Manilva, Spain & Camping La Bella Vista


Tinto & Blanco may be reporting from SPAIN, but are surrounded by BRITS!!!   FABULOUS
motorhome park which is probably owned by an Englishman and he must have invited half of England to come and visit.  It is one of the sweetest, cleanest, and most charming parks we have visited.  More on that later when I write a proper review, but it is called CAMPING LA BELLA VISTA.

Only 150 berths, swimming pool with bar area (closed now because it IS a bit too cool...), 2 minute walk to The Mediterranean and minutes away from the rockin' marina where the views are splendid.  More later...


The sun is still brilliant...

NOT A SOUL IN SIGHT FOR THE TIME BEING.  BLISS.  Don't
get me wrong, I adore people and God knows I love to laugh, but
 after the last 3 years having Tinto by my side is the medicine I need.  




See below where the largest shadow is?  That is where Camping La Bella Vista
is located and those tiny white buildings as shown surround the marina
filled with bakeries, shops, cafes, restaurants.  You can choose from golf, charter a boat, ride a horse, learn to sail, or enjoy a glass of vino for 2.00 Euros.  AND...it is a bloody good
drop of VINO! 
 
 



The stone wall below reminds me of Kapunda, South Australia and home...
 
 

 
See?  Succulents!  The same type Tinto & I have growing at the Maxwell Mansion...(not a mansion, but that is how I lovingly refer to our house!)


 
A LOT of Spain reminds us of Australia.  We had no idea it was so hilly and the colours remind of us our Australian home.  Perhaps that is why we LOVE IT HERE.
     BRIGHT, GLORIOUS DAY and I am checking out the plants...hmmmmmmmmm.

Camping La Bella Vista is well kept, inviting; simply delightful.

 
A cactus reaching for the sun.  Proud and thriving!
 
We will share some photos of the marina - quaint, not huge; certainly not like the South of France, but bigger does not necessarily mean better.  Manilva, Spain has a lot going for it - especially its year round ultimate fine weather and sun.  No wonder so many Brits are here; it is difficult to feel comfy in dreary, dark, rainy weather!

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