Overlanding Spain, our experience of taking up overlanding in 2019 plus everything you need to know about overlanding in Andalucia/Spain from camping and driving to restrictions, weather and everything else in between.
Make overlanding how you want it to be following these simple steps: Avoid the hype Refuse to be influenced Resist gear acquisition syndrome Don't compare to others Realise what's important Overlanding has become big business over recent years, when I…
read moreHow we find secluded locations in Spain and tips to stay away from tourist hotspots We will cover tips on avoiding the Spanish holiday rush, where and how to find secluded locations as well as the best time of day…
read moreCommon trail signs in Spain Common trail signs in Spain and what they mean - overlanding in Spain will see you negotiating the campo and the wooded hills / 'Sierras', there are many signs, some of which are quite confusing…
read moreAutumn overlanding in rural Spain can be a bit hit and miss when it comes to driving through the mountains and woodland, here's why: Hunting, there are various hunting seasons in Spain, in Autumn/Winter it usually runs from early October…
read moreHow we prepare for an overland day trip from shopping and packing to giving the rig the once over. Destination and route planningPre trip shoppingPacking the 4x4Gear checklistChecking fluids and pressuresPhoto and video planThe roof 1. Destination & Route Planning…
read moreOverland Cooking with Firewood Overland cooking with firewood is a more natural and earth friendly solution compared to gas, think camping or outdoor cooking and gas may spring to mind however we prefer cooking over natural flame, having purchased a…
read moreCar Camping Spain, we venture out to the nearby mountains on a 24 hour trip and put the new bed setup in the Shogun to the test. There comes a point when your youngest turns into a teenager and doesn't…
read moreOverlanding Micro Trips - Getting out little and often while fuel prices continue to skyrocket... Overlanding micro trips, what are they and are they worth it? What we call a micro trip is a local run of around 20km, usually…
read moreWhen a short trip is better than no trip at all, rise in fuel prices keeps overland enthusiasts closer to home... Fuel prices in Spain just went over the €2.00 euro per liter mark, in fact many filling stations are…
read moreDriving in wooded areas in rural Spain is prohibited during the summer months from June 1 - Oct 15 there is a total ban on the circulation of motor vehicles during this period with some exceptions. Why Countryside Driving Restrictions…
read moreOpen fires are generally prohibited in Spain between June 1 and October 15, the risk of wildfire is exceptionally high so traditional camp fires are not allowed in any circumstance. Can I have an open fire
read moreWhat do rising fuel prices mean for overlanding? Fuel prices continue to rise, the crisis that has been born from the Russian invasion of Ukrain has taken hold in numerous ways with one of the most painfull being at the…
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For regular videos covering short overland trips, Mitsubishi Shogun related bits and product reviews. Nothing serious, we just do it because we like to 🙂
