Faro 21st March

Cycled into Faro, along the long distance cycle path which unfortunately uses a lot of main roads! Nice historic centre to the city with an upmarket marina.

Olhao & Ria Formosa Park 15th March

Slightly to the West of Fuseta is Olhao. Found lovely site backing onto the Ria Formosa Park where the Portuguese water hounds are bred. The Park has a good example of a tidal water mill as well as some Roman fish salting tanks. Our campsite neighbour called Don, turned out to be a sales man for John at Detroit solar in Pinxton, who supplied our solar system.

Fuseta and Almancil 12th March

Rather noisy site in Fuseta but met a nice guy John a Yorkshireman from Norway who was a keen birdspotter. He pointed out some new species to us including a Purple Gallinule and a Little Bittern, sorry no picture of this one.

Portugal Altura 9th March

Have crossed the border and arrived at an Aire on Praia Alagoa, Altura, great place for bird spotting and to chill out on the beach.

Granada to Huelva 8th March

Weather very poor no views of the Sierra Nevada hidden behind rain clouds. Nice site at Beas but a little tight for the van as Rob found out leaving, the site as well as our rear bumper!

Mojacar 6th March

Travelled through some wonderful scenery hills carpeted with almond trees in full blossom on our way back to the coast.  Met up with our friends Phil & Val and Dave & Val re-visiting Mojacar.

Sierra de Maria 2nd March

Brilliant campsite in superb setting in Mountains.  Saw our first Crossbill as well as a flock of Griffon Vultures and a Golden Eagle.  Great place for walking.