Almeria Medio Maraton (merged threads)

[Antonio247]

Good work Julie.

I also did some research on Tripadvisor. Was tempted by the Gran Hotel, down by the sea, and also looked at a few on the east side of La Rambla i.e. closer to the stadium, but nothing appealed in particular. The Torreluz is actually quite central - we stayed there the first year we went to Almeria.

But I'm happy to give the Costasol a go. The reviews on Tripadvisor are pretty good and it seems to have free wifi, always a bonus. As for distance from the race start/finish, it's 2.8km according to GoogleMaps. Tryp Indalo is 2 km, but much further from La Rambla.

Unless we get a late objection from Sweder, or an inspired suggestion from Antonio, shall we just say we'll go for the CostaSol? Unless I hear back today (Thursday), I'll book it. As Julie says, it looks like 45 euros a night. Cheap. WEBSITE

While we are at it, who will be there in 2012? At the moment it seems to be El Gordo, Sweder, Julie, msilv, and possibly "Simon (tall fella not Mr Ho)". Who else?

Do we need to hire a vehicle?

I think hotel Costasol is all right. It is older than Tryp Indalo but it looks quite renovated and it is in the city centre.

You can come with me to the stadium and back to the hotel after the race if you are patient enough to wait for me at the finish line.

Are you interested in going to the Italian restaurant on Saturday evening and Plaza de Cañas for the post race meal?

http://www.trastevere.es/eng/restaurante.php?id=17

http://www.plazadecanas.com/plaza/

Saludos desde Almería