Iberian Adventure - part 3

 We did stop at San Sebastian in the end as Wallace's friend had recommended it, and what a pleasure it was.

The accomodation was yet again a council supplied area just for motorhomes, with wide bays and dump facilities - all very neat and tidy. We got there early, and just as well as by late afternoon there was a constant stream of vans trying vainly to find space.

It was a fair old walk into San Sebastian, but it opened out onto a magnificent beach called the Conch - and it was shell shaped. The western end was modern, but over at the eastern end was the old town, which was very pleasant to stroll around and find some pinxos (pronounced pinchos, a version of tapas).




The next day we drove to Bilbao, and the campsite was perched on top of a small plateau overlooking the city, giving magnificent views. Unfortunately the photos don't do it justice.

It was too far to walk, and the local bus drivers were on strike, so a taxi was called, quite reasonably priced we thought.

Bilbao main city is nestled in a bend on the river, much like Shrewsbury, with a old quarter over the river (much like Frankwell to continue the analogy). It is a very modern vibrant place, with some interesting buildings such as the Guggenheim Museum, and a great promenade along the riverside.

The old quarter was, again, much more interesting to us, with lovely half lit alleyways, excellent pinxos bars, and so much history.







Today, Thursday, we drove to Llanes, and found a pretty site on a headland between two beaches. We've decided to stay here two nights to catch up with laundry etc. The town itself is a little jewel, so I'll investigate and report back.


The beach to our left above.


The beach to our right.


The campsite in between.


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