15 Jan, 2024 @ 14:09
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Spain is the best country in the WORLD for a road trip holiday, according to new ranking

SPAIN has been named the best country in the world for road trips, according to new data. 

The perfect holiday for adventurers, road trips offer freedom for curious travellers to explore at their own pace, with many dreaming of epic journeys along Route 66 or the Pacific Coast Highway in the US. 

But according to new research, the best place for a road trip is closer than you think. 

According to Compare the Market Australia, Spain is the top spot to travel the open road. 

The study considered the cost, popularity and safety of road tripping in many countries worldwide. 

They also looked at gas prices, road quality, number of accidents and congestion levels. 

The research stated: “Spain is the country where foreign drivers are likely to find the most pleasurable driving experience.

“With the fifth-best road quality, Spain is renowned for its modern and well-maintained highways. The country also has the third cheapest car hire prices at just €29.55 (about $32.42), meaning money saved can be spent on everything from visiting some of the country’s most famous galleries to delicious tapas.”

It was closely followed by Canada, which ranked highly due to its affordable petrol and its clear roads. 

According to the study it takes an average of just 14 minutes to drive 6.2 miles, meaning drivers can explore this vast country with ease. 

Canada’s neighbour, the United States, took third place.

Plenty of famous highways are found in the States like Route 66 and Highway 1. 

The UK took fourth spot thanks to Scotland’s iconic North Coast 500.  

Another Iberian location, Portugal, was given the fifth spot with researchers highlighting low petrol prices and stunning coastal routes. 

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Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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