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Tips, Trips, and Stories From Our Worldly TravelsWhere the Mediterranean Meets the Atlantic
Standing at the southern tip of mainland Europe, Tarifa is unlike any other town in Spain. It is here that the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, where Africa lies just across the Strait of Gibraltar and where almost every day is shaped by the wind. The town has long...
Between a Fishing Village and One of Europe’s Most Exclusive Resorts
At first sight, Torreguadiaro and Sotogrande appear to belong to completely different worlds. One grew from a small fishing village around a beach and a coastal watchtower, while the other was created during the 1960s as one of Europe's most exclusive residential...
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 Mediterranean...
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 throughout...
Watching Dolphins Along the Andalusian Coast
One of the greatest surprises of travelling along the Mediterranean coast of Andalucía is discovering how often marine wildlife can be seen directly from the shore. Many people assume that dolphins can only be spotted during organised boat trips, yet our experience...
A Market Town at the Heart of the Guadalhorce Valley
Unlike many of the famous destinations on the Costa del Sol, Coín has never relied on beaches or luxury tourism. Instead, it has grown as the commercial heart of the Guadalhorce Valley, surrounded by fertile farmland, citrus groves and olive trees. It is a working...
Where the Carnival Still Belongs to the Locals
Unlike the famous Carnival celebrations on the coast, Alhaurín el Grande has managed to preserve a much more local atmosphere. Here, Carnival is less about attracting tourists and more about bringing together families, neighbourhood groups and generations of...