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Driving in Spain Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

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About Driving in Spain

The Spanish road network has been greatly improved over the last half-century or so, partially thanks to financing by theEuropean Union. Today Spain boasts one of the best highway networks in Europe, and with motorways between cities and beltways around major ones it's possible to quickly and comfortably drive across the country and without having to stop at one single red light. It also doesn't hurt that the scenery is often beautiful and well worth a drive. That being said, getting around by car makes sense if you plan to move from one city to another every other day, ideally if you don't plan to park overnight in large cities. If you plan to stay in one city or use Spain's excellenthigh speed railnetwork, having a car is a liability, not an asset. With a good public transport network th

Driving in Spain Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 9 sections including:

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