Europe 2023
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As I'm heading back to the UK from Spain via France I thought I would try at least one new stopover on my normal route. So taday I arrived at the aire at Haza which is right next to the remains of the castle. It's situated with an elevated view of the surrounding countryside which was evident on...
Stayed at the lovely Cabra aire for two nights, again it is right on a lengthy Via Verde with good places to visit at different points on it. Cabra itself is a pleasant place with plenty of bars, shops etc. The aire is free and has very good facilities, it is fenced with a gate that you can...
Tried this stopover due to it being right on the Via Verde which continues on to Jaen so it's a long one! The free parking is spacious, hardstanding and flat with some services but there isn't much in the town unfortunately. The Via Verde is good and there are picnic benches in the shade next...
Decided to visit Antequera and the surrounding area for a few days between commitments. There's an official aire in Antequera which is fine and has water etc but unfortunately the Spanish also park cars adjacent to the motorhome bays which could make it difficult to exit the bay if it was busy...
Stayed at Finca Oasis Las Palmeras which is in a good location and not far from the village of Periana. I cycled to Lake Vinuela which has rather low levels of water, nice tracks around the area. The finca itself has a very nice restaurant and Hookup is included in the price of €10 a night...
Had an overnight stay at the official aire which is currently being renovated but plenty of space to park still. There is a nice gorge next to the town which I cycled along which was very pleasant. The town itself is quite nice as well with a couple of interesting buildings and a few decent bars.
Finally returned to my favourite campsite at El Berro after a three-year absence. I had a peaceful couple of months catching up with friends, getting fit with lots of cycling and hiking and even having a month without alcohol (February of course, the shortest month).
