Driving to the Algarve with a caravan; the sites and sights [CC]

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

That reversing camera was brilliant for lining up with the hitch.

[@andrewjditton]

They are invaluable for us solo travellers!

[@experimenteks3974]

I said it before, I'll say it again... That is one BEAUTIFUL caravan.

[@AbdulAbulbulAmir]

My first job. I had an apartment for 6 months half way between Lisbon and Cascaius in 1970. I'm dreaming of going back with s motorhome. Thanks Andrew.

[@JoshuaW]

Oh the dunes scene was beautifully filmed. It made my heart happy to remember my last trip to the ocean. Thank you for taking time to share the beautiful scenery with us during this and every video. Traveling the world is made possible through this amazing media. Thank you for bringing a pitter-patter to my heart tonight.

[@frank1847]

9 thumbs down?.What's not to like here?. An excellent video this of the highest quality, So here's 9 thumbs up to counteract them.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍.....😎

[@andrewjditton]

Ha ha! Thanks Frank :)

[@danpos1]

It's easy to overlook the work that you put into making this video, the various camera angles (and you have plenty) all need setting up. The editing, narration, music etc, all hard work. Well done, and thank you for a really nice production 👍🏻

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you Daniel, I really appreciate that as yes, a lot does go into it! All the best.

[@katcankan7129]

Brilliant video. Andrew does wish you were here and yes l do! Grest review of the sites and sights. 4:00 Dougal's face, it's like he was fed up with the rain 😂😂😂

[@chrispate4512]

Hi Andrew Great video as always keep doing what you do!

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Chris!

[@tmbrown4746]

Many thanks Andrew! Your love of travel, of airstreams, and living minimally has been an inspiration! So much so that I bought a beautiful, shiny, 1976 Airstream Tradewind and plan to eventually take it to the UK and Europe 😃. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.

[@andrewjditton]

Wow! Congratulations on the Tradewind :)

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Would have loved to see more of your caravan and Dougal the Jack. Looked lovely Thanks for sharing

[@andrewjditton]

Plenty more of both on the many videos on this channel. Happy viewing!

[@dominiquelydon118]

Lovely Andrew.Please show more and big big hugs both.X

[@williamchanning7677]

Another great vlog, you are such a natural orator, that and the filming make for a most enjoyable watch - thankyou

[@andrewjditton]

Thank YOU William!

[@ToroRojo]

Another nice video....everytime when i see your video i am also on holiday.

[@shaunnicholson5389]

Welcome back BIG GUY! Thanks for posting!

[@bobfitzpatrick947]

Hi Andrew, A travel video giving a brief taste of your life on the road traveling from one campground to another. Sometimes it's easy, to lose that loven feelen!! Dougal, what a star, the eyes combined with a slight tilt of the head! 😘💞

[@paulking6293]

Pretty sure there was a wry smile from Dougal when you asked him if he wanted to go out..lol

[@robertcrouch6429]

What an absolutely wonderful video of your tour Andrew. I would love to do that journey down to the Algarve, and what a wonderful site to finish on. I love it and being a lone motorhomer I do like the look of the roads. It was nice to see Dougal mixing with the locals! That wash brush looked as though it needed a good wash itself but having said that the car and 'van had a nice shine.

[@Mads_1313]

Beautiful views, great video. 😍

[@mickyboy1747]

Yet another great, informative and enjoyable video Andrew/Dougal. The information and advice you give make it so much less daunting for beginners like me, who want to travel the continent for the first time (when we get back to 'normal'). Many thanks.

[@andrewjditton]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisfigiel1150]

Hi Andrew and Dougle great video going through France,Spain and Portugal,we stayed at a place called Lagos in Portugal lovely place ,but we cheated and flew there,love your Airstream so cool. We went to the caravan show at the NEC in October and had a look at the Airstreams,just waiting to win the lottery. Then we will get one ha,looking forward to more videos ,take care ,Chris Kim .from Lichfield Staffs. w

[@Chriswoodworker]

How cute is that dog

[@waywed]

Beautifully filmed - as it is always so with Mr Ditton!

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you!

[@lourencodaarrabida]

Lovely to know you went to my country and enjoyed it. 👍

[@alongwayfromhomemotorhomin4048]

wow everything just looks great over there , we are hoping to get over the water this next year ... brilliant video thanks . mick and Christine

[@scottelwood8348]

Thanks for another wonderful video and ride along.

[@ForTheLoveOfCaravans]

Another great video... thanks Andrew. Ian...

[@fullconsciousness1448]

Wonderful journey and you did it man! Congrats! Loved to watch...another great video!

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you!

[@in-the-vanpeter5157]

Andrew lovely video really enjoyed this one, I recognised so many of those roads was nice to see them. Nicer weather there I’m currently enjoying below zero temperatures but thinking about going south very soon. Thank you

[@VitorMadeira]

Loved this video. Thank you and greetings from the Algarve. ;)

[@campingdogz626]

Another great video, thanks Andrew. some of those sites looked a bit ropey ! but the sand dunes beach looked great. Dougal fed up with the rain, I know how he feels, this winter has been so wet, hence why looking at escape to the sun possibilities

[@TheCaravanNut]

Great vlog Andrew & Dougal, Portugal is on my list of places to visit. 👍

[@hettysmotorhomeadventures4860]

As always a great video Andrew 👍

[@MichaelJohnson-ck7hp]

Looks like an amazing trip Dougan! Hope Andrew enjoyed driving you around as per usual😂

[@CaravanChitChat]

Really stunning video Andrew, thanks for sharing that great trip 👍🏻

[@benutzer_definiert]

I would like to live to wtf, great video! Greetings to Doughal!

[@GaetanHobby]

Merci beaucoup Andrew for another great vidéo 😉😉 i love the airstream

[@andrewjditton]

Je t'en prie comme toujours mon ami!

[@philtimson5449]

One for the bucket list Nice kettle :-)

[@Venomator.]

Great video tour Andrew, complete with lots of Airstreaming gorgeousness, thank you sir... 💚 👍🏻 🐍

[@andrewjditton]

You're very welcome :)

[@tophat6696]

This is the new 'wish you where here' Andrew you are the new Judith Chalmers of caravaning OFFICIALLY 😎 👌👍Lee 🎩

[@andrewjditton]

Ha ha! Do I have to paint myself orange? ;@)

[@tophat6696]

🤣✌️

[@RailAdventUK]

Now that is a super video. Very enjoyable indeed!

[@markpullinger7324]

You should produce a touring book with all the info taking pets ,caravan etc 👍🏻👍🏻

[@andrewjditton]

If only I had the time... :-/

[@UK-Cycling]

Nice trip Andrew😀

[@Cherokyv]

Hello friend Andrew, I live in Valladolid and I would be delighted if you come here to eat and drink the typical Castilian food. or in Burgos. good trip

[@andrewjditton]

ARGH! I drove past your city! Sadly I am returning via a very different route, but if I head that way again I will look you up, cheers!

[@bernievielwerth1953]

Nice drive Andrew. Cheers Bernie in palm springs

[@Petehcs100]

Great to see you on the move again, any chance of providing us with a cost breakdown at the end of your trip around Portugal and Spain? Thanks

[@pyrodave0]

Another great video Andrew, Safe Travels :-)

[@ontheroadagainwithvinny931]

That's one luxury yacht I may be able to afford!

[@carlosvictor8679]

we've stayed at regio...lovely swimming pool.

[@andrewjditton]

Excellent! I imagine it's a lot more 'loved' in the summer!

[@lindaelizabethcole3675]

Andrew , that was a great video , very informative , what were the temps like in The Algarve at this time of year , luv the way Dougal knows exactly every word , smart little fella , luv'd the dog protecting his washing Lol and as for the luxury yacht , brilliant Lol , changed the car , how do you rate it as a tow car , your Airstream is absolutely stunning , I'm dead jealous , that was a great clever move buying that few years ago !! Happy Travels , hope Shania has settled well now into her new home and living the dream !! Linda and Lilybites xo

[@aixfriend]

Nice video!

[@MsChicoro]

Dougal is so cute.

[@VeraDonna]

Dougal's bored face in the Basque Country... ❤

[@alexloweh1]

Great videos great channel!!👍

[@andrewjditton]

Thank you :)

[@tshaploegin]

You the best!!! 👍🏻

[@sandrabebbington4422]

Fabulous trip and video.

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Sandra :)

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Thanks Andrew. We love Spain. We really liked the last place you stayed at including the Caravan wash bay. We fancy the East Coast of Spain, but no firm dates as yet. Thanks again P&J 👍👍😀

[@andrewjditton]

No doubt we shall catch up and natter about it in the new year!

[@lostweekendscaravan]

@@andrewjditton That would be nice. See you soon. P&J😀👍

[@susiefisch]

lost weekends caravan v

[@lostweekendscaravan]

Susie F hi sorry I'm old school was does v mean😀

[@miguelcoelho3877]

For your information, lost weekends caravan, that "...last place you [Andrew] stayed at including the Caravan wash bay" is in the Algarve, which is in Portugal, not Spain; and it has been so, since the mid-thirteenth century. How extraordinary that in this day and age there are people out there who still think that Portugal -- a country in existence as an independent nation since early twelfth century -- is in Spain!

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Heard the first few bars of music, immediately thought "Dallas"!

[@andrewjditton]

Oh my! That show has so much to answer for... :)

[@rogerstarkey5390]

@@andrewjditton Mmmmm shoulder pads!

[@simonwatkins4237]

I was thinking Howard’s Way!

[@MarkN67]

Thanks Andrew, really enjoyed that. Are you going to review the car and caravan in the near future? Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.

[@moviejose3249]

What car is he driving?

[@MarkN67]

Movie Jose I believe it’s the Ssangyong Rexton

[@takayama1638]

Hey Dougal. I want go Algarve...

[@RailAdventUK]

Not sure how i missed this one originally, slap on the wrist hehe. Excellent video Andrew!

[@andrewjditton]

No worries!

[@miguelcoelho3877]

Nice travel vlog, Andrew. But what a pity you didn't show the areas of Portugal at the point of entry to the country and onward. You were likely to be pressed for time to reached the Algarve, I'm sure, but there are some very scenic areas along the way, which deserve to being shown as well! Perhaps in a next visit...?!

[@andrewjditton]

There will be another visit I am sure. I was needing to get to Cascais quickly :)

[@hayard61]

The rain is still the same, pain wherever you are! Vlog is a bit different this time Mr D. Enjoyed it though.

[@windsurfer49]

"Love the "Jazzy" guitar music who are they" nice vid"

[@webgibs]

Very interesting video well filmed ..I have motorhome thinking of a similar journey ..Did you use lot of toll roads ..was wondering of the cost of them ?

[@stephbootie6514]

Did think about doing this trek but always put off by the tiresome drive from Cheshire great video enjoyed it & well done

[@foxtrotkilomike]

Dougal recognizes the word "Out" which is probably the same as "Walk"

[@andrewjditton]

He does indeed!

[@mariaeugenianebotfurest3362]

Thank you very much for your videos I love them. I am Spanish and here I believe. This brand of caravans is not commercialized. Could you tell me which airstream model you have. thank you .

[@WaggiesTravels]

As always an amazing video, very informative. Normal high standard Andrew keep it up …… Rich

[@andrewjditton]

Cheers Rich!

[@Larryloafer488]

The Steamliner looked a nice piece of kit. Have you ever tried a vw Touran for touring?

[@rickythe2]

Hi, are you doing a film on the tow car? It seems an interesting vehicle, all the best, Rich.

[@andrewjditton]

Yes, end of this year/early next Rich.

[@brighton_dude]

Great video thank you! I am planning on getting a second-hand motorhome in 2019 and if I go to Portugal I was thinking of using a ferry from Portsmouth to Santander or Bilbao to cut out driving through France.

[@andrewjditton]

If I could secure a pet-friendly cabin on that route, I would prefer to go that way. But in a motorhome or camper van or with a caravan, you cannot get a pet-friendly cabin on Britanny Ferries to Spain. Go figure. I won't leave Dougal in a kennel, so we drove ALL THE WAY!!!

[@brighton_dude]

@@andrewjditton - You can have a motorhome or a pet but not at the same time! How very strange. I don't have any pets so I'd be okay, but that is a very weird situation.

[@RollingwithTheRobsons]

Great video Andrew, I love watching your videos, they are very well put together. How do you keep the camera on the dashboard?

[@andrewjditton]

I am planning on a 'How I vlog' video for early 2019 once I have cleared my backlog :)

[@RollingwithTheRobsons]

Andrew Ditton thanks Andrew really useful. My other q which thought about is how get ones on side of van and point towards van from car.

[@HitchUpAndTow]

Great vlog again. How do you find the ssangyong as a tow car?

[@andrewjditton]

Vlog coming soon.

[@Zcoop18]

Excellent video, we are hoping to drive to Portugal in our motorhome with our pooch. Are dogs allowed on the trains there?

[@andrewjditton]

I've no idea, I didn't take a train there!

[@brianpan6453]

Hi Andrew! I was in Carvoeiro (still here) when you were in Tavira. My next destination is Jerez, Spain, leaving here on Dec. 21. Where is your next port of call?

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Brian, I'm so behind on editing... I'm currently in France heading back to the UK - and will be there in time for Christmas. Enjoy the rest of your trip - envious you have longer than me :)

[@Skyonroad000]

Thank god you didn't show our favorite campsite in the Algarve. ;)

[@rayhodges5482]

Dougal said you missed a bit

[@cr0ft-2k]

Yeah, one of the benefits of motorhomes is that it's not quite such a pain to maneuver and back up, compared to caravans.

[@deltaman1804]

Great video Andrew, really enjoy watching your exploits. how are you getting on with the Rexton, are you going to do a review/your thoughts on how it has performed? thanks Martin

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Martin, please check out the notes below the vid, cheers!

[@deltaman1804]

@@andrewjditton thanks for replying

[@CaravanVlogger]

Really enjoyed the video thanks again. Just wondering how you get the shots from the side and front of the Airstream? I assume a camera is attached, just wondered how? Thanks, Graham

[@andrewjditton]

The 'Equipment' and the 'How I vlog' projects are soon to be filmed, Graham!

[@brianmason9803]

Hi Andrew. Not sure if you are still picking up comments on this trip, but can you say what time of year this is. Am looking forward to seeing the rest of the tour videos.

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Brian, this was done late September. Thanks for watching!

[@campcookhenry]

How long were you in Spain ? Doesn’t look like long enough,take your own airstream next time ,oh and your bike, here (USA) I drive maybe 150-200 miles ,set up camp ,then ride the bike to all points of the compass ,maybe stay a week , ,but your working and I’m not. Then drive to the campsite and repeat.

[@AvantionTour]

What a beautiful landscape. Is this your new love Andrew? Hopefully you are feeling better. Greetings from Germany, Dirk

[@andrewjditton]

Thanks Dirk! It is indeed beautiful... but I am missing Scotland.

[@AvantionTour]

@@andrewjditton Me too Andrew, but we are travelling to the western isles early may for full three weeks. That keeps me moving on. 😃

[@andrewjditton]

I might even see you there :)

[@AvantionTour]

@@andrewjditton Look out for our black Avanti. You are always welcome for a cup of tea or coffee.

[@annettefournier9655]

Well, Andrew; do you get frequent passenger discount on Euro tunnel ?

[@andrewjditton]

Three times a year hardly qualifies me sadly - I'd need to use it three times a month!

[@SwallCloud]

Hello Andrew, would you have some guides or service providers offering filters to know if a given place bring water and electricity supply, sewage disposal (dishwasher, washing machine used in the motorhome). I always try to see that in your videos but apparently the camping places in which you go don't offer these kind of resources. Also knowing if there is enough space for a camping-car (motorhome) and its toys hauler would be a must to know too. On my side i target a motorhome length of 7,8m and trail a toy hauler of 5,5m length, i would be interested by your opinion/advices/infos on this subject related to these places (the one you know + the ones that bring the needed resources).

[@andrewjditton]

Hello, I'm not too sure I understand your question. If you mean 'do I have a dishwasher or washing machine in the caravan?' the answer is no. I wash my dishes my hand, and if I am on a site with no laundry, I wash my clothes by hand too. Or I go to a launderette if I need to wash bedding.

[@SwallCloud]

@@andrewjditton Oh sorry, no, i meant, for the ones who have a dishwasher, a washing machine in their motorhome, it would greatly useful to know the informations mentioned. I think your experience and knowledge of the places you practised whatever the country would help on these questions.

[@johncooke2739]

How did you find speaking to the locals Andrew. Do you have a little Spanish or Portuguese? Did you use a Tag on the way down? Were you travelling about 300 miles per day (as mentioned in a previous video?). Loved the first site in Portugal.

[@riz5652]

how was the rexton driving especially towing ?... fuel economy ?

[@andrewjditton]

Hi, there is a full review on my channel.

[@tooyoungtobeold8756]

You have a different tow car here, what happened to the pick up and motorbike?

[@andrewjditton]

It was on test for the trip for a vlog.

[@NG-cb7he]

Looks fantastic place Andrew love watching your uploads so informative. Planning on a trip for about 3wks in 2020 we have swift twin axle and x5 would it work out cheaper by ferry to bilbo. fancy Portugal then the wife wants to go on to Spain ending up in Paris. What happens Andrew if you have to take your dog on the ferry can you book a kennel. We have been caravanning for 20yrs or more but have never ventured abroad.

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Neil, I made a video all about it a while back here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nH7Jg4isorqZqJI

[@TimsPracticalPrepping]

Hi Andrew thanks for the great video...when did you get the Rexton? Have you traded in your Navarra? Cheers Tim

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Tim, it's all in the notes under the vid :)

[@TimsPracticalPrepping]

Ah...all is clear now, thanks.

[@auroradronefilms]

hi do you know where can i find one airstream used in Portugal?

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Racardo, I'm sorry but I don't. Good luck!

[@dezhull3311]

Hi is that a sangyong rexton what's your opinion on the vehicle. I'm looking to start touring . I'm just stuck weather to buy a caravan and toe or campervan to tour France

[@andrewjditton]

Hi Dez, I did a full review on the Rexton so please check out my videos on the Channel page, thank!

[@peterwoodford2376]

Maybe I missed it, but what were the dates of your trip? TH

[@andrewjditton]

We're on the road until 20th December - home for Christmas!

[@keithwelton]

Could you tell us roughly what the campsites charge?

[@andrewjditton]

I have linked to all the campsites in the description below.

[@LisaMarli]

Poor Dougal stuck in the caravan. Looks like he did find some dogs to play with.

[@dalidaruth]

Hi Andrew! Love your project. And i love to see your videos :D. Are you still in the algarve? If so i live in faro and would love to meet you

[@irenepotter2709]

I wish you would promote the UK like this. Don't think I have ever seen you go to the West Country where there are miles and miles of beautiful sandy beaches, glorious sunsets and Cornwall is very picturesque. North Devon has beaches several miles long and places like Valley of the Rocks are amazing. There are so many places in the UK that are worthy of promoting and visiting.

[@andrewjditton]

Dear Irene, have you actually seen any of my other videos over the past few years? The huge majority are in the UK. Granted, I have not been to the West Country since 2012. That's because the last time I went, I was run off the road and into a hedge by a nasty old woman who gave the Airstream - not me, the Airstream - the finger as it was left scratched and lying in the bushes. I was charged £7.60 for a baked potato in an average cafe. I saw bumper stickers saying "If it's called the Tourist Season, why can't we shoot them?' I was forced to reverse the Airstream down a single track road by a bloody-minded car driver who wouldn't reverse, then the cars piled up behind him. Petrol stations openly ripped off tourists by declaring cheaper fuel for locals. Now compare that to the Western Isles of Scotland, or Portugal, where people put themselves out to make me feel welcome. The only reason I would go back to Cornwall is to give it another chance, but Scotland wins out every time because I KNOW I will be treat with respect and kindness, not contempt and hostility.

[@irenepotter2709]

@@andrewjditton Well Andrew I never expected a reply like that. I have been watching your videos for a year or two so no I haven't seen any that are six years old and I have lived in Devon since 1984 and NEVER met or seen the kind of behaviour you talk about. Perhaps it was because you was towing a caravan down narrow lanes and the locals were fed up with the inconvenience of holiday makers. You don't say where you actually went. We lived near Tiverton for 24 years and still weren't accepted as locals! I have loved watching your trips to Scotland and Europe but there are so many parts of England, Wales and even Ireland with caravan sites that viewers would like your opinion on because not everyone can travel abroad. I was just pointing out the lovely beaches and places down in the West which I thought perhaps you didn't know about.

[@andrewjditton]

Irene Potter Oh well, maybe I was unlucky, but this is what happened. I just wanted to try and explain why I’m not in any huge rush to return. I am aware that a lot of the ‘problem’ was NOT the local folk but the Grockles who seem to ruin every lovely place with their empty second homes and bringing their rude ways with them when they visit. But you are right of course - I’ve enjoyed some beautiful beaches and I do like North Devon, as I guess that is the most unspoilt as you have to make a slight effort to get there. I’ll have to return at some point - I’m all for giving places another chance. But to say I don’t support the U.K. is a massively unfair sweeping judgement.

[@ArielHT5John]

@@andrewjditton I live South Molton, North Devon and its a great place to live and visit. Not far to Exmoor and the Beaches. The North Devon link road can be very busy in the summer but once off that road it can be very quiet as long as you avoid the tourist hot spots. We like to go to Totnes (South Devon) Steamer Quay site for short breaks. Getting to some of the site can be a bit challenging, you have to do your home work first as Sat nav's just don't work or you will end up down a narrow lane. Here is a video link to the River Dart boat trip form Steamer Quay. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3ezmIqlip5opa8

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Wouldnt you of been better getting ferry to Bilbao? It would of brought you closer to the camp site without the long drive.

[@andrewjditton]

I won't put Dougal in a kennel on the ferry, and you can't get a dog cabin with a caravan (go figure!)

[@anonymouse1309]

Did you book ahead at campsites or just turn up?

[@andrewjditton]

I booked through the Caravan and Motorhome Club, as per the vlog a couple of weeks ago :)

[@willsgetoff1157]

I swear Dougal was smiling in this one!

[@andrewjditton]

Did you pause it just at the right second? ;@)