Road Trips in Spain

Andalusia is a vast region that covers 17% of Spain and possesses unique terrains. The region comprises alpine mountains, pine forests, fertile irrigated plains, abundant coastline, arid and barren deserts. It is full of breath-taking views that you can enjoy as you traverse the land. Be sure to visit the ancient cities of Osuna, Ecija and Carmona. While there, soak in the rich history of the areas, and check out the museums, and monuments. Head to Sacromonte for the music, and hiking routes into the mountains. Travel to Malaga for their architecture, nightlife and beaches.

A road trip in Spain isn't complete without travelling via the Silver Route. It is 1000km of UNESCO world heritage sites and beautiful nature which connects Seville to Gijon. The route is quite challenging but worth the trip. Travellers can take advantage of this and enjoy the history and culture of the route. Begin your journey in Seville, which is famous for its maze of narrow streets. While in Seville check out the Antiquarium, which contains ruins that were unearthed in 2003. These Roman ruins date back to the 1st century, and if you're interested in more history, you can drive to Santiponce. It's a 30-minute drive from Seville, and you will find well-preserved ruins of Roman Italica. From Seville, head west towards Santiago de Compostela, which is 350 km away. Along the route, you will cross four regions and seven provinces. Your trip will end in the coastal city of Gijon, where you can enjoy a trip to the mountainous area of Picos de Europa.

The Priorat Wine Region is famous for its wealth and rich history. It's an agricultural region with spectacular landscapes, and it produces some of Spain's most expensive wines. The topography of the area is uneven, which makes it even more thrilling to scale. You will begin your journey in Barcelona, and it will take 1.5 hours to get to Priorat. While here, you can book winery visits and spend the night in one of the lodgings. The next day, drive around Montsant and Priorat enjoying the scenery. Start by visiting the Escaladie Monastery, which contains well-preserved ruins and a beautiful backdrop. From here, head to the village of Siurana. This is a mountaintop village that was once an unconquerable fortress with natural defence. The village has notable hiking routes and a flowing reservoir where you can swim or kayak.