9 day itinerary
Barcelona, Valencia And East Spain
Itinerary
Here's a suggested itinerary for your 9-day trip to Barcelona, Valencia, and East Spain:
Day 1: Arrival in Barcelona
- Check into your hotel and take some time to rest and freshen up
- Head out for a stroll around the , one of the oldest and most charming neighborhoods in the city
- Visit the , which houses an impressive collection of the artist's works
- Enjoy dinner at one of the many excellent restaurants in the area, such as or Bar Cañete
Day 2: Barcelona
- Start the day with a visit to the iconic , Gaudi's masterpiece and one of the most famous landmarks in the city
- Take a stroll down , one of the most elegant and upscale shopping streets in Barcelona, and admire the stunning architecture of buildings such as and
- Have lunch at , the city's most famous food market, where you can sample a variety of local specialties
- In the afternoon, head to , another of Gaudi's masterpieces, and enjoy the stunning views of the city from the hilltop park
- For dinner, try one of the many excellent seafood restaurants in the , such as or
Day 3: Barcelona
- Start the day with a visit to the , a stunning example of Gothic architecture and one of the most important religious buildings in the city
- Take a stroll down , the city's most famous boulevard, and enjoy the street performers and lively atmosphere
- Visit the , which houses a collection of the artist's works and offers stunning views of the city from its hilltop location
- Have lunch at one of the many excellent tapas bars in the , such as Bar Ca L'Estevet or
- In the afternoon, head to the beach and enjoy some sun, sand, and sea at one of the city's many beaches, such as Barceloneta or Bogatell
- For dinner, try one of the many excellent Catalan restaurants in the , such as or
Day 4: Valencia
- Take the high-speed train from Barcelona to Valencia (about 3 hours)
- Check into your hotel and take some time to rest and freshen up
- Visit the , a stunning complex of futuristic buildings designed by Santiago Calatrava
- Have lunch at one of the many excellent restaurants in the area, such as or
- In the afternoon, visit the , one of the largest and most beautiful food markets in Europe, and sample some of the local specialties
- For dinner, try one of the many excellent paella restaurants in the city, such as La Pepica or Casa Carmela
Day 5: Valencia
- Start the day with a visit to the , a stunning example of Gothic and Baroque architecture and home to the Holy Grail
- Take a stroll through the historic center of the city, admiring the beautiful architecture and charming streets
- Have lunch at one of the many excellent tapas bars in the area, such as or
- In the afternoon, visit the , a beautiful modernist building that houses a variety of shops and restaurants
- For dinner, try one of the many excellent seafood restaurants in the , such as or La Pepica del Mar
Day 6: East Spain
- Rent a car and drive to the beautiful town of Peñíscola, located on the coast about 2 hours from Valencia
- Visit the stunning , a medieval fortress that was used as a location for the Game of Thrones series
- Have lunch at one of the many excellent seafood restaurants in the area, such as or
- In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful town of , located in the mountains about 1 hour from Peñíscola
- Take a stroll through the charming streets of the town and admire the stunning views of the surrounding countryside
- For dinner, try one of the many excellent restaurants in the area, such as or
Day 7: East Spain
- Drive to the beautiful town of , located on the coast about 2 hours from
- Take a stroll through the charming streets of the town and admire the stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea
- Have lunch at one of the many excellent restaurants in the area, such as or
- In the afternoon, drive to the beautiful town of , located in the mountains about 30 minutes from
- Visit the stunning , a medieval fortress that offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside
- For dinner, try one of the many excellent restaurants in the area, such as or de
Day 8: Barcelona
- Drive back to Barcelona (about 3 hours)
- Check into your hotel and take some time to rest and freshen up
- Visit the Montserrat Monastery, a stunning Benedictine abbey located in the mountains about 1 hour from Barcelona
- Have lunch at one of the many excellent restaurants in the area, such as Els Ceps or Els Fogons de la Carme
- In the afternoon, visit the Park de la Ciutadella, a beautiful park in the heart of the city that offers a variety of activities and attractions
- For dinner, try one of the many excellent restaurants in the , such as or
Day 9: Departure
- Check out of your hotel and head to the airport for your flight home
I hope this itinerary gives you a good idea of what to expect on your trip to Barcelona, Valencia, and East Spain. Have a great trip!
