FIRST REAL TRIP (4 Viewers)

[Rockcrawler]

I went to Portugal in the van in January and only had 8 days for he trip in total including travel time so drove both ways non stop (Archaeology field visit rather than a holiday). Left Calais at 9pm and was parked up in Portugal early evening the following day. Obviously you don't want to do that by choice and I personally felt 3 days would have been perfect, stopping somewhere North of Bordeaux and again just past Burgos. The weather was only around 12 degrees, however, beautiful sunny days made it an absolute pleasure to be there.

Well that makes me feel better knowing I've got longer to get there

 

[gus-lopez]

I have 3 days to do Calais to Portugal

Bags of time.

 

[Anthea M]

Have a great trip @Mickey1 safe travels and keep in touch!!!

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[jumartoo]

Don't forget to call into Totana if you're passing on the motorway towards Almeria.

 

[glastry]

i had my first trip about 1971, but i do not remember you?

 

[Gunner]

Mickey
You in the racing business

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[jumartoo]

i had my first trip about 1971, but i do not remember you?

Who???

 

[Mickey1]

Mickey
You in the racing business

Yes, jockey, starting stalls and now driving a horse box .

Mickey

 

[DBK]

Taking my first real trip sometime next week. I want the sun so I guess I’ll be heading to Spain/Portugal. Any advice appreciated, also Anyone along the way, would be great to have a beer with you.
Mickey

If you want the best chance of good weather then the Mediterranean coast of Spain is where to head. Anywhere between say Valencia and Almería should have a good chance of sun but the "sweet spot" weather-wise is probably Benidorm.

But my suggestion would be to look at the weather forecast and choose your destination based on that. If it looks good in Portugal then go there.

Personally, shooting down in three days wouldn't be my idea of fun. About two weeks would be better for me because even in the depths of winter there are castles, villages and churches to poke around along the route.

And there are huge tides this weekend so if you can get to the west coast of France there could be good foraging opportunities or perhaps just a good storm to watch.

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[glastry]

Who???

yea - thats the problem.

 

[DBK]

Who???

No idea but love the new avatar.

 

[jumartoo]

No idea but love the new avatar.

It's PPP !!!

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[DBK]

It's PPP !!!

Of course!

 

[mitzimad]

wee will be on the 9 oclock c tunnel on tuesday morning also only plan is turn right and head south

 

[Mickey1]

@mitzimad , I’m thinking of the ferry Monday evening, so should be just ahead of you, Bon voyage.

Mickey

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[lawry]

Well thats it at last Just waiting for plumber to drain off system in house
MH all packed (4925 kg) Heading for Portsmouth for 8pm ferry on to Nantes from St Malo then to Toulouse , Benicarlo finally end up in Alicante For how long dont know, but with this weather.....(i'm a woos) Got me funster stickers front and back and as Funster flags are not available till Jan have bought a smiley flag Hope to see some of you for a beer

 

[Rockcrawler]

Well thats it at last Just waiting for plumber to drain off system in house
MH all packed (4925 kg) Heading for Portsmouth for 8pm ferry on to Nantes from St Malo then to Toulouse , Benicarlo finally end up in Alicante For how long dont know, but with this weather.....(i'm a woos) Got me funster stickers front and back and as Funster flags are not available till Jan have bought a smiley flag Hope to see some of you for a beer

So jealous

 

[Mickey1]

Just had to up my mileage with AIB INSURANCE, Had 3000, £120 to up it to 8000. Oh well, at least I don’t have to worry about how many miles I’m clocking up.

Mickey

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[Rockcrawler]

Just had to up my mileage with AIB INSURANCE, Had 3000, £120 to up it to 8000. Oh well, at least I don’t have to worry about how many miles I’m clocking up.

Mickey

At least it's peace of mind

 

[Kelso]

We are down in Portugal for the winter on the algarve. This is our third year we have wintered here. A really site , armacao de pera. 14 euro a night including electric. Great location for the beach. If you want any more info . Let us know. Kelso and Margit.

 

[Aussie Graphics]

If you get to Portugal call in to Olhao camping I am always up for a beer mikey

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[Mickey1]

Dover tonight for a early morning sail, haven’t got a clue where I’m going when I get to Calais. @chaser mentioned la mailleraye so I may head there first. Hope to meet funsters on the way to Spain.

Mickey

 

[Mickey1]

Enjoying this first trip.

 

[xsparks]

Lovely looking spot.

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[Anthea M]

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Looks beautiful where is that Mickey?

 

[JJ]

Don't forget it is always cold and raining in here in Portugal...

JJ

 

[Mickey1]

Looks beautiful where is that Mickey?

@Anthea M , this is it in campercontact.

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[Mickey1]

This one from Castellón

 

[DBK]

Top spot to "percnoctar without problems" too. You have to love some of the CamperContact reviews.