drive through spain

[chris.b]

Hello All.

I am thinking about driving from Bilboa to Malaga. It's a trip that I have done at least 6 times and never took notice of the road conditions as I have always done it in modern cars. This time I would like to do it in my TR4A and would welcome comments on road conditions from anyone who has done a similar trip.

 

I am thinking about leaving the car in Spain as it would get a lot more use there than it does here. Again I would welcome any info on importing the car and also how practical it is owning/driving a TR in Spain.

 

Thanks

 

chris.b

[Phil Reade]

Hi Chris

I took my 4 from the UK through France down to Almeria and back in September. The Spanish route took me via N1 San Sebastian, Miranda de Ebro, A62 Salamanca, N501/N110 Madrid. The ring road was very busy, try to get through outside rush hour if you go that way, A30 to Mercia, A7 to Almeria.

I avoided toll roads and used National Hwys as an alternative. From what I saw of the lower class roads they all looked fine, so in conclusion to your question, you can expect pretty much good going.

Best of luck

Phil

[chris.b]

Hi Chris

I took my 4 from the UK through France down to Almeria and back in September. The Spanish route took me via N1 San Sebastian, Miranda de Ebro, A62 Salamanca, N501/N110 Madrid. The ring road was very busy, try to get through outside rush hour if you go that way, A30 to Mercia, A7 to Almeria.

I avoided toll roads and used National Hwys as an alternative. From what I saw of the lower class roads they all looked fine, so in conclusion to your question, you can expect pretty much good going.

Best of luck

Phil

[chris.b]

Hi Chris

I took my 4 from the UK through France down to Almeria and back in September. The Spanish route took me via N1 San Sebastian, Miranda de Ebro, A62 Salamanca, N501/N110 Madrid. The ring road was very busy, try to get through outside rush hour if you go that way, A30 to Mercia, A7 to Almeria.

I avoided toll roads and used National Hwys as an alternative. From what I saw of the lower class roads they all looked fine, so in conclusion to your question, you can expect pretty much good going.

Best of luck

Phil

 

 

Thanks Phil.

 

I am impressed that you did the drive through France as well as Spain. I will take the easier option of the ferry to Bilboa which only leaves 600+miles to the south of Spain.

As you say, Madrid in the rush hour is a nightmare. On my last trip, there was an accident about 200 yards in front of me on the ring which held up traffic for about 3 hours. Fortunately, I was driving a convertable merc so I chilled out listening to music and reading a book. Unfortunately, by the time I arrived early evening in the south, my bald head was about the colour of beetroot.

 

chris.b