Madrid is renowned for its rich repositories of European art, including the Prado Museum’s works by Goya, Velázquez and other Spanish masters. The heart of old Madrid is the portico-lined Plaza Mayor, and nearby is the baroque Royal Palace and Armory, displaying historic weaponry. What to eat On our second day in Madrid, we met for lunch with my friend […]
Madrid, the capital of Spain is a city of elegant boulevards and large, well-kept parks such as Buen Retiro. It is famous for its rich deposits of European art. It is an open, cosmopolitan, dynamic and welcoming city. Where to stay We stayed at Camping Osuna (40.453787, -3.60327 lat, long) the only one where you are close to a metro […]
Valladolid, in the Community of Castilla y León, has an interesting historic centre of medieval origin in which several architectural wonders, important museums and delicious cuisine based on tapas, among many other things, stand out. Where to stay We stayed at the motorhome area of the city (41.6558, -4.73735 lat, long) in front of the Valladolid Fair and a 5-minute […]
Palencia is a city in the Community of Castilla y León that dates back to the 11th century. A small provincial capital located halfway between Burgos and Valladolid. It has a historic, pedestrian and lively centre. Abundant green areas and an impressive cathedral, the third largest in Spain in terms of area. Where to stay We stayed at the ACYLA […]
Burgos, a provincial capital in Spain’s autonomous community of Castile and León, is marked by its intact medieval architecture. Its most recognizable landmark is the French Gothic Cathedral of St. Mary, whose 3 main doorways are flanked by ornamented bell towers. Inside is the Chapel of Condestable, decorated with figures of saints, and the tomb of El Cid (Rodrigo Díaz […]
Pamplona is the capital of Navarre province in northern Spain. It’s best known for the Running of the Bulls (Feast of San Fermín) in July. During this legendary multiday festival, daredevil runners lead bulls through the city streets. A major stop along the Camino de Santiago, Pamplona is also home to Gothic-style churches including fortresses like San Nicolás. Where to […]
Vieux-Boucau is in Las Landes and is the place most frequented by Basques. The town has a lake with access to the sea, shops, bars and restaurants, and a beach where they come to surf with fine dunes. Where to stay We stayed at Camping Municipal Les Sableres (43.792999, -1.40622 lat, long) 15 minutes walking to the town and lake […]
Gujan-Mestras is a commune in the Gironde department, in southwestern France and the capital of oysters. Its coast extends from east to west for 7 km and comprises 7 oyster ports, from the port of Hume to the port of la Mole. With its colourful huts, oyster farmers and oyster tastings, each port has its authenticity and changes with the […]
Pons is a commune in the Charente-Maritime department in southwestern France. The city is known for its numerous national historical monuments dating from the 12th century onward. One of the most well-known is the 33 m Keep of Pons, which is the city’s official symbol. Where to stay We stayed at the Municipal Camping (45.577301, -0.554513 lat, long) 5 minutes […]
Nantes, a city on the Loire River in the Upper Brittany region of western France, has a long history as a port and industrial centre. It’s home to the restored, medieval Château des Ducs de Bretagne, where the Dukes of Brittany once lived. The castle is now a local history museum with multimedia exhibits, as well as a walkway atop […]
