Any one driven from UK, through France to Spain in recent days?

[John H]

We are booked in their from the 23rd of January but I suspect that won’t be as it looks like at the moment we won’t be able to travel come Jan 1st. Can’t go earlier for family reasons.
still live in hope

Good luck

 

[2cv]

Unfortunately the virus is being spread by international travel, as scientifically demonstrated HERE.
Perhaps those contemplating overseas travel should consider what may be the consequences for others whilst the pandemic continues.

 

[Derekoak]

Unfortunately the virus is being spread by international travel, as scientifically demonstrated HERE.
Perhaps those contemplating overseas travel should consider what may be the consequences for others whilst the pandemic continues.

You are correct however the virus is already embedded in French Spanish and UK populations and at very similar concentrations per head. This is a quote from your link "Once introduced, spread is driven by travel, and then onward spread by population density."
I would suggest that Europe is in the onward spread condition.
Travel, the way we personally do it, involves less contact chains than staying at home. It is social contacts and chains of them, that spread the virus primarily. Travel is only a problem if it significantly increases social contact chains?
Travel to New Zealand or South Korea would be very different, but they do quarantine effectively.

 

[mfw]

I think the way things change at the moment some will get through and some wont - so best option is probably just to bite the bullet and go for it if you want to go - plenty of food and keep water topped up at every opportunity

 

[Moped]

Driving through France to Spain is the most economic solution as lower priced crossings and no PCR test requirement. It does appear from feedback on this thread that this is entirely possible with little interference from French authorities. Nor from the Spanish when transiting Spain. All as long as appropriate forms are completed.

Things can change rapidly though . We are now planning to travel early January.

Put simply, we are going to leave everything to the last minute, and if U.K. residents are barred from entering Europe from 1st January, so be it.

 

[Mo and John C]

If and when our friends get here, I will let you know They are currently booked on a ferry that is due to get into Caen tonight at 9.30pm French time and will stay in a hotel overnight, travelling through France (hopefully) tomorrow.

My sister in law and her hubby drove back two weeks ago. They were booked onto the Santander crossing, but due to the Pcr test, which was expensive and not guaranteed, they altered their crossing and sailed into Caen. Drove through France, no bother at all. Crossed into Spain with no issues, and are now back home in Denia. Saved a lot of money even taking into account the extra fuel costs driving thru France.