Our Winter Motorhome Journey Through the Algarve

The Algarve has a reputation as Portugal’s summer playground, yet after spending time exploring it by motorhome during winter, we came away convinced that this is when the region reveals its true character. Without the intense summer heat, crowded beaches and...

Watching Seville’s Aircraft with History in Mind

During our stay at Castilleja de Guzmán, one of the things that immediately caught our attention was the constant stream of aircraft approaching and departing from Seville Airport. Standing on the high ground west of the city, it is easy to spend hours watching Airbus...

The Viewpoint Above Seville

Most travellers never stop in Castilleja de Guzmán. It is a small village only a few miles from Seville, yet it offers one of the finest panoramic views of the city and has become a useful stopping point for motorhome travellers wanting to visit the Andalusian capital...

More Than the Gateway to the Ria Formosa

  Many travellers visit Olhão only to catch the ferry to the islands of the Ria Formosa, but the town deserves far more attention. Unlike many resorts in the Algarve, Olhão grew as a working fishing port rather than a tourist destination, and that character is...