Stepping Back in Time on Richard’s 60th Birthday – Exploring Salobreña - Sailing Helios S04E29
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It’s Richard’s 60th birthday and we’re spending a few days at Motril Marina on Spain’s Costa Tropical. We borrow bikes from the marina and ride through the countryside to the historic hill town of Salobreña.
Built on the slopes of a rocky promontory, Salobreña’s old town rises above sugar-cane fields with a 10th-century Moorish castle crowning the top. We leave the bikes at the bottom and climb through narrow winding streets, steep stairs, whitewashed houses, and hidden corners that make it feel like we’ve stepped back a thousand years. Along the way we discover quiet bars, ancient details, and the layered history of this little Andalusian town.
A relaxed, enjoyable day of exploring on land — the perfect way to mark the milestone.
If you’re enjoying the journey, subscribe and come along with an Aussie and a Kiwi as we keep sailing the Mediterranean on Helios.
Episode S04E29 Recorded: Early September 2026
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00:00 We haven't stolen these bikes
00:45 Riding to Salobreña
01:58 Exploring Salobreña
03:38 Knitting Stop
04:33 Old City Wall
06:47 Stop for Beer
07:49 Church and Castle
15:13 Return to Motril
18:00 Next Week's Episode
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