Spain
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Ermita de Sant Antoni
We have lived in Pego for over a year now and think we have explored the surroundings in great detail. Yet we recently discovered during a cycle trip. In the mountains near Benisuleima, an old Moorish settlement, we came across the Ermita de Sant Antoni. Historical treasure The history of this location dates back to…
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What? A trailer tent!
Yes, a Camp-let North Crates packed with provisions fill the garage in Pego, and the route north is already programmed into the dashboard. Waiting in a Dutch showroom is the trailer tent that marks our next chapter. After our motorhome years, we return to the essentials, armed with the lessons learned from our previous journeys.…
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Cañon del Mascarat
The N-332 in the Costa Blanca, Spain, cuts straight through it. Trucks, campervans, tourists heading for Calpe or Altea, nobody stops. We did. The Cañon del Mascarat is one of those places you only know about if someone told you it exists.
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Castel de Xàtiva
Castel de Xàtiva has long been on our wishlist. This castle is an extensive medieval complex with Iberian, Roman, and Islamic influences. It is built across two hilltops. Once at the top, the views are magnificent, but the walk up is demanding because of the steep paths and high steps. Alternatively, it is possible to…
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Walking around Lliber
Lliber is an atmospheric village that is an excellent base for walks through the impressive nature. Recently, we made a hike of over five kilometres, and we will definitely be back. There is still a lot to discover here. Lliber in Vall de Pop is located in the Spanish region of Valencia, more than fifteen…
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Mojácar: a dream perched on the hilltop
Cutting through the raw, rust-red hills of Almería, it appears without warning: a cluster of perfectly whitewashed houses clinging to the flanks of the Sierra Cabrera like sugar cubes defying gravity. This is no ordinary village. This is Mojácar Pueblo. Approaching from the coast, the contrast hits you immediately. Behind us: seventeen kilometres of beach…
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