Hallau

Let's go South!
Overnight at Le Marche d’Eden

Staying overnight at the cattle farm with France Passion.
Overnight at Ferme de l'Argent

Very nice overnight spot tucked away in the forest. Bought Confit de Canard and other delicacies.
Free stay for France Passion Members.
https://ferme-de-largente.business.site
Overnight at Pierre Oteiza

Overnight at Pierre Oteiza's Pig farm. Bought their Kintoa ham and a local Basque cheese and wine. Walked the educational path of the Basque pork breeding.
Free overnight stay for France PassionLæs mere
Pamplona

Beautiful city in Lavarra province. Strolled around the old town before heading to Rioja.
Overnight at Bodega Vina Laguardia

Overnight stay at Bodega Vina Laguardia where we bought a very Rioja wine.
Overnight stay for Espana Discovery members only.
https://vinalaguardia.com
Overnight at Bodegas Vallarin

Overnight at Bodegas Vallarin & Bodegas Federico in Pesquera de Duero, a town with a long winemaking tradition at the heart of the Ribera del Duero district. We bought 6 bottles ofLæs mere
Valladolid

The historic centre of Valladolid, the city on the Pisuerga River, is home to an interesting collection of Renaissance architecture comprising houses, palaces and emblematic buildings such as theLæs mere
Overnight at Pago de Valdecuevas

Visiting the olive plantation and oil mill of Pago de Valdecuevas. The quality of their extra virgin olive oil is unique due to the altitude of their plantations at 740 m. Purchased 12 liters of theLæs mere
Bragança

Situated in the far northeast of Portugal, Bragança is a city whose old castle still maintains a mediaeval urban core within its walls.
Camping Cepo Verde

Laundry day at Cepo Verde Turismo de Natureza camping. View of the Montesinho Nature Park.
https://www.montesinho.com/en/cepoverde-campismo
Gondesende

Afternoon hike in the Montesinho Natural Park. Featuring some of the wildest terrain in the whole of the Iberian Peninsular, its vast granite landscape covers 185,000 acres (750 square-kilometres) andLæs mere
Palácio de Mateus

The Mateus Palace (Palácio de Mateus or Casa de Mateus) is a palace located in the civil parish of Mateus, municipality of Vila Real, Portugal. Built in the first half of the 18C, this palace set inLæs mere
Viseu

In Center of Portugal, surrounded by mountains and rivers Vouga and Dão, stands the city of Viseu, birthplace of Vasco Fernandes, and milestone of sacred art and religious architecture, as evidencedLæs mere
Camping Quinta das Cegonhas

Laundry day at Camping Quinta das Cegonhas.
https://cegonhas.com
Folgosinho

Folgosinho, located on the north slope of Serra da Estrela, at an altitude of 930 metres has a rich cultural heritage, highlighting the archaeological site of Outeiro, the medieval walls, the pilloryLæs mere
Gouveia

Gouveia is located on the western slope of Serra da Estrela, offering fantastic views over the Mondego valley. The city is characterized by its neighborhoods, which dshows its history and tradition.Læs mere
Tomar

Former seat of the Order of the Knights Templar, Tomar is a city of great charm for its artistic and cultural wealth, whose greatest expression is in the Convent of Christ, one of the chief works ofLæs mere
Camping Rural Pelinos

Laundry day at Camping Rural Pelinos. Dutch owners.
https://www.campingpelinos.com/?lang=en
Olalhas

Hiking in a cork oak forest.
Convent of the Order of Christ

The Convent of Christ is a former Catholic convent. Originally a 12th-century Templar stronghold, when the order was dissolved in the 14th century the Portuguese branch was turned into the Knights ofLæs mere
Castelo de Vide

Castelo de Vide is a small town in the Alentejo’s Parque Natural da Serra de São Mamede, close to the Spanish border. We visited the old Jewish Quarter and the medieval castle.
Camping Serro da Bica

Laundry day at Camping Serro da Bica, just outside Ourique. Dutch owners and 90% of the campers are Dutch.
https://www.campingserrodabica.com/en/
Ourique

Feira do Porco Alentejano in Ourique. Best way to sample the delicious Porco preto (black pig) dishes.
Mértola

En route to Extremadura we visit Mértola, a town in southeastern Portuguese Alentejo near the Spanish border.