Why Roquetas de Mar Wasn’t Quite What We Expected

  Roquetas de Mar is one of the largest holiday destinations in the Province of Almería. Long beaches, modern hotels and kilometres of promenades attract thousands of visitors every summer, creating the image of a classic Mediterranean resort. After spending time...

The City That Felt Busier Than Its History Suggested

Almería has one of the most distinctive settings in southern Spain. The city stands between the Mediterranean Sea and an exceptionally dry landscape, with the Alcazaba de Almería rising above a dense urban centre, an active commercial port and a long waterfront. Its...

When the Wind Becomes Part of the Journey

Wind was one of the most persistent features of our motorhome journey through Spain. It appeared on exposed coastal roads, open plains and high sections of motorway, sometimes continuing long after the vehicle had been parked. Spain is often associated with sunshine...

Celle Ligure: One of Liguria’s Most Elegant Seaside Villages

Tucked between Savona and Varazze, Celle Ligure is one of the most charming towns on the Riviera di Ponente. Unlike many of the larger resorts along the Ligurian coast, it has managed to preserve the atmosphere of a traditional fishing village, with colourful houses...

More Than Mercadona: Why Shopping Became Part of the Journey

Travelling through Spain is not only about historic towns, castles and coastlines. One of the unexpected pleasures of a long motorhome journey is discovering the country’s supermarkets. They are often larger than those found elsewhere in Europe, well organised...