Motorhome speed limits in the UK are pretty simple - in most cases, the same as for cars. However, the same isn't true across the Channel in continental Europe. Motorhome speed limits vary considerably across Europe - at least as far as I can discover on the internet. I was originally planning … [Read more...]
Cabárceno, Bilbao & the Ferry – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
August 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Our final stopping point was yet another aire from the “All the Aires: Spain & Portugal” guide, published by Vicarious Books. This absolute gem of a book enabled us to spend the grand total of €6 on overnight parking in 24 days touring Spain and Portugal. We wild camped a few times but … [Read more...]
Picos de Europa & Cangas de Onis – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Leaving Leon, we headed north east to the Parque Nacional Picos de Europa. The north of Spain is home to some very impressive mountains and we were planning a seriously scenic drive to our destination for the day, a mountain resort called Cangas de Onis which boasted a motorhome aire. Our route … [Read more...]
New Ferry Information on MotorhomePlanet.co.uk
July 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
For many motorhomers, nothing beats the experience of European touring. I know that's true for me. A key part of motorhoming in Europe is crossing the Channel (or the North Sea or Atlantic). Some people look forward to the ferry crossing, some people find it tedious and some unfortunate people … [Read more...]
Leon (Back into Spain) – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
July 26, 2009 By 2 Comments
Our next destination was Spain; the city of Leon to be precise. We normally steer clear of most cities when touring in the van, but Leon had two advantages: It was en-route to Bilbao and sounded so attractive and interesting in our Spanish guide book that I managed to persuade my better half it … [Read more...]
Lamego, 600 Steps & Torre de Moncorvo – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
July 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
After several sub-50 mile days, it was time to get our driving heads on today. We were also nearing the end of our trip and needed to start a meandering route that would lead us to the ferry terminal at (Santurtzi) Bilbao in time for the return ferry. Leaving Estarreja, where we had spent another … [Read more...]
Caceres to Luz – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
June 14, 2009 By 1 Comment
We left Caceres, via Carrefour (more strawberries...) and McDonald's (more WiFi) again. I would tell you how to find them but alas, our route was unnecessarily circuitous and we did get slightly lost before we got there. Follow the signs for Centro Commercial or alternatively the … [Read more...]
Monfrague National Park & Caceres – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
June 12, 2009 By 1 Comment
The day dawned fresh and sunny and we headed straight to the Monfrague National Park. The main attraction of this place is its birds – particularly vultures, eagles and rare black storks. Although we aren't big bird watchers, the idea of seeing big birds of prey in the wild proved irresistible and … [Read more...]
Sierra de Gredos Regional Park – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
June 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Leaving Avila at the not-too-early time of 0930, we picked up the N502 and set course for the Sierra de Gredos Regional Park. We took the route across the top of the park on the AV-941 (also called the CL-500 - not sure why Spanish roads often have two names). We then turned south onto the N-110 … [Read more...]
Avila – Spain & Portugal Tour 2009
June 7, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Leaving the ferry around 0830, Bilbao's rush hour traffic made itself known but caused no great problems – navigation out of the port (situated just north of Bilbao at Santurtzi) and down to the motorway was pretty straightforward. Our first day's route took us past Burgos and Valladolid … [Read more...]
