Gibraltar

Gibraltar 14TH July Now we finally know why it is unequivocally described as the ‘rock’ of Gibraltar.  An impressive sight from the mainland, for the Ancient Greeks and Romans, it was one of the two Pillars of Hercules, marking the…

Portugal

PORTUGAL Viana do Castelo  30th June Our first stop off is the coastal city of Viana do Castelo. The city is spilt by the river; on one side sandy beaches and surf, on the other a sculptured rocky coastline, overlooked…

Northern Spain

Northern Spain San Sebastian   19th June Basque country-We arrive late in San Sebastian, situated around the bay of La Concha, at the beach as the sun is setting, where we grab a quick drink at the beach bar and watch…