Aston Martin Atlantic Coast Adventure
10-22 June 2026
For the last couple of years we’ve been following versions of the Alonso trail but 2026 will be very different (although we will be close to the Alonso Museum if you want to visit) 2026 is all about the Spanish Atlantic coast and we have stops along all of it from the border with France to the border with Portugal. We start at beautiful San Sebastian, stylish and accomplished with outstanding gastronomy, shops, the river and a real buzz. Then we go to Palacio de Luces for a a chill, visit Oviedo or go to the beach. Cap Finistere is well named and our stop at Costa da Morte is only a few miles away. At the heart of rugged scenery it’s close to the Cape, and close to Santiago de Compostella. We move on to Baiona on the west coast. Here the first of Columbus’ ships stopped for repairs on the way back from the New World. It’s a favoured jumping off point for people sailing transatlantic. Cutting off the corner to get back to the North we have a night at the beautiful monastery at Santo Estevo and we finish with a real find—Mirador LaFranca, very hidden away. Then it’s off to Santander for the Sunday Ferry.
Good company, historic hotels and the best driving in Europe
| Wed 10 June | Afternoon departure from Plymouth on Brittany Ferries Pont Aven |
| Thurs 11 June | Arrive in Santander, then drive 120 miles to San Sebastian to stay at the mountain top Monte Igueldo. It’s a short cab ride (or furnicular) into town and the Pinxto bars. Bed and breakfast here so you can enjoy the wonderful gastronomy and city – 2 nights |
| Sat 13 June | Drive 200 miles along the coast to Luces, just outside Oviedo, to stay at the Palacio de Luces. It’s close to Oviedo and five minutes to the sea. This was a C16th Palace and has recently been restored as a five star hotel —2 nights |
| Mon 15 June | Drive 240 miles to Muxia on the Atlantic Coast to stay at the new Parador Costa da Morte. It’s only 18 miles from Capre Finistere and 45 miles to Santiago de Compostella. There are also a range of megalithic monuments and waterfalls near by 2 nights |
| Wed 17 Jun | It’s 110 miles to Baiona via Santiago and Vigo. Baiona is a spectacular Parador built on a fortified promontory and a super town. Columbus made landfall here |
| Thurs 18 June | So now we’re leaving the sea to go to Santo Estevo. It’s 150 miles to the monastery in the river valley. A brilliantly converted monastery and an excellent stop with some of the best food in the Paradors |
| Fri 20 June | 240 miles through wonderful mountains to Mirador LaFranca. A four star hotel built on the beach in the pretty LaFranca cove, we have sea view rooms so you can sleep to the sound of the waves. Santillana del Mar and the prehistoric caves at Altamira are only 30 miles away 2 nights |
| Sun 21June | Drive 45 miles to Santander for a lunchtime Ferry departure |
| Mon 22 June | Evening arrival at Portsmouth |
Tour Booking & Information
Price £4500.00 per car with two people to include ferry crossing, dinner bed and breakfast at all hotels except Monte Igueldo, tour leader, map and roadbook.
Special prices for solo drivers and those not wishing to use the ferry and some ferry cabin upgrades available
To book contact Jasper
Tel:+44 (0) 1442 842542
Mob: 07831 327727
Email: info@driveespana.com
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