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Pilar de la Horadada

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    October 14, 2024
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    Torre de la Horadada

    October 16, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 20 °C

    After a safe arrival Monday, landing just before a torrential rain storm complete with thunder and lightning we arrived at the villa. A lovely 2 bedroom detached villa in a quiet street complete with sun terrace and access to a swimming pool 4 doors up.
    We popped up the road for some food and a drink before turning in for an early night,

    TUESDAY
    A restful day starting with a trip to the supermarket for supplies, then off to explore the local area. A spot of lunch in bar and back to the ranch to chill. Martin and Fiona have tried out the swimming pool while Mark and me stayed home, I made use of the upstairs solarium. Take away Indian for tea, very nice.

    WEDNESDAY
    Today we are taking a trip to Torre de la Horadada for a walk along the prom, and what a great prom it was, stretched as far as the eye could see, if only I could walk it. Martin, Fiona and me trek down the stairs to the beach while Mark waits at the top. Lovely sandy beach and a good size, well it had to be done, Fiona and I went for a paddle. Then back along the prom stopping for refreshments on the way back to the car,

    Next we're driving out to the marina at Salinas de san Pedro. To get to this we had to drive across the Salt flat's which had flamingos wading across them. One of them contained pink water, the colour change was due to the alge growing in them.

    Back to Campoverda to Ana's for a three course meal for the huge sum of €9 each, a bargain.    Read more

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    Mar Menor

    October 17, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌙 18 °C

    Today we're going for a drive to Ma Manor , the largest salt water lagoon in Europe, we start by driving through Los Urrutias to find a recommended restaurant called Ruf Mari, a must with the locals, especially if you like seafood . Unfortunately we only wanted a drink and a snack so no chance of trying the seafood. It was a very popular place and by the time we left was half full with senior citizens enjoying their lunch.

    We went for a walk down to the sea front and was surprised to sea a fabulous new boardwalk stretching out into the sea. The water was clear allowing us to sea the jellyfish and sea grass growing underneath it.

    From there we continued on the coast road around the Mar Menor right to the end. We thought it would be very similar to driving down to Key West, a road along a narrow strip of land with the sea on both sides. Oh how wrong we were. The strip of land consisted of a dual carriageway with high rise apartment blocks and hotels on both sides, no chance of seeing the sea or the lagoon. It was like Benidorm on speed but without the people. No one about and most the shops and restaurants were closed, not what we expected and not to our taste. We drove to the end and turned around.

    On the way back we stopped at Euromanga at one of the only restaurants open, a bit of a novelty as it was shaped like a boat, but we had a nice meal and Fi and Mark had a Paella . We then drove home in time to pop to our local restaurant bar for some luve music courtesy of Brian Bennett, and to get our first pictures of a Spanish sunset.    Read more

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    San Pdro del Pinatar

    October 18, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    FRIDAY
    Today we're visiting the market at Pilar de la Horadada, you see some funny things while driving, like Spiderman climbing over theroofof a local villa.

    The market is a hive of activity full with stalls packed to the brim with fresh fruits and vegetables in amongst the clothes and shoe stalls. We picked up some fruit the headed on to our next stop at San Pedro del Pinatar.

    San Pedro del Pinatar is a lovely town with a huge beach and promenade. We walked along he promenade stopping for a drink at a beachside bar. After paddling along the beach t the windmill at the end,it's time for an ice cream before heading home for a meal in tonight, spag bol cooked by Fi, and very nice it was too.

    SATURDAY
    Today we had thought about going into Pilar de la Horadada tonight to watch the grand parade of floats down the High Street but on reflection I decided it might not be a good idea for me as parking would be a pain and would mean a lot of walking and standing. So we elected to go for a nice meal instead.

    The boys are going to watch the Baggies on TV so Fi and I are going to check out another market at La Zenia. It was huge, twice as big as yesterday's. On the way back we stopped at Playa de Mil Palmers to have a look at the beach. Beautiful sand and a very large beach.

    A restful afternoon either spent napping or around the swimming pool and a lovely meal tonight a Ameli in Campoverde.    Read more

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    Mud, Mud Glorious Mud

    October 20, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C

    SUNDAY
    This morning, we're going to Pilar de la Hordada to have a look at the Vintage Car Display. Lots of lovely well-kept cars and motorcycles. We even found a VW Golf GTI in red, just like we had, and Martin sold while I was in hospital having Sarah.

    After this, we went to Lo Pagan to bathe in the mud baths in the Mar Menor. The mud is rich in calcium, magnesium, and potassium, good for its healing properties, and also smelt like rotten eggs. There is a long walkway out into the lagoon, on one side is the sea and beach and on the other are little bays with boardwalks leading out into the salt water of the lagoon with a mud bed . The idea is to wade ito the water a pick up the mud and smother the body in it, then get out and let it dry before re-entering the water to wash it off. Well, Mark went first up to his knees, then Martin he started smothering it everywhere, then Fi started off in the water before covering herself up to the knees. I, on the other hand, resisted the ordeal due to the smell. They did actually all say how smooth their skins felt after the experience, I will forgo this experience, but it was fun to watch.

    Back home for a meal in tonight and a lovely sunset.

    MONDAY
    Last night I had made the decision I was staying in today as my knee is hurting and after being unwell during the night I think it was a wise decision. Martin is also staying here, we are resting and he is going for a bike ride this afternoon. Fi and Mark are going for a ride up into the mountains and around the lake. She has taken some beautiful pictures. A meal out tonight, Mexican, Martin says it's the best meal of the holiday, which is nearly over.    Read more

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    Last Day Drive

    October 22, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C

    Today is our last day and we're going for a drive up the coast. Were heading for Torrevieja for a look around, well it's a huge sprawling place fullof high rise apartment blocks and rows and rows of restaurants. It's like Blackpool on speed so we drive to the marina turn around and hightail it out of that place. Shit hole rating of 7.5.

    We come back down the coast and stop at Cabo Roig for a look at the beach, unfortunately we are too high up to warrant walking down the steps so take a couple of pics and move on.

    Next step Pilar de la Horadada, a lovely little bay with a watchtower at the end of the beach, no bars open so we head on to Lo Pagan, town of the mud baths for lunch before heading home.

    I'm hoping for a last sit in the sun when we get back but the weather has turned and we have dark cloud's, getting ready for the rain that's forecast for all day tomorrow, good job we're coming home.

    Before we start the packing Fi wants to try out the electric bike so Martin gets her sorted and off she goes, doesn't take her long to get the hang of it and before we know it she's off around the block.

    Well its been a great holiday, good company, lots of laughs and good times, now to thrash the boys at trivial pursuit.    Read more

    Trip end
    October 23, 2024
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