Date: Fri, 5 Jun 2015 06:44:42 -0400
Reply-To: Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM>
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From: Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM>
Subject: Re: camped at the edge in Spain
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As you head through France into Italy, you should check out Cinque Terre.
It's 5 little towns nestled into the mountains on the shore of the
Mediterranean. They still have the feel of 1940s, and to get between towns
you have to either hike, take a boat, or take the train that is cut through
the mountain. The first town, monterosso al mare has a public parking lot
right on the water. It's the only town you can take a car to. They have
about 10 spaces for campers, and it is first come, first served. Best
chances to score one are if you get there midweek. I've done it twice with
rented campers, and it is an awesome experience. I hope to do it again.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinque_Terre
Have a great trip.
Ned
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On Fri, Jun 5, 2015 at 3:50 AM, Mark Drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
> We crossed a short distance into Spain near San Sebastian. This part of
> the coast is rocky and mountainous since the Pyrenees end right at the
> Atlantic. Nestled between the shear hills are quaint little densely built
> towns with sandy beaches. The camping we have found is up high, overlooking
> the beautiful shoreline. The views are fantastic. There are lots of people
> camping here from all over Europe. Various hightop T3 vans are parked
> around us, as well as many more Eurovan T4 vans and campers. When we
> stopped outside one camp to check it out an aircooled 82 Westy stopped to
> talk to us on their way in. In it was a young couple from Holland, who had
> rented the Westy back home for 3 weeks and then made a beeline for Spain in
> just 2 days. They had racing bikes on the back and planned to spend their
> time cycling and hiking in the mountains.
>
> This part of Spain is Basque country and many signs are in that language,
> very odd looking compared to French or Spanish. The food is great and
> things in general are cheaper here than France.
>
> Anne wants to just taste Spain and then head back north into France to get
> over to the other side to start Italy. The way the countryside is looking I
> think I'd rather stay in Spain and keep heading south but that may have to
> be another trip someday.
>
> Mark and Anne
>
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