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Andalucia is the perfect region to explore by 4x4.
Motor Racing
There are exceptional motor racing facilities in Andalucía with the most important facilities located in the provinces of Cádiz, Málaga, Granada and Almería.
In Cádiz, the international circuit at Jerez sometimes holds the Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix, an event that attracts thousands of followers. For full information about race dates and ticket information from the 'Circuito de Jerez'.
In Málaga, near the scenic village of Ronda, is the Ascari racing facilities, club and academy which are named after the famous Alberto Ascari, who was the first world champion to win the Formula 1 race twice.
In Granada, about 60 kilometres from the capital, near the village of Guadíx there is a small, private racing facility.
In Almería, not far from the famous Hollywood theme park, there is another small private racing facility.
The Sierras of Córdoba and Montoro are popular for rallies, and several national contests are held there.
Vintage cars
"Vuelta de Andalucía en coches antiguos"
- Round Andalucía tour of veteran cars; takes place every
autumn. "MCM and friends" rally in Marbella is
now an established annual event.
4x4 Vehicles
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| 4x4 in the Sierra de las Nieves |
4x4 vehicles have fast become almost 'de rigueur'
on the Costa del Sol, even though few have to justify their true
function of off-road utility vehicles. However, if owners do use
them for the purpose for which they were designed, these machines
can provide the most immense amount of fun and, at times, a truly
challenging driving experience.
It isn't necessary to travel far afield to make
the most of a 4x4 vehicle. A mere 10 or 15 kilometres inland there
are tracks, paths and, sometimes, almost-roads deep in forests,
across streams, up hillsides, along valleys and dried-up riverbeds.
Make sure you have all the requisite fine-detail
maps (although even they won't have every track), mobile phone just
to be on the safe side, a full tank of petrol and off you go.
Most of the roads heading inland from the Costa
del Sol will set you on the right track.
Head towards Coin, Ojen, or up the Ronda road. Explore
the Parque
Natural de las Nieves. If you do go further afield, check out
our suggestions for motoring trips in Andalucia, which you can use
as base from which to explore the hinterland.
Driving up through Ronda, and taking the road towards
Seville for 15 or 20kms, will, for example, take you to an area
in which you will find Ubrique, Grazalema, El Bosque, Prado del
Rey, Villamartin, and a host of tiny, white villages dotted over
some spectacular countryside.
Remember, do not drive through fields with crops;
if you have to open and drive through a gate, close it after you;
and be aware of fire hazards.
Motoring Itineraries
In our travel itineraries section we present routes
around the region. Click
here.
Driving in Spain
For handy information about driving in Andalucia
click here.
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