Calais to Alicante Road Trip
From the English Channel to the Spanish sun, this is the ultimate European cross-country dash.
Calais → Paris → Lyon → Barcelona → Alicante
- Eiffel Tower
- Vieux Lyon
- Barcelona Beach
- Santa Barbara Castle
Day 1 · White Cliffs to Paris
Quick stop at the coast before hitting the City of Light.
Calais Port
Grab a coffee and watch the ferries before heading south.
Amiens Cathedral
Stunning Gothic architecture, perfect halfway lunch spot.
Eiffel Tower
Classic sunset views to kick off your Paris stay.
Day 2 · Paris Deep Dive
A full day to soak in the best of the French capital.
The Louvre
Go early to beat the crowds. The glass pyramid is iconic.
Montmartre
Wander the hilly streets where Picasso used to hang out.
Le Marais
The coolest neighborhood for dinner and boutique shopping.
Day 3 · Southbound to Lyon
Leaving Paris for the food capital of France.
Paris Departure
Hit the road early to avoid the Peripherique traffic.
Vieux Lyon
Explore the hidden 'traboules' (secret passageways).
Day 4 · Crossing into Spain
Big driving day through the Pyrenees to the coast.
Lyon
Long day ahead, grab some pastries for the car.
Barcelona Stopover
Quick stretch and tapas by the Mediterranean sea.
Day 5 · Arrival in Alicante
The final stretch to the palm-lined boulevards.
Barcelona
Final leg of the journey down the Spanish coast.
Santa Barbara Castle
Incredible views over the city and the blue sea.
Postiguet Beach
You made it! Kick off your shoes and relax.
- French tolls add up quickly
- Parking in Paris is a nightmare
- Long driving days on Day 4 and 5