5-Day Best of Catalonia Self-Drive Tour from Barcelona

Day 1: Day 1 : ARRIVAL BARCELONA

1. 12h
   Arrive at Barcelona airport and pick up your car. Enjoy this magnificent city. isit the Park Güell in the northwestern suburbs of the city and see what Gaudi’s vision of an ideal ‘garden city’ was. The park remains unfinished but enough was built to captivate the imagination, with a myriad of mosaics made from irregular and broken pieces of tiles. Enjoy the views over Barcelona and the Mediterranean before continuing to the still unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica, with designs that stretched the realms of the imagination and have made it the iconic symbol of the city. The basilica has three fascinating façades, one of which – the surreal Nativity façade – was more or less completed before Gaudi’s passing, and only recently the roof of the nave has been completed.
   
   Overnight in Barcelona area.

Day 2: Day 2 : BARCELONA - LLORET DE MAR (80 Km – 1.5 hrs)

1. Lloret de Mar
   12h
   Enjoy breakfast and drive to Lloret de Mar. Lloret is a Mediterranean beach town just 75km far from Barcelona. You will be able to enjoy some of the crystal blue waters in your way. But culture will also be present as you will admire the church of Sant Roma or walk through the Puig de Castellet Iberian ruins. After enjoying the nightlife.
   
   Overnight in Lloret de Mar.

Day 3: Day 3 : LLORET DE MAR – PALAMOS – PALAFRUGEL – BEGUR – LLORET DE MAR (140 Km – 2 hrs)

1. Lloret de Mar
   12h
   Breakfast at the hotel. Today we suggest to explore some of the charming villages on the Costa Brava passing by impressive cliffs, beaches of golden sand and typical Mediterranean landscapes. First stop is Palamos with its fascinating landscape. Stroll around the streets and enjoy the different views. Continue along the coast towards Palafrugell. The cork industry has determined the village’s evolution and present appearance. It preserves the original layout of the streets and its white houses. The harbour is home to brightly coloured traditional boats, contrasting the white buildings and golden sand of the beach. Continue to the village of Begur, which sits at the foot of an austere castle on a hill. The view from the top is stunning, from where you can contemplate the intense blue of the Mediterranean.
   Overnight in Lloret de Mar.

Day 4: Day 4 : LLORET DE MAR – BARCELONA (80 Km – 1.5 hrs)

1. Barcelona
   12h
   Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before leaving towards the lively city of Barcelona. Perhaps explore Barcelona’s historic Gothic Quarter. Stroll through narrow cobbled streets and alleys, which open up to picturesque plazas with café terraces and secluded churches. Admire Santa Eulalia Cathedral and the churches of Santa Maria del Mar and Santa Maria del Pi, three outstanding examples of Catalan Gothic architecture, and behold the medieval majesty of the former royal palace at the Plaça del Rei.
   
   Overnight in Barcelona.

Day 5: Day 5 : DEPARTURE BARCELONA

1. Barcelona
   12h
   Begin your last day in Barcelona with a tasty breakfast. Then, at the appropriate time, head towards the rental company to return the vehicle. Catch your departure flight back home.

Pickup details

Arrive at Barcelona airport and pick up your car at the car rental company.

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Drivers age from 26 to 75 years old (must have had their driver´s licence for a minimum of one year)
• Pick-up hours are from Monday to Sunday, 07:00 to 22:00 hrs. Pick-up outside of these times are subject to a surcharge.
• Drivers who are not citizens of the European Union must present an international driver’s licence together with the original from their country of origin.
• If the customer returns the vehicle earlier than the agreed upon drop-off date stated in the rental contract, the rental company will not refund the customer for any unused days
• Deposit credit card Visa or MasterCard only
• Accident/theft reporting must be notified within 48 hours of incident
• In cases where, following the return of the vehicle, additional cleaning is required due to the car being dirty beyond the level expected from normal vehicle use, an additional charge shall apply, against evidence of the cost of the service provided
• Instructions for car collection. Day 1: On arrival at the airport head to the hall to meet with an OK-rent-a-car representative Day 8: Return procedure and exact designated area will be adviced by rent a car company when you pick up the car on arrival day
• What do I need to bring? Comfortable and warm clothing is the most suitable for travelling. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.