The Simpson's Spanish Raid (5 Viewers)

[Barriesimpson]

Wow, that sounds a bit hefty......Just sayin.

Yes, it is, but I don't pay that

 

[Barriesimpson]

Acco

According to Auto Express if you have a bulk standard engine, use standard fuel, and every 1000 miles or so fill up with a Super/ Premium fuel, this applies to petrol and Diesel vehicles to desoot /clean up engine they say pointless always using high grade fuels unless you have a high performance vehicle.

I do not agree with Auto Express then.

 

[Tony50]

I do not agree with Auto Express then.

Ok

 

[Barriesimpson]

So here we are in Seville and as cyberyacht predicted, at Puerto Gelves. A nice port with all the services for €20 a night. Had some lovely food too, in a restaurant in the same port.

 

[cyberyacht]

You're lucky though. I was there during Seville Feria and it was an additional €10 on top.

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[Barriesimpson]

 

[Barriesimpson]

You're lucky though. I was there during Seville Feria and it was an additional €10 on top.

Yes, 'high season' is €30 and if you are longer than 8M it's another €5 on top.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Today we arrived at Monesterio, a small town in Badajoz. We are at a free area with all the services provided by the local council and there is a large Spar supermarket next door. It's a bit dirty here to be honest, but quiet and secure, so we'll stay the night and continue tomorrow to Mérida.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Well we decided to leave the area after lunch, siesta and unloading waste water and black then filling fresh. We are now parked next to a lake and having a glass of wine or two

 

[Barriesimpson]

Mérida today, lots of ancient Roman sites here in the middle of the town.

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[Barriesimpson]

Lunch was at a gastro tapas restaurant, very nice it was too. Might stay another day here as there is lots to see and eat

The missus being rude.

 

[Yorick]

Return, with date change included if necessary.

That's cool. The residents discount is a winner

 

[Yorick]

So it's not NCL, but not too shabby.
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I've been on that ferry a few times. And a few beers round the pool

 

[ChrisL]

I do not agree with Auto Express then.

Just as an FYI, Diesel Bob (Diesel Injection specialist) told me the same thing as Auto Express when he re-calibrated the pump on my Mitsubishi Delica for me.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Just as an FYI, Diesel Bob (Diesel Injection specialist) told me the same thing as Auto Express when he re-calibrated the pump on my Mitsubishi Delica for me.

I don't agree with Bob either.

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[cyberyacht]

Lunch was at a gastro tapas restaurant, very nice it was too. Might stay another day here as there is lots to see and eat
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You're making me wish I'd stopped off there on my way from Caceres to Seville now.

 

[Barriesimpson]

You're making me wish I'd stopped off there on my way from Caceres to Seville now.

You probably should have my friend, it is steeped in Romanic history and also has many restaurants to choose from. Tomorrow we will explore the area.

 

[Barriesimpson]

Second day in Mérida. There is a fascinating history to this city and many Roman remains from when this was one of their favourite places apparently.

 

[Barriesimpson]

We got up early this morning for an early start as it seems we have been too relaxed and might not make our appointment with the gas guy in Galicia. So today we have travelled 160km, we didn't stop in Cáceres (we probably will on the way back down) or Plasencia. Tomorrow we will not stop at Salamanca either because I think we need at least 2 days there to really appreciate it, so that'll be another for the return journey. So we have stopped in Béjar, Castilla y León, for lunch and the night. A free area provided by the local council, that includes fresh water, grey and black emptying and bins but no electricity. It's very nice, level and peaceful and there are another 15 or so motorhomes already. I imagine more will arrive later. On arrival it was still raining but this afternoon the sun is shining again.

This is quite basic but functional:

 

[Barriesimpson]

Puebla de Sanabria, Zamora today. It's one of only 5 CCP sites in Spain right now and certainly is not the most beautiful area, but for €5 a night you get fresh water and black and grey disposal and wifi (albeit slow), so not all bad. The surrounding area is fantastic, with a river just 50 metres away.

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[Barriesimpson]

162km later we are in the province of Ourense, Galicia in a small town called Cenlle. We have stopped at a free motorhome site with all the services, thanks once again to the local authorities, and a chirringuito that serves fantastic churrasco (bbq pork ribs) and Ribeira wine created by the Mayoress apparently. Right next to the Miño river in the middle of nature.

 

[Nigel Crompton]

But Barrie, Cenelle is some way from the river/ressy and isn't on P4N - can you be more specific, please ?

 

[Barriesimpson]

But Barrie, Cenelle is some way from the river/ressy and isn't on P4N - can you be more specific, please ?

It is on P4N
42°19'57.4"N 8°00'46.8"W

 

[Nigel Crompton]

It is on P4N
42°19'57.4"N 8°00'46.8"W

Gracias !

 

[Barriesimpson]

Gracias !

If ever you are in the area, I can highly recommend this site.

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[Nigel Crompton]

If ever you are in the area, I can highly recommend this site.

...next summer ...