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One of the best and wildest Spanish road

Posted on by Luca Oliveri

Among the thousands and thousands of Spanish roads, one of the most beautiful and wildest stretches is probably found in Tenerife.

Teide National Park

The road is in the middle of the national park

Starting from the tourist area of ​​the Costa Adeje, it took me about 1 hour to get close to the Teide volcano, the highest point in Spain and the highest point above sea level in the islands of the Atlantic.

Two main aspects have made the island road reach the top of the ranking.

First of all, the road in the middle of the national park, showing on both sides the landscape of volcanic lava flows, the endemic vegetation and the view of different geographical layers that are a sight to behold.

On the other hand, the imposing aspect of Teide itself, the Volcano that crowns the road with its 3,715 meters in height, generates even more impact and arouses reverence among visitors.

Lava rocks

What Teide means? The legend of the Guanches

The word “Teide” derives from “Echeyde” which meant hell in the language of the Guanches, an ancient people living in the area.

According to a legend, Guayota, god of evil, kidnapped Magec, god of the sun and light, taking him inside the great mountain and, after the prayers of the Guanches to the supreme god Achaman, he was freed and the Volcano was covered with sugar loaf, trapping the devil inside.

It is the only road in the Canaries that has managed to enter the ranking and in the first place!

The shortest and most suggestive way to reach the top of Teide is through the cities of Arona and Villaflor. However, be careful, especially before the highest point, as there are many hairpin bends and the road narrows.

On the way to the highest point on the island of Tenerife, you will see the landscape change considerably. There are several points of interest and mirador.

Then, the landscape will become more and more lunar until you reach the entrance to the Teide National Park and it’s at that point that the show begins

Vintage Algarve Coast

Posted on by Luca Oliveri

An iconic road trip on a vw t2 Campervan

The VW T2 Camper is an iconic symbol of carefree rolling freedom. It has been dragging artists, surfers, family and adventurers since 1950. When you attempt to drive it, it’s always intrepid, so you have to relax, slow down and take your time.
Then, your holiday’s starting and you will feel a member of a community of explores. When you park your car, you will see some smiling people coming to talk to you, and you can be sure that they are keen to talk about their epic adventure, whether it’s the time they drive through Portugal and be engaged with their beloved one, they are part of the same community as you are and they still feel to be on the Woodstock elevator…

Everyone who travels on a VW T2 camper has a great story to tell

Everyone who travels on a VW T2 camper has a great story to tell: do you want to listen the mine?
We rented “Brasilia” by @siestacampers in Faro. Her name comes from “Brazil” where she has been manufactured at the factory in Sao Paulo. From 1953 to 2013, she was one of the last Volkswagen Kombis of this classic car produced by Volkswagen for a long time. Compared with earlier models, it has some major improvements, including a biofuel engine that reduces CO2 emissions. She comes with everything included for you to have an amazing retro campervan holiday around the Algarve coast.

Algarve Coast and “Brasilia”

As said, driving it has been a little bit hard at the beginning and you feel like you have to relearn to drive like you are going to get again your driving licence but after almost 30‑40 Km things get better and you feel safer. Maybe that’s it what lights up the moments spent with Brasilia with an irresistible charm.
Even if slowly, you will grind out many kilometers while the landscape out there flows frame by frame from the windows like in a movie.

Algarve road trip

At sunset the magic comes

We have been at the border between Praia da Zimbreirinha and Praia da Bordeira in 2017 for the sunset: “how great would it be to spend the night here in a camper?” we said to ourselves that time. And the idea to come back to that wild oceanic coast came to life. “We will be back again sooner or later!” we concluded.
This year it was time to make our promise come true, so the first evening we headed to Praia da Zimbreirinha and parked Brasilia on the cliff. Out of the ordinary we found our personal gateway on that cliff for one of the most romantic sunset.

Algarve coast

This has been one of the best moment we had during our recent road trip in the Algarve Coast. We had had dinner recently when the magic atmosphere appeared while the warm evening lights slowly gave the way to a sky full of stars.

waiting for… best life moments!

Are you a dreamer?

Imagine to be, suddenly, immersed under that sky full of stars and feel the connection with the atmosphere and the universe at large down there.
Look, then, to the sky to be inspired or to march towards your goals and dreams.

a sky full of stars

Lake Iseo: traveling in the Covid period

Posted on by Luca Oliveri

Lake Iseo, also known as Sebino, is the fourth largest lake in the north of Italy, fed by the Oglio river. Lake Iseo retains its natural beauty, with its lush green mountains surrounding the crystal clear lake. Several medieval towns around the lake could be charming to visit and reachable by car or, if you want a particular experience, by a self-drive boat ride or with a regular ferry service.

In the middle of the lake there are Montisola island (the biggest European lakeside island) and the two private island of Loreto and San Paolo

From where I live, in the north of Italy near Milan, it’s only 1 hour and a half drive, most of all on the highway and only the last but suggestive part on a provincial road: “The Franciacorta Wine Road”.

I left my home quite early in the morning and reach my hotel on the lake almost at midday. The check-in at the Rivalago Hotel has been fast and, also, each operation concerned with the Covid Security has been quick and straightforward. Don’t forget your mask: you will wear it only in the common part of the hotel if you can’t attend 1 meter of distance between you and the other guests. There are also sanitizing gels everywhere in the hotel and the staff is very attentive at your security.

The overall experience at the Rivalago Hotel is fantastic. The atmosphere is delightful, the room is spacious and the view from your junior suite terrace is impressive. And what about drinking at sunset a glass of Franciacorta wine?

In this region you can enjoy a lot of experiences, hiking, sunbathing, swimming…I choose to drive a boat for 2 days to explore the lake: on Sunday there were lots of people but on Monday, yes I decided to retake the boat, we had almost all the lake for us. I took some pictures and drone videos in front of the island of Loreto during the golden hour. So fabulous there, almost alone, fully immersed into the nature, the fresh water, the gentle breeze, the warm sun. This spot was perfect to feel inside the power of the weekend.