New Roads - route planning resource

[Boxsterjon]

This looks very interesting for those of us who like a good road trip:

https://newroads.co/

I’m looking forward to testing it out on my June Pyrenees escapade.

[jimmsy]

Is it paid for?

If it's just using AI, I wonder if just going straight to Gemini (due to Google maps routes being generated) is easier and free.

[Groomio]

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Pricing information here

https://newroads.co/how-it-works/

Edited by Groomio on Friday 16th January 11:31

[Omaruk]

In July I used Ai to curate me a driving holiday in Spain and Portugal worked out fantastic and some superb places to stay. I refined it further with some locations and duration changes and specifying paradors as a hotel preference. Here is the intial output

Here's a 7-day driving route through Northern Spain, focusing on scenic roads and historic towns:

Day 1: Santander to Oviedo (Asturias)
- Start in Santander
- Drive the CA-180 and AS-117 through the Picos de Europa mountains
- Scenic mountain passes and winding roads
- Overnight in historic Oviedo
- Distance: Approximately 350 km
- Highlights: Stunning mountain scenery, twisty roads

Day 2: Oviedo to Santiago de Compostela
- Take the AS-14 and OU-540 through Galician countryside
- Winding rural roads with minimal traffic
- Explore Santiago de Compostela's historic old town
- Overnight in Santiago
- Distance: Approximately 330 km
- Highlights: Galician landscapes, medieval architecture

Day 3: Santiago de Compostela to Porto, Portugal
- Take coastal N-552 and scenic N-641
- Cross into Portugal via beautiful rural roads
- Explore Porto's historic center
- Overnight in Porto
- Distance: Approximately 300 km
- Highlights: Coastal views, Portuguese wine country

Day 4: Porto to Salamanca
- Take N-222 (one of the world's most beautiful drives)
- Cross back into Spain via scenic rural roads
- Explore Salamanca's historic university city
- Overnight in Salamanca
- Distance: Approximately 380 km
- Highlights: Douro Valley, historic architecture

Day 5: Salamanca to Bilbao
- Take CL-510 and BU-V-5112 through rural landscapes
- Scenic mountain roads in Cantabrian range
- Explore Bilbao's modern and historic attractions
- Overnight in Bilbao
- Distance: Approximately 360 km
- Highlights: Mountain passes, Basque countryside

Day 6: Bilbao to Pamplona
- Take scenic mountain roads through Basque Country
- BI-623 and NA-140 offer excellent driving routes
- Explore Pamplona's historic center
- Overnight in Pamplona
- Distance: Approximately 310 km
- Highlights: Mountain twists, Basque culture

Day 7: Pamplona back to Santander
- Take NA-150 and CA-270 through mountain landscapes
- Return to Santander via scenic mountain routes
- Distance: Approximately 300 km
- Highlights: Final mountain driving experience

Road Characteristics:
- Minimal motorway use
- Lots of twisty mountain roads
- Scenic rural routes
- Challenging driving for sports car enthusiasts

Recommended Car Preparation:
- Ensure good brake condition
- Check suspension
- Carry spare tire and basic tools
- Have navigation with offline maps

Tips:
- Start early to enjoy daylight driving
- Check road conditions in mountain areas
- Have a flexible schedule for stops and photography

This route offers:
- Approximately 2,130 km total
- Varied landscapes
- Historic towns
- Excellent driving roads
- Minimal motorway driving