HR Owen Ferrari Iberia Tour

There is no greater driving experience than taking a Ferrari out on the open road, and there’s no better place to do it than on the serene roads of Spain and Portugal. We were thrilled to return for our seventh annual tour, where 22 couples embarked on an unforgettable journey across the Iberian landscape.

The tour began in the Asturias region, one of Spain’s hidden gems. Located on the northern coast along the Bay of Biscay, Asturias is renowned not only for its stunning rolling hills but also for its exceptional cuisine. The first stop was Puebloastur, an intimate 30-room hotel perched on the edge of a tiny hamlet, offering breathtaking views of the nearby Picos mountains. Guests were greeted by a massive Salvador Dali sculpture at the entrance and a Picasso in the reception, just a glimpse of the remarkable artwork scattered throughout the hotel.

The first day of driving led the group on a memorable route south through the Picos mountains. The Picos de Europa National Park, filled with oak and beech groves, gets its name from the striking rock formations that dominate the landscape. The park is also home to two of Spain's most iconic animals: the brown bear and the Iberian wolf. After an exhilarating day on the road, the group arrived at the majestic Hotel Abadia Retuerta for the second day. This meticulously restored 12th-century Roman abbey, nestled in a 700-acre wine estate in the Duero Valley, produces some of Spain's finest wines, including Ribera del Duero.

On the third day, guests enjoyed a leisurely three-hour morning loop around the area before retreating to the pool and spa for some much-needed relaxation. The fourth day's route took the group westward, through the vast open farmlands of the Castile y León region, following the Duero River before crossing into Portugal after lunch. The terrain became more rugged and the roads twistier, offering a perfect contrast to the morning's drive.

The Douro Valley, characterized by steep, chalky terraces where vineyards have thrived since Roman times, was the next destination. The group stayed at the Ventozelo Quinta, a unique and tranquil hotel perched high above the river, offering stunning views that captured the essence of the Douro Valley. The hotel, simple yet effortlessly stylish, had rooms scattered among the vineyards. Being in the heart of port wine country, guests had the opportunity to sample the local world-class produce that evening.

The final day of driving took the Ferraristi further west, ascending into the hills of the Douro Valley through pine forests and plantations of olive and almond trees. Like the previous days in Spain, this leg of the journey allowed participants to explore roads and regions that are often overlooked, at a time of year when the landscapes are at their most beautiful.

The tour concluded in the ancient city of Porto, at the Rebello Hotel on the south bank of the Douro. The trip was rounded off perfectly with final drinks and dinner on a riverside terrace, offering spectacular views of the river and the city beyond.

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