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by Rex_tulips - 30/07/25 07:59 PM
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Hi everyone,both the wife and I had a terrific trip to Italy in the 4/4 last year, at late notice she has agreed to endure another fortnight with moi and the 4/4 again in July, just booked the ferry to Bilbao, any suggestions places / regions to visit / stay Spain/Portugal? cant wait for the roof down sunshine!! many thanks.. Dave
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I would & did drive in the 70s by bike Burgos,Madrid, Toledo,Orgaz, Cuidad Real, Cordoba, Seville are all stunning but Cordoba & Seville show off the Moorish history. This was a quiet route missing the M ways.
Granda and the Alhambra is also excellent.
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Having lived in the Algarve for 4 years then of course I can recommend that..but not so much the busy parts around Faro. Its also very warm in summer.. If your looking for some nice scenery and relative quiet then try the Western Algarve and the west coast around Sagres and Cape St Vincent. Lagos is a pretty and relatively unspoilt city with loads of history. Unless you want British food and to bump into loads of Brits I would avoid Praia de Luz.
The bit of Portugal between Lisbon and the Algarve is called the Alentejo and not only produces nice wines but also has some pretty scenery near the Algarve.
Moving across into Spain I would also recommend the Granada and Alhambra areas for touring.
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We had a great holiday in Northern Spain last year.
Wonderful scenery, superb and quiet roads and pure Spain. In 2 weeks, other than when we were at the port, we only saw two UK registered vehicles.
If you want peace, quiet and an amazing location; the Halcon Palace at Cofino (Asturias) is worth a look. . plain and un-pretentious.
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Thank you all for your responses, they will be most helpful, we are keen to avoid `beaches with kiss me quick hats` and looking to discover the real Spain and portugal... thanks again.. Regards Dave
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just booked the ferry to Bilbao, any suggestions places / regions to visit / stay Spain Dave, Spectacular mountain range/national park the Picos de Europa in northern Spain is not too far from Bilbao. Gorges to drive through (some really good roads too), 2,500m peaks, lots of walking etc if you want it. Really pleased we went there, and like you was searching for somewhere different to go in the mog. We may go back at some point for part 2 ! Also no brits ! 
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Hi Kevin, thanks.. I dont mind Brits.. at least ones that drive Morgans... from what others suggest, guess I am not likely to see any other `Morganeers` ??
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Well, wish me luck.... on my travels starting tomorrow for the next 3 weeks.. hopefully saying hello to the shy yellow round globe we dont seem to have seen for a while and clear blue skies..adiós for now 
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Hi all,had a fantastic 17 days travelling around Spain & Portugal, for those of you are planning trips , I can highly recommentd these places for accomodation & service, all ,were superb!! Spain: Nr Salamanca: http://www.booking.com.Hotel - castillo-de-buen-amor. Portugal: Monchique http://www.booking.com. Hotel - vilafoia. : Dourvo Valley :http:// www.holidaylettings.co.uk. ancede/145166 Regards Dave
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