Cheers.nice views.must try..
Love the Teulada station @ 9.16 - what a beautiful route! 😍
Thanks yes it has some magical views along the way.The track to Denia is fully build now👍
Thank you for this great video. All the mountains you see have names. Maite our friend from Pedreguer knows All the Mountains by Name. 🙂. At the end you see the Montgo. Our house is on the other side with seaview from Valencia to Ibiza. Since 1972. Denia had a rail connection to Gandia also. Our friend Lola from Els Poblets went to school to Dénia by that train. some 50 years ago. Maybe they can restore the Rail Connection Dénia Gandia. again. That would be a nice Project. Train is Awsome. Especially this One. I hope you enjoyed your Ride. And waiting for your next surprise video. Las Rotas Walk is nice. Beautiful Rocky Seaview and impressive Houses. And Carretera Colonia on the Montgo makes you an impressive video. Start at Pare Père and at the end view Ibiza from the Montgo.👍🙂 I come to Denia 50 years now. I❤️ Dénia
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise Thanks. Prospero Ano Nuevo to you. Cruise to Ibiza. Cruise to Formentera. Sailing Trip from Dénia to Javea maybe even Calpe. Catamaran daycruise. Cross the Harbour with the electric ferryboat and go to the Corner of the Harbour North Side Pier and feed the Fish. A Jump and Joy with some old Baguettes. The Fish Go Fast and Furious. Its a Special for my guests. Simpel and Awesome. Why dont you have Walkabout video's???
Is that the same Maite that helps at the Benidorm Dog homing ? If it is, she does a great job. 😊
@@kathleenirvine8360 No dont think so. Our Maite lives in Pedreguer. Not heard of her going to Work in Benidorm.
There has been talk of re-establishing the link between Gandia and Denia, almost certainly a continuation of the tram. A completion date of 2029 has been touted, but as with all transportation plans in Spain, I won't be holding my breath 😉
I live in Oliva btw, which is a bit of a backwater in transport terms, and connection to Gandia and Denia would be a huge plus to quality of life
Thanks for the memory!
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise nothing much has changed, other than when last travelled on the train some 40+ years ago farmers working in the fields used to wave the train to stop, and sometimes loading a goat or two. And I've forgotten if the 22 pesetas was for the return journey. Alicante was 21 pesetas.
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise The farmers referenced were going home for lunch etc. Years ago most people lived in villages, for protection, but owned land in the Campo. As an example of this most Polopians still own land. When the pirates etc came pillaging the villagers within the village took refuge in the castle, the farmers could head for the hills.
An example which will highlight this fact is that 800+ mainly children, women and elderly men villagers were slaughtered, during the period of change to Christianity.
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise another matter of interest El Cid slept in the village the night before his famous Valencia battle.
Also in the cliff face below the castle there is a cave which you can still access, he stole the treasure that the Moors stored there.
Taking the tram from Denia down to Alicante next week with a couple of friends, specifically for the views. Thanks for the info overlays. Can you tell me if the tram has toilet facilities?
Hello, and thanks for the comments, I am sure its a journey you will be glad you took. Strangely, there is no toilet facilities on these trams,Only toilet facilities in the main station's such as Benidorm, tram station before you go on the journey near the station cafe.Also I would advise to get on early and sit on the right hand side of the train for the best views so the Station and ticket barrier at Benidorm, would be to your right when your are sitting looking out the window.Enjoy your trip 👍
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise Thanks. Forewarned is forearmed. I'll just have to watch my liquid consumption prior to the journey 😆
€4.60 to Denia now jan 24
Hi thanks for your comments they really help the community 👍
Can you get on/off the tram using the same ticket on a journey say from A to D but get off at B & C to look around or would you have to buy a ticket of A - B then B - C and so on? Great video by the way, was in the area a few days ago and want to return.
You would have to buy another ticket at the time of travel as this is on the journey ticket and there is a barrier at Benidorm but I have seen locals get on and of before Benidorm, Station which is Benidorm intermodal and has no barrier🙈😉 I hope this helps and have myself got of at albir from Gata and then back on to Benidorm intermodal Spanish are laid back people enjoy your trip 👍
When will the remaining part, to Denia, be finished?
it is planed for the new year 2023 the date given.
It opened in January
Theres easy access for mobility scooters
Are there special rates for Seniors?
Hi I honestly don't know hopefully some of or community here can answer this? I know Spanish persons over 6 5 get free travel but I assume you are not Spanish. its not to expensive anyway 2.80 euro on these commuter trains.Safe travels👍
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise Yes, I remember when we visited Spain in 2018 we got a senior's card "Tarjeta Dorada" - Gold card at the Renfe train station in Madrid, and received senior rates using the Renfe trains as well as the ALSA buses. The "Tarjeta Dorada" basically identifies you as a senior, and it covers some hotels and restaurants to get discounts. To get the card you present your passport - since we were not EU citizens and they issued us the card.
@@CL-man This is very interesting information, it would be of immense benefit especially long distance travel.Thanks for this happy new year👍
We went in summer from Teulada to Benidorm and it was free on a Sunday.
I read that Spanish government have made all public transport free in Spain until dec 2023 to help with financial crisis
@@tracy6998 Thanks for the info great help for the community.Also great that the Spanish government are assisting it citizens and the tourist trade.y viva Espana 😀
The captions contain spelling mistakes and poor punctuation and grammar. Also, for your lengthy captions, you don't give the reader enough time to read them completely.
@@travelbyplanestrainsandcruise You must realise though that you have stiff competition in the RUclips world and as a native English speaker non-native English speakers will be looking up to you to set an example. I would suggest you find someone to proof read your captions during editing.