Discover South West Crete
Discover the south west Crete. Sougia - Moni - Agia Roumeli - Finix - Loutro - to Hora Sfakia. Southwest Crete by ferry hopping. Walk the Samaria Gorge, stay in Loutro
Day 5 Leon to Oviedo
Puerto Pajares pass on the scenic route N-630 from Leon to Campumanes. Great views. At Campumanes on to motorwat AP-66 direct to Oviedo. Puerto de Pajares 1.378m
We parked on the opposite side of the road to the Parador. Walked over to the Parador and enjoyed the magnificient view.
I remember we left the hot Andalucia (6 days ago) and experienced 38C in Ciudad Real and after that the air became cooler and cooler. Here at Puerto de Pajares we were in for shock, only 11C.
The yearly Tour of Spain (cycling) has passed over Puerto de Pajares around 20 times
Day 4 Segovia to Leon
Leon a city of many dramatic and delightful surprises. We love the variety of things to se and do,.Dont miss Leon Cathedral. Have a drink in Barrio Humedo and enjoy the busy Plaza Mayor.
Day 3 Avila to Segovia
Segovia probably the most spectacular looking city in Soain. We did lots of walking, tapas for lunch, relaxing at Plaza Mayor, having viewed the Cathedral…
Day 2 Ciudad Real to Avila
Avila is the highest provincial capital in Spain, (Avila province) on just over 1,130 meters. The finest preserved medieval walls in Europe, over 2km long, we managed half a km, great views.
Travel in Style to Ciudad Real
We left the heat in Andalucia (Lake Vinuela area), for a 6 days journey in style through Spain to eventually arrive in Oviedo, Galicia in Northern Spain. Travel in style first day stop over Ciudad Real.
Aegina Island Short Break
Aegina's best secret Vagias (Vagia) is a small village, pretty harbour, attractive sandy beach, and good food at Taverna Aerides. Rent a car to see more of Aegina Island or spend your time in Aegina town for a short break
Around Paros Island
Paros island suits anyone, any age group and offers a good mixture of Greek hospitality, charming inland and costal villages and smallish towns. Excellent and varied accommodation, international atmosphere, good nightlife, great selection of tavernas, bars, retaurants. Interesting ancient monuments monasteries and churches and some spectacular sandy beaches.
Matala Hippies Stories from Crete
Matala Hippies Stories from Crete. Visited the well-known “historical Hippie places” the Caves, Mermaid Cafe and George (Yiorgis) “Today is Life Tomorrow never comes” Places to stay and to eat and drink
Picos de Europa Road Trip
Picos de Europa road trip is a great adventure. The impressive Desfiladero de La Hermida gorge extends for just over 20km, stayed in Potes.
Asturias road trip
Asturias, beautiful mountainous region overlooking a wonderfully verdant countryside. Driving from Luarca via Cudillero-Gijon-Lastres-Ribadesella. Fantastic beaches. Enjoy Asturias cider
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