We’ve been travelling South through Spain for the last couple of weeks. It’s been getting steadily warmer, and now it’s almost warm enough to sit around in your pants.
We’re heading to Morocco next, and I hope it’s not too hot during the three months we’re there. I’m unsure what heat and sweat would do to Moo’s hair!
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Our Journey Through Spain
We spent two and a half weeks travelling south through Spain. We could have taken more time, but we wanted to get to Morocco quickly to avoid the fierce summer heat. Hopefully, it won’t be too hot on our way back up, so we can take our time.
Anyway, here’s what we got up to.
Ahetze (France) To Ubide Vizcaya
We hoped we’d start getting warmer as we got into Spain. Wrong. It snowed, but our park in the woods was nice anyway.
There were roaming horses, and they looked magical in the snow.
We went for a chilly walk to a waterfall, but the footpath seemed to end unless you vaulted a river. Nevertheless, the scenery was cold and beautiful.
One day was super foggy, and Moo looked like she was auditioning for a new season of Dark in her pink puddle suit.
Ubide Vizcaya To Torquemada
Although only a few hours South, Torquemada was warm and sunny. Jolly made peanut butter with the sun’s power, as the solar panels powered our Kitchen Aid.
Storks were building giant nests everywhere.
The town was pretty but felt abandoned. It was like visiting a disused film set. We found an unloved park next to a Roman bridge for Moo.
We saw a procession of caterpillars travelling face to butt. Jolly did a quick count (83!) while I made sure Moo didn’t squish anybody.
Torquemada To Huente
The clouds returned during our journey, and Huente was cold and rainy. We barely went anywhere, as we only stayed for a couple of days and were busy battling sluggish internet to do work.
Huente To Cáceres
Cáceres was the first town that we took some proper time to explore. It’s a beautiful, historic walled town. The streets are narrow and winding, with countless alleys to explore. Our park up was on the opposite hill and we had quite a view!
It was Mother’s Day while we were there. I spent a couple of hours enjoying red wine in the sun while Jolly facilitated my chill time by playing with Moo in the square.
Cáceres To Almoharin
The laundry was piling up, so we found a swanky new laundrette.
The weather had turned warm, so we looked for somewhere to stay where we could hang the washing out.
For €15 a night, we stayed on a guy named Kurro’s little piece of land, with only a boisterous cat, a timid donkey, an army of chickens, and two aggressive geese for company. We soon had everything drying on the line!
There was a little house on the property that Kurro said we could use, so we had a shower in the super-chlorinated water. Honestly, it felt like when you forgot your goggles to a swimming lesson.
Kurro took us to a nearby farm to see some fresh-born lambs.
Post: Kurro’s Homestay In Pictures
Almoharin To Seville
After a final chilled morning, we left our sunny little holiday retreat feeling relaxed and refreshed.
We stayed just outside Seville on our journey South in a sunny park up surrounded by flowers.
Moo enjoyed a nearby playpark, and we went to (probably the world’s largest) Carrefour supermarket and spent €100 without buying much.
Seville To Tarifa
Finally! South Spain and the beach! It was super warm here but insanely windy.
Park-ups are much less common here, but we found a park up 200m from the beach for €8 a night.
We met these tanned beauties we hadn’t seen in two years and spent the day together.
Tarifa’s old town is beautiful, and we enjoyed a day slowly mooching about.
On the seafront was an excellent playpark that Moo loved.
Tarifa To Algeciras
Algeciras is the port where the ferries go to Morocco, so this was our last stop in Spain.
We bought ferry tickets and a Moroccan SIM from the infamous Carlos and stocked up the van with tinned food.
Post: Getting The Ferry From Spain to Morocco
Right next to where we parked was a big play park where Moo could let off some steam. She also had her first ice cream van experience.
Where We Stayed
- Ubide Vizcaya: FREE. A car park in the woods. Portaloos and bins. Free water, but on a push tap in the picnic area. Amazing dawn chorus.
- Torquemada: FREE. Free water (but stiff tap) and waste. Rubbish and recycling, but no toilets. Next to a green space but watch out for dog poo. Next to a busy route for lorries and tractors, so noisy in the day.
- Huerta: FREE. Just before you turn in, there’s water and waste disposal. There are no toilets. We noticed when we left that there was WiFi.
- Cáceres: FREE. Sloped car park overlooking the old town. No facilities – we got water from a 24-hour max stay car park. Bins and recycling. Gorgeous view, but a total dog toilet. Honestly, shit everywhere.
- Almoharin: €15/night, but you get use of the house for hanging out and showers. We wouldn’t recommend drinking the water—it was brown and heavily chlorinated. It’s a super relaxing and chilled place.
- Seville: FREE. Free water, but slow-flowing on a push tap. (Maybe to stop people from filling their water tanks?) No toilets. Bins and recycling.
- Tarifa: €8/night. Water and dumping wastewater are included, but it’s only open 10 am-1 pm and 6.30 pm-10.30 pm. It’s 200m from the beach. As we left, they were putting (pretty tight) pitches in.
- Algeciras. FREE. No facilities. 20 minutes from the port.
Our Thoughts On Spain
We love travelling through Spain. It’s so easy to camp, and most people are super friendly.
Things we like:
- Supermarkets are cheaper than the UK and France
- Fuel and LPG are cheaper, too.
- Really good play parks everywhere. They’re mostly well-maintained and cared for by the community.
1 Comment
Grey
17/04/2024 at 10:03 amSo cool to hear about your travels. Beautiful pictures too. I was surprised by some of them – I didn’t know Spain could look like that!