El turismo rural It is a way of traveling that has more and more followers, especially among those travelers who seek tranquility, avoid crowds and enjoy nature and charming towns. And one of the best options for practicing rural tourism is doing it in a motorhome. Many towns in rural Spain have opted for this type of tourism, offering spaces for our vehicles to take advantage of all the charms that these corners offer.
What are the benefits of traveling in a motorhome to rural destinations?
Exploring new places, enjoying nature and getting to know the culture and gastronomy of the places they visit are some of the main attractions that rural tourism offers to motorhomers, in addition to other advantages. These are some of them:
- Tranquility: Small rural towns have less traffic, less noise and less pollution than cities. This allows the traveler to relax and disconnect from the stress and fast pace of urban life. In addition, having less population, there are also fewer crowds and more space to park and spend the night with the motorhome.
- Nature: The towns are usually surrounded by natural landscapes of great beauty and diversity, such as mountains, forests, valleys, lakes or rivers. This allows the traveler to enjoy outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, climbing, skiing, rafting, kayaking or... simply, breathing fresh air.
- Culture: Many of the small towns have a rich cultural and historical heritage, reflecting their traditions, art and architecture. This allows the traveler to learn about the history and identity of each place, visiting its monuments, museums, churches or castles. Or, why not, participate in their popular festivals and local customs.
- Cuisine: The gastronomy of the towns is based on local, fresh and seasonal products. This means that the traveler can taste typical and tasty dishes, made with traditional or innovative recipes in their bars or restaurants or perhaps buy artisan products, such as bread, cheese, honey or jam and enjoy them in the motorhome.
What rural destinations can you visit in a motorhome?
Spain has a wide variety of rural destinations that you can visit by motorhome, from mountainous to coastal landscapes, through forests, valleys, lakes or rivers. Here we propose some of them:
- Taramundi: It is a town located in western Asturias, which stands out for its natural environment and its crafts. The traveler can visit the Mazonovo Mills Museum, where you can see different types of hydraulic mills; the Esquíos Ethnographic Museum, where you can learn about rural life of yesteryear; or the Cutlery Museum, where you can admire the famous artisanal cutlery of Taramundi.
You can spend the night in any of the two free spaces offered by the town, a more central one, without services, and another with all services, a little further from the town (about 7 minutes walking).
- Pyrenees: The mountain range extends along the border between Spain and France, and offers a spectacular natural environment for lovers of hiking, climbing, cycling or winter sports, without forgetting the different charming towns that we can find. in any of the provinces that cover them, including Navarra, Aragon or Catalonia.
There are multiple overnight options, both municipal and private areas, campsites, etc.
- Rias Baixas: It is a coastal area located in the south of Galicia, where sea inlets are formed that create unique landscapes of great beauty. You can tour the Rías Baixas from A Coruña to Pontevedra, passing through Santiago de Compostela, and enjoy its beaches, its islands, its cliffs, its historical and artistic heritage, its gastronomy and its wine.
Throughout the different areas that run through the Rías Baixas you have various overnight areas, such as sanxenso or of Cambados.
- Extremadura Siberia: It is a region located to the east of Extremadura, which owes its name to its geographical isolation and extreme climate. However, it is an area with great natural and cultural wealth, where its reservoirs, its Mediterranean forests, its white towns and its historical legacy stand out.
You can spend the night in the area of Puerto Pena, although these are parking lots without services.
- The Cabriel Valley: It is an area located between the provinces of Cuenca and Valencia, where the Cabriel river runs, one of the cleanest in Europe. It is an ideal natural environment for practicing adventure activities, such as rafting, kayaking, canyoning or hiking. You can also visit its towns, its castles, its caves and its cultural heritage.
There are many places to spend the night, and if you want to camp you have the Kikopark Campsite, in Villargordo del Cabriel.
- The Route of Don Quixote: This literary route follows the footsteps of Don Quixote and Sancho Panza through the lands of Castilla-La Mancha. You can travel the route by motorhome and visit the places that inspired Cervantes to write his masterpiece, such as windmills, inns, castles, churches or squares. You can also enjoy its gastronomy, its crafts and its popular festivals.
In the town of Consuegra, you can spend the night with wonderful views of the windmills.
As you can see, traveling by motorhome through rural destinations is a unique experience that allows you to discover the beauty of our country in a different way. What are you waiting to try it?
And remember that, if you do not have your own motorhome, in Express motorhome We are happy to help you live the experience of this type of travel. Visit our rental section and reserve the vehicle that best suits your needs.