We travelled to the Cabo de Sao Vicente headland near Sagres in Portugal. Here, in southern Portugal, we found Europe's most south-westerly point. The sea crashes into 75-metre-high cliffs, and one of Europe's most powerful lighthouses sends its light signals across the Atlantic. We also visited the nearby Ponta de Sagres headland. Join us at the dramatic Cabo de Sao Vicente headland and the great sea battles!
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Today we rolled the campervan to the beach in Galé on the outskirts of Albufeira, here in the south of Portugal. We haven't exercised for ages, so today was the day! We went jogging on the beach and did some occasional exercises from our usual training programme. It's good to be up and running again! Then it was tuna salad on the beach and a few lazy hours in the sun.
Read moreTips for things to do in Albufeira on the Algarve coast! We are currently travelling in the Algarve with our motorhome and can offer some tips. Albufeira is a nice holiday town with beautiful beaches, a charming marina, a cosy old town centre and lively markets. From here you can also make excursions and visit other cosy towns along the Algarve coast.
Read moreToday we're talking about Nazaré in Portugal, located north of Lisbon on the west coast of Portugal. We can also tell you about Camping Paraiso where we are currently staying with our motorhome. This fishing village is known as the village of the seven skirts. It's also home to Europe's biggest waves for surfers and the most beautiful beach on the Silver Coast.
Read morePicos de Europa is a multi-mountain national park in northern Spain, located just off the coast between Santander and Gijón. The road in from the coast heads uphill, passing charming villages, small hotels and restaurants and pastures with cows, horses, sheep and goats. The mountains rise dizzyingly high into the sky and this must be a great place to wander on a hot summer's day.
Read moreToday the sun is shining on Gran camping Zarautz in Spain. We took a walk down to the beach in the morning. There are a lot of steps down the mountain where the campsite is located - and then as many steps up! Also, we have to stop from time to time because Peter is going down to the ground to take photos and film small insects with his macro lens ...
Read moreWe are on the Silver Coast in France. The entire west coast of France from the Gironde estuary to Bayonne is called La Côte d'Argent - the Silver Coast. This is one long sandy beach with shifting dunes and tree plantings to slow down the spread of the sand. We've spent the night in a huge pitch among the trees in Biscarosse-Plage.
Read moreEurope's largest sand dune, Dune Du Pilat, is about 3 kilometres long, 104 metres high and 500 metres wide. We are travelling through France and didn't want to miss this attraction. Join us on Europe's largest sand dune Dune du Pilat near Bordeaux, France!
Read moreIle de Ré in France is an island located off La Rochelle, on the west coast of France. This is France's fourth largest island and in the summer it is a real holiday paradise. The old town of Saint-Martin is also a Unesco World Heritage Site.
Read moreCamaret-Sur-Mer in France is a stunningly beautiful place on earth. This picturesque fishing village in Brittany has plenty of seafood and cosy cafés. You'll also find a tower that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Above all, you can enjoy magical views of the beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. Come to Camaret-Sur-Mer in France!
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