Best Spain Road Trip Ever: Madrid to the Mediterranean

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  • @andrewmeasures2312
    @andrewmeasures2312 19 годин тому +4

    Really enjoying this one Stuart. I've done that journey many, many times and I've always found a degree of excitement when I get closer to the final destination. The hotel looks great and what good value for such a nice room with that spectacular view of the port. All that topped off with a super cheap tercio de Aguila. Paradise! Can't wait for the next episode. 😀👍

  • @christinecleavest9099
    @christinecleavest9099 Годину тому

    Thanks Stu for taking us along...a nice cold beer is a perfect way to settle in once you arrive from travelling. Enjoy!

  • @arcticfox50
    @arcticfox50 13 годин тому +3

    Bargain!! Love driving around Spain and exploring little towns

  • @123seanaway
    @123seanaway 19 годин тому +1

    Another great video Stu.. keep them coming..really brightens up my days watching these.

  • @rogerrichards8694
    @rogerrichards8694 5 годин тому

    Enjoyed this video Stuart.

  • @scottamartin2518
    @scottamartin2518 6 годин тому

    Loved the road trip, Stu! Since you're (no doubt) AUTÓNOMO, I hope you're calculating your mileage and saving your meal receipts.
    I too worked as such for many years in travel & tourism here in Madrid. I expect to return to it after retirement. It can be tiring, but lots of adventures every day which will keep us young.
    Yours truly, Scott in Madrid

  • @mikeflory66
    @mikeflory66 16 годин тому +1

    Nice that you could visit Stu and hope you enjoy your stay...I moved to live in the heart of the Valencian countryside near Sagunto (not far from Castellón) and love living here.

  • @philipTOMPSETT
    @philipTOMPSETT 15 годин тому

    Great to follow, especially on a rainy day here. Look forward to the next one Cheers

  • @janethaver3375
    @janethaver3375 20 годин тому +1

    Great video and brilliant prices! Enjoy it!

  • @leonorlopez7932
    @leonorlopez7932 19 годин тому

    The stomach is full ☕️🙏😊
    Thank you, Sr. for your nice video from Spain 🇪🇸

  • @paulinebutler5186
    @paulinebutler5186 16 годин тому

    Enjoyed the road trip so much, thank you. Take care.

  • @debbiegarza1287
    @debbiegarza1287 11 годин тому

    Very nice blog! Enjoyed it a lot!!

  • @123seanaway
    @123seanaway 20 годин тому +3

    Utiel Requena good area for wine..monastrel grape if you can find it instead of tempranillo. You won't believe it but I started watching at the same time as I opened a bottle from there!

  • @kennielsen3896
    @kennielsen3896 13 годин тому +1

    Castellon is a nice city. They do have a hi-speed rail station there, so that's convenient. The plaza by the church is a hot spot for bars and restaurants. I didn't find a whole lot of things to do, but it's a short ride to Valencia.

  • @diegodejuan4825
    @diegodejuan4825 19 годин тому +2

    Madrid has more of an inland continental weather*, so summer clings longer in Valencia. Sea water temperature there is still 25 C (just checked), perfect for a swim. Low season is great, with less people. You even managed to park just at the entrance of the hotel.
    *Scorching summers and cold winters; even day and night temperatures vary greatly.

  • @smuczc
    @smuczc 12 годин тому

    I’m enjoying the recent videos of urs, so that I can understand the local side of spain

  • @dancheney2510
    @dancheney2510 20 годин тому +2

    I'd call that a bargain, Stu !

  • @suzannaatkinson485
    @suzannaatkinson485 9 годин тому

    Superb to see the Roadtrip with an interesting ‘as it is commentary’. Looking forward to the linked Vlogs on the region. ⚓️🍊🍕🍶🍷🌅

  • @ellobo4211
    @ellobo4211 14 годин тому +1

    Have you thought about doing the famous camino walk through the Basque region vlog..that would be an adventure

  • @janethaver3375
    @janethaver3375 21 годину тому

    Great sky! Fluffy, bubbly clouds

  • @erikugartezarraga4471
    @erikugartezarraga4471 17 годин тому +2

    The third largest town in the Valencian Community is Elche not Castellón de la Plana.

  • @cyrildennis2545
    @cyrildennis2545 21 годину тому +1

    Nice video, thank you. :)

  • @sineadkellyartist
    @sineadkellyartist 49 хвилин тому

    Great video Stu 👌 as a matter of interest how much was your lunch please? - the chips looked good!

  • @andrescasado5975
    @andrescasado5975 7 годин тому

    Cada vez me interesan más tus vídeos

  • @minnesotamiki
    @minnesotamiki 15 годин тому +1

    Okay, have to ask what you have against Estrella Damm beer?😅Cheers and safe travels!🍻

  • @joeterra.t
    @joeterra.t 20 годин тому

    Stu getting 'hangry' (hungry + angry) is one of my favorite parts of this video. 😂🤣
    At a certain point I thought he'd just go full bogan, give up and go hunting but fortune favors the bold and patient, lol.
    And those prices are a STEAL. As you said, that beer alone would be around 3 EUR in Madrid. Looking forward to the next video!

  • @Penros0
    @Penros0 5 годин тому

    I thought Stu was going to end up in McDonalds!.

  • @mickybcn7453
    @mickybcn7453 20 годин тому +4

    Sometimes is better pay a couple of euros more and have better food, less than 12 euros is difficult they give you food of quality.

  • @Simon-jj2pu
    @Simon-jj2pu 6 годин тому

    It is quite common for bars to have Estrella Damm umbrellas and not serve it. Three of the four bars in our village have them and nobody serves it, it’s all Estrella Levante from Murcia (the green one)

  • @marcusjenkins
    @marcusjenkins 20 годин тому +2

    €1.80 for a tercio of Águila in sight of a marina, that's pretty good!

  • @ishbOutu1
    @ishbOutu1 18 годин тому +3

    You discount a restaurant because it's 2 euros more than your usual budget?

  • @goldgeologist5320
    @goldgeologist5320 11 годин тому

    Excellent road trip Stu. I will be driving around Spain in a little over three weeks to explore the non tourist locations and actually see the country. So this was great.
    Wish you had shown the lunch. But the hotel and beer is a good price compared to tourist locations.

  • @erikawallace3404
    @erikawallace3404 21 годину тому +1

    I was right!!! Haven't been to Castellón for a long time... dyng to see see your vlog¡ By the way here in Terrassa, the temperature at lunchtime was 22°C!

  • @DuncYo
    @DuncYo 2 години тому

    Hey Stuart! when on the road I thought you’d promote how good service stations are in Spain …fantastic food & menus …compared to the uk etc

  • @janetlombardi2314
    @janetlombardi2314 20 годин тому

    A nice road trip, Stuart. I'm so glad you found somewhere to eat. If it's just for the room, it's a fair price. However, I would have expected a little cheaper. Enjoy 😊

    • @Sean-h4l
      @Sean-h4l 18 годин тому +1

      Actually I thought the price of the hotel room was quite reasonable considering it was in a good state, and overlooking the lovely harbour!

  • @phil7710
    @phil7710 19 годин тому

    The anxiety Spain gives me. You’d think a place would serve you a beer at any time.

  • @KINGTIGER1981
    @KINGTIGER1981 16 годин тому

    Ive been to Castion and the surrounding areas quite a few times. Lovely area. My parents live in Moncofa. Awesome place. Was nice to recognise Porcelanosa buildings.

  • @az_spain
    @az_spain 17 годин тому

    Hey! I rekon you hit 130 + on those straights, love them... good move not get the speed gauge on camera! 😂 jokes aside, loved the road shots👍

  • @guayames
    @guayames 18 годин тому

    Looks like in Spain you still cannot see advertisement for eating places advertised at the exits of autopistas like in the USA. Something to catch up to!

  • @CL-man
    @CL-man 20 годин тому +1

    If you use Google maps or any other maps app on your cellphone, , when you find a town or city you have the option of using the nearby option for restaurants and it will show you where, in the town or city, you can find a place to eat. The same applies for hotels, etc.

    • @jaymuller1369
      @jaymuller1369 20 годин тому +2

      Are you actually explaining how Google maps work!!!!! FFS

    • @CL-man
      @CL-man 12 годин тому

      @@jaymuller1369 No. I am just mentioning that using a mapping app tool, helps to find the services that are in the vicinity of the destination that we are searching for.

  • @Carol_in_Spain
    @Carol_in_Spain 18 годин тому

    Not that far from us. We live not far from where you joined the AP7.
    Enjoy Castellón. I am looking forward to your videos.

  • @simonconquest
    @simonconquest 5 годин тому

    Down in Mazarron, Murcia we pay anywhere between €12 and €16 (down the Puerto) for a MDD.

  • @BobbyB3rd
    @BobbyB3rd 13 годин тому

    I'm not positive, did the place you found lunch at ... the man sounded like he greeted you in English..?? Sounded like .. "Hey How are you" to me. Not sure?

  • @bsmith6646
    @bsmith6646 20 годин тому

    Elche!
    UPDATE: Ahh you said the coast so probably not Elche. Im off to Santa Pola in 2 weeks

    • @Sean-h4l
      @Sean-h4l 18 годин тому +1

      We really liked Santa Pola; and indeed many years ago stayed at the hotel which was right on the beach, and was surprisingly good value for a more up market hotel!

  • @greger589
    @greger589 21 годину тому

    Starting to long to return now that the cold has returned to Sweden. ❤

    • @tooththrhr
      @tooththrhr 20 годин тому

      Switzerland and Sweden are not the same country

    • @Sean-h4l
      @Sean-h4l 18 годин тому

      ​@@tooththrhr????!!!

  • @phil7710
    @phil7710 19 годин тому

    Get some fresh manchago cheese in La Mancha if you can.

  • @gorsmy
    @gorsmy 3 години тому

    Don't do it on a Friday afternoon absolute chaos outside lane jam packed I used to do it regularly on a Friday when I tipped Madrid as a truck driver

  • @az_spain
    @az_spain 17 годин тому

    Laborious industry in the Valencia and specially Castellón area isn't there? ceramics is their speciality there indeed. It's funny how different areas specialised in different products, like shoes in Alicante, .. perhaps there's a theme to cover there?! 🖖

    • @jaymuller1369
      @jaymuller1369 5 годин тому

      Ceramics very famous in the Villarreal area

    • @janethaver3375
      @janethaver3375 4 години тому

      @@jaymuller1369Not to mention Seviila

    • @jaymuller1369
      @jaymuller1369 2 години тому

      @@janethaver3375
      Yes but we are talking about the Valencian area

  • @edl7454
    @edl7454 21 годину тому

    Done it to Barcelona and Malaga and the roads were nowhere the condition of the roads you are driving on.

  • @erikawallace3404
    @erikawallace3404 21 годину тому

    Castellón de la Plana?

  • @jeremycanard5420
    @jeremycanard5420 4 години тому

    Estrella is okay gotta german influence but no argument Mau used to get a'Madrid is great

  • @albertteitsson9359
    @albertteitsson9359 20 годин тому

    Murcia

  • @jonniesantos
    @jonniesantos 21 годину тому

    ...are public toilets freely available?

    • @welshtoro3256
      @welshtoro3256 19 годин тому +2

      I'm afraid not. Your best bet is to pop into a café or bar, order a drink or snack and use the facilities.

  • @anacasanova7350
    @anacasanova7350 19 годин тому

    Seguramente Stuart, el menu de Utiel es mucho más bueno que el de Madrid. En la Mancha La comida es muy buena sobre todo potajes y carnes.😊