Today we’re sharing our campervan road trip through northwestern Spain. A few-day road trip combining sea, desert, and castles!Between the sea spray of San Sebastián, the mystical cliffs of Gaztelugatxe, the lunar expanses of the Bardenas desert, and the medieval silhouette of Olite, we discovered an unexpected, wild, sometimes almost unreal Spain.Join us on the …
A bit of history The Bardenas Reales desert in northern Spain is one of the most beautiful deserts in Europe, and fortunately, it’s just a few hours from our border! There’s no need to travel across the world to visit a real desert. Located in the region of Navarre, it’s about a 15-minute drive from …
What is the Royal Palace of Olite ? Built in 1402 by Charles III the Noble and his wife Leonor of Trastámara, the palace’s architecture is reminiscent of France, from where Charles III originated. Very impressive upon our arrival in the medieval town of Olite with its numerous towers, it completely dominates the village. It …
Game of Thrones filming location During our journey through the Basque Country in Spain, we visited the monastery of San Juan de Gaztelugatxe. What a beautiful discovery! HBO used it as a filming location for several scenes in the series Game of Thrones. If you’re familiar with the show, you’ll easily recognize it as the …
