Where Europe Almost Touches Africa

El Bujeo is not a town but a viewpoint on one of the most spectacular stretches of coastline in southern Europe. Located above Tarifa at the entrance to a large wind farm, it offers an uninterrupted view across the Strait of Gibraltar, where Europe and Africa are...

Travelling with a Gas Bottle in Spain

One practical aspect of travelling through Spain that quickly became part of our routine was using Repsol propane bottles. Unlike permanently installed refillable LPG systems, these cylinders operate through a straightforward exchange scheme. When one becomes empty,...

The Rock That Changed the Mediterranean

Few places in Europe are as distinctive as Gibraltar. Covering barely two and a half square miles, this British Overseas Territory sits at one of the world’s most strategic locations, controlling the narrow entrance between the Atlantic Ocean and the...

Walking from Spain into a British Overseas Territory

Few places in Europe allow you to walk from one country into another quite like La Línea de la Concepción. Park the motorhome, walk a few minutes to the border, cross on foot and, almost immediately, you are standing on the runway of Gibraltar Airport before...

More Than Flowers and White Streets

Estepona is often described as one of the prettiest towns on the Costa del Sol. Its historic centre, filled with flower-covered streets and small squares, has become one of the town’s main attractions, while the long promenade and marina attract visitors...