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Our journey around Europe by motorhome, post by post and newest first: where we went, where we parked and what we thought.
Rincón de la Victoria is a municipality on the Costa del Sol with nine kilometers of beaches, a wide range of tourist attractions, sensational cuisine, and a fascinating cultural heritage such as the Bezmiliana Fort House, built in 1766, and…
Fuengirola is a city on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain, known for its sandy beaches. South of the city centre, the medieval Moorish castle of Sohail rises above the coast and hosts concerts, festivals, and a medieval market…
The Black Forest and Bavaria with friends, Prague, the Rhine, Cornwall and Wales. Our third and longest year, home only when France got too cold.
This small town, bisected by the Genil River, is located on the western edge of Granada and served as a defensive centre under the Moors. The remains of walls and a tower from the old Islamic Alcazaba show its military…
Lorca is known as the "Baroque city" for the Baroque monuments found in its historic centre. Particularly noteworthy are the Baroque palaces and stately homes, such as the Guevara Palace, the Palace of the Counts of San Julián, and the…
Murcia is a university city in the southeast of Spain and the capital of the Autonomous Community, also called Murcia. The Cardenal Belluga Square is the city's architectural jewel, where the cathedral, with its mix of styles ranging from Gothic…
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Castellón de la Plana, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea in the province of Valencia, is packed with fascinating places. It is a great city to try Valencian cuisine, soak up the culture, and visit fantastic beaches in Costa Azahar.
Amposta, located next to the Ebro River, is the capital of Montsià, the southernmost region of Catalonia. The symbol of the city is the Hanging Bridge built in 1915-1921. Other symbols of the city are its medieval towers, such as…
Rochefort has many vestiges of its glorious maritime past. It owes its fame to the military arsenal, where 550 ships were built over two and a half centuries. This is where the Hermione, the legendary frigate on which the Marquis…
Fougères was a significant enclave in the struggle for the borders of Brittany and its characteristic medieval castle founded in 1020 has retained its cachet of yesteryear. The old town, the oldest district of the village, has charming medieval half-timbered…
Evesham is a quiet medieval town on the River Avon's banks. For centuries, the Vale of Evesham has been considered the centre of fruit and vegetable production in England. It is internationally known for its asparagus production. Of particular note…
Burford is popular with visitors, both for its beauty and history, as well as for its antiques and the great variety of places to eat, with restaurants, pubs, and tearooms. Wonderful alleys and side streets await exploration, and alongside a…
