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jolou

2006-08-15 15:59:19

We are going self catering to sta eulalia, my cousin has told me that we would be allowed to take bacon/sausages etc with us.

I'm not really sure if this is allowed, she's never had any problems taking the stuff through in her hand luggage, but because of recent probs at airport didn't want to take stuff if it's not allowed.Only want to take enough for first couple a days - just to keep my son happy til we get our bearings

I have always taken crisps and a few packet rice/pasta for snacks for the kids but never fresh meat.

Be really grateful if some-one could help with this

Cheeers to anyone that can help

Jolou

casperslides

2006-08-15 18:44:17

I would imagine that if you are carrying bacon and sausages then security will know for sure that you couldn't possibly be a terrorist, so don't see what their problem would be.

I don't understand why you would want to bring sausages and bacon with you though or is it something that you always have on your person? We are quite civilised here we have supermarkets, running water and everything!

jolou

2006-08-15 19:48:00

I don't carry them with me all the time, My cousin was trying to save me a bit of money on buying breakfast's :oops:

I have been to sta eulalia before - 8 yrs ago & I know that they have super markets there, just savin a bit of cash, so i can spend it on more important things - like beer :glynis

I'm not stupid, just a bit skint :sulk

balearicjobs

2006-08-16 11:30:29

As far as I know, yes it still is illegal to take fresh meat into Spain, however it's been a long time since I've been updated on that front.

I would contact your airline and ask them, as they will probably be able to tell you the current situation and also if they are prepared to carry it - some airlines won't carry fresh produce in their hold apparently. Obviously this also might be a problem due to the current situation.

jolou

2006-08-16 16:04:36

Thanx for that John,

Don't think we're going to take any with us, though i spoke to my cousin last night and she swears it's ok??

Not goin to risk it, I know that they'll just take it off of us but the embaressment :oops:

- not worth it :lol:

cheers

Jo :wave

djwoody

2006-08-18 10:31:01

self catering

on the main road where you are stopping is a butchers that sells bacon ect.why on earth do you want to carry all that extra weight.good thing about it .its fresh

jolou

2006-08-18 16:52:30

Thanx for that djwoody, will try the butchers,or are there any bars selling good full english around there?

I think i have offended lots of people by asking this question, wish i'd never asked now :sulk

Jolou

djwoody

2006-08-18 18:10:38

self catering

jolou dont worry that what these sites are for,if you dont ask you;ll never know.depends on how much cooking your going to do.are you just doing breakfast then eating out for dinner or what. ( a few times i have cooked a sunday dinner with yorkshires.we had a oven you see.you just might fancy taking some gravy .i have never stay in st e.but been there many times in car for breakfast on the front and shopping for food and stuff.any more questions on ibiza either post or ask ...cheers woody

Hi De Hi

2006-08-18 18:17:12

I have taken stuff like this in the past although when the foot and mouth epidemic was on they were very fussy about such stuff.

I suggest you buy the sealed packs of bacon and freeze them before packing. Buy packages of sausages too and freeze those for transport.

Then when you cook them you get your Brit neighbours asking whereabouts you can buy the stuff as the smell is driving them nuts!

jolou

2006-08-18 20:43:36

Thanx for that djwoody & Hi de Hi,

will definately try & find the butchers you said were good, won't be cooking no sunday lunch though :lol:

it;s hard enough cooking breakfast :wink:

Only usually cook breakfast & light snack in afternoon
Stayed in Ibiza 8yrs ago & really looking forward to going back this year,see how much things have changed.

Thanks again for your replies, I feel much better now

Hi De Hi

2006-08-19 18:08:58

Having said that though the local bacon and sausages are very nice.

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