Sometimes, the most romantic gift does not go through material objects but to enjoy unforgettable moments with the person we love. Because it is those experiences that remain in our memory for much longer. If this year you want surprise your partner for Valentine's Day, a trip in a motorhome to a romantic destination It can become the best of gifts. And we offer you these 5 destinations to live a fantastic experience.
Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz)
Is there anything more romantic than a precious sunset in front of the sea? What if we accompany it with a special dinner tasting quality fish and shellfish? Well, both things can be found in Sanlúcar de Barrameda (Cádiz).
Located on the left bank of the mouth of the Guadalquivir River and facing Doñana, Sanlúcar is not only declared a A Historic and has some of the best beaches in the province of Cadiz but, in addition, this year it holds the title of Spanish Capital of Gastronomy. It is the perfect time to enjoy the Prawn from Sanlucar, king of Sanlúcar cuisine, accompanied by a Chamomile, whose aging occurs exclusively in the cellars of this town.
To spend the night, we can do it in the Motorhome area Sanlúcar AC Parking, located near Montijo beach, between the municipalities of Sanlúcar and Chipiona, very close to the sea to end the day with a beautiful sunset.
Teruel, the city of lovers
They say that back in the XNUMXth century, in Teruel, a young man named Diego de Marcilla e Isabel, the only daughter of the wealthy merchant Pedro de Segura, fell deeply in love. But the maiden's father did not accept that his daughter should marry a young man who, although honest, had no goods or riches. Diego left determined to make his fortune, with Isabel's promise that he would wait for his return for 5 years, to return with riches and be able to marry. During that time, Isabel managed to stop her father's attempts to marry her to other suitors, but when the deadline approached, and without hearing from her lover, she gave him up for dead and agreed to marry the option chosen by her. her father. That same night, Diego returned and appeared in the bedroom of her beloved, asking her for a kiss. Isabel did not want to break her vows and her rejection caused her lover to drop dead at that very moment. Isabel went to her funeral, where she decided to give him that kiss that he had longed for so much and that she had denied him in her lifetime and, at that moment, she also fell dead on top of the deceased.
Okay, maybe the love story doesn't have a very happy ending, but it is true that you can see first-hand the romantic corner that represents the Mausoleum of the Lovers of Teruel, in addition to enjoying the impressive artistic legacy of the city, with a clear medieval flavour; without forgetting the famous Torico Square.
To sleep, there is a motorhome area inaugurated in 2020 on the esplanade of The Plans, with capacity for 30 vehicles and free services.
The Route of the Camellias, in the Rías Baixas
Who would want to give a bouquet of flowers when you can offer a whole route with the camellias as protagonists? Well, you just have to get to the Rías Baixas for that.
Originally from the East, camellias arrived in Pontevedra in the 80th century from Portugal, where they adapted perfectly to the climatic conditions of the area. Today, there are about 30.000 species and XNUMX different varieties, which have turned the area into an immense garden of Camellias of the most romantic. The camellia begins to bloom in the month of December and during the winter it is in all its splendor, making it the perfect time to travel this route.
Through country houses, castles and parks, this botanical route will take us to visit different places in this Galician area, including four enclosures that have been declared International Garden of Excellence, by the International Camellia Society: the Castle of Soutomaior, the Pazo Quinteiro da Cruz, the Pazo de A Saleta and the Pazo de Rubianes.
Along the route there are different overnight areas for motorhomes, like the VigoThat of Villagarcia de Arousa or of Sanxenxo.
Garden of Calixto and Melibea, in Salamanca
We go to another romantic literary destination: the Huerto de Calixto and Melibea, riding a Salamanca. It is a small landscaped space on the wall of this Castilian city that is located in the place where it is believed that the author of the famous book of La Celestina, Fernando de Rojas, located the meeting between the two protagonists. By the way, although romantic, the end of the book is also tragic, but we are not going to make you “spoilers” in case you haven't read it yet.
But Salamanca has much more to offer, so much so that the city is World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1988, where, in addition to its cathedral and monuments, its University, the oldest in the country. You cannot miss its façade, where you must find the frog on a skull hidden among all the ornamentation, especially if you have an exam pending, since legend says that whoever finds it will succeed in their tests.
In the city of Salamanca there is no motorhome area, but there are a couple of car parks where you can park your vehicle to visit and even spend the night, although without services. Yes, you will find an area with all the services about 4 km away, in Holy Carbajosa.
A romantic walk through the Albufera of Valencia
To finish, why not enjoy a romantic boat ride through the Albufera of Valencia at sunset? A few kilometers from the Valencian capital we find the Albufera Natural Park, a privileged place to disconnect and witness a beautiful sunset, either from land or from one of the boats called "albuferencs", which offer walks through this natural environment.
In this privileged spot you will be able to discover the ecosystems of the rice fields and taste some of the typical dishes of the area, such as paella or “all i pebre”. Or, if you like to pedal, you can go along the Route of the Return to L'Albufera, a 78 km circular circuit for bicycles where you can discover the set of ecosystems present in the Natural Park. Don't you think it's a plan?
To sleep, you have a motorhome area in El Saler, Parkingcar La Marina, from where you can walk to the town to catch the boats that go through the lagoon.