Easter is, for many, the first big trip of the year by motorhome: several days off, almost guaranteed good weather and a craving for the road after winter. But it's also one of the busiest times of year, with sites and destinations packed. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy it to the full and dodge the crowds. Here's how.
The challenge: lots of people on the road
At Easter, popular sites fill up, roads see more traffic and tourist destinations get crowded. The key to enjoying it is to plan ahead and, sometimes, choose the less obvious option.
Strategies for dodging the crowds
- Book ahead for sites and campsites in busy areas; they sell out at this time of year.
- Choose less typical destinations: while everyone heads to the same places, inland Spain (Castile, Extremadura, Aragón) or less touristy areas are quiet and beautiful.
- Leave and return avoiding peak travel days, if you can.
- Get up early to find a spot and enjoy places without the crowds.
Destination ideas
- The already-warm south: Andalucía with its Easter processions (Seville, Málaga) or its coast and mountains.
- Peaceful inland Spain: heritage cities without crowds (see Castile and León or Extremadura).
- Spring nature: blossoms, rivers and mountains now accessible.
- Levante for the first beach day of the year.
Practical tips
- Spring weather: pleasant but changeable; bring layers and a rain jacket.
- Autonomy: with sites full, relying less on plug-in power gives you freedom (see how much battery you need).
- Patience on the road on the busiest travel days.
In summary
Easter is a great long weekend for the camper, with the challenge of crowds; it's best enjoyed by booking ahead, choosing less typical destinations and getting up early. The step you can take today: if you're heading out at Easter, book your sites or campsites now and consider a quieter inland destination; you'll avoid the stress and enjoy the peace and quiet. Combine it with long weekends and short getaways.
