Drive along the Coast of Spain

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Kathy Feather, Travel Agent in Greenville, SC

Kathy Feather

Greenville, SC Travel Agent
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Kathy Feather

Greenville, SC · 7 Years of Experience

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COUNTRIES VISITED:Spain
PLACES VISITED:Bilbao, Gijon, Santiago De Compostela, Vigo
SUGGESTED DURATION:5 Days
This trip is perfect for the budget traveler. It drives along the coast of Spain for amazing views and historical sites. Begin the trip in Madrid Spain. Stay at Hotel Europa. The trip is a total of 7 days with a few of the stops being multi-night stays. At the end of the trip, take a train from Vigo to Lisbon for connections to all major airports.
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DAY1
Bilbao
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Day trips from Bilboa
From Madrid drive to Bilboa for a 3 night stay in Bilboa at the Pension Basque Boutique Sea. Day trip to San Sebastian. Visit the beaches. Day trip to Santander.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Beaches and coast
DAY2
Gijon
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Enjoy the Picos de Europa
Drive from Bilboa to Gijon. Enjoy the Picos de Europa Mountain Range. Stay at Palacia De La Magdelena. Stop in San Vicente de La Barquera at the foot of the mountains.
HIGHLIGHTS:
San Vicente de La Barquera
DAY3
Spain
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Lugo Spain
Drive to Lugo. Stay 2 nights at the Hotel Dalneario de Lugo. Enjoy the coast along the drive. But be sure to get to Lugo early to allow yourself enough time to visit the Roman Baths. Visit A Coruna to view the Tower of Hercules, Visit Riazor Beach.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Tower of Hercules
DAY4
Santiago De Compostela
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Visit the Cathedral
Drive to Santiago De Compostella. Stay 1 night at Oxford Suites Santiago de Compostella. Visit the shrine of Apostle St James. Visit the Cathedral.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Walk in the footsteps of the Apostle St James
DAY5
Vigo
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Old Town Vigo
Drive to Vigo and stay 1 night at Hotel O Pazo. Along the way stop in Pontevedra. Note cars are banned from the city center. Visit old town & the beach at Plata de Samil.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Make a quick stop along the drive in Pontevedra
FINAL THOUGHTS
This trip allows travelers to view the amazing countryside of Spain. Enjoy coastal views and visit historic sites. The hotels referenced are for the budget traveler. For a more luxurious experience, please give me a call.