Stop overs in France & Spain

Midwinter I take it?

Most people would go via Tours, Bordeaux, Hendaye and over the Spanish plateau. Some people however would go via Reims, Lyon, the Rhone valley and the Spanish coast although it's further - there are sites open both ways and only you can decide. 

Some people drive 200 miles a day - others are happy to press on and do 300 or more, even though night falls early - and again only you can decide. I don't know your age or stamina. 

So please make those choices and detailed advice on overnight stops will follow. 

You don't say what time of year. This will make a great difference on the number of sites open. As to distance, if using Autoroutes the Kms can be covered very quickly. However, whilst when I was younger I would happily do 400 miles or more,  250 / 300 is my absolute maximum these days.

I wouldn't ike to advise you without more information, not only time of year but size of outfit. 250 mile a day for me, preferably less. Much depends on weather and how I feel. I don't book anywhere and stop when ready.

peedee

Hi, Malcolm,

It’s worth checking the campsite websites or ACSI listings regarding the dogs, some sites have a 2 dog limit.

Sounds a great trip, have a wonderful time.

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Hi  everyone,

We are travelling down to Spain in the next couple of weeks ,we aim to take the ferry from Calais and arrive around 4am ( ish ) we are  in our early 70s and reasonably fit so I think 200 miles should be ok . My concern is where to stop overnight, on the way are there areas or other sites where we can just pull in for a sleep . I know we cannot stay on aires in France

Sorry forgot to mention we are towing a Pegasus Brindisi 7.5 mtrs

Best I can suggest after Calais with that limited mileage are overnight campsites at Mezieres- sous- Lavardin, Fouras, Urrugne, and Valladolid - and it's still 400 miles to Malaga from there.

But up to there all those sites are open all year - but I am afraid have no idea whether they accept twin axle caravans if that is what you have, or whether they have any restriction on three dogs.

Take care.

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