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Caravanning in Europe? Spanish motorways get higher speed limits

Spanish caravanners can now get to their destination that little bit quicker..

by Chris Jefferies

Caravan owners heading to Spain this summer will be able to drive a little bit faster without breaking the law, as a three-month reduction of the maximum speed limit has come to an end.

Back in April the Spanish government took the move to reduce the maximum speed limit on motorways from 120kph (75mph) to 110 mph in an effort to reduce fuel costs.

However, it has reversed that decision today (July 7th) meaning that Spanish holidaymakers will be able to get to their destination camp site that little bit quicker.

Fuel consumption will no doubt be at the front of many caravan owners’ minds this summer, with fuel prices going up across Europe, so many may choose to keep their speed down anyway.

Spain is the number one most popular overseas destination for UK tourists, with a quarter of all our overseas car hire taking place there.

The Caravan Club has 20 different sites in Spain for touring holidaymakers to choose from, ranging from Camping Playa Joyel in the northern region of Cantabria to Camping Cabo de Gata and Camping Cabopino among many others on the south coast.