Best Road Trips Spain & Portugal

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, Andalucía & 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.