SURVIVAL GUIDE Aragón, Spain 2018 Welcome to the Survival Guide to GPtents in Aragón, Spain.
We are really glad that we can host during the MotoGP race. Do not hesitate to ask us for any extra information if there is something that is not clear to you. This Survival Guide should serve you all the information you need, so don’t forget it at home! Content We are looking forward to you! We wish you a very pleasant stay in Aragón. GPtents Accommodation · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3
Spain· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 The town of Alcañiz· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5
Transport · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 By plane · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 By car · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 By train and bus· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 7
How To Get to the Circuit · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8 Circuit· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· 9
MotoGP program· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10
Practical Information · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Weather · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Time · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Electricity · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Credit cards · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 11 Currency · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Approximate prices · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 12 Small English–Spanish Dictionary · · · · · · · · · · · 13
Important Telephone Numbers · · · · · · · · · · · · 14 Contact · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 14
2 GPtents Accommodation What is GPtents? Location:
GPtents is a tent hotel that solves accom- GPtents is located on Camping La Estan- modation problem. Each year, thousands ca, which is one of the biggest and closest of destinations all around Europe have campings to the Circuit Motorland Aragon. sold out their accommodation capacity The camping is serviced with clean toilets, during big events, such as MotoGP or For- hot showers and an amazing restaurant, mula 1. where you can enjoy evening with great wine and amazing food. You can get to the GPtents solve this problem by simply circuit just in 10 minutes on foot. Leave providing accommodation in pre-erect- your car in the camping and enjoy the par- ed tents. We offer hundreds of spacious ty! tents, forming an organized tent village. You can enjoy comfortability similar to We are open from Thursday to Monday. usual hotel – tents are pre‐built, ready for your arrival. They are equipped with com- fortable mattresses, pillows, blankets, Camino de Valmuel, 44600 towels, soap and tent locks with keys. Alcañiz, Aragon, Spain GPtents team of young devoted people GPS: 41.067525, -0.185671 takes care of everything.
Last season Last year, we started GPtents project in Spielberg on the Red Bull Ring for three big events - Formula 1, MotoGP and The Rolling Stones concert.
References We accommodated more than 500 people and received 9,6 stars for customer ser- vice. We will make sure that you will fully enjoy your racing weekend.
3 Breakfast and snacks Every morning, you will start your day with great cup of coffee or tea and wonderful breakfast (from 7 until 9 o`clock) – free of charge. We will have a big communal tent at your disposal during the whole day. You can eat your own meal there or buy some refreshments at the reception, such as beer, water, coffee, tea, toasts and other little snacks.
Wi-fi and electricity Depending on the availibility, you can have the electricity directly in your tent, just ask for it at the reception. There should be a wifi available for the guests, but the signal might not be very strong if used by many people.
How to get to the circuit It is easy and quick – you will just follow the pavement marked in the map and af- ter approximately 10 minutes walking, you will reach the circuit.
Check-in and check-out If you need anything during your Check-in from 9 am untill 9 pm, check-out stay just ask any gptents staff. until 10 am. If you are coming later for the In order to check out, stop by again at the check-in, please inform the booking man- reception. A member of GPtents staff will ager as soon as you can, we will try to come with you to check the tent and col- meet your needs. lect the keys.
After entering the Camping La Estanca, stop by the reception. You will need your booking reference number in order to check in. You will fill in the accommoda- tion form, make the payment in cash (cred- it cards are not accepted) and receive GPtents bracelets and keys from your tent.
4 The town of Alcañiz
Clinging to the river Guadalope, Alcañiz Alcañiz is famous for its long pork sau- is one of the main cities of the kingdom sages and partridge in brine, as well as its of Aragón. Its fascinating historic-artis- cheeses. From its cakes and pastries we tic heritage begins in Plaza de España, a could highlight the so-called “breasts of beautiful collection of medieval buildings Santa Águeda”. where you will find the Exchange and the city hall, a masterpiece of Renaissance ar- Read more: chitecture. www.spainisculture.com Spain en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcañiz The neighbouring former collegiate church of Santa María la Mayor, begun in 1736, is Spain shares the Iberian Peninsula with Richly varied in its geography, climate a large temple which combines baroque Andorra, Gibraltar, and Portugal. It has the and culture, Spain offers something for features and Mudejar influences. There second-largest number of UNESCO World everyone. From the verdant hills and rocky are still some surviving military construc- Heritage Sites after Italy and the largest coasts of Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria tions, such as the castle of Los Calatravos, number of World Heritage Cities. to the tropical splendours of the Balearic on the low ridge of Pui Pinos, currently Islands or the Mar Menor, any time of year converted into a Parador de Turismo hotel. Spain is famous for its friendly inhabit- is the right time to visit this fascinating Outstanding is its Gothic keep, ants, relaxed lifestyle, its cuisine, vibrant country. nightlife, and world-famous folklore and festivities, and its history as the core of the Find more: vast Spanish Empire. www.tripadvisor.com en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Spain
5 By car
If you are planning to drive from Ma- signs to Alcañiz. It will then be signposted drid-Barajas International Airport you will to the circuit. need to take the A2 towards Zaragoza . Transport You will then need to take exit 311A . Take From Zaragoza, take the A-68 followed by the A-68 towards Alcaniz and the circuit the N232. The circuit will be signposted By plane will be sign posted from here. from Alcañiz.
Zaragoza Airport (ZAZ) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 113 km, 1 h 25 min* From Barcelona take the A-2 followed by Read more: Reus Airport (REU)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 138 km, 1 h 49 min* the AP-2 and on to the AP-7. You will then www.bookmoto.com/mt-aragon/ Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 226 km, 2 h 45 min* need to take exit E-90/AP-2 and follow the Valencia Airport (VLC)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 244 km, 3 h 1 min* road towards Zaragoza. When you come Madrid-Barajas (MAD)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 403 km, 4 hod 6 min* to the N-211, turn left here and follow the *Travel time
6 By train and BUS
The nearest train station is 28 km away in Valencia - Caspe the town of Caspe and it can be reached 13:50 - 19:43 (all days) from any major Spanish city. Train times Caspe - Valencia can be searched at www.renfe.com. From 12:52 - 18:30 (all days) here you can take a bus to Alcañiz. 18:00 - 23:45 (Sunday - Friday)
Madrid - Caspe Reus - Caspe 07:15 - 12:52 (weekdays) 10:28 - 12:28 (all days) 18:30 - 21:52 (all days) 17:27 - 19:43 (all days) Caspe - Madrid 18:58 - 21:08 (all days) Bus transfer from Caspe 12:29 - 18:07 (all days) Caspe - Reus to Alcañiz and back 12:29 - 16:10 (Sunday - Friday) 07:05 - 09:05 (all days) 12:52 - 14:53 (all days) Caspe - Alcañiz 18:00 - 20:04 (all days) 30 min, 3,10 € Barcelona - Caspe 08:30 (weekdays only) 09:03 - 12:28 (all days) 11:15 (weekdays only) 16:03 - 19:43 (all days) 12:20 (all days) 17:33 - 21:08 (all days) 16:00 (weekdays only) Caspe - Barcelona 18:45 (weekdays only) 07:05 - 10:37 (all days) 12:52 - 16:37 (all days) 18:00 - 21:37 (all days) Alcañiz - Caspe 30 min, 3,10 € 09:40 (all days) Zaragoza - Caspe 11:50 (weekdays only) 11:27 - 12:52 (all days) 13:45 (weekdays only) 16:39 - 17:59 (all days) 16:30 (weekdays only) 20:25 - 21:52 (all days) 19:15 (weekdays only) Caspe - Zaragoza 06:53 - 08:12 (all days) 12:29 - 13:54 (all days) 19:44 - 21:05 (all days)
7 How To Get to the Circuit
Hints The early bird catches the worm: Please Motorland Aragon, we recommend filling note that you should expect extensive traf- every seat in your car. This will reduce traf- fic volumes at the time of your arrival. We fic congestion and allow everybody to get therefore recommend trying to arrive as to the event faster. early as possible. Traffic reports on radio stations provide The more the merrier! Whereas Marc regular updates on the current traffic sit- Márquez & Co. are always alone on their uation on RNE1 or on RAC1 in Catalunya. bikes when they blast around the Circuit
8 The Circuit History
Half a century has passed since Joaquín intense relationship between Alcañiz and Ripollés promoted the first City of Alcañiz the sport came up. Grand Prix (1965), held on the unforgetta- ble urban circuit known as Circuito Gua- The project began to take shape thanks to dalope. The streets were the venue of the citizens’ enthusiasm and to the pres- exciting races that turned the city into a tige gained during the mythic times at Gua- pioneering organiser of sports events. In dalope, which hosted its last race in 2003. a short period of time, Alcañiz became an To develop the project, MotorLand Aragón emblematic benchmark in the history of counted on a team of highly-experienced urban circuits. and well-known experts. The project finally set-off in 2006 with the first competitions In the early 1990s, the growing demand on the karting and off-road racetracks. In for safety measures given the increasing- 2009, with the opening of the road racing ly powerful vehicles, limited the activity of circuit, the motorsports complex was ac- the urban circuit. It became difficult for complished, with a clear will to become a the organization to stage top level events, motor of progress for the whole region. and this is how the idea of building a mo- torsports complex to continue with this Read more: www.motorlandaragon.com Circuit in detail
The Ciudad del Motor de Aragón, also known as Motorland Aragón, was de- signed by well-known German architect Hermann Tilke in conjunction with the British architectural firm Foster + Part- ners.
Name: Motorland Aragón Length of track: 5.078 km Number of corners: 17 Change in elevation: 50 m Number of laps: 23 Width: 12 - 15 m Total distance: 116.8 km Laprecord: 1:48:120 Jorge Lorenzo (2015) First Grand Prix: 2010
9 MotoGP Program saturday 22 SEP
Make sure you don’t miss any of the ac- Moto3 Free Practice Nr. 3 tion! Here, you will find an overview of 9:00 - 9:40 the “Spanish MotoGP Aragón 2018” pro- MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 3 gramme and all its highlights including 9:55 - 10:40 information on the Pit Lane Walk, training Moto2 Free Practice Nr. 3 session, qualifying, race and concerts. 10:55 - 11:40 Moto3 Qualifying 12:35 - 13:15 Thursday 20 SEP MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 4 13:30 - 14:00 MotoGP Press Conference MotoGP Qualifying Nr. 1 17:00 14:10 - 14:25 MotoGP Qualifying Nr. 2 14:35 - 14:50 Friday 21 SEP Moto2 Qualifying 15:05 - 15:50 Moto3 Free Practice Nr. 1 MotoGP Press Conference 9:00 - 9:40 17:00 MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 1 9:55 - 10:40 Moto2 Free Practice Nr. 1 sunday 23 SEP 10:55 - 11:40 Moto3 Free Practice Nr. 2 Moto3 Warm Up 13:10 - 13:50 8:40 - 9:00 MotoGP Free Practice Nr. 2 Moto2 Warm Up 14:05 - 14:50 9:10 - 9:30 Moto2 Free Practice Nr. 2 MotoGP Warm Up 15:05 - 15:50 9:40 - 10:00 Moto3 Race 11:00 Moto2 Race 12:00 MotoGP Race 14:00
10 Practical Information Weather Time Credit Cards
Aragon has a so called continental Med- Spain uses the Central European In Spain you can usually pay by credit card iterranean climate, with cold winters and Time, CET, which is GMT+1. in shops and for various services. hot and dry summers. In September the highest temperatures reach 20°C, but you Anyway, always check for the appropriate should also be ready for the minimum of symbol on the door or till, first. Some plac- 10°C. es even in big cities still only accept cash.
But don’t worry, thanks to GPtents thick The two most popular cards here are prob- matresses and bedsheets you will get all ably VISA and Mastercard. comfort you need.
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Electricity
In Spain the power sockets are of type F. The standard voltage is 230 V and the 0 standard frequency is 50 Hz, identical to +2 the most of European countries. +1 Type F: This socket also works with plug C and E. Your need for a power plug adapter depends on the power plugs used in your own country.
11 Approximate Prices
Restaurant Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 10.00 € Meal for 2 People, Mid‐range Restaurant, Three‐course · · · · 35.00 € McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) · · · · · · 7.00 € Domestic Beer (0.25 liter draught)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2.00 € Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 2.50 € Cappuccino (regular) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.54 € Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.69 € Water (0.33 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.13 €
Exchange Rate 1 EUR = 1.2 USD 1 EUR = 0.9 GBP
Market Milk (regular), (1 liter)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.78 € Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.96 € Rice (white), (1kg)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 0.95 € Eggs (12)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.64 € Local Cheese (1kg)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 8.87 € Water (1.5 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· 0.57 € Bottle of Wine (Mid‐Range)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5.00 € Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · ·· 0.77 € Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.26 € Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5.00 €
Transportataion One‐way Ticket (Local Transport)· · · · · · · · · · · · 1.45 € Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3.00 € Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.05 € Gasoline (1 liter)· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 1.22 €
12 Small English-Spanish Dictionary
Hello· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Hola Good morning· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Buenos dias Good afternoon· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Buenos tardes Good evening· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Buenas noches How are you?· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ¿Cómo estás?
Good Bye· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Adiós Good Night· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Buenas noches See you later!· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ¡Hasta luego!
Please· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Por favor Thank you · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Gracias You are welcome· · · · · · · · · · De nada Sorry· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Lo siento Excuse me· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Perdóneme Yes · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Si No· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · No Perhaps · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Quizás
Left· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Izquierda Right· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Derecha
One ticket to…, please· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Un billete para…, por favor Passport· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Pasaporte Water· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Agua Beer· · · · · · · · · · · · · Cerveza Cheers!· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ¡Salud!
My name is…· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Mi nombre es I don’t speak Spanish· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · No hablo español I don’t understand you· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · No te entiendo Could you tell me the way to …? · · · · · · · · · · · · ¿Me puede indicar cómo llegar a …? How much does it cost? · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ¿Cuanto cuesta?
13 Important Telephone Numbers
In case of an emergency call: Euro – Emergency 112 Police – Emergency 091 Fire – Emergency 080 ! Ambulance – Emergency 061
Taxi: Taxi Oscar +34 667 40 15 40 Taxi Alacañiz Javier Gimeno +34 689 48 61 90 Taxi Agud +34 696 55 25 33 When you get lost... You can always call the cell phones of booking If your car breaks down: managers, we will immediately help you. Talleres Autobasas, S.L. +34 978 83 24 99 Talleres Capilla Automoción +34 978 83 23 77 We are looking forward to you!!! José Antonio García Talleres +34 978 83 05 61
Camping La Estanca Camino de Valmuel, 44600 Alcañiz, Aragon, Spain +34 978 72 60 91
Contact us:
+420 779 970 256 | [email protected] | www.GPtents.com
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