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Arrival, first long leg
The first day is deliberately kept short, spreading the long journey over several stages.
This is where your trip begins. With a full tank and your 100 km/h sticker in place, you head west via the Rhône corridor.
A peaceful stopover in Burgundy, easy to reach via the motorway and with generous pitches for your caravan. Ideal for catching your breath after the first long leg.
Long driving leg towards Bordeaux
Today is the longest leg of the outward journey; take breaks at French aires along the way.
Long leg — plan for breaks.
A green family-friendly site east of Bordeaux with generous pitches and a pool, well suited as an overnight stop before crossing into Spain. Surrounded by vineyards and peaceful countryside.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Border crossing, first sight of the Atlantic
Use the afternoon to settle in and go for a swim.
From here, the caravan stays put for excursions; the surrounding area is explored using the towing vehicle only.
A large, award-winning coastal campsite on the Cantabrian coast with direct access to wide sandy beaches and a nature reserve with dunes. A lovely first swimming stop after crossing the border.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Coastal drive, arrival in the Rías Baixas
From tomorrow you'll stay longer in one place and explore the Rías Baixas.
Long leg — plan for breaks.
A site right by the sea on the O Grove peninsula, in the heart of the Rías Baixas. From here you can reach shellfish beds, beaches and the link to the island of A Toxa. A good base for several nights.
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Rest and coastline
A dedicated day of rest with plenty of time on the beach and in the fishing villages.
The fishing village of O Grove is famous for its shellfish and seafood; a bridge takes you to the small spa island of A Toxa with its shell-covered chapel. A relaxed day among harbours, markets and coves.
One of the most beautiful and longest sandy beaches in Galicia, a good two kilometres of fine sand with a gentle slope into the water. Perfect for swimming, strolling and a peaceful afternoon by the Atlantic.
Wine, markets, sea inlet
Still an easy pace today, staying overnight again at the site in O Grove.
The capital of Albariño wine, home to one of the most beautiful squares in Galicia, the Praza de Fefiñáns. Bodegas, seafood bars and views over the Ría de Arousa make for a relaxed day of strolling.
Pilgrim city and cathedral
Half a day of driving, half a day in the city.
The old town has traffic restrictions; park level-access on the edge and continue on foot.
The only campsite right in Santiago, terraced on the edge of town and connected to the old town by bus. Handy for leaving the caravan behind and exploring the pilgrim city on foot.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
The destination of the Camino de Santiago and one of Europe's most important pilgrimage churches, with its magnificent façade facing the Praza do Obradoiro and the tomb of the Apostle James. Around it, a lively old town filled with pilgrims from all over the world.
Costa da Morte and the Atlantic
Head to the cape in the late afternoon for sunset.
A simple coastal site near the town of Finisterre with sea views, a good starting point for the famous cape. From here, the lighthouse and beaches are reachable on foot or by a short drive.
For many pilgrims, this is the true end of their journey: a wind-battered headland with a lighthouse and sweeping views over the Atlantic. Especially striking at sunset, reached by a short walk from the car park.
Rock arches along the coast
A driving day rounded off with coastal scenery.
Check the tide tables in advance so you can see the rock arches at low tide.
The Beach of the Cathedrals, with its arch-shaped rock formations and caves that can be explored on foot at low tide. A natural spectacle on the north coast that can only be fully experienced when the water is out.
A peaceful site near Praia das Catedrais with pitches for your rig and close to the beach. A handy base for timing your visit to the rock beach flexibly around the tides.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Atlantic town on the Rio Lima
Border crossing into Portugal.
Head up to the Basílica de Santa Luzia by car or the historic funicular.
A pine-shaded coastal site by Praia do Cabedelo, a popular surfing and swimming beach opposite the town. From here you can quickly reach the centre of Viana using the towing vehicle or by ferry.
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An elegant port town at the mouth of the Rio Lima, overlooked by the pilgrimage hill of Santa Luzia with its basilica and sweeping panoramic views over the coast. The old town, with its Renaissance square, is perfect for a stroll.
Portugal's oldest village and a national park
Ponte de Lima in the morning, driving into the park in the afternoon.
The mountain roads in the Gerês are narrow and winding; the rig stays at the site afterwards for excursions.
One of Portugal's oldest villages, with its long Roman and medieval bridge over the Rio Lima. Along the riverbank, cafés, a historic weekly market and shady avenues invite you to linger.
A natural, granite-studded campsite in the heart of the Peneda-Gerês National Park, surrounded by forests and walking trails. An ideal base for exploring the park the next day.
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Mountains, waterfalls, walking
A whole day for nature and walking, with the caravan staying put.
Bring sturdy walking boots and swimming things; start early in summer.
Portugal's only national park, with granite peaks, old stone villages, lagoons and waterfalls such as the Cascata do Arado. Numerous trails lead to viewpoints and swimming holes in the clear mountain water.
Baroque town and birthplace of the nation
Two towns in one day, but close together and both easy to explore on foot.
Travelling by towing vehicle, with the caravan staying at the site.
Above Braga rises the pilgrimage site of Bom Jesus do Monte, with its monumental Baroque staircase, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the highlights of Northern Portugal. Braga itself is one of the country's oldest towns, with a lively cathedral and café culture.
Guimarães is considered the birthplace of Portugal, with its medieval castle and well-preserved old town centre, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The inscription Aqui nasceu Portugal on the town walls recalls the origins of the nation.
A peacefully located rural campsite between Braga and Guimarães, a good base for both towns. Family-run, with room for your rig.
Homeward journey via the northern Iberian route
The journey home to Freiburg is too far for one day; plan an overnight stop along the way (perhaps again in Burgundy or near Bordeaux).
Once you reach Freiburg, the loop of your journey comes full circle.
Long leg — plan for breaks.
Another stopover on the Cantabrian coast at the spacious beach site, splitting up the long journey home. One last taste of the Atlantic before heading back through France to the Black Forest.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
From Cantabria, the route home leads through France back to Freiburg. It's best to split this final long leg over two driving days, so you arrive back home relaxed and safely.
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