Stepping Back in Time on Richard’s 60th Birthday – Exploring Salobreña - Sailing Helios S04E29

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 Viewer-first. Ad-free. Supported by those who choose to. Become a member by clicking the "Join" button. http://www.youtube.com/@SailingHelios/join Support Our Journey: 🔗 Check out www.sailinghelios.com for exclusive behind-the-scenes content 📸 Follow us on Instagram for updates: https://www.instagram.com/sailinghelios2023/ 📸 Follow us on Facebook for updates: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sailinghelios 📸 Follow us on Substack for updates: https://substack.com/@sailinghelios Products we love: Aussie Chiller Hats: https://www.aussiechiller.com/judith Jude wears a Bushie Plus in Blonde colour, and Richard wears an Explorer in Camel. EZRaft inflatable dinghy: www.ezraft.com €100 off with discount code "helios" Momentum Electric Marine: https://momentumelectricmarine.com/ We use a U2 Electric Outboard - 2.5kW Smartboatia - AI Powered Copilot: https://smartboatia.com Lookout AI Powered Camera System: https://www.getalookout.com/discount/HELIOS10 10% off for a limited time using the Discount Code: "HELIOS10" Morpheis Smart Anchor Buoy: https://mooring-solution.com/helios €100 off using the Discount Code: "helios" Within the EU get an extra €100 by trading in a Gripy Anchor Buoy Sailproof rugged tablets and waterproof electronics for sailors: https://sailproof.shop/ We use a tablet provided by Sailproof Carawater Smart Water Pump: https://carawater.de/produkt-kategorie/druckwasserpumpen/ We love having a silent water pump. 4K Video Chapters 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