Anybody been to Spain on a driving holiday

[lightning]

We are getting the ferry to Santander and doing a road trip around the mountains in Northern Spain.
Some of the hotels only have parking on the street in the village, but l am assured that it's fine.
It's a first for us. We usually fly to Greece.
The dilemma is, which vehicle to go in....Z3 3.0 or Defender 110.

 

[andyglym]

We are getting the ferry to Santander and doing a road trip around the mountains in Northern Spain.
Some of the hotels only have parking on the street in the village, but l am assured that it's fine.
It's a first for us. We usually fly to Greece.
The dilemma is, which vehicle to go in....Z3 3.0 or Defender 110.

Drove down a couple of hours south of Barcelona in the Galaxy a few years back and then on to various places. Can't say I came across or saw any dramas to be honest with cars in general (sports or otherwise). A bit like most places really, just find somewhere good to park.

 

[Tracy Dee]

There's a hotel in Pamplona town centre which is pedestrianised but has a secure underground car park 100 metres away.

 

[lightning]

We're up in the mountains, booked four hotels two have parking the others are "park in local street"
"Never had a problem in 15 years" says booking agent.
Wife wants to go in the Land Rover.

 

[hard top]

Defender 110.

 

[Tracy Dee]

If doing the Pyrenees something fast with great road holding.

 

[Grumps]

It'll drive you mad after a couple of hundred miles. Take the Zed.

 

[hard top]

It'll drive you mad after a couple of hundred miles.

That's the fun of it mate, I have had 4 wheel drives, one had huge sand tires, small steering wheel, bucket seats etc.
SOB to keep in a straight line on the road though.

 

[Bazza]

Myself & Mint drove to Andorra to drive the Pyrenees in the Zeds a fantastic time was had with no issues, go in the Zed top down all the way thru France parking overnight on the roads again no issues the cars drew a lot of attention as well all that sun and Zedingggggggggggggggggggg got to be done mate.

 

[billz]

We only book hotels that have parking, apart from when we stayed here https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/restaurante-revestido.en-gb.html?label=gen173nr-1FCAEoggJCAlhYSDNiBW5vcmVmaFCIAQGYAS7CAQp3aW5kb3dzIDEwyAEM2AEB6AEB-AELkgIBeagCAw;sid=f3addf26500b5b0f92fe6e348abd973f;checkin=2018-01-03;checkout=2018-01-04;dest_id=-381654;dest_type=city;dist=0;group_adults=2;hpos=1;room1=A,A;sb_price_type=total;soh=1;soldout=0,0;srepoch=1503679716;srfid=a376d105b76c4eff676d35f2e7943d17005af4f8X1;srpvid=5ed1763120890065;type=total;ucfs=1&#no_availability_msg
Which is In Escalona, we had to park on the street and did not have a problem.
We now usually stay here and we are planning on using this as a base next year which is in Boltana
https://www.booking.com/hotel/es/ba...f10275;srepoch=1503679838;atlas_src=hp_iw_btn

 

[Grumps]

That's the fun of it mate, I have had 4 wheel drives, one had huge sand tires, small steering wheel, bucket seats etc.
SOB to keep in a straight line on the road though.

I had a series 2 some years ago. Did more steering keeping it straight than going round bends!

 

[abh29]

Took a Megane vert down a few years age (car was new R Reg). Went on a deal to Santander then staying in some great hotels but can not recall the name of the chain. I would not fancy doing it in a defender, unless I intended keeping off the Tarmac. Must admit to a couple of hairy moments in mountains when I got very very lost. Very odd looks from indigenise population driving in snow with top off. Later that year took same car to Italy ,had hood up and air con on.

 

[abh29]

That's the fun of it mate, I have had 4 wheel drives, one had huge sand tires, small steering wheel, bucket seats etc.
SOB to keep in a straight line on the road though.

That's sounds like driving our old ser 1 LR that had been coiled ,fitted with a V8 motor and running on SAT,s.
Makes me shudder that we were cutting them up, they cost £500 then.

 

[Lazzzydog]

Take the Z without a doubt. Keep the luggage to a minimum and top down in the mountains. Done the crossing to Santander a few times on "The Love Boat", get merry before the cabaret starts and it's almost enjoyable. Driving in rural Spain is a totally different ball game to this country, you will have a blast, but not in a 110.
(Other opinions are available.)

 

[Howard]

Definitely take the Z... having done most of the Pyrenees on a motorbike & having no problem with security and some amazing fast roads with awesome bends, why would you want to take the Defender, leave that for the off road stuff for which it's designed for.
Only advantage of the Defender is the Wife can take more luggage & you can bring back more beer & .
Good luck either way.
H

 

[Parmst]

Having just come back from 2.5 weeks in France and Spain definitely the zed.and you will love it. Always picked a hotel with parking and never had any trouble - only place we didnt like was Calias

 

[MAURICE THE MARTIAN]

Take the zed.No contest.
I took mi 3.0 series 3 this year due to the zed breaking down on morning of departure.
Tbh as quick and agile on the twisty bits as the 3 ser is we didnt really felt cheated and it did spoil the enjoyment to a certain degree.
M

 

[Disky]

If you take a Land Rover, you'll have a great time sight seeing,,,, as the damn thing will be in the garage getting welded for most of the trip


Lol, sorry , someone had to get it in lol

 

[Paulro]

I doubt very much you having a problem in the mountains. Have a great trip. Take the z3. The roads are great.

 

[Howard]

I would suggest the security problems are considerably worse in the Uk than in rural France where we live & no different in the Spanish/French Pyrernees. No traffic,awesome bends,stunning scenery & the top down in your Z3.
Just put a detachable boot rack on & that solves any luggage concerns.
H