At this point of the year, many of us we already have the mind set on summer vacations, and we are looking for leisure plans to have fun with the family. You may want to enjoy nature, the sea and gastronomy with your children, but do so from the absolute freedom; marking your own rhythms and schedules, and squeezing your trip to the fullest.
How to get it? Traveling by motorhome! A fun alternative, adapted to the needs of each family and, above all, varied. And is that motorhome vacations are especially magical for the little ones in the house. Therefore, today we propose these fantastic routes through Spain that will delight everyone.
Before presenting the routes we have selected, it is important to remember thatThe motorhome trip must be planned in time, previously locating on the map the areas enabled to park our vehicle, rest or spend the night.
You can also use the option to stay in campsites and enjoy its facilities, An idea that is certainly fantastic and very comfortable when we travel with children, since we can combine tourism, with swimming in the camping pool or games in their recreational areas.
And finally, and for those who do not have experience traveling by motorhome, we remind you of the importance of taking into account vehicle dimensions when it comes to transit through certain streets (especially the narrow streets of some historical centers of the cities), and to bring the children correctly subject in their child restraint systems. Good trip!
Costa Blanca route
From the AutoCaravanas website we propose this route along the Costa Blanca that we share below, and that would cover a 141 km route along the coast road N-332, departing from Torrevieja and arriving to the beautiful town of Jávea.
Views of the beautiful city of Altea The Spanish Costa Blanca is characterized by its great beaches of fine white sand, its spectacular climate and a perfect water temperature for the smallest bath. A route that will undoubtedly delight the whole family.
On our way we will make stops at the towns of Santa Pola, Alicante, Benidorm, Altea and Calpe, where in addition to enjoying its beautiful beaches and the varied cuisine of the area, we can go sightseeing by visiting some of the most famous enclaves, such as the castle of Santa Barbara in Alicante, the Las Salinas natural park in Santa Pola, or the cape of the Nao in Javea.
Throughout our tour we can spend the night in the numerous areas for motorhomes or / and in campsites located in this area, some specially prepared for children, such as Camping La Marina (Alicante), El Marjal (Guardamar), the camping CalpeMar ( Calpe), or Villasol (Benidorm).
Costa del Sol route
And to continue enjoying the beaches and the good weather we now propose this tour of the Costa del Sol, which we offer from the Vicente Velasco website.
Picturesque street of Mijas Is about a 161 km route along the coast of Malaga, where we can enjoy the mythical and bright town of Nerja, of the population of Torrox and from his wonderful Roman archaeological site, from the beautiful cities of Torremolinos and Fuengirola, and of the spectacular coves of Mijas.
The coast of Malaga does not disappoint: the brightness of the sun, the whiteness of its streets and squares, the warmth of its people and its rich cuisine will make this motorhome route the perfect vacation for everyone.
Along our route we can rest in motorhome-enabled areas or stay in some of the campsites in the area, such as Camping Torremolinos, El Pino (Torrox), Laguna Playa (Nerja) or Camping Los Jarales (Mijas) .
Don Quixote Route
And if what you want is to do indoor tourism, we propose the wonderful and extensive Route of Don Quijote, where we tour the geographical scenarios of one of the most important novels of universal literature.
Emblematic landscape of La Mancha Starting from the beautiful and historic city of Toledo, we will visit other scenarios loaded with cultural, artistic and landscape interest, where much of the adventures of Don Quijote and Sancho Panza also happen.
The mills of Campo de Criptana, Almagro, Bolaños de Calatrava, Manzanares, Villanueva de los Infantes and of course, Alba Argamasilla Y El Toboso, the natural town of Dulcinea, are just some of the mythical scenarios that we can visit on this spectacular route.
During our tour we can make stops or overnight in the numerous areas for motorhomes enabled, or if we prefer we can stay in some of the campsites in the area, such as the El Greco campsite (Toledo), the Mirador de Cabañeros (Ciudad Real), Los Arenales (Almagro) or Los Batanes campsite, in Las Lagunas de Ruidera.
Route through the Catalan Pyrenees
On the web Buena Ruta we propose this wonderful itinerary through northern Catalonia and with the Pyrenees on the horizon. An excellent alternative to enjoy nature in its purest form, and rural tourism through picturesque inland villages.
The beauty of the Catalan Pyrenees Our trip has a travel of approximately 360 km, and part of Pals, a beautiful town surrounded by nature with incredible beaches and paths between dunes to enjoy on foot or by bike. From there we will advance to Bañolas, Santa Pau and Besalú, a spectacular medieval village where we can enjoy its historical and artistic ensemble.
This route will also take us to the enclaves of Puigcerdá, Solsona, Seu d'Urgell, Sort and La Guingueta, where we will end the tour delighting ourselves with your mountainous landscapes, its pastures and the Torrasa reservoir.
As in the previously proposed routes, along this route we will also find areas enabled to rest or spend the night with our caravan, or campsites where to stop and enjoy its services, such as the Gran Sol campsite (Seu d 'Urgell), the campsite Nou (La Guingueta) or Playa Brava, near Pals.
Route through Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia
And we could not say goodbye to our tour in Spain by motorhome without proposing a route along the coast of Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia, communities of great natural beauty and delicious cuisine to enjoy with the family.
Spectacular Asturian beach Our trip covers just over 600 kilometers on the A-8 and AP-9 roads, with some deviations inland to visit the enclaves that we will propose next. Undoubtedly a very extensive route, but beautiful to enjoy it without hurry during several days of travel.
We will start the route in Santander, beautiful city with beaches of fine sand, emblematic buildings such as the Palacio de la Magdalena, and natural parks that will delight the little ones. Must-see sights in Cantabria are San Vicente de la Barquera, Santillana del Mar, Bárcena La Mayor, a beautiful rural town surrounded by nature and, of course, the Natural Park of Cabárceno.
Continuing our trip along the coast we will enter the Asturias region, where the green color of the landscape, its beautiful cliffs and its kilometer beaches will accompany us as a backdrop.
A must stop in Asturias are the Lagos de Covadonga, the city of Oviedo, the historical park of Navia, Aviles, Gijón, Cabo Peñas, Cudillero, Luarca and the Oscos region, the only Biosphere Reserve that has a coastline and fishing villages.
And that's it in the region of Galicia, we cannot miss Ribadeo and its famous Las Catedrales Beach, the Ortigueira estuary, between Cabo Ortegal and Estaca de Bares, the spectacular Cabo de Finisterre, in Costa da Morte, and end our trip in the municipalities of La Guardia, where we will visit Monte Santa Tecla, and in Tui, on the border with Portugal.
We can park our caravan in the areas enabled for this purpose (in Santander, for example, we have a large adapted parking), or stay in the many campsites that we will find along our route.
To stay in Cantabria, we suggest you consult the Cantabria Camping Association, where you will find a selection of the best offer of inland and coastal campsites. As for Asturias, you can consult the Association of Campings of Asturias, with an offer of more than 40 campsites distributed throughout the geography of the municipality. And to stay in Galicia, we suggest you take a look at the Tourism website of Galicia, where you will find more than 115 campsites where you can go with your motorhome and enjoy a few days of relaxation.
We hope you liked these proposals and if you dare with any of these fantastic routes, do not forget to share it with us!Photos | iStock
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