Before leaving Spain, we made a visit to Empuriabrava - the largest residential marina in all of Europe. Coming here was a real experience! We strolled around for a whole day, and are very happy that we were tipped off about this place.
Read moreEaster in Spain is very different from Easter in Sweden. Easter is celebrated for the same religious reason as in Sweden, i.e. to commemorate the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. However, many of the Swedish Easter traditions, such as Easter baskets and Easter eggs, have nothing to do with the suffering of Jesus, but originate from folklore and non-religious traditions... In Spain, it is easier to understand the religious connection!
Read moreWe will soon tell you about the Easter celebrations here in Tarragona in Spain, but first we have to tell you about this cosy and interesting city! Tarragona is located about 10 kilometres south of Barcelona and is a city with a long history. In Roman times, this was the most important city of the Roman Empire on the Iberian Peninsula, and the ruins from the Roman era can really be seen here. just everywhere.
Read moreAfter a hectic festival week and a week of pouring rain, we felt the need for a more luxurious and comfortable campsite. We have now found a super nice campsite called El Templo del Sol, a bit southwest of Tarragona. Here you are greeted by service buildings in Arabic style and when you enter through the glass doors to the reception, it feels like entering a finer hotel.
Read moreFinally, there was enough of a break in the rain to get out of the campervan and explore Peniscola! A long promenade runs along the waterfront, along which there are countless restaurants, cafes and bike hire shops. Right now, in the grey and rainy March weather, it feels very off-season here, but when spring and summer arrive, it will be a great holiday destination.
Read moreIf you happen to be near Valencia in March, don't miss the fantastic Las Fallas festival! Or why not travel here just for this long, colourful celebration? Las Fallas is a multi-day celebration that includes everything from huge statues to flower parades and 'fireworks'.
Read moreHere are 10 things to do in Benidorm, on the Costa Blanca in Spain. Benidorm is the largest and most famous holiday resort on the Mediterranean coast, with 3000 hours of sunshine and beautiful sandy beaches. The entertainment offer is huge with shopping, bars and nightclubs. If you can't walk ... drive a permobile as many people do here. Marvel at the tall skyscrapers and drink cava in the Spanish Quarter.
Read moreNow we have come to Roquetas de Mar, located on the Spanish coast just west of Almería. Here we have, thanks to Lena and Jan's blog (rullandeteamet.blogspot.com), found a nice big campsite by the sea.
Read moreYesterday we visited the main attraction of Granada: the Alhambra Castle and Palace. The palace was built by the Moors in the 1250s to the end of the 14th century and consists of gardens and buildings from the last Islamic dynasty in Spain. It is interesting to walk around the grounds, which are quite large and located on a hill with great views of both Granada and the Sierra Nevada.
Read moreToday we looked around the Spanish city of Granada, located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. This is a city that feels both historic and young at the same time, and here we enjoyed an outdoor lunch in the February sun.
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