Where Europe Meets Africa | 7000 km Road Trip from the Netherlands to Morocco through Wine Roads, Holy Sites, and Clifftop Towns of France, Spain, and Gibraltar | Itinerary, Tips, and Tricks
There’s something magical about crossing continents by car, witnessing Europe gradually give way to Africa, with every turn of the wheel revealing a new landscape, language, culture, or cuisine. Our epic 7000 km adventure began from the Netherlands and first took us south to the rolling vineyards of Saint-Émilion and Bordeaux in France. From there, we drove deep into Spain, soaking in the sun-kissed charm of Seville before crossing into Morocco to explore the blue alleys of Chefchaouen, the artistic vibes of Asilah, the coastal cityscapes of Tangier and Tétouan, and the tranquil seaside towns of M’diq and Martil. On our journey back, we passed through Gibraltar, where Europe and Africa almost touch, then re-entered France for a spiritual pause in Lourdes and Rocamadour before heading back home to the Netherlands.
A Complete Guide to Visiting the Cliffs of Monet in Étretat | 13 Best Things to Do and See on a Weekend Trip in Étretat, Normandy, France
Tucked along the windswept coast of Normandy in northern France, Étretat is a small seaside town famous for its dramatic white chalk cliffs and natural rock arches sculpted by the sea. Once a quiet fishing village, Étretat blossomed in the 19th century as a fashionable beach resort, attracting writers, artists, and Parisian elites. Its raw beauty, combined with the serenity of the sea and sky, has inspired generations. Étretat was immortalized by the French Impressionist painter Claude Monet through innumerable paintings of the town’s striking cliffs. Today, Étretat stands as a jewel of Normandy - a place where cliffs meet canvas, and history lives in the landscape.