{"id":5610,"date":"2026-06-18T00:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T22:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carmove.es\/?p=5610"},"modified":"2026-06-18T09:55:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T07:55:28","slug":"travel-trends-2026-spain-routes-by-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carmove.es\/en\/tendencias-viaje-2026-rutas-espana-coche\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel trends 2026: the best routes to discover Spain by car"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tourism in 2026 is defined by one clear idea: travel with freedom<\/strong>. After years of rushing and quick getaways, this year the trend is to enjoy the journey, discover inland Spain, and travel at your own pace. And nothing embodies that freedom better than exploring the country by car. We'll tell you about the trends that are shaping this year and our recommendations for making the most of them.<\/p>\n

The travel trends that will shape 2026<\/h2>\n

1. Slow travel: fewer kilometers, more experiences<\/h3>\n

In contrast to the trend of "seeing ten cities in a week" tourism, there is a growing trend towards slow travel<\/em>Staying in one area for a few days, really getting to know it, and experiencing it without feeling overwhelmed. A car is the perfect ally, because it allows you to stop wherever you want and change plans on the fly.<\/p>\n

2. Rural Spain is filling up with travelers<\/h3>\n

Charming villages, rural tourism, and inland destinations are the big trend of the year. Places like the Sierra de Gredos, Las M\u00e9dulas, the Ribeira Sacra, and the white villages of Andalusia have become fashionable, and many of them are already popular. It is only easily accessible by car<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

3. Local and weekend getaways<\/h3>\n

You don't need to travel the world to disconnect. Short getaways\u2014a long weekend or a bank holiday\u2014continue to be on the rise, especially from Madrid to destinations just a couple of hours away: Toledo, Segovia, \u00c1vila, Cuenca, or the mountains.<\/p>\n

4. Traveling out of season<\/h3>\n

To escape the crowds and high prices, more and more travelers are choosing the shoulder season. Spring and autumn are ideal for a road trip: good weather, fewer people, and spectacular scenery.<\/p>\n

Our recommendations for traveling around Spain (and Portugal) by car<\/h2>\n

Routes worth taking<\/h3>\n