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SPAIN-FRANCE "Around the Pyrenees"
Travelogue
Stopped by our daughter to drop off our cat. By the way, the cat really enjoyed the ride in the mobile home...?
Stopped by our daughter to drop off our cat. By the way, the cat really enjoyed the ride in the mobile home...?
We made the first route a little longer to make a little "kilometres". Also worked fine. Sundays, little traffic, hardly any trucks, it worked... By the way, we also tried to save some tolls. But it doesn't make sense if you want to move forward. Lots of town crossings with lots of roundabouts slow you down quite a bit.
We didn't consider that the season is already over for many at the beginning of September. The planned CP was still in operation, but at 7:30 p.m. the gate was closed. So we stood in front of it in the parking lot and took advantage of the services of the CP on foot and for free!
We made the first route a little longer to make a little "kilometres". Also worked fine. Sundays, little traffic, hardly any trucks, it worked... By the way, we also tried to save some tolls. But it doesn't make sense if you want to move forward. Lots of town crossings with lots of roundabouts slow you down quite a bit.
We didn't consider that the season is already over for many at the beginning of September. The planned CP was still in operation, but at 7:30 p.m. the gate was closed. So we stood in front of it in the parking lot and took advantage of the services of the CP on foot and for free!
France was actually only intended for quick transit, as we used to have bad experiences with the friendliness of the people and the standard of the sanitary facilities. But this place is really too bad for a stopover. Grandiose location with a great view. Showers and washrooms very nice, toilets are still in need of improvement, but tolerable.
Even though we only stayed 2 nights, we got a front row seat and really enjoyed it. It was great for our dogs, because they were allowed to go everywhere on the beach and whizzed over the gigantic dunes.
Linguistically, it wasn't a problem either, English was everywhere, sometimes they tried to speak German.
Yes, but since we had a plan and still had many goals, we "had" to move on.
France was actually only intended for quick transit, as we used to have bad experiences with the friendliness of the people and the standard of the sanitary facilities. But this place is really too bad for a stopover. Grandiose location with a great view. Showers and washrooms very nice, toilets are still in need of improvement, but tolerable.
Even though we only stayed 2 nights, we got a front row seat and really enjoyed it. It was great for our dogs, because they were allowed to go everywhere on the beach and whizzed over the gigantic dunes.
Linguistically, it wasn't a problem either, English was everywhere, sometimes they tried to speak German.
Yes, but since we had a plan and still had many goals, we "had" to move on.
After a relaxing drive (I travel a lot on German autobahns for work, so I really enjoyed it..), our sat nav took us to a construction site in the middle of the city, far away from the CP?. But then we found it. First impression wasn't great as the place has a good view but it takes a while to get to the sea...(about 15 minutes with a lot of stairs). But we have not regretted it. A really great beach, a paradise for surfers...
After a relaxing drive (I travel a lot on German autobahns for work, so I really enjoyed it..), our sat nav took us to a construction site in the middle of the city, far away from the CP?. But then we found it. First impression wasn't great as the place has a good view but it takes a while to get to the sea...(about 15 minutes with a lot of stairs). But we have not regretted it. A really great beach, a paradise for surfers...
Next stop: Camping La Paz! Terraced campsite, so that you have a fantastic sea view from almost all pitches. The course is located over 2 bays, which allow an impressive walk at low tide. Somehow the bays at low tide reminded me of the old film adaptation of "Planet of the Apes". Very exciting?!
The Way of St. James runs right through the square. We hiked it 5 km west to get to a place on the coast where small geysers can be admired. More or less depending on the tide. With us it was rather less...?
After 2 days we went on to the Pyrenees.
Next stop: Camping La Paz! Terraced campsite, so that you have a fantastic sea view from almost all pitches. The course is located over 2 bays, which allow an impressive walk at low tide. Somehow the bays at low tide reminded me of the old film adaptation of "Planet of the Apes". Very exciting?!
The Way of St. James runs right through the square. We hiked it 5 km west to get to a place on the coast where small geysers can be admired. More or less depending on the tide. With us it was rather less...?
After 2 days we went on to the Pyrenees.
Since we read that dogs are sometimes forbidden in the national parks, we avoided it and went to other areas.
This area was just right for us as occasional hikers. 18 km route with 950 meters of altitude was enough for us...?
Nice area, nice people. We had the impression that we were the only Germans, but that didn't bother anyone.
Since we read that dogs are sometimes forbidden in the national parks, we avoided it and went to other areas.
This area was just right for us as occasional hikers. 18 km route with 950 meters of altitude was enough for us...?
Nice area, nice people. We had the impression that we were the only Germans, but that didn't bother anyone.
It was only a short distance between these two destinations, but the scenery was very impressive! Beautiful valleys, great views and finally water in the rivers. The dry summer has also left its mark in the Pyrenees: many dry streams and rivers give rise to the idea of traveling to this region in spring or early summer next time.
We chose the CP itself because it is under German management. Now we wouldn't recommend him unreservedly because he's under German management...?. The square has become the central meeting point for many motorcyclists and groups, with all the associated background noise...
It was only a short distance between these two destinations, but the scenery was very impressive! Beautiful valleys, great views and finally water in the rivers. The dry summer has also left its mark in the Pyrenees: many dry streams and rivers give rise to the idea of traveling to this region in spring or early summer next time.
We chose the CP itself because it is under German management. Now we wouldn't recommend him unreservedly because he's under German management...?. The square has become the central meeting point for many motorcyclists and groups, with all the associated background noise...
After we could not be accommodated in the planned CP Aquarius due to overcrowding, we had to switch to this place. We didn't find anything that could keep us there longer. So we went straight to France.
After we could not be accommodated in the planned CP Aquarius due to overcrowding, we had to switch to this place. We didn't find anything that could keep us there longer. So we went straight to France.
Just great! Let your soul dangle for 5 days, enjoy the beach, food and weather. That was a good finish before heading into fall.
Just great! Let your soul dangle for 5 days, enjoy the beach, food and weather. That was a good finish before heading into fall.
And there it was...autumn. To support our farewell mood, did the sky cry the whole trip???
The CP, which we chose as the last stop, certainly has a lot to offer during the season. At the end of September we were almost alone.
And there it was...autumn. To support our farewell mood, did the sky cry the whole trip???
The CP, which we chose as the last stop, certainly has a lot to offer during the season. At the end of September we were almost alone.
Driven almost 5000 km, seen and experienced a lot. This was the almost perfect trip. Almost, because we never really want to experience the perfect trip, otherwise we would stay at home next time...?
Driving itself is no problem at all once you have left Germany. If you keep an eye on it, you can also keep fuel costs under control (in France around €1.40, in Spain around €1.20/litre).
We never had any problems with our dogs.
Amazingly, we felt more welcome in France than ever before!
With many great memories and some delicious bottles of wine in our luggage, we are now back home...
...and already planning the next trip?
Driven almost 5000 km, seen and experienced a lot. This was the almost perfect trip. Almost, because we never really want to experience the perfect trip, otherwise we would stay at home next time...?
Driving itself is no problem at all once you have left Germany. If you keep an eye on it, you can also keep fuel costs under control (in France around €1.40, in Spain around €1.20/litre).
We never had any problems with our dogs.
Amazingly, we felt more welcome in France than ever before!
With many great memories and some delicious bottles of wine in our luggage, we are now back home...
...and already planning the next trip?
Route
Show newest first- 51.3567 12.5833
- 51° 21' 24" N 12° 34' 60" E
- 45.9713 1.4135
- 45° 58' 16.7" N 1° 24' 48.5" E
- 44.5725 -1.2203
- 44° 34' 21.1" N 1° 13' 13.3" W
- 49.9929 8.2473
- 49° 59' 34.3" N 8° 14' 50.1" E
- 51.3567 12.5833
- 51° 21' 24" N 12° 34' 60" E
Fast 5000 km gefahren, viel gesehen und erlebt. Das war die fast perfekte Reise. Fast, weil wir ja eigentlich nie die perfekte Reise erleben wollen, sonst würden wir ja beim nächsten Mal zu Hause bleiben...?
Das Fahren selber ist überhaupt kein Problem, sobald man Deutschland verlassen hat. Wenn man ein Auge drauf hat, kann man auch die Tankkosten im Griff behalten (in Frankreich um die 1,40 in Spanien um 1,20 €/Liter).
Mit unseren Hunden hatten wir auch nirgends Probleme.
Erstaunlicherweise haben wir uns in Frankreich so willkommen gefühlt wie noch nie!
Mit vielen tollen Erinnerungen und einigen leckeren Flaschen Wein im Gepäck sind wir nun wieder zu Hause...
...und planen schon die nächste Reise?
Travelogue
Stopped by our daughter to drop off our cat. By the way, the cat really enjoyed the ride in the mobile home...?
Stopped by our daughter to drop off our cat. By the way, the cat really enjoyed the ride in the mobile home...?
We made the first route a little longer to make a little "kilometres". Also worked fine. Sundays, little traffic, hardly any trucks, it worked... By the way, we also tried to save some tolls. But it doesn't make sense if you want to move forward. Lots of town crossings with lots of roundabouts slow you down quite a bit.
We didn't consider that the season is already over for many at the beginning of September. The planned CP was still in operation, but at 7:30 p.m. the gate was closed. So we stood in front of it in the parking lot and took advantage of the services of the CP on foot and for free!
We made the first route a little longer to make a little "kilometres". Also worked fine. Sundays, little traffic, hardly any trucks, it worked... By the way, we also tried to save some tolls. But it doesn't make sense if you want to move forward. Lots of town crossings with lots of roundabouts slow you down quite a bit.
We didn't consider that the season is already over for many at the beginning of September. The planned CP was still in operation, but at 7:30 p.m. the gate was closed. So we stood in front of it in the parking lot and took advantage of the services of the CP on foot and for free!
France was actually only intended for quick transit, as we used to have bad experiences with the friendliness of the people and the standard of the sanitary facilities. But this place is really too bad for a stopover. Grandiose location with a great view. Showers and washrooms very nice, toilets are still in need of improvement, but tolerable.
Even though we only stayed 2 nights, we got a front row seat and really enjoyed it. It was great for our dogs, because they were allowed to go everywhere on the beach and whizzed over the gigantic dunes.
Linguistically, it wasn't a problem either, English was everywhere, sometimes they tried to speak German.
Yes, but since we had a plan and still had many goals, we "had" to move on.
France was actually only intended for quick transit, as we used to have bad experiences with the friendliness of the people and the standard of the sanitary facilities. But this place is really too bad for a stopover. Grandiose location with a great view. Showers and washrooms very nice, toilets are still in need of improvement, but tolerable.
Even though we only stayed 2 nights, we got a front row seat and really enjoyed it. It was great for our dogs, because they were allowed to go everywhere on the beach and whizzed over the gigantic dunes.
Linguistically, it wasn't a problem either, English was everywhere, sometimes they tried to speak German.
Yes, but since we had a plan and still had many goals, we "had" to move on.
After a relaxing drive (I travel a lot on German autobahns for work, so I really enjoyed it..), our sat nav took us to a construction site in the middle of the city, far away from the CP?. But then we found it. First impression wasn't great as the place has a good view but it takes a while to get to the sea...(about 15 minutes with a lot of stairs). But we have not regretted it. A really great beach, a paradise for surfers...
After a relaxing drive (I travel a lot on German autobahns for work, so I really enjoyed it..), our sat nav took us to a construction site in the middle of the city, far away from the CP?. But then we found it. First impression wasn't great as the place has a good view but it takes a while to get to the sea...(about 15 minutes with a lot of stairs). But we have not regretted it. A really great beach, a paradise for surfers...
Next stop: Camping La Paz! Terraced campsite, so that you have a fantastic sea view from almost all pitches. The course is located over 2 bays, which allow an impressive walk at low tide. Somehow the bays at low tide reminded me of the old film adaptation of "Planet of the Apes". Very exciting?!
The Way of St. James runs right through the square. We hiked it 5 km west to get to a place on the coast where small geysers can be admired. More or less depending on the tide. With us it was rather less...?
After 2 days we went on to the Pyrenees.
Next stop: Camping La Paz! Terraced campsite, so that you have a fantastic sea view from almost all pitches. The course is located over 2 bays, which allow an impressive walk at low tide. Somehow the bays at low tide reminded me of the old film adaptation of "Planet of the Apes". Very exciting?!
The Way of St. James runs right through the square. We hiked it 5 km west to get to a place on the coast where small geysers can be admired. More or less depending on the tide. With us it was rather less...?
After 2 days we went on to the Pyrenees.
Since we read that dogs are sometimes forbidden in the national parks, we avoided it and went to other areas.
This area was just right for us as occasional hikers. 18 km route with 950 meters of altitude was enough for us...?
Nice area, nice people. We had the impression that we were the only Germans, but that didn't bother anyone.
Since we read that dogs are sometimes forbidden in the national parks, we avoided it and went to other areas.
This area was just right for us as occasional hikers. 18 km route with 950 meters of altitude was enough for us...?
Nice area, nice people. We had the impression that we were the only Germans, but that didn't bother anyone.
It was only a short distance between these two destinations, but the scenery was very impressive! Beautiful valleys, great views and finally water in the rivers. The dry summer has also left its mark in the Pyrenees: many dry streams and rivers give rise to the idea of traveling to this region in spring or early summer next time.
We chose the CP itself because it is under German management. Now we wouldn't recommend him unreservedly because he's under German management...?. The square has become the central meeting point for many motorcyclists and groups, with all the associated background noise...
It was only a short distance between these two destinations, but the scenery was very impressive! Beautiful valleys, great views and finally water in the rivers. The dry summer has also left its mark in the Pyrenees: many dry streams and rivers give rise to the idea of traveling to this region in spring or early summer next time.
We chose the CP itself because it is under German management. Now we wouldn't recommend him unreservedly because he's under German management...?. The square has become the central meeting point for many motorcyclists and groups, with all the associated background noise...
After we could not be accommodated in the planned CP Aquarius due to overcrowding, we had to switch to this place. We didn't find anything that could keep us there longer. So we went straight to France.
After we could not be accommodated in the planned CP Aquarius due to overcrowding, we had to switch to this place. We didn't find anything that could keep us there longer. So we went straight to France.
Just great! Let your soul dangle for 5 days, enjoy the beach, food and weather. That was a good finish before heading into fall.
Just great! Let your soul dangle for 5 days, enjoy the beach, food and weather. That was a good finish before heading into fall.
And there it was...autumn. To support our farewell mood, did the sky cry the whole trip???
The CP, which we chose as the last stop, certainly has a lot to offer during the season. At the end of September we were almost alone.
And there it was...autumn. To support our farewell mood, did the sky cry the whole trip???
The CP, which we chose as the last stop, certainly has a lot to offer during the season. At the end of September we were almost alone.
Driven almost 5000 km, seen and experienced a lot. This was the almost perfect trip. Almost, because we never really want to experience the perfect trip, otherwise we would stay at home next time...?
Driving itself is no problem at all once you have left Germany. If you keep an eye on it, you can also keep fuel costs under control (in France around €1.40, in Spain around €1.20/litre).
We never had any problems with our dogs.
Amazingly, we felt more welcome in France than ever before!
With many great memories and some delicious bottles of wine in our luggage, we are now back home...
...and already planning the next trip?
Driven almost 5000 km, seen and experienced a lot. This was the almost perfect trip. Almost, because we never really want to experience the perfect trip, otherwise we would stay at home next time...?
Driving itself is no problem at all once you have left Germany. If you keep an eye on it, you can also keep fuel costs under control (in France around €1.40, in Spain around €1.20/litre).
We never had any problems with our dogs.
Amazingly, we felt more welcome in France than ever before!
With many great memories and some delicious bottles of wine in our luggage, we are now back home...
...and already planning the next trip?
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