Category Archives: Spain

Haute Route Pyrenees (HRP) trekking, Spain and France

The Haute Randonnée Pyrénéenne (HRP) is a long-distance footpath in the Pyrenees. Like the GR 10 and the GR 11, the path travels the length of the Pyrenees from coast to coast. However, where the GR 10 and GR 11 stick mainly to lower routes and mountain passes on the French and Spanish sides of … Continue reading Haute Route Pyrenees (HRP) trekking, Spain and France

Best hiking routes in Spanish Pyrenees

We were flying by the airline company, which always arrives before time. An air-plane landed at Girona, in my opinion, at too high speed, but definitely before the appointed time. Although Mediterranean was temptation for us, we went to the central region of peninsula – to the main ridge of Pyrenees – to Pedraforca and farther to the National park … Continue reading Best hiking routes in Spanish Pyrenees

Sea kayaking Costa Brava – MOVIE

Hola, hola, hola! What could be better than weekend in Costa Brava after the tiring hike in the Pyrenees? The road runs along the fantastic rock precipices, and white yachts are downstairs in blue-green sparkling bays… Campsites are located right on the beach. You can swim and cook meat and seafood on the grill… Oh, … Continue reading Sea kayaking Costa Brava – MOVIE

Canary Islands: Volcano Teide and La Gomera

    Kopš mūsu iepriekšējās vulkānu pieredzes – seškilometrīgā El Misti vulkāna Peru, bija pagājuši jau veseli seši mēneši. Sāka jau pietrūkt tuksnešaino un pēc sēra smirdošo kalnu .. tomēr, kad virs mākoņiem iznira Teides perfekti piramidālā smaile, jutāmies atkal savā elementā. Tenerifes sala, ko virs okeāna izcēlis Teides vulkāns, no putna lidojuma izskatījās pelēka … Continue reading Canary Islands: Volcano Teide and La Gomera

Madrid – city never sleeps (except siesta time)

Ir kādi 10 rītā, kad iznāku virszemē. Esmu kaut kur centrā. Pēc kartes grūti pateikt, kur tad īsti būtu jāmeklē pats pats centrs. Apkārt mutuļo dzīve. Lieli grezni nami. Lācīts pie zemeņu koka – jā, laikam tā bija tā vieta, tas 0 punkts, no kura skaitīja attālumus Spānijā. Ielās īsts tusiņš, cilvēki dzied un sauc … Continue reading Madrid – city never sleeps (except siesta time)