DK Road Trips Spain

by DK Travel

Overview

With its idyllic hilltop villages, historic cities, coastal towns, and stunning natural landscapes, Spain is the perfect destination for a leisurely road trip. It's yours to explore with Road Trips Spain, our redesigned and newly updated guide containing 25 drives across the country, from the spectacular rocky coastline of Mallorca to the rolling vineyards of Rioja.

Packed with insider tips and information, this easy-to-use guide reveals Spain at its best: spectacular sights, hidden gems, and authentic local experiences. Our updated 2022 travel guide brings to life. DK Eyewitness Road Trips Spain is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. 


Inside DK Eyewitness Road Trips Spain you will find: 

- 25 easy-to-follow driving tours: each lasting one to five days
- A laminated pull-out road map of Spain helping you navigate with ease 
- Walks, activities and delightful detours to do along the way
- The best local experiences alongside our pick of the most authentic places to stay, eat, and shop
- Practical information: rules of the road, detailed directions, and driving tips
- Covers: Galicia, Catalonia, Granada, Mallorca, Ibiza, and more

About DK Eyewitness:

At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travelers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780241735909
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	07/22/2025
Series:	Travel Guide
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	5.82(w) x 8.56(h) x 0.63(d)

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Table of Contents

About this Book 6

Introducing Spain 8

Getting to Spain 10

Practical Information 12

Driving in Spain 16

Where to Stay 22

Where to Eat 24

The Flavors of Spain 26

The Trips 28

Trip 1 Medieval Treasures and Golden Bays Santiago de Compostela to Pontevedra 1-2 Days 30

Trip 2 Along the Sacred Shore Ourense to the Valle del Silencio 2-3 Days 38

Trip 3 Ocean and Mountain Ribadesella to Danes 3-4 Days 46

Trip 4 The Land of Rioja Laguardia to Quintanar de la Sierra 4-5 Days 56

Trip 5 A Circuit Around Navarra Zangoza to Lizarra 4-5 Days 68

Trip 6 To the Roof of Aragón Castillo de Loarre to Hecho 3-4 Days 80

Trip 7 Mountains and Valleys La Seu d'Urgell to La Pobla de Segur 3-4 Days 90

Trip 8 The Catalan Heartland Girona to Cadaqués 3-4 Days 98

Trip 9 Vineyards and Gothic Treasures Sant Sadurni d'Anoia to Delta de l'Ebre 3-4 Days 108

Trip 10 From the Mountains to the Plains Alcañiz to Albarracín 3-4 Days 118

Trip 11 The Land of the Templars Morella to Ares del Maestre 2-3 Days 128

Trip 12 Behind the Costa Blanca Xàtiva to Xàbia 2-3 Days 136

Trip 13 Along the Duero Peñafiel to Clunia 2-3 Days 144

Trip 14 The Spine of Castile Toros de Guisando to Ciudad Rodrigo 4 Days 152

Trip 15 Roman Ruins and Unspoilt Landscapes Trujillo to Las Hurdes 2-3 Days 162

Trip 16 Cities of the Conquistadors Cáceres to Jerez de los Caballeros 3 Days 170

Trip 17 Don Quixote's La Mancha Puerto Lápice to Consuegra 3-4 Days 178

Trip 18 White Pueblos Arcos de la Frontera to Jimena de la Frontera 3-4 Days 188

Trip 19 Coast of Light Jerez de la Frontera to Tarifa 3-4 Days 198

Trip 20 The Mudéjar Route Almuñécar to Salobreña 2 Days 208

Trip 21 Historic Mountain Villages Granada to Puente de Tablate 2 Days 214

Trip 22 Andalusian Renaissance and Wooded Mountains Baeza to Sabiote 2 Days 224

Trip 23 Secret Beaches Carboneras to Vela Blanca 1 Day 232

Trip 24 Mallorca's Cliffs and Coves Palma to Alcúdia 2 Days 238

Trip 25 The White Island 5anta Eulària des Riu to Eivissa Town 1-2 Days 248

Index 254

Acknowledgments 260

Phrase Book 261

Driver's Phrase Book 263