Tour around Spain and Portugal Sept 2020 from FR

[MototravelSte]

Hello everybody!

Stefano writing, italian biker transplanted in Lyon.
I'm brand new of this forum and I'm looking for companions for the roadtrip I'm planning for this summer (first 2/3 weeks of september)

My idea:
- only asphalted roads (my moto is BMW F 800 GT, so she doesn't like going off road );
- tents and camping stuff
- turistic rhythm, time to appreciate the beauty of the nature and the villages crossed. Planning an average of 300 km each day

I attach also a rough planning of the trip, if someone is interested we can decide the stops together.

Good road to everyone!!!

[Grant Johnson]

Welcome Stefano!
bound to be somebody to ride with, even if it's only parts of the route!

[Graham72]

Hi and to the forum

Your plans sound very interesting and I will keep an eye on your posts - hopefully it will be possible by September

[Flipflop]

Hi.
Looks like your hugging the coast from Barcelona to Valencia. It’s a fairly flat coastline along there, may I suggest you travel inland a little there are some lovely mountains to ride through and your never that far from the sea. Can I also recommend the Cuenca Mountains - although it will be cold up there at night at the end of September.
Hopefully we will be going down through france and as far as Cuenca at the beginning of September - fingers crossed.

[MototravelSte]

Originally Posted by Flipflop

Hi.
Looks like your hugging the coast from Barcelona to Valencia. It’s a fairly flat coastline along there, may I suggest you travel inland a little there are some lovely mountains to ride through and your never that far from the sea. Can I also recommend the Cuenca Mountains - although it will be cold up there at night at the end of September.
Hopefully we will be going down through france and as far as Cuenca at the beginning of September - fingers crossed.

Hi Flipflop,
thanks for your reply, I will surely give a glance and modify the tour accordingly. As I said, it's only an idea for the moment, but nobody hinder us to dream! Let's see if I find other travellers interested in

@Graham72, let's see, hoping this situation will be right soon

[Flipflop]

Originally Posted by MototravelSte

Hi Flipflop,
thanks for your reply, I will surely give a glance and modify the tour accordingly. As I said, it's only an idea for the moment, but nobody hinder us to dream! Let's see if I find other travellers interested in

@Graham72, let's see, hoping this situation will be right soon

[Erik_G]

For Portugal, I recommend RN2:

Estrada Nacional 2
The National Road 2 (EN2/N2) is nicknamed the Route 66 of Portugal. It’s a very exciting and scenic journey in the heart of the country, taking you from Chaves in the North to Faro in the South.

The road is totally asphalted. Completed in 1950’s, it’s the longest continuous road in the country crossing 4 mountain ranges, 11 rivers and 29 municipalities. The journey offers an exhilarating driving experience, with superb views. An incredible journey, an unforgettable experience. The journey is a wonderful way to slowly travel through the country and experience Portugal's diverse culture and landscapes through stunning landscapes, unique villages, irresistible river beaches, unforgettable heritage and unique gastronomy.
The road encompasses miles of stunning views. It has been named one of the “best places to go in 2019” by American travel guide publisher Frommer’s. The experience of using this road is very impressive. The road is 738km long. It starts at the city of Chaves, in the northern part of the country, close to the border with Spain deep in the rough landscape of Trás os Montes. It runs south through the centre of Portugal, and ends in the city of Faro, just short of the Atlantic Ocean where the visitor is faced by the azure sea of the Algarve.

[MototravelSte]

Originally Posted by Erik_G

For Portugal, I recommend RN2:

Estrada Nacional 2
The National Road 2 (EN2/N2) is nicknamed the Route 66 of Portugal. It’s a very exciting and scenic journey in the heart of the country, taking you from Chaves in the North to Faro in the South.

The road is totally asphalted. Completed in 1950’s, it’s the longest continuous road in the country crossing 4 mountain ranges, 11 rivers and 29 municipalities. The journey offers an exhilarating driving experience, with superb views. An incredible journey, an unforgettable experience. The journey is a wonderful way to slowly travel through the country and experience Portugal's diverse culture and landscapes through stunning landscapes, unique villages, irresistible river beaches, unforgettable heritage and unique gastronomy.
The road encompasses miles of stunning views. It has been named one of the “best places to go in 2019” by American travel guide publisher Frommer’s. The experience of using this road is very impressive. The road is 738km long. It starts at the city of Chaves, in the northern part of the country, close to the border with Spain deep in the rough landscape of Trás os Montes. It runs south through the centre of Portugal, and ends in the city of Faro, just short of the Atlantic Ocean where the visitor is faced by the azure sea of the Algarve.

Wow, thank you for the suggestion, I've seen some amazing photos! I will surely do it!