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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2020
  • Here is the next instalment of our tour around Europe in our Self Built Camper Van. We are travelling this section of our trip with John and Mandy and we start this episode with an action-packed race around the La Manga GoKart Track.
    Google map link g.page/lamanga...
    We continued to travel down the east coast of Spain to a beach park we now refer to as the "three-bar beach", however, one was no longer there and the other two were closed.
    Playa La Carolina goo.gl/maps/VF...
    From the beach we head inland and high up into the Sierra Nevada mountains to a wild west town called Texas Hollywood, Fort Bravo. Many famous Western films have been made here. The shows are great to watch and you can even camp up here the no extra cost.
    Texas Hollywood Fort Bravo goo.gl/maps/2d...
    Continuing up into the mountains we stopped overnight at the amazing Peza Dam, the views of the Dam, across the valley and snow-capped mountains were spectacular.
    Google map link goo.gl/maps/Nv...
    For the last leg of this video, we head South out of the mountains and back down to the coast to a fantastic beach camper park. There was an amazing beach bar there that was very friendly and lively with lots of locals, it was a perfect free camping spot.
    Motril Beach goo.gl/maps/dZ...
    Our kitchen worktop was showing some water marks after 18 months of living in the van so I decided to strip the old finish back to the wood and give it a new coat of Osmo Top Oil.
    You can purchase Osmo Top Oil by clicking this link rover.ebay.com...
    Disclosure - As an eBay Partner, I may be compensated if you make a purchase using the above affiliate link. Thank you for supporting our channel.
    Thank you for following our journey and hope you enjoy watching the video.
    If you wish to make a donation you can do so here www.paypal.me/...
    Best wishes
    Greg & Lou
    #vanlifeUK #offgridliving #selfbuildcampervan

КОМЕНТАРІ • 134

  • @sustainablemedals
    @sustainablemedals 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Greg and Lou. We've just started watching your videos and alternate between the build series and following your travels. Reading your about page you say you have up your jobs and handed back the keys to embark on your epic journey. It would be great to hear more about your back story and how you got tho this place in your life. I think it would be inspiring! Safe travels to you both. Simon. 😀

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Simon Fennell thank you for an interesting comment. It’s something I have thought about and will make a video. You can get an insight to my previous work from our last day at work video. Thanks for watching

    • @sustainablemedals
      @sustainablemedals 4 роки тому

      @@GregVirgoe Hi Greg, brilliant, I hope you find the time. I'm still working and have worked in the City and the wharf (10 Upper Bank Street) for most of my career. I'm guessing with your skills you are in the building game, perhaps fit out? I've fond memories of Smollenskys along with others on the wharf. I've only experienced Reflex once and that's probably enough! 😀😀. Anyways, do give us your "This is your Life" moment and I look forward to the next installment. Be safe, Simon.

  • @barry-cq4xg
    @barry-cq4xg 4 роки тому +2

    Hi Greg. You and John are doing a great job for the Spanish tourist industry. what a beautifull country.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      barry8082 we have really enjoyed our time here even though a lot of places are closed because it’s off season still plenty to do.

  • @TheShaky2
    @TheShaky2 4 роки тому +1

    Awesome lifestyle currently building my campervan use your videos as a tutorial for everything
    I do. couldn't do it without them. thankyou

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Shaky2 that’s really great to hear and I’m pleased it is helping you, good lick with your build and future travels.

  • @sailingandy513
    @sailingandy513 4 роки тому +1

    Hi from Canada...really appreciate the build videos and now the touring videos...keeping us motivated....

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      sailingandy513 I’m pleased you like these vlogs as I do find these ones harder to produce than technical videos. Not my forte 😊

  • @woolleycodwanderers4833
    @woolleycodwanderers4833 4 роки тому +1

    Great video guys 👍 ... take care 😘🤗❤️👵🏼🐾🐾🤠

  • @russwalker675
    @russwalker675 4 роки тому +1

    Amazing scenes and great times mate! Continue living the dream the both of you!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Russ Walker thanks very much Russ 👍🏼

  • @jimmccarron1286
    @jimmccarron1286 4 роки тому +1

    Another great informing video Greg Spain looks a great place for motorhome travel

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Jim McCarron thank you there are some beautiful places to visit.

  • @suepaulbrown9512
    @suepaulbrown9512 4 роки тому +1

    You do find some epic park ups! Nice to see your smiley faces too, we cant wait to start our trip on Wednesday!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Sue & Paul Brown Really looking forward to camping with you both. See you soon

  • @TheWildlandersOffGrid
    @TheWildlandersOffGrid 4 роки тому +1

    That karting looks super fun! 👌😃

  • @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN
    @pa_maj.MARTINI-van-MAN 4 роки тому +1

    Your videos just keep getting better Greg 👍👍👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      pa maj thank you so much for your continued support really means a lot to us.

  • @MyChannel-di2ho
    @MyChannel-di2ho 4 роки тому +1

    I lived in that area of Spain for three years...brings back some happy memories...

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +2

      My Channel we did enjoy the Sierra Nevada a lot it’s got some awesome scenery

  • @michaeljohnson7009
    @michaeljohnson7009 4 роки тому +1

    Great vid.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Ramsey Firefly thanks 😊

  • @robertblake9239
    @robertblake9239 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Greg, I stared following a couple of months ago. This was one of the best episodes, thank you. The drone shots were very good! I like info on van maintenance too. Looking forward to lots more, all the best RB

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Robert Blake thanks very much for following us and hope you enjoy all the videos 😊

  • @timbright2426
    @timbright2426 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Greg love the format. Great to see you have your UA-cam mojo back.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Tim Bright thank you it’s nice that you enjoyed it. 👍🏼

  • @antoniomonteiro6008
    @antoniomonteiro6008 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Greg👍my notebook of park-ups is getting full. The bread van reminded me of my hometown in Portugal, bread van, milk van, fishmonger van and in some parts of the country you also get butchers van calling round on the morning.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Antonio Monteiro it was a nice touch for these remote places and lots of people stay there long term

  • @thepeanutsgoose8353
    @thepeanutsgoose8353 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for sharing-all I need now is a wife and a motorhome.-great drone footage,all the best.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Get the motorhome and you may find someone on your travels :D

    • @thepeanutsgoose8353
      @thepeanutsgoose8353 4 роки тому +1

      @@GregVirgoe I know I can rent a motorhome, shame I can't rent a wife for the occasional weekend,if only life were that simple :D

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      John Cooper I’m sure you can rent a companion for the weekend. Might cost as much as the motorhome 😂

  • @wegenforum
    @wegenforum 4 роки тому +1

    There's some nice places you lead us to.
    Pitty that my wife and I still have to work to make a living😭
    No worries, we'll get there someday.
    Enjoy your trips thoroughly so we can enjoy too.
    Have fun, greetings to all.
    Carlo en Mascha

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      wegenforum we used to love to work and now we work to live 😊 best wishes and hope you too get out the rat race and explore life

  • @BigVanSmallWorld
    @BigVanSmallWorld 4 роки тому +7

    Brilliant video Greg I don’t remember them karts going that fast did you get ya tools out and modify yours 😂🤣👍🤓👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Mel’s Van World yes I used my laptop on it 😆😂

  • @Pugwash.
    @Pugwash. 4 роки тому +1

    Good to see you loving the weather and locations. It's been wet and windy here in Lincolnshire so I'm not jealous at all. Oh no...

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Pugwash I know you guys are having a tough time lately. Hope you stay safe and dry 👍🏼

  • @ZerHour
    @ZerHour 4 роки тому +4

    Brilliant Greg n Lou , I have to say ,how Spain welcomes the motorhomes and even the lovely bread van delivery idea awesome ! 👍 why oh why does the UK not follow in the same manner ,instead it seems there's more and more ' no overnight parking ' very odd , oh well enjoy the tour 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Yes nobody is embracing the fact that it would bring local trade if there was a dedicated parking space.

  • @petemgw413
    @petemgw413 4 роки тому +1

    Great vid Greg, I'm taking notes on those locations. Texas Hollywood looked like fun 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Pete MGW it’s was a great day out. I wish we understood the Spanish as you could tell it had lots of funny moments and they intersect with the audience too. Great fun day out

  • @kevinhornbuckle
    @kevinhornbuckle 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this. I found it very enjoyable.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Kevin Hornbuckle I appreciate your feedback

  • @billwright9518
    @billwright9518 4 роки тому +1

    Great trip your having, looking forward to the next video.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Bill Wright thank you 😊

  • @greenfrog58
    @greenfrog58 4 роки тому +1

    Nice Video! Like That you edit int Maps!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Jonas Enebrand AB thank you it’s nice to see where we are going 👍🏼😊

  • @onemanandhiswhippet
    @onemanandhiswhippet 4 роки тому +2

    Great to see you Guys in the sun 👍 😀🐾🍟🍺

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      One Man and His Whippet thank you Dave. Best wishes to Jo and Louie 😊

  • @roberthardy2013
    @roberthardy2013 4 роки тому +2

    Keep an eye out for Ben and Jade, the Kombi Life crew, they are probably not too faraway from you.
    I watched their series from South America to Alaska and now they are overland to Oz, well worth looking at their site.
    Good scenery there and some easy travelling it looks a great place to be in the sun - VERY jealous!

    • @johnmandy
      @johnmandy 4 роки тому +4

      Kombi life are now in Africa, their videos are around 6 months behind.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Robert Hardy I watched their older stuff but now it’s too commercial for me 🥴

  • @katcankan7129
    @katcankan7129 4 роки тому +3

    Great footage & great video Greg. I am a map girl, so l do very much appreciate you us the map. Have a great day 😊

    • @gkuk
      @gkuk 4 роки тому +1

      Hi, 😺little tip keep away from that Corona 😷23:05

  • @ivecamperbuild_thomas4084
    @ivecamperbuild_thomas4084 4 роки тому +1

    It looks like you are all having fun

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Thomas whitelock this was lots of fun and laughs 🤭

    • @ivecamperbuild_thomas4084
      @ivecamperbuild_thomas4084 4 роки тому +1

      Greg Virgoe thanks for your reply. Greg I can not remember what video you said you would like to learn how to weld . I learned to weld in the army repairing heavy wagons and fitting steel and making shutting for windows on trucks with a ark welder , back then the head hard to protect your eyes was black you could only see the light when you was welding , now days they have far better masks which change darker as you weld , if you want to learn now if you get a mig welder 150 watts you get a better weld for small steel . Just get yourself a gas less mig welder 150 watts or higher.anything lower then 150 watts your welding will be like bird shit as they say and will just keep cutting out on you , and just tag weld the peace’s of steel you are welding first a continuous run only bends the steel once it’s all tagged together you can do your runs then .you will find with practice you learn so easy as long as the steel is cleaned and shiny, ebay have mig welders cheap now days , have a safe journey back to the UK .

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Thomas whitelock I will get to do this when I’m back in the UK. 👍🏼😀

  • @LifeistooshortCK
    @LifeistooshortCK 4 роки тому +1

    Lovely video 👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Life is too short thank you 😊

  • @mike-boyce
    @mike-boyce 4 роки тому +1

    If you drive up the north side end of the lake there’s a pine wood with parking facilities & 2 beaches 1 of them is a naturists beach. It so peaceful the beaches are great

    • @mike-boyce
      @mike-boyce 4 роки тому

      It’s also the source of the lake

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Mike Boyce don’t think that would end up in the video though 😆👍🏼

  • @johnfittis5764
    @johnfittis5764 4 роки тому +1

    I just love your videos! You are living your dream, been with you from the start of the build an I am enjoying the adventure with you.👍👍👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      John Fittis thanks for following our journey we really do appreciate comments like yours. 😀

  • @edysinsimon8646
    @edysinsimon8646 4 роки тому +1

    That's alot of fun!

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Edysin Simon it was great 👍🏼

  • @briancox144
    @briancox144 4 роки тому +1

    Yes visited there when we were on holiday in Almeria

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Hope you had as much fun as we did 👍🏼😀

  • @lewisoakleysyoutubechannel6924
    @lewisoakleysyoutubechannel6924 4 роки тому +1

    “Still good un it. By the sea” 👍👍👍 love watching you living your best life 😉😉😉

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Lewis Oakley’s UA-cam channel by the sea is the best place to be 😀

  • @ianwiggins7128
    @ianwiggins7128 4 роки тому +1

    That looks fun was it fun

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Ian Wiggins we had a lot of laughs visiting these places

  • @jeffsteinmetz7188
    @jeffsteinmetz7188 4 роки тому +1

    What a trip. In 1988 I stayed a few days in a theme park much like the one you were in ,but it was outside of Munich Germany. Being from the California it was surreal.

    • @agn855
      @agn855 4 роки тому +1

      Erm, that 'theme park' around Munich is named Bavaria * *lol* *

  • @blklez39
    @blklez39 4 роки тому +1

    I enjoyed the video as always ❤️❤️❤️

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Poohbaby44 glad you liked it 😀👍🏼

  • @berniekeene868
    @berniekeene868 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you to all for another episode of your Euro Tour!!

  • @UKvet246
    @UKvet246 4 роки тому +1

    We were at the same area as you late August, brilliant to see it again.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Mike 6978 was it much busier then I guess??

  • @WonderingWomble
    @WonderingWomble 4 роки тому +2

    Haaahaha.. John looked like a lollypop when he got off the kart..? Beach bar..? hummmm yessss

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Wondering Womble I’m surprised he didn’t have whiplash from the smash

  • @ronbooth1382
    @ronbooth1382 4 роки тому +1

    Brilliant video Greg. Love the drone footage. Give our love to Lou.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Ron Booth thank you, lots of love to you both 😊

  • @lifesasprinter4409
    @lifesasprinter4409 4 роки тому +1

    Looks like you are all having a great time Greg, brilliant video as allways, safe travels, ATB Dave

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      life's a Sprinter yes lots of fun thank you Dave

  • @mickwhitney922
    @mickwhitney922 4 роки тому +1

    You and lou have done it again. Well done 😋🤗

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Cheers Mick Whitney 😊

  • @arcenciel2968
    @arcenciel2968 4 роки тому +3

    Pure joy fellas, playing like kids in kart circuits, wagon rides in theme parks, beautiful ! Greg, did you get to drive the Fiat? I wonder how it compares to your Merc.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Yannis Tsakiris no we didn’t swap although that would have been fun. Insurances didn’t cover us to do it 😊

  • @toronado455
    @toronado455 4 роки тому +1

    nice video :-)

  • @katcankan7129
    @katcankan7129 4 роки тому +1

    Morning Greg & Lou ☕😊

  • @David-rx2to
    @David-rx2to 4 роки тому +2

    Curious that you picked the title of this video on this particular day. I'm guessing you were a fan. RIP Robert Conrad.

  • @chrisneedham5803
    @chrisneedham5803 4 роки тому +2

    You gave 'Widget' John too much credit for his racing ability. I only saw an erratic driver (Widget John) being skilfully overtaken 😂😂😂😂👍

    • @johnmandy
      @johnmandy 4 роки тому +3

      I think Greg slightly edited the outcome. Go watch our video for the true outcome 😜

    • @chrisneedham5803
      @chrisneedham5803 4 роки тому +2

      @@johnmandy ......... These videos are getting more like the BBC, it's propaganda sending out false message to the general public. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙆‍♂️🐶🐾🐾🐕👍

    • @afordbabblecampervan7555
      @afordbabblecampervan7555 4 роки тому +1

      Yes I noticed that. Do you think Greg is a sore loser.
      # FAKE NEWS.
      lol.

    • @chrisneedham5803
      @chrisneedham5803 4 роки тому +1

      @@afordbabblecampervan7555 ........ "Fake News" 😂😂😂😂😂👍

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Affordable Campervans it wasn’t a race we didn’t even line up on a grid just a bit of fun. 😊

  • @johndrisceoil7165
    @johndrisceoil7165 4 роки тому +1

    Great video Greg as all ways great detail how is the van performing did you sort out the slow starting problem and what's it like driving a right hand drive.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      John Drisceoil not sorted still an issue when cold and I’ve always driven right hand so it’s perfectly normal to me. 👍🏼

  • @tooyoungtobeold8756
    @tooyoungtobeold8756 4 роки тому +1

    Greg. I have been dipping and out of your videos. I now need to go back to video one of the van build. I would be interested in costs, time taken etc. My two main concerns are buying the right van and the electrics. How did you source your van?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Too young to be old we used both Ebay and autotrader but you have to be very careful as someone did try to scam us with a fake advert. In the end we bought from local commercial van sales in the next town 👍🏼

  • @lurcho101
    @lurcho101 4 роки тому +2

    Great video! Looks great fun! Also got me thinking about trading my t5 in for a bigger van..... Similar to yours

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      lurcho101 for long term travel it’s so nice to have lots of space. 😊

    • @lurcho101
      @lurcho101 4 роки тому +1

      @@GregVirgoe definitely after listening to your video with John yesterday with them struggling too

  • @christopherrichards2645
    @christopherrichards2645 4 роки тому +1

    Hi Greg I'm going to France at Easter in my campervan. Last time I was in France my Giffgaff wouldn't work there. What did you do to enable Giffgaff to work over there? Love your videos. Follow them All. Thanks, Chris

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Christopher Richards just make sure you have EU roaming enabled you may need to do this online or call them 😊

  • @mange2
    @mange2 4 роки тому +7

    They should have handed out pencils on the film set. See whos quickest on the draw 😁😁😁. Sorry 😔.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Mange 2 we miss your jokes mate. See you soon

  • @grf1426
    @grf1426 4 роки тому +2

    It's not a viewing tower. It's part of the waterworks.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Gerard Ferguson you are right of course. It is a tower and the view would be great 😊

    • @grf1426
      @grf1426 4 роки тому +1

      @@GregVirgoe Agreed - But I am surprised you or anyone else was ever allowed to wander up to one.
      No harm to "the public" but sooner or later someone would pull out the plug.

  • @jimmccarron1286
    @jimmccarron1286 4 роки тому +1

    Greg have. You and John compared fuel consumption between the Merc and theFiat ?

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Jim McCarron I’m not sure what the tank capacities are but we skyways filled up at the same time and the merc got more range out of a tank about 30mpg as John was always needing to fill up before me. 😊

  • @motsigman
    @motsigman 4 роки тому +1

    Used Osmo for years some great products..

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      blue I will pick up my action camera when I get back to the UK 😀👍🏼

  • @sunnymas2656
    @sunnymas2656 3 роки тому

    I agree with you: Parking overnight for free wanted - because it´s parking only.
    And no problem for Nobody there, where you stand.
    Just one rule in France, Spain, etc: Never stand or park direct on the beach.
    I think, only germans and swiss people would pay overnight, for parking only ?
    One parking range in sw germany (Breisach).
    No Services, just a trash container only.
    But you have to pay there, overnight. And fill out a form.
    (No person = no control overnight, no cameras there.)
    Switzerland - Basel: The worst parking area, even overnight. But allowed for mobile homes, too.
    Allways noisy traffic day + night. No Services, just parking only.
    But 24 sFr (CHF) for 24 hours parking. (Less, when less).
    Greetings from germany.

  • @coratheexplorer1824
    @coratheexplorer1824 4 роки тому +1

    Which one is better gas or diesel heater?

    • @philw4625
      @philw4625 4 роки тому +1

      Depends. Gas - more common, cleaner, quieter, less electric use. Diesel - 'easy' in that can use vehicle fuel tank, so only need small campingaz bottle for cooking (easier to find in europe) and saves space in garage, but makes (a little) more noise and you can smell it slightly outside sometimes. Burner uses more power from battery. My van is 5.4metres so not having a gas bottle gives me more storage (truma 6DE combi). Also have an upgraded 120 litre tank so will last for days (if you have enough electric) - uses about 300-400mls per hour of diesel at full chat.

    • @coratheexplorer1824
      @coratheexplorer1824 4 роки тому

      @@philw4625 thanks for your reply

  • @henrybarnett1063
    @henrybarnett1063 4 роки тому +1

    Bit of warmth need to dry off YEH.

  • @tomwharton9454
    @tomwharton9454 4 роки тому +1

    Hi from the soggy NE of England. Storm Ciara has just give us a real battering. No doubt you have seen the news. So it was great to watch your video and see all that dry weather, even if it was cold in them that hills. Keep them coming.
    XIXTRAVELLER

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому +1

      Tom Wharton a few days after we filmed this there was snow in the mountains. Hope the weather passed soon for you

  • @rogerstarkey5390
    @rogerstarkey5390 4 роки тому +1

    Gibraltar video is displayed as private.
    No access.

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      It had some video glitches when rendered so had to upload again sorry ua-cam.com/video/_lx_ef6rmDo/v-deo.html

    • @rogerstarkey5390
      @rogerstarkey5390 4 роки тому +1

      @@GregVirgoe
      Sorted, thanks

    • @GregVirgoe
      @GregVirgoe  4 роки тому

      Roger Starkey sorry for the confusion.