Mietwagenrundreise "Spaniens Ostküste"

About the destination: Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits,[7] its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.

About the destination: Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits,[7] its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.

About the destination: Girona is a one of the biggest towns in Catalonia, enclosed by defensive walls and the Río Onyar. It is located at the north of the region and serves as the capital of the Girona Province, which includes the stunning Costa Brava. This ancient city is medieval and cosmopolitan at the same time, with a well preserved Old Town and full of hip bars and chic shops. The town has an attractive Jewish quarter, an impressive cathedral and several interesting museums. Girona’s cathedral, uphill from the river, can be seen from many points of the city. After walking through the old town you come to a wide stairway leading up to the cathedral. The cathedral has got a beautiful baroque façade and inside it has the widest Gothic nave in Europe. The cathedral is part of the town's historic and archaeological walk which runs along the old town, mostly atop of the city's ancient ramparts. The church of Sant Feliu is the second most important church in Girona, just a few steps away from the Cathedral. This church has a mix between Romanesque and Gothic styles and is dedicated to Saint Feliu, a Catalan saint and martyr. Near the cathedral, we find the Arabic Baths, an imitation of medieval Muslim baths. As a university centre, Girona combines past and vibrant present: art galleries, trendy cafés, and a lively nightlife. It is also a perfect base to explore the surrounding region. It sits just outside of the Pyrenees Mountains and is in close proximity to the beaches of the Costa Brava. It truly is a beautiful part of Catalonia that should be on everyone's itinerary.

About the destination: Figueres is the capital of the comarca of Alt Empordà, in the province of Girona, Catalonia, Spain. The town is the birthplace of artist Salvador Dalí, and houses the Teatre-Museu Gala Salvador Dalí, a large museum designed by Dalí himself which attracts many visitors. It is also the birthplace of Narcís Monturiol, inventor of the first successful machine-powered submarine. Also born here was Mónica Naranjo, one of the best selling Spanish singers of the 1990s and 2000s.

About the destination: Barcelona is a city on the coast of northeastern Spain. It is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of Catalonia, as well as the second most populous municipality of Spain. With a population of 1.6 million within city limits,[7] its urban area extends to numerous neighbouring municipalities within the Province of Barcelona and is home to around 4.8 million people, making it the fifth most populous urban area in the European Union after Paris, the Ruhr area, Madrid, and Milan. It is one of the largest metropolises on the Mediterranean Sea, located on the coast between the mouths of the rivers Llobregat and Besòs, and bounded to the west by the Serra de Collserola mountain range, the tallest peak of which is 512 metres (1,680 feet) high.

About the destination: Tarragona is a city and a province in the south of Catalonia. The coastline is identified with the Costa Dorada tourist brand. Tarragona is the second most important Roman site in Spain. The town offers historical sites including churches from several different periods and a well preserved Roman coliseum. Tarragona was included in 2000 as a UNESCO World Heritage Site due its archaeological and architectural sights of interest. Highlights of the province's gastronomic attractions are particularly a range of wine-related activities. There are also numerous gastronomic festivals where visitors can enjoy specialties.

About the destination: Tortosa is the capital of the comarca of Baix Ebre. Tortosa preserves significant examples of medieval, Renaissance, baroque and modernist architecture. It has been declared to be Historic-Artistic Heritage and some of its buildings, such as the castle of La Suda, are National Monuments. The city is located near the mouth of the river Ebro and the first thing to attract attention is the Arab castle of La Suda, perched on a hill. Visitors can stay there if they wish since it has been converted into a Parador de Turismo hotel.

About the destination: Peñiscola is a town in the province of Castellón, on the Costa del Azahar, in the north of the Serra d'Irta along the Mediterranean coast. It is a popular tourist destination. It's more evident trademark is the impressive castle on the shore, built by the Knights Templar in the 14th century. Peñíscola is one of the most popular tourist resorts in the province of Castellón. The site of many historical convergences and divergences, Peñíscola has nevertheless remained a highly evocative place throughout the centuries. This Mediterranean city has perpetually been surrounded by fortified walls and the endless golden sands of its two beaches. A fairytale city, an almost magical place straight out of the movies. With its spectacular fortress, its steep narrow streets nestled within the city walls, its magnificent wetlands, golden beaches and the rugged Serra D’Irta Mountains, Peñíscola offers visitors a wide range of surprising and beautiful urban and natural environments to explore.

About the destination: Castellón de la Plana is a city and the capital of the province of Castellón. It is a city situated in the coastline, on the Costa de Azahar. Castellón de la Plana, and the Costa Azahar in general, enjoys a mild climate, with warm dry summers and temperate winters. Ideal for all year visits. There are hundreds of things to do in the region and visitors can settle for a lazy beach holiday or an active or cultural vacation, or of course, combine them. Stretching 112 km along the coast, Castellon is one of the most popular touristic regions of Spain, who visit the beautiful beaches, rural inland areas and charming seaside towns. The Columbretes Islands represent the best example of volcanic formation of Spain, due to their composition and unique appearance

About the destination: Valencia prizes its huertas, orchards, of citrus fruit trees, which flourish despite the arid conditions. Here visitors will find monuments to water, or fountains, and celebrations of vegetation, or gardens. This provincial capital, the third largest city in Spain, also offers a variety of museums and ancient monuments and buildings, all with a distinctly Moorish and nautical flavour. Valencia is the birthplace of both paella and orxata de chufas, and it provides the most authentic setting for sampling them. From the Old Town rises the Gothic and neoclassical Seu, Metropolitan Cathedral. Its tower, the Micalet, offers a far-reaching panorama of the historic centre of the city. The inside of the cathedral is notable for its cool simplicity and simple, but beautiful, six-panel altarpiece. The Museu de la Seu, the Cathedral Museum, claims among other lesser treasures, two large Goyas and one of Spain’s several supposedly authentic Holy Grails. Nearby is the Llotja de la Seda, the former silk exchange, with its handsome pillars. No matter if you like the modern or the old, Valencia has everything to offer. You can get lost at night in the historic centre and walk in front of the illuminated cathedral or visit La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, the City of Arts and Sciences, the avant-garde side of the city.

About the destination: Xàtiva’s monuments stand in stately testimony to the prominent role the city has played across the ages. An Episcopal seat at the time of the Visigoths, it scaled the heights of cultural splendour under Moorish rule. Then, following the Christian reconquest, it was the second biggest city in the Kingdom of Valencia, and home to great names such as the Borgia family, which gave the world two popes, and the painter Josep (or Jusepe) de Ribera, known as Lo Spagnoletto. It was an Austrian stronghold in the War of the Spanish Succession and was razed under the orders of Philip V, the first Bourbon king of Spain – an event still branded on the city and on the collective memory of its inhabitants, who have since come to be known as socarrats or “the singed ones”. The ancient core of this special city was officially declared a Site of Historical and Artistic Interest in 1982, and you simply cannot visit without taking a leisurely stroll around the streets of the old quarter and pausing to admire its spectacular collection of monuments born of a turbulent past and present. Crowned from on high by the imposing watchtower of El Castell, Xàtiva is home to such great buildings as the collegiate basilica of Santa María (known as La Seu or La Colegiata), the Hospital Reial, the chapels of Sant Feliu, Sant Josep and Santa Anna, the churches of Sant Pere and Sant Francesc, Plaça de la Trinitat square, the former convent of Sant Domènec, the birthplace of Pope Alexander VI, and various palaces from different periods.

About the destination: Calpe / Calp is a city in the province of Alicante. It is a very popular tourist destination, especially among British and German tourists. There are undoubtedly very nice places in Calpe but nowhere can it be compared to its famous landmark which is the "Peñón de Ifach". It is a gigantic and imposing granite rock more than 600 meters high. An emblem of the city and one of the most beautiful places, there is no more beautiful postcard in Calpe than the one that this mountain offers us at sunset. This is why one of the most popular activities is the climb to the Rock. But Calpe not only has that, Calpe breathes history on all four sides. Here are archaeological remains dating from the Bronze Age, but it was during the time of the Roman Empire when the city acquired great importance, thanks to its strategic location. It has an inheritance from the cultures that passed through there, the ruins of the Baths of the Queen remain from the Romans, it was also invaded by the Muslims, but the remains of the defensive wall and the Torre de la Peça already belong to the time of the Christian conquest. In addition to history, Calpe offers you more than 12km of coastline with a very varied geography. Its 14 beaches are synonymous with quality and scenic beauty. It is normal that with all that it offers, this beautiful city attracts thousands and thousands of visitors every year.

About the destination: Benidorm is a coastal destination open all year round. Its crystal clear waters are perfect for a swim whenever you feel like it, because as well as having safe beaches, in Benidorm it seems like it's always summer. Sun, light, and good energy, that allow you to discover a unique landscape of beaches, coves, skyscrapers with a great accommodation offer, and many experiences that await you in this world tourism icon. In Benidorm there's so much to discover, especially adventures you'll love to experience. It's a city for everyone and everything, in which you'll be able to relax, have fun, enjoy cultural and physical activities, as well as a large amount of nature that surrounds the city. All this has made Benidorm a leader in tourism since the 80s.

About the destination: Situated on the popular Costa Blanca, tourists keep coming to Alicante, probably because it remains so unscathed by their presence. A beautiful, well-planned city, Alicante is the surprise of the southern coast. Beyond polished pedestrian pavements lie the crowded streets of the old city at the foot of an imposing castle. With drawbridges, moats, tunnels, and secret passageways, the Castillo de Santa Barbara is not just another castle, it is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, offering panoramic views of the city and the coast. The Cathedral of San Nicolas de Bari is typical of the severe Renaissance architectural styles in Spain and has a nice cloister with intricately carved doors. Alicante has some of the best nightlife in the region. El Puerto and El Barrio are among some of the liveliest spots in the city come evening but the Esplanada is more popular during the summer, as are the kiosks along Postiguet and San Juan beaches. With beautiful sandy beaches, a long waterfront and mild and pleasant climate this city has a truly Mediterranean air.

About the destination: Elche is a town located in the comarca of Baix Vinalopó, Spain. According to the 2014 census, Elche has a population of some 228,647 inhabitants[2] (called il·licitans in Valencian and ilicitanos in Spanish), ranking as the third most populated city in the Valencian Community (after Valencia and Alicante) and the 20th largest Spanish city. Part of the municipality is coastal but the main city is some 11 km (6.8 mi) from the Mediterranean Sea. A small creek called Vinalopó flows through the city splitting it in two parts.

About the destination: Murcia is a city on the Segura River, located in south-eastern Spain, inland but not far from the coast. It’s mainly a services city and an important university town. The city has grown considerably in recent years, and avenues and fine promenades now surround its attractive old quarter. Its pedestrianized streets and small squares create a peaceful atmosphere, complemented by a rich architectural heritage, dominated by the cathedral. Walking by Murcia's Old Town you'll find some beautiful buildings. Around the Cathedral visitor will see a few big avenues but also lot of small and narrow streets to explore. Also on this area there are many restaurants and Tapas Bars, shops, souvenir shops, and lot of coffee shops. A good option may be to have a drink at Cathedral Square before starting to explore the area. From any bar on this square there is a wonderful view of the square’s two main buildings: The Cathedral and Palacio Episcopal. It is a huge square and always it is full of people. Murcia's Cathedral is one of best and most impressive Cathedrals in Spain. The temple was constructed on the site of an old Arabic Mosque during the 15th century. Looking at the facade one can observe three different styles: Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The bell tower is 95 m. tall and has some beautiful Plateresque ornamentation. The interior of the Cathedral is mainly Gothic, with a layout of three naves and surrounded by some chapels. Nearby, we find Murcia's Town Hall, a colourful and beautiful building, where there are interesting exhibitions open to the public. Murcia is home to beautiful churches and museums, a fascinating old town, attractive plazas full of people and energy. It's the capital of the Murcia Region, a region known for agriculture and tourism, but also for the charming mountain villages, fishing station, beaches that are untouched and for the green countryside.

About the destination: Situated on the popular Costa Blanca, tourists keep coming to Alicante, probably because it remains so unscathed by their presence. A beautiful, well-planned city, Alicante is the surprise of the southern coast. Beyond polished pedestrian pavements lie the crowded streets of the old city at the foot of an imposing castle. With drawbridges, moats, tunnels, and secret passageways, the Castillo de Santa Barbara is not just another castle, it is one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, offering panoramic views of the city and the coast. The Cathedral of San Nicolas de Bari is typical of the severe Renaissance architectural styles in Spain and has a nice cloister with intricately carved doors. Alicante has some of the best nightlife in the region. El Puerto and El Barrio are among some of the liveliest spots in the city come evening but the Esplanada is more popular during the summer, as are the kiosks along Postiguet and San Juan beaches. With beautiful sandy beaches, a long waterfront and mild and pleasant climate this city has a truly Mediterranean air.