Change of plan, off to Spain

[3crispies]

We're all set up to go Italy but meeting up with friends near Gibraltar after Easter. Question we have is we always go down the Mediterranean way but this time fancy northern Spain and inland. Any recommendations for two stops along this route, way thinking Salamanca or mountain/national parcs.Also along northern coast too for a few nights.
Tia

 

[Howard B]

We are heading down that way just after Easter. Planning stops in Segovia, Toledo & Cordoba. Just be aware there is a bank holiday on the 1st May, which may mean a lot of locals take a long weekend, campsites could be busy.

 

[rosalan]

Montanchez in Estramadura, south of Caceres is a good stopover, getting award from Camper Contact last year. Situated on edge of mountainside village, no difficult driving to get there.

 

[Purrfecttune]

Our first European foray last year and part of your route was on it.

We stopped just outside Salamanca at a huge open area with criss cross avenues (no buildings just lots of available parking, greenery and views). Just off of the motorway NW side of Salamanca and near a petrol station (Repsol el Marin, address; Avenue Fernando Pessoa, just off of the A-62) Have a look on Google Maps for details of terrain.

We also stayed at a site called Camping Caceres (extremely well rated) which had a nearby bus stop with regular bus into town (note the separate en-suite shower & toilet for every pitch)

And finally, Gelves Marina (which is also well rated) just short of Seville and a 20 minute bus ride away

 

[Happy Jack]

Our first European foray last year and part of your route was on it.

We stopped just outside Salamanca at a huge open area with criss cross roads (no buildings just lots of available parking, greenery and views). Just off of the motorway NW side of Salamanca and near a petrol station (Repsol el Marin, address; Avenue Fernando Pessoa, just off of the A-62) Have a look on Google Maps for details of terrain.

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We also stayed at a site called Camping Caceres (extremely well rated) which had a nearby bus stop with regular bus into town (note the separate en-suite shower & toilet for every pitch)View attachment 1042367

And finally, Gelves Marina (which is also well rated) just short of Seville and a 20 minute bus ride away

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The marina, how much?

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[Purrfecttune]

The marina, how much?

I can’t remember but here’s a link on Park4night which says 20e off season (very secure site)

park4night - (41120) Gelves - 2 Calle Alcalde Angel Oliveros

Parking area for motorhomes in the port of Gelves, very pleasant, along the Guadalquivir. Friendly staff, small shower, washing machine! A great location close to town! 24/24 entrance, bell at the gate the guard opens and you follow him to the left and the office at the end of the platform. He...

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Big Tip: There are a couple of restaurants opposite and a bar. Friday and Saturday the bar is VERY noisy until late and reverberates across the marina. Not so bad if you can get one of the three pitches on the left of the toilet/shower block as the marina office blocks it slightly but still intrusive if you need any windows open.

Alternatively, directly outside the marina running parallel between the main road and the back of the marina buildings there is a shaded road with easy parking (we are 7.4m). Personally, that is where I would park if there at the weekend and wanting a quiet night.

 

[MichaelT]

Leon is well worth a visit we stayed here

Parking La Granja

Details for Parking La Granja a Overnight parking - with services León, León, Castilla y León, Spain, 24007

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Salamanca

Avenida Padre Ignacio Ellacuria

Details for Avenida Padre Ignacio Ellacuria a Overnight parking - no services Salamanca, Salamanca, Castilla y Leon, Spain

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Segovia

Plaza de Toros

Details for Plaza de Toros a Overnight parking - with services Segovia, Segovia, Castilla y León, Spain, 40005

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Sevilla

Puerto Gelves

Details for Puerto Gelves a Overnight parking - with services Gelves, Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain, 41120

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[rosalan]

Gelves is a good site for Seville but can have flies and awkward to locate because you need to travel down side road before crossing main road.

 

[Purrfecttune]

Gelves is a good site for Seville but can have flies and awkward to locate because you need to travel down side road before crossing main road.

Yeah, last year I had to make a u-turn because I missed it and then nearly missed it again and bumped over the kerb between the main road and the parallel road

 

[Riverbankannie]

Not sure that I can help as we arrived Santander Thursday 3rd April and have just got to San Esteban near Oviedo today ! Have taken a loop inland which is all just lovely.

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[Wanders from Glos]

Salamanca as others have said.

Segovia is fabulous, incredible viaduct, but maybe not quite a straight line. Avila is an impressive walked town but again perhaps not a straight line.

Definitely a straight line are Merida average town with the most amazing Roman ruins and Caceres.

 

[jumar]

We are heading down that way just after Easter. Planning stops in Segovia, Toledo & Cordoba. Just be aware there is a bank holiday on the 1st May, which may mean a lot of locals take a long weekend, campsites could be busy.

Great tip with May 1st being a Thursday this would make Friday a bridging day, thats a long weekend of partying...

 

[Purrfecttune]

Salamanca as others have said.

Segovia is fabulous, incredible viaduct, but maybe not quite a straight line. Avila is an impressive walked town but again perhaps not a straight line.

Definitely a straight line are Merida average town with the most amazing Roman ruins and Caceres.

Did Merida last year

 

[royandsharont]

I can recommend Camping Monfragüe on the edge of the national park for a few nights & obtain a guided tour to see the birds in the park, arranged by the campsite. If you were time limited you could book the tour over the phone to ensure you got a place. The 0900 trip is best for the birds.

 

[Wanders from Glos]

I can recommend Camping Monfragüe on the edge of the national park for a few nights & obtain a guided tour to see the birds in the park, arranged by the campsite. If you were time limited you could book the tour over the phone to ensure you got a place. The 0900 trip is best for the birds.

We hope to do that this September

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[Peavy]

Camping Monfragüe

That goes to the list, too

Have taken a loop inland which is all just lovely.

That little route looks fantastic, can't wait to going back north

 

[Riverbankannie]

That goes to the list, too

That little route looks fantastic, can't wait to going back north

I tend to write up our trips all in one go when home. But that does mean that we miss out on tips as we go. Currently very much enjoying the little town of San Esteban with plenty of parking along the quay and historic cranes from UK the same as those on our old quay in Bristol. Can recommend this place.