First Time Spain

Waz51,  Are there any tolls on that route? Probably not. But  put your start and finish into ViaMichelin.com for any route from anywhere to anywhere and it will tell you the cost of tolls where they exist. 

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Thanks Guys , I'll give it a go on Michelin possibly bit better than Google and yes will go via M50 round Madrid .

looks like if i stick to AP68 coming out of Bilbao will cost me 10.15 euros , which is fine by me .

We'll be a week behind you at Fuentas Blancas. We have "driven" the route to site from the motorway on Google Maps. We find this a great help. 

I too will be on that ferry, and intend to head for Burgos as the first stop. Fuentas Blancas is an interesting site to find, make sure you use the GPS co-ordinates in your satnav. Expect the pitches to be muddy with limited toilet blocks open, water can be a bit of a search as they turn off a lot of the water supplies in winter to prevent freezing. Don't be put off, Burgos is a great town to visit. If you get held up or the ferry is late don't worry too much the campsite reception stays open late. I don't book, just use ACSI CampingCard. On the coast, we have booked our pitches as we found out on our first visit 4 years ago how fully booked they were.

I'll be using Googlemaps on my mobile fone to get me there and as mnlatham has suggested i always use the little man to "drive" the route so , hopefully , I'll be able to recognise landmarks as they appear . Will we be able to get a hot breakfast at Fuentas Blancas do you think ?

There is a cafe on site. Am unsure if its open mornings. You could email reception for details.

I've just gone thru toll on google maps and the kiosks seem unmanned , so how do i pay cash or is this not an option ? can i just pay with card ? without having to buy one of those specific cards ?

Usual system is to take a ticket when you enter a toll road - that will open the barrier.

Save the ticket till you leave the toll road and if tne pay booth is unmanned poke the ticket into the machine and it will tell you the price - put cash or your UK bank card into the machine to pay. You may or may not get a receipt. The barrier will open to let you out.

Some booths are  marked only for those with an electronic gadget on the windscreen. If you don't have one don't use that lane. If you are driving alone without that gadget you will have to get out and walk round every time. Not a big problem.

If you are stuck press the help button and talk to the intercom.