The Spanish Costas, cities like Madrid, Valencia and Barcelona, the Mediterranean climate or the countryside and the Spanish interior. We can all find a reason to visit Spain, and every year thousands of Europeans head for this beautiful holiday destination with their motorhome. But what about the traffic rules in Spain? When travelling in Spain with your motorhome, what are you allowed to do, and what aren’t you allowed to do? Spain has introduced new…
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Are we there yet, are we there yet? When you set off for the sunny south, there are many kilometres ahead of you. The most obvious way to cover these distances is to use the motorways. But in both France and Spain, you pay a toll for the distances you cover. Not happy about that? There is a great alternative! Simply use the tourist routes that will take you to Spain via lovely country roads…
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…anyone can come and enjoy the action. Whatever your preference, Spain has something to enjoy, also during the winter. Campsite guide If you choose to go camping in Spain, you’ll have plenty of choice between different campsites. But which one will suit you best? In the new ACSI Campsite Guide, you’ll find campsites in the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Spain and Portugal which are inspected by ACSI every year. Perfect if you’re going to on…
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…the region is the delightful city of Cádiz. Share more camping ideas If you have chosen a camping holiday along one of the hospitable Costas, then you are at a perfect location to experience all that Spain has to offer. If you are looking for a good route to Spain that avoids the toll roads, read our blog about toll-free routes to Spain. What are your best tips for the Spanish Costas? We are curious!…
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When considering a cycling holiday in Spain, many sports enthusiasts automatically think about the famous route to the pilgrimage site at Santiago de Compostela. And while that’s certainly worth doing, Spain has plenty of beautiful routes for cyclists all over the country. What about cycling part of the Vuelta 2017? We’ve selected six fun routes for you to try. More than half of the Iberian Peninsula consists of mountains or mountainous areas, with the highlands,…
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…Spain a lot, I knew a nice spot and the choice was easily made. We packed up and left early the next morning for Camping Laguna. Coming home to Spain After a journey of almost 12 hours (with stops) we arrived at Campsite Laguna. For me, it felt like coming home. I had been there at least ten times before. I could find my way to the bakery and the swimming pool with my eyes…
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Enjoy your camping holiday to the full. You can do that in a thousand and one different ways. If you prefer a cosy atmosphere in a rustic countryside setting then it is a good idea to opt for a small-scale campsite. You will be woken every morning by the sound of chirping birds or the water lapping in the brook that runs just behind the campsite. In France and Spain there are plenty of these…
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…you’ll always discover something new, each thing with its own significance. Some are obvious, such as the benches along the buildings – one for each of Spain’s 48 provinces, while others are less obvious, such as the four bridges representing the four former kingdoms of Spain. The square is adored by tourists, but the locals love it just as much and spend their time relaxing in the adjacent park or taking advantage of the great…
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…replaces the sticker. Please note that you must charge the card that goes in the GO-Box with between € 75 to € 100. Moreover, this credit can be used for a maximum of two years. Low-emission zones and emissions stickers in Spain As from 1 January 2023, Spain has new environmental rules for cities with more than 50,000 inhabitants – a total of 148 cities now. In the course of this year, all of these…
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Michèle and Sanne are travelling through Europe with their bright blue motorhome. They’re sharing their experiences on ‘The adventures of MiSa’. They came across an interesting book: the ‘Atlas Obscura’, and decided to buy it. This guide and its accompanying website are full of strange and original places to visit all over the world. Michèle and Sanne visited five Atlas Obscura spots in Spain. 1. The windmills of Don Quixote The historic village of Consuegra…
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…find Europe’s only wild monkey population at the southernmost tip of Spain. Or…Spain? Officially, Gibraltar is a British colony, complete with red pay phone booths and cars that drive on the left. The famous rock of Gibraltar is home to a group of Berber monkeys. It’s likely they were brought here by the Moors long ago, but these days they’re a huge tourist attraction. You can get close to them – for example there’s a…
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…more quickly. These stickers are not official and often much more expensive. French emissions sticker also valid in Spain The French emissions sticker is also valid in Spain. This is handy is you are passing through. Read more about the Spanish emissions sticker here. Where should the French emissions sticker be placed? The French emissions sticker should be placed at the bottom right of the inside of the windscreen and should be clearly visible. If…
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…stations. Here is the overview of TÜV stations (website in German). Your German emissions sticker is also valid in Spain Did you know that the german emissions sticker is also valid in Spanish towns with a low emissions zone? Read all about the rules for emissions stickers in Spain. Where are you supposed to place the German emissions sticker? The sticker must be placed on the inside of the windscreen on the passenger side. The…
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Since November 9 2021, Germany’s traffic fines are a lot more expensive. Speeding fines in particular are much more hefty. To avoid unpleasant surprises when travelling with your caravan or motorhome, here is an overview of the new amounts. Compared to other countries in Europe, getting a speeding fine in Germany was, until now, not such a huge deal. The fines are much stiffer in France, Spain, and especially in Italy and the Netherlands. A…
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…mph) and on motorways it is 110 km/h (70 mph). Stickers with 80 (50 mph), 100 (60 mph) and 110 (70 mph) are required on the rear of campervans and motorhomes heavier than 3500 kg. These can be bought from many petrol stations in France. Camping rules in Spain My colleague Bram once published a blog about motorhoming in Spain. If you don’t want to miss any camping news, sign up for the Eurocampings newletter!…
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Going on a wintersports holiday by car? Or setting off for Spain or the South of France in the summer? There’s a good chance you will have to negotiate some mountains on the way. And driving in the mountains is a totally different skill to driving on level ground. If you want to cross the mountains easily and safely, read our tips on driving in the mountains. 1. Good preparation is half the work Preparing…
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…museum. It’s a unique experience where your perception of what’s real and what isn’t will constantly be tested. See photos of optical illusions, go to the Vortex tunnel, walk on the ceiling, and train your brain. This is a great museum to visit with children! Modern art at its best Guggenheim – Bilbao – Spain Ok, so this one isn’t entirely unknown, but I couldn’t resist mentioning this museum’s beautiful edifice. This Guggenheim museum in…
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In our ‘Long Story Short’ series, we’ll choose a different interesting region to focus on each time. Sanne and Michèle are visiting some of the most beautiful places on their trip through Andalusia in Spain. After Ronda, Córdoba and El Torcal de Antequera, it’s now the turn of Júzcar, a truly unique spot. Júzcar is also known as the blue or ‘smurf’ village. We’d already heard of the blue city of Chefchaouen in Morocco, but…
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…dogs who don’t mind riding in a car. In fact, they love it. But there are also those who would like to get out of the car minutes after getting in. Adjust the route accordingly and make sure to take regular breaks. Once you have decided on your destination, you can get going. Well, almost… Mediterranean sicknesses and more If you want to travel to southern countries such as Italy, Spain, France, Portugal, etc., you…
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…flora and fauna on and around the islands. You’ll also find England’s largest breeding colony of grey seals here. Camping close to the islands? Then Waren Car. & Camp. Park is ideally located. 4. Millions of African birds at Coto Doñana There are numerous African and European birds at the largest protected national park in Spain – they come here to rest on their migratory route, to build nests and to sit on their eggs….
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…or one of the other popular European holiday destinations. This website is the place to head for a full overview of great campsites in Italy, Spain, Croatia and the Netherlands. How about a campsite in France? Find a campsite on the map If you already know where you want to go on holiday to – Bretagne in France, for example – the map search on eurocampings.co.uk, campingcard.com or greatlittlecampsites.co.uk is a great option for you….
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…Grande Traversée du Massif Central: 1400 kilometres by mountainbike from Morvan in Burgundy to the Mediterranean Sea! This route is fully signposted. Find a campsite in le Massif Central. The Grande Traversée du Massif Central in France 4. Eurovelo 3, industrial heritage in Belgium The Pilgrims Route ´Véloroute des Pèlerins´ (EuroVelo 3) traverses seven countries; Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France and Spain. More than twenty UNESCO sites are located along the 5100 kilometre route….
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You know what I enjoy most when I’m on holiday? The food! My favourite thing to do in Spain is just eat tapas all day long, in Italy I go looking for the best ice cream and in France I can’t resist a bit of delicious fromage! But for me, the pièce de résistance, the thing I look forward to most, the highlight of a three-course dinner is… the dessert! So I’m taking you into…
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…literally ‘green routes’, have become increasingly popular, and more are being built every year. A lovely, quiet underpass by a towpath. You can find Voies Vertes all over Western Europe, but they have slightly different names in each country or region. The official European name is Greenways, but it’s only used in English-speaking countries. The French name, Voies Vertes, is one many people are already familiar with. In Spain, they’re called Vías Verdes, Bahntrassenwege in…
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…Tick free camping Ticks are on the rise, and their big brothers, giant ticks, are being spotted more frequently. There is no reason to panic, but it is a good idea to prepare for a possible confrontation with this creature. Always bring a pair of tick removal tweezers with you on holiday, whether holidaying at home or abroad. Because ticks also thrive in southern European holiday countries such as France, Spain and Italy. Ticks are…
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