Description
Let your next journey begin here. A road trip through Spain and Portugal can encompass everything from coastlines and villages to wine regions and historic cities. This Lonely Planet guide brings together 32 routes from two to nine days, making it easier to choose a trip with a clear sense of continuity.
Fishing villages and beaches in northern Spain, castles and monasteries in Portugal, and the wine landscape of La Rioja are among the highlights featured. The book covers Madrid and central Spain, the northern regions and the Basque Country, Barcelona and eastern Spain, Andalucía and southern Spain, as well as Portugal.
What the guide includes. The routes come with maps and directions, along with information on distance, duration and the best time to travel. The selection includes coastal roads, mountain areas, minor roads and routes themed around wine and olive oil. Use the book to plan a regional holiday or to decide which parts of the two countries to combine on the same trip.
Plan the stages, and give the stops time. The book is designed for road trips and combines route maps with practical directions. It also includes planning information on topics such as car rental, accommodation and local driving conditions. Use this to compare your options before booking a stay. A route on the map often works better once you’ve decided which places deserve a full day and which are better suited to a shorter stop along the way.
A good road trip doesn’t need to cover as many places as possible. Choose a few experiences to prioritize, and let the stages leave room for breaks and detours. The physical book is practical when several people are planning the route together: flip through the options, look at the maps together and discover what appeals to each person. That way, the planning itself can become an enjoyable part of the trip, long before you get in the car.
About this edition. English edition, published 2025, 240 pages. ISBN 9781838691462.
