Puerto Santa Maria & Cadiz

We had a chilled out week at Camping Playa Las Dunas in Andalucia, and why wouldn't we? We chose a shaded pitch, much to the bemusement of the man trying to park us on the dustbowl opposite the toilet block.

Promenade at Camping Las Dunas

It's a nice site and handy for the beach, shops, walking, cycling, and walking in to town but, some of the surly, disinterested staff, could do with a lesson in customer service

San Marcos Castle.

Even so, we chose to stay for a week as everything was so handy and, we would definitely return, if only for the location. We loved the town and had a great night out there.

Santa Maria by night

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While we were here we decided to visit Cadiz which is only a ferry ride away, reasonably cheap to do and, makes you feel like you are on holiday.

Here comes the ferry, next stop, Cadiz!

It's a good 20 minute walk to the ferry port or, of course, you could take a cab if you're feeling lazy!

Cadiz is a lovely place and we had a very enjoyable time walking around, taking in the sights and, of course, indulging in a cappuccino outside one of the many cafes on offer.

Cadiz Cathedral

We felt that a day was enough to take most, if not all, of it in and anyway, with Harry standing guard back at the van, staying over wasn't an option.

Small tree

We finished our day with an ice cream and looked across at the cruise ships, destination already determined, and guessed where they would head for.

Destination unknown

You can sail to the Canary islands from here and we would have loved to do it but, at a return cost of nearly one thousand pounds plus, Harry having to go in a cage kennel on an open deck for four days, it would have to remain a dream.

Back to the mainland

The sun was setting as we made our way back to Puerto Santa Maria. When you have days like this, it almost makes up for some of the days where you can't help but be bored, and wonder what you're doing....almost.