carolh Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Well time has come for us to have a 'holiday' now. Charles is back from his sojourn in the Ascension Islands and is raring to go!! so the provisional plans subject to booking ferrys tomorrow are:- portsmouth - bilbao - wed 5th Nov then travelling though mid spain to the coast round about benidorm ish - then a slow journey with loads of long stops up the coast to Narbonne - then the Millau bridge (on the must do list) - and west and north and up to calais for the return crossing, maybe visiting a few expats we worked with in Brittany over the summer. 11th Dec at calais for the return crossing So if anyone knows of any 'must sees' or 'don't bother withs' Any aires, any lpg fuel stations in spain on the coast road. All suggestions will be eagerly awaited, not got much time to plan! Muchas gracias! :-D :-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 I don't know if you have been to EmpuriaBrava on the opposite side of the bay from Roses but it is absolutely beautiful. That area is a National Park and is wellknown for Handgliding. It is one of those places we said that we will definately go back to. Mostly low-rise buildings canals like fingers that go out into the sea. I will try to put a couple of pics on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolh Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 thanks for that Sylvia, will pm you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohgrandma Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Hope you have a great time , Carol. wherever you go. You deserve it. Ria. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michele Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 Sorry sweetie probably nothing you aint seen before . i cant think of anything ..Enjoy the trip have a good time . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolh Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 That's it - all booked - p&o portsmouth - bilbao - 5th november calais - dover - 11th December all for £290 so definitely got to brush up on my spanish - ola! looks like there aren't too many aires in spain, so any info on cheap campsites or places to stay would be appreciated. has anyone done the portsmouth - bilbao crossing? if so what's it like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordThornber Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Carol, Andy Stotherts article in this months MMM should help you Martyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Hi Carol Did the crossing a few years ago on "The ppride of Bilbao" We did it as a mini cruise (cheap at the time £37,00 each. It is an old ship, but can be a nice journey , Whale watching, if you can see! Can be foggy, but hopefully will be nice and calm. I will wave to you from my window, as can see all of the habour. I take it your return trip is also with P&O? hence the good deal. Pauline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob b Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 I always enjoy the trip Carol. On my voyage last year I spotted a herd of 7 Beaker whales approaching off the starboard bow (right front). So don't forget to take your binoculars out of the motorhome as you cannot return to the car deck following cast off (throwing the string off).Enjoy yourselves shipmates ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolh Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 thanks for that Bob, it's now on the 'must take' on the ferry list, along with all the other stuff! :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hymer C 9. Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Carol sounds like a good trip hope you and Charles enjoy yourselves. Carol. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giacomofra Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 And don't forget that the spanish are the most easy going people ever, i'm sure they'll welcome you and tell you the basics of the islands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flicka Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi Carol Worth diverting inland a little at Narbonne, to Carcassonne for the castle. Best route is follow the Canal du Midi. Also jsut north of Carcassonne is Cathcar country, with many more castle ruins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randonneur Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi Carol & charles, We are off tomorrow to the UK for 3 weeks (hope the weather improves), maybe see you on your return journey. Have an excellent trip. Sylvia and Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 Have a safe and enjoyable trip looking forward to your reports of the trip , if you have time you must see Oradour-sur-Glane a very moving experience take care and enjoy best wishes Kelvyn + jenny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGD Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Obviously a must-see if you escape form Blighty and are in the Costa Blanca area is......... THE NOMAD Live Music Show!!! :D Ask Tony.....he and Liz have suffered it, and there are photos on my website to show that he did so! Forthcoming Gig Dates are always kept up to date on the website by the Sparkle, for your delight and delectation..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 There are lots of places in Spain to wildcamp, but one of the best is in Mojacar. It is across the road from the shops and bars and right next to the sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 There are lots of places in Spain to wildcamp, but one of the best is in Mojacar. It is across the road from the shops and bars and right next to the sea. Sorry Carol, tried to attach a photo but a "server error wouldn't let me. I'll try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo3090 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 There are lots of places in Spain to wildcamp, but one of the best is in Mojacar. It is across the road from the shops and bars and right next to the sea. Sorry Carol, tried to attach a photo but a "server error wouldn't let me. I'll try again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J9withdogs Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 You can hit the 'Edit' button to try & attach your piccies if it doesn't work first time, Tomo ;-) Are they less than 100kb each? If not the server will spit them out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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