With gorgeous, sandy beaches, tapas galore and Sangria by the bucketload, Spain is an obvious destination for many British tourists – and was visited by more than 13 million of us in 2023.

As with many European destinations , Spain is also apt for exploring by car – and, if you’ve got enough annual leave (and the terms of your hire car allow), dotting across the border into Portugal is a natural add-on.

Now, there’ll be even more options to get between the two, as three new bridges could be built over the Erges, Guadiana, and Minho Rivers.

The new Guadiana Bridge, between Alcoutim and Sanlúcar de Guadiana, has already been confirmed. According to reports in The Portugal News, this agreement has been signed by both Lisbon and Madrid , and is expected to cost around €13 millio

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