Beach hopping – On the road with a HYMER to a video shoot in France and Spain

On the first day of surfing in Anglet, the conditions outside the van door are so good that Stefan can easily surf his way directly into “La Barre” amid the glorious sunshine and waves cresting just over head height. Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever and the conditions change throughout the day, making surfing out of the question by evening. A glance at the weather and surfing app confirms bad conditions for the next few days, but this is no cause for concern – with a HYMER as their mobile production studio, they can easily escape the weather.

Along the coastal road, through several fishing villages and past smaller harbours, Oriñón is the next stop. This small town lies halfway between Bilbao and Santander. It has a beautiful bay that offers exactly what the surfers are looking for – a relatively empty beach with waist-high waves. They quickly park the HYMER on top of the cliff and take the narrow path through the bushes down to the beach.

In Lekeitio the sky is a little brighter, almost sunny – perfect for a quick pit stop in the café right on the beach. Half an hour later, the air is pleasantly clear and there are only two other surfers in the sea – time to plunge into the cool water! The waves are waist-high, similar to Oriñón, and the scenery is so beautiful that the surf session stretches out to over two hours. Feeling jaded but happy, the pair relax on their beds afterwards. Thanks to the cold foam mattresses and comfortable slatted frames, they find it hard to get up – except, perhaps, to fetch a nice cold beer from the on-board refrigerator.