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Take to the Road
There’s a lot to be said for having your own
wheels on holiday. You can drive down that
inviting country lane or cute village you’ve
spied. Driving in a foreign country is not so
different to driving in New Zealand. You soon
get used to driving on the other side, and
the major roads let you cover long distances
in good time. If you opt for the minor roads,
you’ll avoid the tolls and see much more of
the countryside. These days you don’t even
have to worry about those relationship-
testing moments where the navigator mutters
“I think that was our exit…” as you race past
an off ramp. For a little extra, you can have a
slightly bossy but very knowledgeable GPS
system that will tell you exactly how to get to
where you’re going. There’s a huge range of
car types on offer, and if you’re worried about
your carbon footprint you can even opt for a
more eco-friendly diesel or hybrid model. If
you are going to be on the road for a longer
period of time, you should consider a lease
arrangement – you’ll get a brand new car with
full factory warranty plus the usual benefits
of a rental car such as unlimited kilometres
and comprehensive insurance. Once all that’s
sorted, you are ready to hit the road!
San Sebastián 462
181
461
610
515 1104 1144
918
766
899 774 796
539
232
854 929
879
920
76
249
533
213
518
430 877 854 Santiago de Compostela 1033 563 886 747 616 Valencia 349 538 623 515 Faro 1196 722 410 199 1104 774 854 Lagos 1271 805 485 274 1144 796 929 76 Lisbon 1246 626 672 461 918 539 879 249 213
Oporto 1159 813 610 766 232 920 533 518
354
562
616
899
115 320 313
236 236
720 744 450 647
369 442 98
164 282
275
275
Athens
Delphi 115 Meteora 320 236
Thessaloniki 313 236
142
142
Ankara
40
426
274
747
954 Gallipoli 199 854 Seville 623 886
813
563
877 456
562
672
430 181 885 626
485
426 598 Malaga 805
410 456 Madrid 722 538 954 354 885 1271 1246 1159
598 1196 462 1033 349
Barcelona
Distances are
approximate, in
kilometres and based
on direct routes.
Approximate Distances
Bodrum 720 Gallipoli 744 369 Istanbul 450 442 164
Kusadasi 647 98 282
353
353