Spain

Impressions from Spain - overland by 4x4 truck
Impressions from Spain - overland by 4x4 truck

Truck junk yards in Spain

Truck junk yards in Spain

Here's a list of truck junk yards in Spain - locally known as Desguaces Camiones. Also with links to truck junk yards in other European countries.
 



 

White stork in Extremadura in Spain

White stork in Extremadura in Spain

White storks in southern Spain is a common sight. The big white birds plant their nests on high poles. Here’s a few in Merida in Extremadura in Southern Spain.




 

Location

White stork nests in Merida - Spain. 38° 52' 47.2296" N, 6° 19' 51.564" W

Vitoria Gasteiz - Basque gem in Spain

Vitoria Gasteiz - Basque gem in Spain

Vitoria Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque country on the high plain of Spain, is an intriguing city. With a heritage dating back to 1000 Ad, the old city center has a few must see gems. Have a look at its Murals, the massive reconstruction of the Santa Maria cathedral and a few other things about this city.

Location

Vitoria Gasteiz - Basque Santa Maria Cathedral 42° 51' 3.006" N, 2° 40' 21.504" W

European public parking areas

European public parking areas

Staying overnight with a motorhome, rv, campervan or camper on public parking areas is possible throughout Europe – assuming a bit of common sense. Here’s how to load a Garmin Dezl 560 with 10.000+ public parking locations from a free GPS public parking directory.

Andorra - cheap fuel, petrol, diesel, gasoline in Southern Europe

Andorra - cheap fuel, petrol, diesel, gasoline in Southern Europe

Andorra is known as a tax-free haven – prices are lower than in the surrounding countries Spain and France. Wondering if it’s worth to plan a fuel stop in Andorra? Here’s our story about cheap diesel in Andorra, decide for yourself if it’s worth the effort.

Location

Andorra la Vella - cheap diesel in southern Europe. 42° 30' 24.3072" N, 1° 31' 46.1748" E

Traveling in the Cadiz province, Andalusia, Spain

Traveling in the Cadiz province, Andalusia, Spain

The Cadiz province in southern Andalusia, Spain is a great area to explore as we already found out in spring 2010 before heading off to Morocco. Places like Seville, Jerez de la Frontera, Arcos de la Frontera and the nature parks Los Alcornocales and Sierra de Grazalema are absolutely worth a visit. Though for those traveling by campervan, motorhome, RV or caravan the Cadiz interior is not the easiest region to travel in as we experienced in the summer of 2010. Have a look.
 

Location

Camping La Torrecilla - one of the few open campings. 36° 44' 57.948" N, 5° 30' 17.316" W

Ferry to Africa, Algeciras, Ceuta, Palmones commercial Zone

All about the ferry ticket business to Africa and stocking up supplies at Palmones commercial zone.

The Algeciras, Gibraltar corner of Spain is where many gather before heading for Morocco. From here many ferry companies can take you to Ceuta or Tanger on the African continent. Not surprisingly the ferry ticket business is all around with Palmones commercial zone as the last stop to stock up with supplies before Morocco.

Location

Balearia Ferry Embarkation dock in Algerciras - Spain. 36° 7' 43.1724" N, 5° 26' 29.832" W

Los Alcornocales Natural Park near Algeciras and Gibraltar

Los Alcornocales Natural Park in the Andalusia province in Spain consists of Mediterranean native forest

Just above Algeciras and Gibraltar - the port to Africa - a big natural park stretches far inland on both sides of the A381 highway to Seville. Los Alcornocales Natural Park in the Andalusia province in Spain consists of Mediterranean native forest and is a nice place to explore by foot or bicycle for those who are not in a rush to get to Africa.

Location

Area Recreativa Le Celemin in Los Alcornocales Natural Park. 36° 18' 40.1256" N, 5° 44' 35.9232" W
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