La Galice en Camping-Car : advice, areas, routes

You decided to visit Galicia? What if you opted for Galicia in a camper or van?

Are you leaving Spain or returning from a stay in Portugal by the north? Why not visit Galicia by camping-car, by itinerant? Drive at your pace, without having to check the hotel rates and times! Sleeping inside her car is travelling between dreams and freedom!

Galicia is the most Western autonomous community in Spain, north of Portugal. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Portuguese border and the Cantabrian Sea. Galicia is a historical region of Spain with a strong cultural identity. In addition to its historical and cultural heritage, Galicia has many wonders to discover. Especially the cliffs overlooking the ocean, offering views among the most spectacular in Europe. Galicia enjoys its situation. While tourists flock to the Mediterranean coast, many corners of Galician nature remain intact. You don't know what to do when you come to Galicia by camping-car, or by fitted van? Wanderlix prepares the pitch. Here are our tips to prepare your road trip in Galicia!

Ideas of itineraries in Galicia by motorhome

Several points of entry are possible to visit Galicia by camping-car. First solution: you arrive from Portugal. From the south Porto and Vigo, by the A-55 or E1 . From Chaves, take the A-75 (free highway). You can also get to the east from the Spanish regions of Castile-et-León and Asturias. Here are some ideas of possible routes in Galicia:

• Visit Galicia in 3 to 4 days: The Rias Altas, La Corogne, Cabo Ortegal, the Côte de la Mort de Malpica in Cap Finisterre, Santiago de Compostela,
• Galicia in 7 to 10 days: The same steps, the more the cliffs and coves between Ribadeo and Viveiro, the villages of the hinterland (Mondoñedo, Cedeira, Betanzos, Lugo), the gorges of Sil and Orense, Vigo,
• Road-trip in Galicia 15 days and more: the same steps, plus the Rias Baixas, the national park of the Atlantic Islands of Galicia (the Cíes Islands and Ons).

These steps are obviously indicative. Free you to stop elsewhere, or stay longer in a place if you have time! Galicia also welcomes the paths of pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela . Try to make a step in walking, which will guarantee you a great life experience!

Driving in Galicia on a motorhome: the traffic rules to know

Of course, the vehicle must be equipped with a pre-signal triangle, a set of replacement bulbs and a reflective vest. The driver must also have the driver’s driver’s license, insurance and the vehicle’s grey card. Each passenger must lock his seat belt. Also, no one is allowed to sleep in the rear of the vehicle during traffic. The speed limits for motorhomes are as follows:

• 50 km/h in agglomeration,
• 80 km/h out of town,
• 90 km/h on four-way roads,
• 100 km/h On the highways.

With regard to the fitted vans, the speed limits are those of the cars (50 km/h in town, 90 km/h out of town, 100 km/h on the four-way roads, 120 km/h on highway. The maximum allowed alcohol level, as in Spain, is 0.5 g/l.

Motorway to Galicia: what fare for your motorhome category?

Only 18% of the total motorway network is paid in Spain. In Galicia, there are thus logically more highways free ( autovía ) only paid portions ( autopista ). Only AP-9 ( autopista del Atlántico ) and AP-53 They have tolls. The first, nicknamed the Atlantic Motorway, connects La Corogne to the Portuguese border through Vigo. The second connects Santiago de Compostela to Arrabaldo, direction Orense. How much does it cost to drive on these two highways? On motorhomes on highways, you will be considered as Class 2 fare. And the tolls are pretty expensive. Here are some rates:

• From La Corogne to Vigo (AP-9): 27,90€,
• From Santiago de Compostela to Orense: 10,10€.

L’ AP-9 will be mainly the highway to be used to go to Santiago de Compostela and to the north and west coast of Galicia.

Campsites in Galicia: where to park?

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Galicia, a paradise for motorhomes

This region offers large natural spaces where you can easily find where to spend a quiet night in the middle of nature. Be sure to respect the environment and do not weave the spots on which you have installed. In principle, as long as no restrictive signs forbid it, it is authorized to park where you want on a camping-car. If one can sleep in his camper, it is forbidden to install his camping equipment on the public road.

How do I find spots?

It should be noted that if you don't tarnish on the scene and you're in the middle of nature, the police may not even see you! It’s time to talk to you about our travelling Bible: Park4night. This application, available as a free version, is a tool for sharing spots between travellers. With an interactive map, you can search for a spot where to spend a night depending on where you are.

How and where to rent a motorhome in France?

Would you like to go to Galicia with your Camping-Car or van for example? It is now easy to rent a motorhome in the Hexagon. How? Using interrelationship platforms between tenants and particular camper owners as Yescapa For example.

How does it work?

• At first, you have to choose the motorhome in your city (For example Bordeaux, Nantes, Toulouse, Paris, Montpellier or Marseille).
• Be careful choose unlimited mileage, to check the number of beds available and if travel abroad is possible.
• Do your work online rental request and share your travel information (dates, rental options, mileage, etc.) to the owner.
• If your request is accepted and after payment, you will have access to the owner's contact information to organize a First meeting.
• Day J, present your driver's license and pour bail.
• One. status of premises is executed and a lease is signed between the two parties. When you return, after running the Galician roads, sign the state of the return places and the tower is played!

How and where to rent a motorhome in Galicia?

If you go to Spain by plane, know that it is possible to rent your camper on site. Nevertheless, we advise you to go through online platforms and book your camper before you leave. This will allow you to have the vehicle you want to visit Galicia in fitted van or van.

On this type of site, the rental is very simple. Enter your travel dates as well as the city where you want to rent your camper. Search among those offered by number of seats, price and vehicle type. Then make a request and pay online if accepted. You'll receive a confirmation email, and that's it! All you have to do is go get it and visit Galicia in a fitted van or camper!

What is the best time to travel by motorhome in Galicia?

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In autumn, the air cools and the sky catches nature more abundantly. Autumn is the most wet season in Galicia. No surprise. summer is therefore the most pleasant time to visit Galicia in camping-car. Between July and August, temperatures can reach 35°C, more frequently 25°C. Nights can stay fresh. Summer is the season where the rains are the lowest, but they remain almost daily (on average).