The next morning we continued toward Portugal. Along the way, however, there were enticingly many Spanish cities we wanted to visit. The previous Gibraltar day had been so active that we decided to find a nice wild camping spot near a quiet sandy beach.
We chose a quiet roadside spot near Calas De Roche beach. Upon arrival we were thrilled – the road seemed very quiet and next to it was a massive sandy area.
Right after parking we headed excitedly to the sandy beach with our camping chairs. The beach was stunning, and we had it almost entirely to ourselves. As night fell, the area's lighthouse began to rotate, creating a magical atmosphere in the van.
Cádiz – Europe's oldest city
The next morning we headed to Cádiz, Europe's oldest continuously inhabited city. Thanks to the VW Grand California's handy size, we again easily found parking at the harbor.
In Cádiz we strolled through atmospheric narrow streets lined with lively shops and restaurants. We could have happily spent more time in Cádiz, but we wanted to explore nearby Seville too.
Seville – the liveliest city on the trip
The drive to Seville took only about an hour and a half. When we reached the center, we immediately fell in love with the city. The atmosphere was noticeably livelier than Cádiz. The streets were full of happy people, and music echoed through the idyllic, orange-tree-lined alleys. In the square, a youth choir sang catchy Spanish songs.
After exploring both cities, we decided to continue toward Portugal.
