Janet and John go to Spain

siimplyloco said:
We just stayed here for two nights: two too many!
Camping Park El Saler

I thought I'd got the GPS right but no, we landed up here although the correct site was just 200 metres away. Filthy wash basins, not hot water anywhere, loo doors without locks, lack of maintenance everywhere, you name it! Avoid!
BTW the Valencia pics were awful, taken with my phone as I forgot to take my posh camera, so my apologies for their absence. All the info you need is here!
Official site Oceanografic City of Arts and Sciences of Valencia, Spain
John
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Very disappointing and no wonder you moved on. Had a look on Google maps for the correct site but could not find it. Does it have the same name or what?
 
shortcircuit said:
Very disappointing and no wonder you moved on. Had a look on Google maps for the correct site but could not find it. Does it have the same name or what?
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I was looking for Camping Valencia El Saler and missed it! I forgot to add that the pool had a nice leafy crust on the surface....
John
 
Well that explains that. Had a look at a number of "camper stops" which would be OK for an overnight but only that.

I am sure there will be many other sites that will make up for disappointment so enjoy.

Starting to make plans for our trip, Sept, Oct & Nov, flight booked, storage arranged and then back March, April 2015 or whatever.
 
Yes thanks, just about next door!
We are now at Didota Camping in Oropesa del Mar, right by the sea. A very nice site, with free wifi that is fast enough to stream UK TV, except that all the beach side pitches are empty as each one has strategically placed trees which neatly prevent any decent sized 'van from parking there!
Oropesa is dead right now. There are literally thousands of empty apartments in the Marina D'Or development here, all in identical (and ugly) blocks along the beach front. I think we'll go back to Benicassim tomorrow - Bonterra Park is much nicer!
John
 
Meat and Two Fruits?

I forgot to mention that Camping Javea is in an orange grove. The kind gentleman who sold us 3kg of oranges for one euro gave Jan this:

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I can't think what he was suggesting........
John
 
More local culture!

Friday night here at Didota Camping is Tapas and Flamenco night. We weren't expecting much for €3.50 each but wow, were we surprised! A plateful of meats and veg and other stuff I wasn't sure about, and then the troops came in! Beautiful young singer, an ace female guitarist, two hand clappers and two dancers in trad dress. Two hours they played, and a great time was had by all.
Janet and John
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We've had enough of this quiet corner of Spain - Oropesa is asleep - and as we have time on our hands until we go to the boat we're going back to El Raco tomorrow. Now where did I put that Elvis outfit......?
Janet and John
 
Now safely tucked up in Benidorm. Very comfy too. Well, it was until I pulled the bed down last night to see clear blue sky. thew hatch cover had been blown away! Contacted Hymer.uk who were very helpful but a Heki cover and handles was getting near £150 plus VAT and delivery.....
I'll look for a cheepie Fiamma locally, unless anyone has any ideas?
John.
Great €2 breakfast this morning.....
 
I replaced the Heki rooflight in mine with a Fiamma , only problem was the Heki had four fixing holes on the outside of the 400 x 400 hole so I had to put a plate on first then fitted the Fiamma, the 400 x 400 hole is the same size so you could seal the four holes until your return
 
tezza33 said:
I replaced the Heki rooflight in mine with a Fiamma , only problem was the Heki had four fixing holes on the outside of the 400 x 400 hole so I had to put a plate on first then fitted the Fiamma, the 400 x 400 hole is the same size so you could seal the four holes until your return
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Thanks for the tip. I'm contemplating solutions over a very large rum and coke.....
John
 
Controlling the Ankle Biters the easy way!

Seen at the Oceanographic in Valencia. In the good old UK there would be at least four staff looking after this lot!
Janet and John
 
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