Spain van life route: 658.7 km to Zaragoza via the Pyrenees
A 658.7 km van life route through Spain heading toward Zaragoza, following travelers Craig and Amy as they navigate changing plans for reaching Morocco. The journey includes stops through the Pyrenees and various Spanish towns while deciding between ferry routes from Marseille or Spain.
- Distance
- 658.7 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Departure from UK towards Morocco
- End
- Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar
- Stops
- 4
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Departure from UK towards Morocco — Channel crossing route connecting Britain to continental Europe, gateway for overland travelers heading south toward North Africa and Mediterranean destinations.
- Pyrenees Journey
- Zaragoza Planning — Major city in northeastern Spain serving as a strategic hub for route planning, featuring historic architecture and accessibility to regional highways.
- Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar — Iconic cathedral in Zaragoza featuring impressive pillars and gold interior, offering panoramic city views from its climbable tower for four euros.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Ferry from Spain to Morocco resumed operations; check current schedules as opening times change daily. One-hour ferry available from southern Spain ports as alternative to 47-hour Marseille ferry.
- Where to stay
- Free parking available at wonky spots throughout Spain for motorhomes/vans. Spain is very motorhome-friendly for finding overnight spots.
- Food
- Try traditional Spanish tapas in Zaragoza's old town. La Barristo offers multiple small plates including potato tortilla (tortilla española) and other Spanish dishes.
- Tip
- Climb to the top of the Basilica de Nuestra Señora del Pilar in Zaragoza for city views. Tickets cost €4 per person.
- Timing
- El Gordo lottery draws annually before Christmas in Spain with €2.2 billion total prize money (world's largest lottery). Tickets sold throughout the country.
- Tip
- Public nudity is legal in Spain, including at natural hot springs. Be prepared to encounter this cultural practice.
- Transport
- Scenic mountain roads connect Spanish towns through the Pyrenees with twisty routes, red earth landscapes, and emerald lakes. Route planning can lead to unexpected beautiful drives.
Video on this route
SPAIN'S CRAZIEST LAW (van life Spain)