5 reasons why you need to take a road trip across Spain with your BFFs

Road trips are a great way to enjoy the journey rather than the destination and what better journey than the gorgeous landscapes in Spain? This country has a lot to offer from vast expanses of olive trees to dormant volcanoes to clear blue beaches, valleys and mountains. The views are so mesmerizing that you’ll want to throw your phones away and enjoy the moment - just like Farhan Akhtar’s character Imraan throws Hrithik Roshan’s character Arjun’s phone into the deep valley and you won’t even regret it. The roads are built great and well-maintained even in the smallest of towns, adding to the enjoyable experience.

Be it Kabir’s underwater diving in Costa Brava, Arjun’s skydiving in Seville, the Tomatina festival in Buñol on Laila’s recommendation or Imraan’s Running of the Bulls in Pamplona - Spain has something to offer to every kind of traveller. History lovers can feel at home in Valencia, which also happens to be the place where the famous delicacy ‘Paella’ was first made. Music enthusiasts can indulge in a tour of the city Huesca, also known as ‘A paradise for musicians’ which is renowned for its musical activities and concert venues. The town Jerez De La Frontera consists of castles, ruins, ancient churches, and many wonderful wine cellars where one can live like a local. And lastly, Malaga offers a Bohemian vibe for all you hippies at heart. That’s why we say a trip to Spain has the potential to make everyone happy.

Spain is one of the very few countries that are suitable for travel all year round. The different regions have defined seasons to help you make an informed decision. The period of winter (between December to March) is best for ski enthusiasts and snow lovers as the snow-capped mountains take centre stage. It’s the ideal time for a trip to Spain if you wish to spend your time at nature parks and you want to avoid crowds.

The time between April to September is when most tourists visit Spain thanks to its tropical and pleasant weather. It is the best time to visit if you want to indulge in some water sports like Hrithik, Farhan and Abhay did in the movie and you even find an instructor as cute as Katrina Kaif. It’s the best time to sunbathe by the beach and relax.

We did talk about this before but it deserves a special mention of its own. La Tomatina is celebrated at the end of August in Buñol and is the most awaited event of the year for all the right reasons. People come from different parts of the world to take part in this one-of-a-kind festival. If you’re planning a real-life road trip through Spain inspired by the movie, this has to make it to the list. The ticket to this festival just costs 12€ and it’s truly a wonder to see the streets being left sparkly clean even after over 1.5 lakh tomatoes are quashed during the festival. Add this to your Spain itinerary and who knows maybe you’ll fall in love while you paint the town red!

It’s been 10 years to Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara but we can’t get the pub scene out of our minds, can we? Be it the bar brawl, Hrithik spilling Farhan’s drink or Abhay’s trick being put to use to gather info, they have all been iconic points in the movie and it’s time you recreate those with your friends. Plan a trip to Spain with friends and have the time of your life in Madrid and Barcelona - two cities with glamorous nightlife. These cities also are a shopping hub and home to some great restaurants so you can gain those holiday calories.

This concludes our list of 5 reasons why you need to take a road trip through Spain with friends. For an itinerary, visit here. Book flights and hotels through InterMiles to win miles and enjoy exclusive rewards.