Surely you have sometimes thought about doing some camper route in Europe. The possibilities are virtually endless! The limit only sets the time that you have to travel. Without a doubt, camper travel in Europe is a very different way of sightseeing. The biggest advantage is that in the same trip you can visit several cities along the way, whatever your starting point. So, even if summer is coming to an end, why not take advantage of this time of year to tour Europe with Puzzle Campers?

Before starting the route

Do not accelerate, before you start, you should take into account some recommendations to enjoy the perfect trip without anything that can spoil you. First of all, you have to get the van ready: check the oil levels, the tires, the brakes … A timely review can save you future problems when you are on the road! If you are going to travel in camper for rent you do not have to worry, our furgos are put in place before each delivery so you will not have to worry about anything.

Puzzle Campers SIf you are going to travel abroad, it might be interesting to hire a road assistance insurance. Do not lose anything by taking a look at the different comparators of insurance that exist and see if one suits your needs. Ah! Before starting the trip it is advisable to take a look and check the coverage of the insurance that we have contracted. Do not forget that the objective is to avoid any discomfort when traveling in camper.

If you do not feel like losing do not forget to include in your luggage a good GPS navigator, if you do not have it you can rent it next to our furgos. With the help of the browser you will arrive in a blink of an eye. In addition many of them have the option of signaling the furgoperfectos that are near your route. Now it is only to take your suitcases, supplies and enjoy the route.

 From camper road to the Portuguese capital

If your camper trip begins in Oviedo, near where our northern base is, you should head towards the Port of Pajares. Well by the highway or by the national road the scenery is amazing. Your first stop may be the city León, presided over by its Gothic cathedral. If you have not got up early, and your stomach starts to roar you can always enjoy a typical Maragato cooked in the area of ​​Astorga.

Before heading to Portugal, it may be a good idea to stop at Lake Sanabria, did you know that it is the largest lake of glacial origin in the Peninsula? It is located in a very cozy environment so you feel like stopping by to enjoy the beautiful surroundings that surrounds the lake. After the pause, you can follow your route in camper to the neighboring country.

Already in Portugal

Lisbon Once you enter Portugal, you can head towards Braga, a city full of history worth visiting in camper. Take advantage to enjoy your famous cod! Very close to this locality, just 55 kilometers away is Oporto. How not to take advantage of the trip to make a stop here? Give a truce to your rental camper and take advantage to lose you in its steep streets. The offer of restaurants is wide so finding where to enjoy the gastronomy and its famous wine will not be very difficult. That’s right, look at the alcohol at the wheel.

Lisboa

The next stop before arriving at your final destination can be Coimbra, a city full of history.Its university is the oldest in Europe and in 2013 was declared a World Heritage Site. Recorred its streets and lose by its corners, it is worth losing a day in this beautiful city! Finally, head towards Lisbon. Your final destination is located in the Tagus River Delta. Surely after the long trip in camper you want to enjoy the Portuguese capital to your air and without haste. Take advantage! Losing their historic neighborhoods. You may also like to stop at the famous Café a Brasileira. Do not leave the city without crossing in camper from shore to shore by the emblematic bridge.

Towards French Brittany, Mont Saint Michel

Another essential country to visit in camper is France. The Gallic country is full of campsites and car parks so the trip will be easier than usual. If you have taken the van in our northern base, your first stop must be San Sebastian. We assure you that it is worth making your first stop here. Why not enjoy some pintxos in the old area? Near the university there is an AC car park, the urban bus and the bike path arrive there. Easier impossible.

50 km from San Sebastián, you will find Biarritz, a summer resort. Do not miss a stop here, if you want to rest you will find an AC parking on the outskirts of the city. So do not forget to put the bikes in the van, moving so it will be much easier. If you are surf lovers, in Biarritz and surroundings you will find plenty of beaches to practice your favorite sport. If you want to go surfing north, in Capbreton, Soorts-Hossegor, Messanges you will find a lot of people who, like you, want to surf the perfect wave. In addition, any of these villages is perfect to enjoy the delicious mussels with fries. Those of Le Touring Café, in Hossegor, are to suck their fingers.

Close to Bretagne

Continue your route in camper through Europe towards Arcachon, this village, famous for its oysters, is only an hour from Bordeaux. It is very close to the dune of Pilat, a huge dune of more than 100 meters located to the south of the town. From the top, you will enjoy incredible views before continuing your journey in camper. Continue to La Rochelle, you can arrive by ferry through Le Verdon-sur-Mer or border the huge Garonne through Bordeaux. La Rochelle is a city full of history as a result of the diverse cultures that converged in the city. It was an important seaport and that is reflected in all its corners.

There are 137 kilometers separating La Rochelle from the birthplace of Jules Verne, Nantes. This city pays tribute in many of its corners. The huge mechanical elephant that lives in the city will surprise you. In addition, if you like contemporary art, you are in the right city, Nantes is full of original art samples. Get back on board in your camper until you reach Rennes and head for the Mont Saint Michel, a small island on the river Couesnon. Despite being one of the most touristic places of Normandy and of all France, you must visit it at least once in your life. Mont Saint Michel has been part of the World Heritage Site since 1979. It is worth doing this route in camper for a country known to many as the paradise of camper and campervan.

By camper to the city of lovers, Verona

To make a route in camper by Europe and to travel until the beautiful Italy in camper of rent is something that must not miss in your lists of things that must do before dying. It is a long trip but it is well worth it. You will drive with your camper rental until Bayonne, city that was founded in the year 950. It is a very touristy city and perhaps it costs a little to park but surely you find what to do. Take the opportunity to stop and head to Toulouse, one of the most populated cities in France.

In Toulouse diverse cultures coexist, reason why the city offers restaurants and commerce of diverse parts of the world. Why not try some Arabic dish to regain strength after the long camper rental trip before continuing the journey? Rest and head towards Marseilles, a charming town on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea. Do not forget to visit its picturesque neighborhoods like L’Estaque, neighborhoods that were a source of inspiration for many painters.

In the beautiful Italy

Italia

Once in Italy, you will arrive in San Remo, a seaside town famous for its tourism and for its song festival. Let yourself be seduced by its beaches and its cozy fishing port before continuing to Genoa. Again you will be before a city that is part of the Patrimony of Humanity. This coast city, with mild temperatures invites you to stroll along its historic streets. A good place to enjoy the Italian gastronomy and the beautiful historic buildings that make up the city.

280 kilometers and three hours on the road is what separates you from Verona. The Italian city of love is made up of beautiful buildings from different historical periods. Streets, corners, people … definitely a city with much life that you will love to visit aboard your rental camper. You will soak up the spirit of the Capulet and the Montesco!

These are just some of the camper tours in Europe that you can visit. Remember that the possibilities are endless and freedom is one of the great advantages that has to travel in camper. These three countries, which are very easy to reach from Spain, are worth a trip. Surely you know more routes to do in camper for rent, why not share them with us?

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