So you love cars. You love the sleek curves of a roadster, the utility of an SUV, and the sheer power of a muscle car. And you want to combine your love for cars with a vacation destinations for car lovers. Well, several places around the world cater to those on a budget who also have a love for automobiles. So here is a list of some great vacation destinations for car lovers on any budget in no particular order:
1 – Barcelona
Spain’s second-largest city is home to some incredible street racing during its Festival of Speed which takes place every year around mid-May when it isn’t raining. If you’re not in the mood for street racing, there are dozens upon dozens of car museums that will be right up your alley. You can also enjoy a Formula 1 race weekend when the Spanish Grand Prix is held at Barcelona’s Circuit de Catalunya. And if you’re looking for something offbeat but fun, rent rollerblades and take on the city with one of its favorite pastimes: chasing after white Alfa Romeos dressed as Sant Jordi (Saint George)
2 – Santa Pod Raceway
Santa Pod Raceway in Podington, England, is half a mile long and is home to drag races, land speed records, and all sorts of other automotive events, including rallies and monster truck, meets. And it’s only an hour train ride away from London so you can catch a show at the West End after an exciting day of racing.
Santa Pod is also conveniently close to Vauxhall, Bedfordshire, where you can tour Vauxhall’s manufacturing facility, which happens to be one of the largest automotive factories in Europe.
3 – Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico is home to some incredible stretches of winding roads perfect for those who love taking their sports car on vacation. Some of the most famous routes are mountain passes used as filming locations for Hollywood films like “The Fast and The Furious 2″ or ” 2 Fast 2 Furious”.
You can find out more by reading our article about Puerto Rico’s best road trips. But to boil it down for you, at least a dozen routes have been ranked among the best in Puerto Rico, including Route 184, Route 2 from Guayama to Ponce, and Route 153 in Cabo Rojo.
To make your Puerto Rican road trip even more exciting, plan a visit to El Yunque National Forest, which is one of the wettest places in North America. You can drive up to the mountains and through the lush rainforest while enjoying waterfalls and scenic vistas.
4 – Paris
Home of the French Grand Prix, Paris has some stunning roads that will take your breath away. You can enjoy either taking them slowly or racing against other car enthusiasts when you participate in one of the city’s car rallies.
In conclusion, you don’t have to break the bank to enjoy a vacation that caters to your appreciation of cars. You can visit some fantastic locations and take in the sights without spending too much money.
