Northern Spain and Northern Portugal

[laurieash]

Any recommendations for santander areas and down to Northern Portugal.
Aires wild or cheap campsites.
Having done most of the Spain coast from Rose's down to Gibraltar then the algarve.
This year in two weeks time to do the Northern parts of both. Will be out for 8 weeks.
Laurie.

 

[Terry242]

Ist stop. There's a free aire with water/emptying in Santander and the town/seafront are worth a couple of nights.

 

[Jake Royd]

Always the elephant aire.

 

[laurieash]

Elephant aire is one i have used when getting the ferry back to the UK
Yes it's a good one keep them coming.

 

[Dart]

If you are passing south of Leon, Valencia de Don Juan has a decent area de autocaravanas with free parking and services. The town itself has a castle to provide a bit of interest if you fancy a walkabout. Link to area de autocaravanas

In Portugal Peso de Regua is a good base for seeing the Douro Valley. There is an inexpensive area de autocaravanas in a great location overlooking the river but it is popular so arrive in good time if you want a spot with electric. If not there is free parking on grass down at the riverside below the area. Link here. Peso has a station on the scenic Douro Valley train line and the stretch to Pocinho and back is well worth the trip.

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[laurieash]

If you are passing south of Leon, Valencia de Don Juan has a decent area de autocaravanas with free parking and services. The town itself has a castle to provide a bit of interest if you fancy a walkabout. Link to area de autocaravanas

In Portugal Peso de Regua is a good base for seeing the Douro Valley. There is an inexpensive area de autocaravanas in a great location overlooking the river but it is popular so arrive in good time if you want a spot with electric. If not there is free parking on grass down at the riverside below the area. Link here. Peso has a station on the scenic Douro Valley train line and the stretch to Pocinho and back is well worth the trip.

Electric not necessary in the summer
The odd day in winter when the sun is lower in the sky.

 

[laurieash]

Ist stop. There's a free aire with water/emptying in Santander and the town/seafront are worth a couple of nights.

What is it like in late August for space

 

[laurieash]

Just looked it up can get busy get there early.
Will be folk wanting the ferry .

 

[scotzsue]

Heading the same way in a couple of weeks, what day are you sailing?

 

[laurieash]

19th from Newhaven

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[Fragle]

19th from Newhaven

We are sat at Portsmouth waiting to board as I write.
3 months with a plan to go in that direction.

Might see you on the road

 

[jollyrodger]

Plymouth-Santander on the 17th ,hopefully make it this time .
No solid plan on route direction yet .

 

[Terry242]

What is it like in late August for space

Not been at that time but it can get busy, especially before or after a crossing. The aire takes about 25 vans but the access road that passes it is not busy and each time we've been there, there has been 20 or so parked on the road. We've parked in the aire and on the road and not had problems.
The access road is at the back of the university so is usually quiet and even more so on a weekend.

 

[laurieash]

We are sat at Portsmouth waiting to board as I write.
3 months with a plan to go in that direction.

Might see you on the road

You might be able to recommend some places that you find

 

[vzac]

We went last yr. Check out our trip, if you like see below

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[Crocnaraw]

Good afternoon
This thread might be the place I am looking for
Just after booking Investec cup tickets for the rugby ,which is in Bilbao next may ,
So will take all recommendations for the Bilbao area or surrounds as long as we can travel in by bus or train
Thanks

 

[jollyrodger]

Good afternoon
This thread might be the place I am looking for
Just after booking Investec cup tickets for the rugby ,which is in Bilbao next may ,
So will take all recommendations for the Bilbao area or surrounds as long as we can travel in by bus or train
Thanks

Searchforsites might help you

Bilbao Port

Details for Bilbao Port a Overnight parking - no services Bilbao, Bizkaia, Basque, Spain, 48508

www.searchforsites.co.uk

ORhttps://www.searchforsites.co.uk/marker.php?id=25412

 

[vzac]

Good afternoon
This thread might be the place I am looking for
Just after booking Investec cup tickets for the rugby ,which is in Bilbao next may ,
So will take all recommendations for the Bilbao area or surrounds as long as we can travel in by bus or train
Thanks

This is where we stayed in 2024. Bus nr entrance to site.

 

[Terry242]

Good afternoon
This thread might be the place I am looking for
Just after booking Investec cup tickets for the rugby ,which is in Bilbao next may ,
So will take all recommendations for the Bilbao area or surrounds as long as we can travel in by bus or train
Thanks

Google Maps

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bus stops outside.

 

[Riverbankannie]

Lovely inexpensive camper stop at Orense, useful for doing the washing etc as well as great showers and toilets. Hot pools along the river, map in reception.

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[Riverbankannie]

Free aire with water and waste point at Morcin

 

[Riverbankannie]

Free aire at Cabrales

 

[Chod Jacqui]

The free aire at Foz is good, nice easy walk into town, quiet at night and has water and dump.

 

[Dart]

There is a good free aire at Braganca, northern Portugal, beneath the castle and ramparts. Details here

 

[laurieash]

Been here 5 or 6 years ago,
Left all rooftop windows open walked in town then the heavens opened up full on thunderstorm.

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[jumar]

Some careful planning required for anyone in the areas shown on the attached weather map...

 

[laurieash]

Looks like following the coast to stay cool

 

[Fdhadi]

This is a free Aire in Tomar. It used to be a campsite but is now a free aire for motorhomes.
Tomar is well worth a visit and this aire is 5mins walk to the centre.
We were here 3 weeks ago.