Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet's Spain and Portugal's Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 32 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Explore the Douro Valley Vineyards, follow the route of Don Quixote and venture into the Pyrenees. Get to Spain and Portugal, rent a car, and hit the road!

Inside Lonely Planet's Spain and Portugal's Best Road Trips:

Itineraries for classic road trips plus other lesser-known drives with expert advice to pick the routes that suit your interests and needs
Full-colour route maps - easy-to-read, detailed directions
Detours - delightful diversions to see Spain and Portugal's highlights along the way

Link Your Trip - cruise from one driving route to the next

Insider tips - get around like a local, avoid trouble spots and be safe on the road - local driving rules, parking, toll roads
Stretch Your Legs - the best things to do outside the car

Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, prices

Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Lavish colour photography provides inspiration throughout

Covers Madrid, Basque Country, Barcelona, Andalucia, Portugal and more





The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Spain and Portugal's Best Road Trips is perfect for exploring Spain and Portugal via the road and discovering sights that are more accessible by car.

Planning a Spain or Portugal trip sans a car? Lonely Planet's Spain or Portugal, our most comprehensive guides to Spain and Portugal, is perfect for exploring both top sights and lesser-known gems.

Looking for a guide focused on a specific city? Check out Lonely Planet's Madrid or Barcelona guides for a comprehensive look at all that these cities have to offer, or Pocket Lisbon or Pocket Porto, handy-sized guides focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.

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