Calais to Benicassim Spain

 This year a slight change of agenda. We decided to give Spain another go. Prompted by two new electric bikes and the promise of a good bit of biking on cycle paths, we opted to give Bonterra Resort in Benicassim a try. Checking the reviews all seemed well so Espania it was!

Leaving home on a bright Spring morning, we soon got to grips with Krystal and the A303 to Folkestone. A relatively easy journey for once with no major hold ups. Le Shuttle was a breeze, no checks, no one scrutinised the fridge, gas off passport stamped and we were off.

Once safely on the pitch at Les Erables Camping near Escalles we went in search of food. Our usual restaurant was shut. We eventually managed to get a table at another local restaurant L'Escale  and had our very first French meal, a medium steak (French rare) and local vin.

Our next stop enroute after an uneventful journey was at Tours. A smooth drive through Rouen, for some reason through the town centre, Madam SatNag was obviously having a bad day, as the tunnel was open!!

Only Camp Tours Open all year, though looking a bit run down. Not too sure what to make of this site. We stayed for two days last year and rode into Tours. A few strange reviews now, but we found it OK for a one nighter and quite secure. Strange loo emptying facilities in a bourne outside. You have 20 minutes we were told, not sure what happens then. It looks a bit like a dalek AI in motion perhaps.

Looks like they are developing a new motorhome aire by the gate, perhaps they are being taken over.

 No restaurants open and we didn't fancy a pizza, so resorted to home cooking.

Third stop a great little site at Irun on the Spanish border Larouletta Camping. Even better the sun was up. Nice meal in the restaurant which was open.

It's those weird trees again. Another pleasant evening and warm. As always the site was very busy but clean and tidy.

Last stop after a pretty boring drive through Spain and we were heading for the municipal site at Zaragoza. Right in the centre of town, big sprawling site with huts. Facilities dated but clean. The restaurant was open but we didn't fancy the menu with it's offerings of pizza and burgers. The Spanish really seem to have embraced the concept of rubbish food. We settled for a cold beer and home cooking again.

 

Tomorrow will bring the excitement of a new place Bonterra Resort in Benicassim. Let's hope it meets with expectations.