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[MandP]

Thank you

 

[Bolti]

Overcast and raining here today near Alicante.
It does make a nice change from the heat though.

 

[JJ]

Tell us more ...

You must use official sites because it's the law and the police will shoot you and crush your van if you don't squeeze into a tiny space, next to total strangers, in line with all the other vans and pay lots of dosh to do so.

If people park anywhere they like in higgledy piggerly fashion at beautiful, quiet places, then the campsites will have to close because of lack of business.

These freedom loving motorhomers using their vans to the full and finding their own "special" places are just spoiling it for the rest of us...


JJ

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[jumartoo]

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You must use official sites because it's the law and the police will shoot you and crush your van if you don't squeeze into a tiny space, next to total strangers, in line with all the other vans.

If people park anywhere they like in higgledy piggerly fashion at beautiful, quiet places, then the campsites will have to close because of lack of business.

These freedom loving motorhomers using their vans to the full and finding their own "special" places are just spoiling it for the rest of us...


JJ

 

[TM59]

Hoping to tour Galicia first week of September. jumartoo any recommendations of places to visit/stay would be appreciated We both enjoy cycling and walking.

 

[jumartoo]

Hoping to tour Galicia first week of September. jumartoo any recommendations of places to visit/stay would be appreciated We both enjoy cycling and walking.

We pick a place to stay and then search Wikiloc for routes.

We've had some nice places and rides recently. It's difficult to recommend specific places because we all like different things and do different riding. We go off road mainly.

These were on a few of our recent rides.

Your type of riding?

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[TM59]

More cycle tracks, as opposed to rough ground. Have electric city bikes. Love the pictures.

 

[jumartoo]

More cycle tracks, as opposed to rough ground. Have electric city bikes. Love the pictures.

The board walks were multi use walking and cycling tracks. By September there will be less people on them!

 

[jumar]

More cycle tracks, as opposed to rough ground. Have electric city bikes. Love the pictures.

Good choice of Spain to visit, as jumartoo has said, perhaps our biking could be different to what you are looking for...most coastal locations can be linked with prepared cycleways and quiet roads....source Wikilok, install it on your smartphone or tablet use Park4Night and you have exactly the same information we have..have fun.....although we live in a different part of Spain, Galicia remains a big favorite of ours...

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[Roseandpeter]

We're in galicia at the moment and loving it. On the port in Foz. Temperatures are in the mid twenties and cooler at night. Lots of opportunities to park up in wonderful places. People lovely. Food and drink so much cheaper that UK.

 

[jumartoo]

We're in galicia at the moment and loving it. On the port in Foz. Temperatures are in the mid twenties and cooler at night. Lots of opportunities to park up in wonderful places. People lovely. Food and drink so much cheaper that UK.

We've just left there (Galicia) , we had a wonderful time.

 

[Roseandpeter]

We've just arrived looks like we've got about 8 days of settled weather before it changes for the worse. So many places that we want to visit.... We may need to come back ha ha

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[jongood]

We're in galicia at the moment and loving it. On the port in Foz. Temperatures are in the mid twenties and cooler at night. Lots of opportunities to park up in wonderful places. People lovely. Food and drink so much cheaper that UK.

Can you post some food photos please Rose? yesterdays meal looked particularly interesting

 

[Busman]

Been in Galicia since mid July lovely temperatures and a nice morning sunrise

 

[Gaston aires]

Love the Northern Spain/Portugal area. As you say, peaceful and quiet. We have been there when it’s sunny and perfect and when snowing in June (picos).
We will return. Phil

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[jumartoo]

We're now in the Pyrenees, heading into France to meet fellow Funsters.

We're parked at the col, 2km from Roncesvalles (where we parked last night and did a ride from this morning).

Perfect weather, for us, again.

 

[royandsharont]

Hoping to tour Galicia first week of September. jumartoo any recommendations of places to visit/stay would be appreciated We both enjoy cycling and walking.

TM59 We personally stop for long periods if we like the area and always use campsites but we visited Galicia on an 8 week tour in September 2018 with the driest weather for years! We tried to follow the Camino as much as possible in an 8m van from Roncesvalles to Santiago as well as wanting to do some particular things. We walked as we camped and engaged with the Pilgrims. I will list a few places we would not miss: Pamplona for the history & the bull running fame, camped on outskirts & bussed it in but could easily ride in. Logrono for the tapas, we camped at the site in the city walking distance from the centre. Castrojeriz, a Templar village on the Camino, camped in the centre & walked, cycled a lot. The Casa del silencio on the Camino in the village is a fantastic place to visit & experience the tranquility as well as the Camino museum in the old church. Templar castle gives great views over the plain. Santiago de Compostela, camped in the city, bus to the centre. What a fantastic place to visit, we were blown away at the Cathedral pilgrims service & all the cities splendour. We ended up spending 3 weeks camping on the Atlantic coast at Louro & dolphin watching, walking, cycling & enjoying the pure tranquility of the area. We then tried to visit & camp in Lugo on our way East to walk the Roman walls, which I believe are one of the last complete sets left. Unfortunately a fair was taking place in the city’s camper stop so couldn’t even park & the only other MH car park, inside the walls, was too difficult for me to get into. What we saw has made us decide to go back. Our stop off in the Picos was the icing on the cake, we camped and waited at Potes until we could get a private guided tour into the Park, which allowed us to walk the Cares Gorge. Unbelievably satisfying walk in the National Park and we also visited the famous Roman Bridge in a Cangas de Onis, easy parking on road out of town heading to Potes. Last 2 places to visit were recommended by a Spanish couple we met in Galicia, one of Spain’s most beautiful villages, Comillas and a medieval village, Santillana del Mar where there are ancient cave paintings in a museum setting. We camped at Caravaning Oyambre Cantabria and caught the bus to both from outside the site. Hope this gives you some food for thought. If you wanted to see photos then look on my Instagram account RKT480 for the time we were there & all the places we stopped. We absolutely loved that tour which was all new to us despite our many years of touring Spain looking for somewhere to live and then motor homing.

 

[TM59]

TM59 We personally stop for long periods if we like the area and always use campsites but we visited Galicia on an 8 week tour in September 2018 with the driest weather for years! We tried to follow the Camino as much as possible in an 8m van from Roncesvalles to Santiago as well as wanting to do some particular things. We walked as we camped and engaged with the Pilgrims. I will list a few places we would not miss: Pamplona for the history & the bull running fame, camped on outskirts & bussed it in. Logrono for the tapas, we camped at the site in the city walking distance from the centre. Castrojeriz, a Templar village on the Camino, camped in the centre & walked a lot. The Casa del silencio on the Camino in the village is a fantastic place to visit & experience the tranquility as well as the Camino museum in the old church. Templar castle gives great views over the plain. Santiago de Compostela, camped in the city, bus to the centre. What a fantastic place to visit, we were blown away at the Cathedral pilgrims service & all the cities splendour. We ended up spending 3 weeks camping on the Atlantic coast at Louro & dolphin watching, walking, cycling & enjoying the pure tranquility of the area. We then tried to visit & camp in Lugo on our way East to walk the Roman walls, which I believe are one of the last complete sets left. Unfortunately a fair was taking place in the city’s camper stop so couldn’t even park & the only other MH car park, inside the walls, was too difficult for me to get into. What we saw has made us decide to go back. Our stop off in the Picos was the icing on the cake, we camped and waited at Potes until we could get a private guided tour which allowed us to walk the Cares Gorge, unbelievably satisfying walk in the National Park and we also visited the famous Roman Bridge in a Cangas de Onis, easy parking on road out of town heading to Potes. Last 2 places to visit were recommended by a Spanish couple we met in Galicia, one of Spain’s most beautiful villages, Comillas and a medieval village, Santillana del Mar where there are ancient cave paintings in a museum setting. We camped at Caravaning Oyambre Cantabria and caught the bus to both from outside the site. Hope this gives you some food for thought. If you wanted to see photos then look on my Instagram account RKT480 for the time we were there & all the places we stopped. We absolutely loved that tour which was all new to us despite our many years of touring Spain looking for somewhere to live and then motor homing.

Many thanks for such a detailed reply. Plenty of suggestions for me to research.

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[Roseandpeter]

Can you post some food photos please Rose? yesterdays meal looked particularly interesting

Ha ha ...it was a pulperia in foz. The only place with people queueing for tables. Very tasty octopus. Last night we went to the restaurant next door and had mussels and croquettes. Twas yummy.

 

[bigtree]

I normally do a thread, but I didn't this year. I admit I do get despondent at the lack of posts I get.

However. I've posted daily on the MT and so have lots of photos. I give you some here ...

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What is the MT ?
We are on the boat today and I’m looking to get some riding in on the trails you are showing.

 

[138go]

We love Spain! There’s so much to explore and enjoy. I think some people think that Spain consists of places like Benidorm and not much else.

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[royandsharont]

Ha ha ...it was a pulperia in foz. The only place with people queueing for tables. Very tasty octopus. Last night we went to the restaurant next door and had mussels and croquettes. Twas yummy.

Those Padron peppers look fantastic, wish we were there

 

[jumartoo]

Sorry, the Morning Thread.

 

[Geistguy]

Really enjoying this thread, thankyou for the lovely photos and tales. Please keep the thread going.

Did a Galicia tour in June some years ago on a motorcycle, 39c, full leathers, no ventilation ! Did lose lots of weight though, always a bonus

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[Roseandpeter]

Fabulous day out on the scooter today from Foz to Ribadeo along all the little coast roads. Lots of opportunities to wild camp. We were a little worried about finding places in August, but it's not a problem in this part of Spain. Unless you want a campsite....they are rammed. Some pics of our day out and lunch...scallops, calamari and salad. It was delicious

 

[jumartoo]

Fabulous day out on the scooter today from Foz to Ribadeo along all the little coast roads. Lots of opportunities to wild camp. We were a little worried about finding places in August, but it's not a problem in this part of Spain. Unless you want a campsite....they are rammed. Some pics of our day out and lunch...scallops, calamari and salad. It was delicious

Lovely. I'm missing Galicia already.

Back next year, I think.

 

[Busman]

Out in the kayak Fisterra ended up following a lone Dolphin once it left the beach for about 20minutes fantastico
Not the best vid but you get the gist

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[Roseandpeter]

Another beautiful spot ...porto de espasante ..no facilities but near a great beach and a good seafood restaurant . Pics of the harbour and a few of our scooter ride. Stunning.

 

[jumartoo]

Another beautiful spot ...porto de espasante ..no facilities but near a great beach and a good seafood restaurant . Pics of the harbour and a few of our scooter ride. Stunning.

That's the restaurant we had our favourite meal. We went by this year but it was cold, dull and windy, so we carried on.

We'll be back for another go, next year!

 

[Roseandpeter]

The restaurant is indeed good. Eaten there twice now...cockles and chips first time and scallops and prawns second time. Yum.

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