Best Road Trips Spain & Portugal 3

Lonely Planet’s Best Road Trips Spain & Portugal reveals 32 incredible escapes – with maps – so you can experience the freedom of the open road.

Get ready for a road trip like no other and discover unforgettable drives across Spain & Portugal that range from 2-day escapes to adventures of a week or more: explore the pretty fishing villages and beaches in northern Spain; discover off-the-beaten-track castles and monasteries in Portugal; and meander among vineyards in Spain’s La Rioja wine region.

Inside Lonely Planet’s Best Road Trips Spain & Portugal:



Discover 32 open road escapes that range from 2 days to 9 days
Each route featured includes easy-to-use maps, detailed directions and tips about when to go, duration, distance, and how to link your trip to other drives
Find the top stops and experiences as well as fun photo opportunities along the way
‘Our Picks’ section highlights the best: coastal drives, city-to-city drives, mountain drives, back-road drives, wine and olive-oil drives
Local travel experts share why they love each trip
Essential ‘Toolkit’ on arriving, hiring the right car for your trip, getting around, local driving laws, accommodation, health and safety, and more
Covers: Madrid & Central Spain, Northern Spain & the Basque Country, Barcelona & Eastern Spain, Andalucia & Southern Spain, Portugal



Hit the road with Lonely Planet’s Best Road Trips Spain & Portugal and discover breathtaking drives that offer a precious window into these very special countries.

Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Imprint: Lonely Planet
Publication date: 12/02/2025
Series: Road Trips Guide