On Holiday In Spain? Make Sure You Try One Of These Fabulous Ferrari Driving Experiences

Nowadays it is possible to drive a Ferrari (and plenty of other extraordinary supercars) at professional motor racing circuits all over Spain. Strong racing histories and excellent locations make el Jarama in Madrid and The Circuit of Cataluña near Barcelona popular choices among the circuits. But as you will see in this article, there are lots of other high quality circuits out there that are definitely worth discovering.

The Circuit of Cataluña Montmeló

Without doubt, the most legendary circuit in all of Spain is El Circuito De Cataluña. It has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix since 1991 and recently the track has been used as a winter testing venue for Formula 1 racing teams.

Special challenges for the drivers include hard breaking sections, combinations of slow and fast corners, and exciting combinations of inclines and climbs.

If you truly want the experience of driving at a grand prix level circuit and to follow in the path of some of the greatest Formula 1 drivers of all time, then Montmeló is definitely the best choice.

Circuit of Jarama

Close to Madrid, the circuit at Jarama also has a long and respectable racing history. Between 1967 and 1981 it has hosted the Spanish Grand Prix eleven times with the likes of Nicki Lauda and James Hunt all winning Formula 1 races here. Jarama features tricky corners and varied elevations which make it one of the most challenging circuits in Spain.

In Spanish motor sport history the 'Rampa Pegaso' and 'Bajada Bugati' are legendary and at Jarama you can experience them first hand. To drive this circuit well, you`ll need to have a strong nerve, conviction, and obviously a little bit of skill would be useful!

The Cheste Circuit

This particular circuit was named after Ricardo Tormo, a motorcycle racing star from Valencia. The moderate winter temperatures, and the thrilling, fast track make Cheste a favorite circuit for teams testing Formula 1 cars in the off season.

There is a nice balance of fast and slow curves as well as a fun straight of 876 meters.. It is also famous for being one of the few counterclockwise racing tracks in Spain. You are certain to get a driving experience that is both tricky and satisfying!

The Navarra Circuit

Established in 2010, the Navarra circuit is the newest circuit in Spain. It has already played to host to a number of top notch events such as the Super League Formula. It delivers all the facilities you would expect at a modern venue.

There are thirteen curves, five left and eight right, and the 800m straight offers the perfect opportunity to really accelerate like you mean it!

The circuit at Kotarr

In 2008, the Kotarr circuit opened, and for the 1st time revealed its unique track design, which can adopt various different layouts, in order to host different types of races and vehicles. Kotarr's other claim to fame has to do with it being the only circuitin Spain where it's possible to drive even when it is raining heavily or icy.

The longest variant of the circuit consists of a good variety of fast and slow curves – 15 overall – and the layout allows for some enjoyable, aggressive driving. There are many challenging turns and long straights, perfect for putting the pedal to the metal.

The circuit at Jerez.

Yet another racing track with a fine history, the circuit of Jerez held the Spanish grand prix between 1986 and 1990. Since its introduction in 1985 it has gained a well deserved reputation as one of the top circuits in all of Spain as well as one of the fastest.

This broad and fast paced track will require nerves of steel and lots of skill to to master famous corners like Sito Pons or Alex Crivillé. The track at Jerez is also comparatively level and contains no blind corners, making it well liked with racers!

So next time you are on vacation in sunny Spain and are searching for something new and fun to do with your day, why not book a couple of laps in the car of your dreams? Spanish driving gifts are widely available on the internet, offering all sorts of supercars – and even genuine F1 cars for hire!

So waht is it you are waiting for? Pick which car you want to drive and the circuit that you want to drive at, and we will be waiting for you at the pit stop!

The writer happens to be a life-long Ferrari groupie and motorsports enthusiast, and has a deep love for driving experiences. He is the administrator at conducir un ferrari, which features suggestions and advice for anyone who would like to drive the car of their dreams at a world class Spanish speed circuit such as the the Circuit of Montmeló, .