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Spain vs Portugal - what is it like to go on holiday?

Now we've spent about a month in Portugal and about a month and a half in Spain. So what do we think? We like both Portugal and Spain, but in different ways. We probably like Portugal the most, as we find it more beautiful, less exploited and cheaper. Spain, on the other hand, has surprised us with beautiful and interesting cities such as Seville, Valencia and Tarragona.

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Tuna recipe - apple guacamole and other tips

We got some really nice and cheap tuna fillets in Spain (2 euros per portion), which have been in the freezer for a few days. Yesterday we had tuna for dinner. Peter marinated the fillets and fried them briefly on each side. We served them with jacket potatoes and apple guacamole. Really good!

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Cap d'Agde - Biggest nude town in France

Cap d'Agde - the nude town in France! Located on the Mediterranean Sea, the French town of Cap d'Agde is Europe's largest nude town. Here you will find both a large camping area and a huge hotel complex. Swim naked, shop naked in the supermarket, go to the bank naked... well, be naked everywhere. Come to Cap d'Agde - the nude city of France! If you dare?

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Empuriabrava in Spain - exclusive waterfront accommodation

Before leaving Spain, we made a visit to Empuriabrava - the largest residential marina in all of Europe. Coming here was a real experience! We strolled around for a whole day, and are very happy that we were tipped off about this place.

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Easter in Spain - a mighty display!

Easter in Spain is very different from Easter in Sweden. Easter is celebrated for the same religious reason as in Sweden, i.e. to commemorate the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus. However, many of the Swedish Easter traditions, such as Easter baskets and Easter eggs, have nothing to do with the suffering of Jesus, but originate from folklore and non-religious traditions... In Spain, it is easier to understand the religious connection!

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Tarragona - among history and charming neighbourhoods

We will soon tell you about the Easter celebrations here in Tarragona in Spain, but first we have to tell you about this cosy and interesting city! Tarragona is located about 10 kilometres south of Barcelona and is a city with a long history. In Roman times, this was the most important city of the Roman Empire on the Iberian Peninsula, and the ruins from the Roman era can really be seen here. just everywhere.

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Camping in Tarragona - on a Spanish sandy beach

Today we have found a campsite in Tarragona in Spain. The campsite is really nice and located right next to a beautiful sandy beach. Our plan is to stay at this campsite for a few days, among other things to visit Tarragona and to check out the Easter celebrations in Spain.

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Good fish in Spain and Portugal

During our stay in Spain and Portugal, we have met many people who would like to buy and cook fish - but don't know what to choose at the fish counter. The fish have different names and most of the fish sold are whole fish, not so much fillets. How do you cook fish in Spain and Portugal? We're not experts, but we love fish and have tried our hand at it. Here are our top tips. Feel free to share yours!

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Cheap sun holidays - here are the destinations

Are you looking for a luxury sun holiday without breaking the bank? Online travel agency eBeach.se has looked at hotel and flight prices for 2015 to see which destinations are the most affordable. The survey shows that you can find flights and hotels for a week for between around £2,250 and £4,000.

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Irresponsible free camping ruins it for everyone

If you haven't seen the endless sea of motorhomes along the south coast of Portugal and Spain, it's hard to imagine the sheer number of vehicles. In every village and on every stretch of beach there are campsites, pitches and gravel plots with hundreds of motorhomes. It is an explosive development that has taken place and it can be positive both for us travellers and for the local economies, but then we motorhomers have to take our responsibility for how we park for the night.

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