We say “adios” to spectacular Spain & “bonjour” to France as Bruce escorts us across the border(no real border these days) into fantastic France.
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Mallorca coach, boat and self-drive EV tour!
Let’s go on a day coach tour from Palma, in the south, to the northern tip of Mallorca!
Being driven on a coach tour is definitely a novelty for us! It’s particularly enjoyable for Mark, who can now relax & take in the scenery. The beaches here boast soft, white sand & clear, warm water!
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Let’s take a flight …..to Mallorca !
Excitedly, we pack small overnight bags & grab a taxi to Valencia airport, only 15 minutes away!
Bruce is more than content to rest up for a while at the camping park, whilst we escape to the island of Mallorca for 5 nights…….to celebrate my birthday!! 🥳 Yippee!
Anyone for an orange, Valèncian of course!
Just over halfway up the east coast of Spain is the famous city of Valencia. Let’s pop in there! It’s the 3rd largest city in Spain 🇪🇸 with a population of 840,000 .
Los Alcázares, here we come!
Hola everyone, we’re back again!
The landscape is really dramatic as we continue up the east coast of Spain. Fortunately, Bruce doesn’t mind a tunnel or two!
Discovering east coast of Spain …..
Our Spanish coastal road adventure continues north ish (north-east), up the east coast. The landscape looks so inhospitable & the river beds are parched dry. Nevertheless, still very interesting to see…..
Costa Tropical, here we come!
Get your bathers, togs, swimmers & beach umbrellas ready because today “Costa Tropical” is on our radar!….Envisage swaying palm trees & soft, snow white sand!……
La Zubia & beyond !
La Zubia is the local, small town near our Camping Park in Granada. It’s definitely non-touristy & let’s have a wonder up the road and see what the locals are up to!…. Looks like we’re having an Americano & fresh churros for brunch first!
The Alhambra
Granada is well known for it’s famous Alhambra which is the best-preserved monument of the period of Arab/ Moors control of the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal).
Alhambra is an UNESCO World Heritage site since 1984.
Granada, here we come
Olive tree plantations as far as the eye can see! However, significant drought & extreme heat has affected their growth & fruit production. Hence prices of olive oil are soaring to record highs!
