A beginners guide to Overlanding the Iberian Peninsula
A Beginner’s Guide to Overlanding the Iberian Peninsula
Where the Tarmac Ends, the Adventure Begins.
Thinking about your first overland adventure through Spain and Portugal, but not sure where to start?
Whether you're brand new to overlanding or looking to explore further, this is your all-in-one companion to planning, packing, and setting off confidently across the Iberian Peninsula.
From the sun-baked deserts of southern Spain to the misty forests of northern Portugal, this guide blends decades of real-world travel experience with practical tips to help you build your rig, plan your route, and avoid common mistakes. Learn how to wild camp legally, choose the right gear, navigate remote trails, and build an overland trip that fits you, not a tour company’s itinerary.
Inside you'll find:
✅ A complete breakdown of gear, navigation tools, and route planning
✅ Real-world advice on wild camping, road rules, and self-sufficiency
✅ Sample itineraries, GPX tips, campsite insights, and regional highlights
✅ Lessons from 25+ years of experience across 22 countries
✅ A no-nonsense, beginner-friendly tone that skips the fluff and keeps it real
📍 If you've ever said “I’d love to do a trip like that, but don’t know where to begin” this is where you begin.
Written by overlander and creator of Overlanding4WD, Mark Talbot, this book is your trusted guide to independent travel across Spain and Portugal.
Start your journey. Drive with confidence.
🌐 Visit Overlanding4WD.co.uk for GPX files, planning support, and 1:1 coaching.
A Beginner’s Guide to Overlanding the Iberian Peninsula
Where the Tarmac Ends, the Adventure Begins.
Thinking about your first overland adventure through Spain and Portugal, but not sure where to start?
Whether you're brand new to overlanding or looking to explore further, this is your all-in-one companion to planning, packing, and setting off confidently across the Iberian Peninsula.
From the sun-baked deserts of southern Spain to the misty forests of northern Portugal, this guide blends decades of real-world travel experience with practical tips to help you build your rig, plan your route, and avoid common mistakes. Learn how to wild camp legally, choose the right gear, navigate remote trails, and build an overland trip that fits you, not a tour company’s itinerary.
Inside you'll find:
✅ A complete breakdown of gear, navigation tools, and route planning
✅ Real-world advice on wild camping, road rules, and self-sufficiency
✅ Sample itineraries, GPX tips, campsite insights, and regional highlights
✅ Lessons from 25+ years of experience across 22 countries
✅ A no-nonsense, beginner-friendly tone that skips the fluff and keeps it real
📍 If you've ever said “I’d love to do a trip like that, but don’t know where to begin” this is where you begin.
Written by overlander and creator of Overlanding4WD, Mark Talbot, this book is your trusted guide to independent travel across Spain and Portugal.
Start your journey. Drive with confidence.
🌐 Visit Overlanding4WD.co.uk for GPX files, planning support, and 1:1 coaching.
A Beginner’s Guide to Overlanding the Iberian Peninsula
Where the Tarmac Ends, the Adventure Begins.
Thinking about your first overland adventure through Spain and Portugal, but not sure where to start?
Whether you're brand new to overlanding or looking to explore further, this is your all-in-one companion to planning, packing, and setting off confidently across the Iberian Peninsula.
From the sun-baked deserts of southern Spain to the misty forests of northern Portugal, this guide blends decades of real-world travel experience with practical tips to help you build your rig, plan your route, and avoid common mistakes. Learn how to wild camp legally, choose the right gear, navigate remote trails, and build an overland trip that fits you, not a tour company’s itinerary.
Inside you'll find:
✅ A complete breakdown of gear, navigation tools, and route planning
✅ Real-world advice on wild camping, road rules, and self-sufficiency
✅ Sample itineraries, GPX tips, campsite insights, and regional highlights
✅ Lessons from 25+ years of experience across 22 countries
✅ A no-nonsense, beginner-friendly tone that skips the fluff and keeps it real
📍 If you've ever said “I’d love to do a trip like that, but don’t know where to begin” this is where you begin.
Written by overlander and creator of Overlanding4WD, Mark Talbot, this book is your trusted guide to independent travel across Spain and Portugal.
Start your journey. Drive with confidence.
🌐 Visit Overlanding4WD.co.uk for GPX files, planning support, and 1:1 coaching.