10 Week Motorhome Tour France & Spain Ep 7: Free Park Ups on the Costa Calida

We’re 4 weeks into our European motorhome adventure and currently in Spain where we find the most amazing free park ups along the Spanish coastline on the Costa Calida.
In this vanlife episode we are in Murcia and Almeria. We camp at an inland campsite called Rico’s Retreat in Lorca before heading to the coast at Aguilas and then onto Palomares where we learn its incredible history.
We also have issues with our water pump and celebrate our Anniversary as part of our motorhome travels.
We are Julia and Gary, a couple of full-time motorhomers who are travelling Europe throughout 2024 in our Swift Kontiki. We experience the highs and lows of vanlife and have some great laughs along the way.
We have travelled the States and Canada in our UK Registered Motorhome and are now on our Europe Motorhome Tour which has taken us from the UK through France and along the coast of Spain so far.
Locations in our vlog:
Rico’s Retreat: / about
Lorca Aire: maps.app.goo.gl/MGFXcJ44VBn4d...
Aguilas: maps.app.goo.gl/nLM31zvHARDTX...
Palomares: maps.app.goo.gl/5PTTWxjhoXKeZ...
Restaurant in Purias: maps.app.goo.gl/wGhapfMyyoBrV...
#motorhome #motorhomespain #vanlife #Anewlifeinthevan #motorhomeeurope #vanlifespain #costacalida #murcia #almeria #lorca #palomares #motorhomeuk

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  • @JsJourney-nz7ci
    @JsJourney-nz7ci3 ай бұрын

    Love you guys, so positive and happy, even with "Watergate" good old Gary still managed to have a chuckle. I lost my gorgeous wife last summer after 41 years together and like the pair of you we managed to laugh our way through life, watching your vlogs has been a breath of fresh air for me over the last couple of months.....Thank you both

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah what a beautiful comment ❤️ We're so sorry for your profound loss and very moved that we've given you some joy 😊 We hope to share many more adventures with you. Lots of love Julia and Gary 🥰

  • @PhilipFelipe
    @PhilipFelipe3 ай бұрын

    keep making videos -your love of life is infectious - hope to see you sometime in Malaga xxx

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah thanks so much for the lovely comment 😍 We will no doubt be heading by Malaga towards the end of the year. So glad you found us and are enjoying the vlogs ❤️

  • @jjmunna
    @jjmunna3 ай бұрын

    Very happy anniversary to you both xxx

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi Sharon ❤️ thanks so much 💕

  • @paulwilliams61
    @paulwilliams613 ай бұрын

    Brilliant vlog folks. Happy anniversary to you both. ❤

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hey guys ❤️ thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it, lots of love Julia and Gary 💕

  • @kirstenheuer6435
    @kirstenheuer64353 ай бұрын

    you two are so cute, happy anniversary

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah thanks so much, what a lovely comment ❤️

  • @yvonnephillips9710
    @yvonnephillips97103 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary to you both. Get stuck into the wine!!

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    😂😂 thanks Yvonne 🍷🍷🍾 ❤️

  • @Tina-marie1
    @Tina-marie13 ай бұрын

    Love watching you both your so funny ❤ happy anniversary ❤

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah thanks so much for the lovely comment ❤️ Glad you enjoyed it 💕

  • @user-oq6of9wm8v
    @user-oq6of9wm8v2 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary 🎉 🎉🎉🎉

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    2 ай бұрын

    Thank you 😊 and thanks for taking the time to leave a comment 🥰

  • @claire-janehawkins5883
    @claire-janehawkins58833 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary, loved the beach overnight park up x

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah thanks so much, the beach park ups are amazing, especially considering they are free 🤩 Thanks for the lovely comment ❤

  • @juliehill5938
    @juliehill59383 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary! Loved the vlog , you two are so happy ! Gary is really handy isn’t he? My OH is pretty handy too fortunately but he was impressed with the crocodile clips and now has put them on his list of things for his tool box 👍

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi Julie, thanks so much for the lovely comment 😍 Gary is chuffed to pass on his crocodile clip tip! We're so lucky they are handy as there is always something to fix ❤️

  • @valeriesawczyn7370
    @valeriesawczyn73703 ай бұрын

    Interesting facts. Hope the pump gets sorted. Happy Easter xx

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah thanks so much for the lovely comment, Happy Easter to you too 🤩We think we may have to replace our Sargent Unit...might have to put up with our quick fix until we can get back to the UK ♥

  • @anewlifeinthevan
    @anewlifeinthevan3 ай бұрын

    Hope you all enjoy this vlog, we are nearly 4 weeks into our European adventure already! We will have a bonus vlog out tomorrow which will show you around Camping Villasol in Benidorm where we stayed for Paddy's Night 💕

  • @melissaterry1585
    @melissaterry15853 ай бұрын

    PS: happy anniversary ❤

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you 💕

  • @Bartonsrving
    @Bartonsrving2 ай бұрын

    It does feel good to get a real shower when out on the road. Yeah I think you were better off boondocking next to the water beautiful location for free. I was feeling bad for our 🇺🇸 pump but in the end it was working. Hope you get it all sorted out have a good day.

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi guys 🤗 thanks for watching and supporting as always ❤️ looks like we need to replace our control panel but Gary's temporary fix is still holding up...fingers crossed it keeps going until it went can get it replaced. Hope you're doing well ❤️

  • @SafandAndys-MH-Adventures
    @SafandAndys-MH-Adventures3 ай бұрын

    Great vlog. Happy anniversary. We are away for ours this weekend. 4 years together and getting married this October. The beach park ups look fantastic ❤

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Oh Happy Anniversary to you guys 💖 it was our 5th Anniversary, we had a lovely time. Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for the lovely comment ❤️

  • @SafandAndys-MH-Adventures

    @SafandAndys-MH-Adventures

    3 ай бұрын

    @anewlifeinthevan ah lovely. You look at each other with love in your videos and its lovely to see ♥️

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    @@SafandAndys-MH-Adventures ah, we are so lucky to have each other, we're the best of friends as well as husband and wife ❤️

  • @daviscrt
    @daviscrt3 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary to you two. Great video, love the true story. Glad I don't live in north Carolina. Thanks Don from California

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi Don, hope you guys are doing well. We thought you might enjoy the history of Palormares, it's incredible! We're back there for Easter, hope you guys have a great weekend Julia and Gary 🥰

  • @juliebiggs10
    @juliebiggs103 ай бұрын

    Happy anniversary 🎉 we're new to your channel....absolutely love your energy ✨️ ❤️ but please look at the screen not the lens so you're looking at us when you're talking!!

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi Julie, thanks for the lovely comment 😍 glad you're enjoying the vlogs. I hadn't given it much thought about screen v lens ..but will take into consideration ❤️

  • @narrowboatpuravida
    @narrowboatpuravida2 ай бұрын

    We're a bit behind with your vlogs because been really busy but looking forward to catching up! Another great vlog, laughed so much when you said you didn't really know what Gary was talking about when testing the water pump, I can relate so much! Happy travelling 😁👍❤️

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    2 ай бұрын

    Hi both ❤️ thanks so much for supporting us, glad you enjoyed it and yes the technical stuff goes right over my head 😂 lots of love to you both Julia and Gary 💓

  • @melissaterry1585
    @melissaterry15853 ай бұрын

    I finally caught up. How you get the water issue sorted. Watching you on KZread on the TV 🎉

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi Mel, we are still using the temporary solution!! We think we need to get the Sargent control unit looked at, luckily Gary's bypass has done the job for now ❤️ Hope you're having a lovely Easter break ❤️

  • @davidhamilton4606
    @davidhamilton46063 ай бұрын

    Love the vids and the unquestionable good crack. 😊..just found the channel ..have I lost the plot or is your vehicle both a left hand and a right hand drive ? ..ha ha ´ it really looks like this on your vids . ..look forward to the next instalment 😊

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    😂😂 this has been said before, I think it's the transposition when filming...but it keeps you on your toes 😂😂 Glad you found us and enjoyed it, thanks for the lovely comment, all the best Julia and Gary 🥰

  • @user-zh2xj1ql5w
    @user-zh2xj1ql5w3 ай бұрын

    I absolutely love your vlogs and look forward to seeing them every time. What is the music you use at the end?

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Ah what a lovely comment 😍 thank you so much ❤️ We just use a tune that comes with our editing app. I use the Splice App and the song is My Sunshine, I love it to play us out 💕

  • @user-zh2xj1ql5w

    @user-zh2xj1ql5w

    3 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for your quick reply. I really hope we bump into you one day (not literally of course).

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    @user-zh2xj1ql5w ❤️

  • @fourwetour6839
    @fourwetour68393 ай бұрын

    I presume your lights being out is connected to the pump issue?

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi, no that was just a blown headlamp bulb 💡 Gary managed to sort that out, but we think the Sargent control unit is the issue... we're currently still bypassing the control unit, it's manageable for the short term ❤️

  • @rattler9uk
    @rattler9uk3 ай бұрын

    Love your energy you 2. great video. is he ex armed forces?? im ex navy thats all x

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    3 ай бұрын

    Hi, thanks so much...he is ex Army...39 years he served and left last year. We decided to travel when he retired as the kids are all grown up. You can take the man out of the military but not the military out of the man at times ❤️

  • @markfalzon9813
    @markfalzon98132 ай бұрын

    What SATNAV are you using?

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    2 ай бұрын

    We used NavPal, it's been ok to be honest ☺️

  • @markfalzon9813

    @markfalzon9813

    2 ай бұрын

    @@anewlifeinthevan Can you upload the mh size to avoid iffy roads?

  • @anewlifeinthevan

    @anewlifeinthevan

    2 ай бұрын

    @@markfalzon9813 ours lets us put the van dimensions in so that helps...