May – Jul 2024

Tranter's European Tour 2024

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Day 53–55
June 28, 2024 at 1:10 PM - June 30, 2024
2 nights
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 161 ft
Portugal Zambujeira do Mar 37.524439, -8.77594637°31’28” N 8°46’33” W
Zambujeira
Jun 28–30, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We are moving north through Portugal and we stopped at Camping Villa park Zambujeira, which is a large campsite with all the facilities. We didn't rate the campsite that highly as it was a little noisy than we are used to, but the facilities were good and they accept ACSI card which made it 17euro per night. The village is right on the coast and its quite pretty with all white houses and shops etc. We couldn't believe our eyes when we first saw the beach it is a deadringer for a Cornish cove. We loved the hikes along the coastal path and discovered lots of beautiful beaches. We even got the Cornish weather!Read more
TravelerLooks beautiful, even without the sun xx
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TravelerYes it is, sun is back out now and looking good for july x
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TravelerThat’s good news. Hope it’s not going to be unbearably hot x
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Day 55–56
June 30, 2024 at 2:06 PM - July 1, 2024
1 night
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 39 ft
Portugal Adega da Herdade 38.37792, -8.78600438°22’41” N 8°47’10” W
Comporta
Jun 30–Jul 1, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We stopped at a free Aire at Comporta, its a small village very upmarket with a posh centre filled with expensive restaurants and craft shops. There is a nature reserve next to it. On our walk through the village we spotted some storks nesting on top of a building. There is also a huge beach close by where you can rent a sunbed and parasol for 35 euros for the ones at the back upto 120euro for the all singing dancing ones. Unsurprisingly we opted for a nice walk along the beach instead. I think its proximity to Lisbon keeps the prices high here.Read more
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Day 56–57
July 1, 2024 at 1:34 PM - July 2, 2024
1 night
⛅ 20 °C
Altitude: 200 ft
Portugal Sítio 39.612788, -9.07469639°36’46” N 9°4’29” W
Nazare
Jul 1–2, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We have wanted to come to Nazare since we saw the huge waves in the surfing competition's that are held here. The waves are some of the biggest ever seen anywhere in the world, some reaching over 100ft. The town is split in two with the upper part high on top of the cliff and the main lower part with a massive golden sand beach both sides. There is a venicular railway that takes you up from the lower end. There is a famous lighthouse at the top which you can have a look around, and is a great vantage point from which to watch the surfers from. We stayed overnight in a free parking place for motorhomes just outside the town on top of the cliffsRead more
TravelerYou guys really are finding some beautiful spots....giving us itchy feet!!
7/2/24Reply
TravelerYes there are so many places, we are running out of time now, we want to give ourselves at least two weeks in France. We need to be in Calais around the 27th July, so might have to come back next year to Portugal. It won't be too long and you will be back out again!
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TravelerTime feels like it speeds up towards the end of a trip ....can you remember when holidays were for 2 weeks?!!
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TravelerYes we can, it was only a couple of years ago, its so much better now but it still goes to quickly
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Day 57
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 12:00 PM
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 213 ft
Portugal Jardim do Condestável 39.661171, -8.82465739°39’40” N 8°49’29” W
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Batalha
July 2, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Just a quick first stop of the day to check out the pretty town of Batalha and its impressive Monastery.
TravelerFor someone that isn’t a church person you been in so many churches lol glad you’re having a lovely time x
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TravelerI might not be religious, but I love the architecture I find it amazing that we could build such beautiful buildings hundreds of years ago.
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Day 57
Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 3:00 PM
☀️ 26 °C
Altitude: 36 ft
Portugal Praia da Costa de Lavos 40.087918, -8.87430540°5’17” N 8°52’27” W
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Costa de Lavos
July 2, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 26 °C
We wanted one last beach stop in Portugal before we headed inland on our way back to Spain. This village has a very popular free motorhome Aire with all the facilities right next to the beach. The beach is golden sand backed by sand dunes that run for miles in both directions. There is a great beach bar and restaurant just at the end of the aire that we had a lovely meal in, watching the sun go down. This is a place we will come back to in the future.Read more
Traveler You’ve not lost your sunglasses then? 😎
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Traveler I had to buy some more, as I broke the new pair i brought x
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TravelerPerhaps buy two pairs next time… x
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Day 58
Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 12:18 PM
☀️ 29 °C
Altitude: 1,473 ft
Portugal Cava de Viriato 40.664788, -7.91744940°39’53” N 7°55’3” W
Viseu
July 3, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We decided to start heading for the border of Spain and stopped for lunch in the town of Viseu. It has a pretty old town to walk around, as is becoming routine, we visited the cathedral which has the highest ceiling in Portugal. We had a nice snack in one of the side street's with drinks and some takeaway cakes for the grand total of 7.75euro . Making Portugal the cheapest destination yet.Read more
TravelerBargain! Where are the cakes? x
7/4/24Reply
TravelerI brought Portuguese tarts they are my favourite x
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TravelerHave you got a photo of them? X
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Day 58–59
July 3, 2024 at 3:30 PM - July 4, 2024
1 night
☀️ 31 °C
Altitude: 1,824 ft
Portugal Ribeira do Medreiro 40.92052, -7.51347440°55’14” N 7°30’49” W
Vila da Ponte
Jul 3–4, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
Our journey north east to the border took us to the village of Vila da Ponte, it's a stunning location right next to a large lake with a beach for swimming, the water is warm so we enjoyed an early evening swim. There is a board walk that runs around one side of the lake for 2km and lots of walks leading off through Vineyards. Our pitch was under a pine tree overlooking the lake, definitely one of the best locations we have ever had, only one other van staying the night.Read more
TravelerYou find some amazing places to stay. You won’t want to come home x
7/4/24Reply
TravelerNo we don't, would love to come here with you both, you would love it x
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TravelerThat could be arranged Karl 😊 x
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Day 59–60
July 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 5, 2024
1 night
☀️ 30 °C
Altitude: 2,175 ft
Portugal Domus Municipalis 41.803968, -6.74627741°48’14” N 6°44’47” W
Braganca
Jul 4–5, 2024 in Portugal ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
Our last stop this year is Braganca. We parked in a nice aire just below the medieval castle. The old town is completely surrounded by the town wall which you can walk all the way round. The Castle itself is in very good condition and is only 4euro to visit, we decided to stay the night and move on to Spain Friday.Read more
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Day 60–61
July 5, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 6, 2024
1 night
☀️ 28 °C
Altitude: 2,815 ft
Spain Astorga 42.451607, -6.06580642°27’6” N 6°3’57” W
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Astorga
Jul 5–6, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
For our next stop we headed for Astorga as we wanted to visit the Palace of Gaudí Astorga, which was designed by Gaudi in the late 19th century. We found a great park up at an Aire behind a bull ring, close to the town.Read more
TravelerAny cakes? 🍰 😜 x
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TravelerSorry Wendy not yet x
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TravelerYou can see the similarly with La Sagrada Familia
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TravelerYes definitely, its only his 3rd outside of Barcelona apparently
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Day 61–62
July 6, 2024 at 3:00 PM - July 7, 2024
1 night
🌫 13 °C
Altitude: 1,552 ft
Spain La Plaza 43.159453, -6.1009743°9’34” N 6°6’3” W
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Saint Martin
Jul 6–7, 2024 in Spain ⋅ 🌫 13 °C
We headed for the Coast of Northern Spain stopping at the small village of Saint Martin. It's at the start of some great hikes with huge mountains with great rock climbing opportunities. We parked in a free Aire close to the town. The journey down here was challenging, we had to negotiate very narrow roads through villages and lots of winding roads over the highest mountains we have ever driven over completely surrounded by clouds and lots of misty rain. We spotted vultures above us and cattle in the middle of roads, even wild mountain dogs came close to our motorhome as we were climbing, but glad we did it as it's an experience not to be missed.Read more
TravelerWow - that sounds extremely scary, but what an experience! X
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TravelerCheck out the pictures x
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Traveler Is that you? x
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TravelerI was thinking about it x
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TravelerNext time, 🤔 🤣 x
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Day 62–63
July 7, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 8, 2024
1 night
⛅ 18 °C
Altitude: 354 ft
Spain Punta Misiera 43.515654, -5.27595743°30’56” N 5°16’33” W
Lastres
Jul 7–8, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Last stop on the coast in Spain, we found a great place to park for the night, no services but within walking distance of the stunning village of Lastres. It has a beautiful centre with lots of alleyways to explore on your way down to the harbour and beach. It's perfect for a one night stopover.Read more
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Day 63–64
July 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 9, 2024
1 night
☀️ 25 °C
Altitude: 49 ft
Spain El Puente 43.352801, -3.32416443°21’10” N 3°19’27” W
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El Puente
Jul 8–9, 2024 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
For our last stop in Spain we came slightly inland to a great camperstop called Bidaivan camper park. To be fair it's more like a campsite as it has a pool and bar as well as free hire of bikes all for 15euros! We decided to walk the hike along the river all the way to the coast and back.Read more
Traveler Looking good, you two x
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Traveler What an absolutely stunning place x
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TravelerThanks Wendy it was nice would have spent more time there but had to move on to France x
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TravelerThere’s always another year x
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Day 64–65
July 9, 2024 at 7:00 PM - July 10, 2024
1 night
☁️ 22 °C
Altitude: 89 ft
France Plage des Corsaires 43.507, -1.53457143°30’25” N 1°32’4” W
Bayonne
Jul 9–10, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
Our first stop back in France took us to Bayonne. We had a horrendous journey to get there, what should have been a two hour journey turned into four and a half hours. As soon as we got across the border the traffic was very slow and it was gridlocked around Bayonne. By the time we got to the Aire it was very busy so we were crammed in. Bayonne promenade next to the Aire is great for walking, and has a long beach going in both directions.Read more
TravelerIt was sunnier when we were there! x
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TravelerIts 28 with blue skies today x
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TravelerBetter than yesterday then? x
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TravelerYes was raining when we got back from our walk
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Day 65–67
July 10, 2024 at 12:10 PM - July 12, 2024 UTC
2 nights
☀️ 27 °C
Altitude: 49 ft
43.690843, -1.42607243°41’27” N 1°25’34” W
Seignosse
Jul 10–12, 2024 ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our first CCP Aire on our way back up France and a great choice, it's set in pine trees with plenty of space to spread out. It's an easy 1km walk to the fabulous beach. There was a surfing competition going on when we arrived. If you prefer you can walk to a massive lake which has four beaches and a path that goes all the way round.Read more
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Day 67–68
July 12, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 13, 2024
1 night
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 75 ft
France Gastes 44.328905, -1.150944°19’44” N 1°9’3” W
Gastes
Jul 12–13, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Shout out to Jacky and Tim for this stop as it looked good when they went there. One of the best CCP Aires we have stayed at, located next to a marina and large lake. There is loads of room to park, we got a front pitch right by the marina. We took a hike around some of the lake which also has a great beach for swimming. There are a couple of bars and restaurants locally. Unfortunately we chose to stay at the wrong time as there was a large community event taking place that evening in the field next to us with fireworks at 11pm and really loud music till 2am so not very restful but would definitely come back again.Read more
TravelerWe had a lovely stay here. You've been to some amazing places that are now on our list! 😀
7/13/24Reply
TravelerWe are moving on today so hopefully will check out a few more of yours 🙂
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Day 68–69
July 13, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 14, 2024
1 night
⛅ 21 °C
Altitude: 79 ft
France Fontet 44.559675, -0.0238244°33’35” N 0°1’26” W
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Fontet
Jul 13–14, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
We found a gem of an Aire in Fontet traveling north east towards Brittany. It has all the services including showers for the princely price of 14 Euros. The Aire is next to the Garonne canal with a small lake that has a beach so you can swim in it. There is a pretty marina and you can park pretty much anywhere as the site is massive. We decided to go for a hike along the Canal and to explore a couple of villages along the way.Read more
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Day 69–70
July 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 15, 2024
1 night
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 138 ft
France Jarnac-Champagne 45.556201, -0.39823145°33’22” N 0°23’54” W
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Jarnac Champagne
Jul 14–15, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We needed to get a good phone signal for our next stop as we wanted to watch the England game and the tennis final so we headed for a CCP at Jarnac. It turned out a very good choice as the Aire had a very good signal and was less than half full, it also has showers which is a bonus for a Aire. The site is set next to a small pool and playground right in the village with vineyards all around, a very pleasant setting.Read more
Traveler From where I was looking, it looked like the TV was on an uncooked turkey x
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TravelerAnd the commentator was eating a lollipop yes I know. Easy mistake to make, good job Patrick drives the motorhome 😂
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Day 70–71
July 15, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 16, 2024
1 night
🌬 23 °C
Altitude: 36 ft
France Châtelaillon-Plage 46.073016, -1.07760246°4’23” N 1°4’39” W
Chatellaillon Plage
Jul 15–16, 2024 in France ⋅ 🌬 23 °C
Another nice CCP Aire near the coast in a nice resort with lots going on as we later found out, we decided to follow a hiking route we found on the alltrails app which follows the coast around a headland and back 10 miles in all. We noticed the town was setting up for a fete for later that evening. Around about 11pm we were treated to a fabulous firework display from the safety of our bed!Read more
TravelerSo beautiful x
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Day 71–72
July 16, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 17, 2024
1 night
☁️ 21 °C
Altitude: 30 ft
France Marais de Vaugouin 46.160802, -1.18555746°9’39” N 1°11’8” W
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Port neuf
Jul 16–17, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Just a short drive along the coast to Port neuf, close to La Rochelle, it a great cheap Aire that's more like a campsite. We have been meaning to visit La Rochelle for quite a few years but never really had the opportunity before so this is a great stop to walk into the town and explore. La Rochelle has a huge harbour area with thousands of sailing boats moored up, it has a nice promenade with restaurants and bars overlooking the harbour. Set back from the front is a busy shopping district with lots of alleyways and streets which gives the place a vibrant feel.Read more
Traveler Yum 😋
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TravelerBest pizza in France ever x
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Traveler OMG 😦
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TravelerImagine trying to find your yacht after a few leffs
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TravelerI can’t believe how many there are in the harbour. It’s probably easy to borrow one for the day and return it without anyone knowing lol
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Day 72–73
July 17, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 18, 2024
1 night
⛅ 22 °C
Altitude: 33 ft
France Saint-Lumine-de-Coutais 47.060533, -1.71693247°3’38” N 1°43’1” W
Saint - Lumine-de-Coutais
Jul 17–18, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
We found this quiet park up on search for sites, it's just on the edge of a small village on a lovely picnic area set up specially for motorhomes, a very beautiful location set among nature. The village has a nice bakery and a small shop. There are lots of walks locally, but it's a great place just to kick back and take it easy.Read more
TravelerBeautiful Loire. One of our favourite places to visit in France. Are you going to visit the caves? x
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TravelerNo we are traveling up the Vendée, we are in Vannes now x
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TravelerEnjoy ☺️
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Day 73–74
July 18, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 19, 2024
1 night
⛅ 25 °C
Altitude: 36 ft
France Vinsein 47.632998, -2.78032747°37’59” N 2°46’49” W
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Vannes
Jul 18–19, 2024 in France ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
I was recommended Vannes by my good friend Rob who knows the area well, we stopped at another CCP aire which is in a great location next to a few beaches and within walking distance of the vibrant town of Vannes. We walked in after lunch and spent a nice afternoon exploring the harbour and medieval city, in the evening we walked around the small peninsula close to our Aire with all the locals out enjoying the late sunRead more
Traveler Wow
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TravelerI like that picture as well x
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TravelerIt could win a sunset on the river award 😃 x
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TravelerI will look out for it x
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Traveler🥇 Look no further. Congratulations 😃 x
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Day 74–75
July 19, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 20, 2024
1 night
☀️ 22 °C
Altitude: 30 ft
France Anse de Goërem 47.696121, -3.34926647°41’46” N 3°20’57” W
Gavres
Jul 19–20, 2024 in France ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
We moved further along the coast into Brittany, onto the peninsula of Gavres. The CCP Aire is huge so we had plenty of space to sit outside. We went for a lovely walk around the coastal path all the way around the peninsula, the weather was perfect and the Brittany coast has never looked better, reminds us of the Roseland peninsula in Cornwall.Read more
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Day 75–76
July 20, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 21, 2024
1 night
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 125 ft
France Pont-Aven 47.853704, -3.74297747°51’13” N 3°44’35” W
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Pont Aven
Jul 20–21, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We travelled further into Brittany to the CCP Aire at Pont Aven. It's a very popular honey pot of a town that reminds me of some of the peak district towns we have in the UK. Unfortunately we didn't get to explore much on the first day as we had quite a few showers but made up for it the next day. The town itself is stunning with lots of pretty buildings. There seems to be a lot of Art Galleries. There is a river that snakes thru the town where there are many boats moored up.Read more
Traveler Beautiful
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TravelerPerros Guirec on the north coast is beautiful. It’s known as the Pink Granite Coast if you’re heading up that way? We’ve been about three times x
7/21/24Reply
TravelerNo maybe next time, so many places still to see x
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Day 76–77
July 21, 2024 at 1:00 PM - July 22, 2024
1 night
☁️ 19 °C
Altitude: 157 ft
France Saint-Goazec 48.168648, -3.77532748°10’7” N 3°46’31” W
Saint Goazec
Jul 21–22, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Traveling inland we decided to stop at the CCP Aire on the edge of the village of Saint Goazec. There isn't much in the village itself but it is on the Brest-Nantes canal, which has a brilliant towpath on which you can hike or ride for miles in either direction. The Aire has good facilities as it used to be a campsite so it was a good stop for one night.Read more
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Day 77–78
July 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM - July 23, 2024
1 night
☁️ 20 °C
Altitude: 502 ft
France Sainte-Christine 48.214612, -3.3339748°12’53” N 3°20’2” W
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Rostrenen
Jul 22–23, 2024 in France ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
We have been looking forward to visiting our friends Robert and Emma who run a successful b&b on the Brest -Nantes canal, in a beautiful setting not far from the small town of Rostrenen. It was great to catch up with them and we can't thank them enough for making our stay with them perfect from start to finish.Read more
Traveler Lovely photo of the three of you x
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Traveler And the Roy Cropper bags 😂
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TravelerWouldn't leave home without them
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