6-Day Relaxed Spain Road Trip in Barcelona

Your slow-paced and relaxed road trip through Spain begins when you reach Barcelona, where you’ll stay for a total of 5 nights.

Barcelona is an outstanding hub for culture, comfort, and exploration. The city offers travelers plenty of experiences to look forward to, including the magnificent Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. Around 85,986 visitors have rated this fascinating fountain and travel destination an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

When you're done sightseeing for the day, you'll check in at one of the best hotels or places to stay in the city. Take your pick and make it your home during your leisurely tour of the city.

In the city of Barcelona, nothing beats the comfort the incredible Gran Hotel La Florida provides. This 5-star hotel is one of the most luxurious places to stay in the area and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 833 guests.

The best 4-star hotel we recommend in Barcelona is Catalonia La Maquinista. This hotel offers many conveniences and is the perfect base for your relaxed road trip activities. Catalonia La Maquinista has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 824 guests.

Budget travelers in Barcelona can stay cozy at the 3-star Laumon Hotel Barcelona. With an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 573 guests, this cheap hotel is the number one budget hotel option in the city.

These excellent hotels ensure guests a safe and relaxing stay in Barcelona. If these popular options are not available for your time in the city, our system will automatically help you find the best alternatives.

Exploring the food culture in Barcelona offers you an exciting chance to connect with locals and experience diversity along your relaxed road trip. When you’re ready to eat, we recommend you visit one of the best dining spots in the city.

An excellent example is Viana Barcelona. This restaurant offers a menu of comforting meals and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,578 customers.

Disfrutar serves great food and is a favorite among hungry travelers and locals. This popular restaurant in Barcelona has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars from 2,164 reviews.

RAO Restaurant is another one of the city’s best restaurants. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 964 customers, RAO Restaurant is sure to provide you with an unforgettable dining experience.

If you’re curious about what Barcelona looks like at night, a trip to some of the best bars near your accommodation is what you need next. Experience the local nightlife at Hemingway Gin & Cocktail Bar, our top recommendation in the city. Customers have rated this bar an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars in 893 reviews.

La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar offers a variety of refreshing drinks and is one of the best places to relax in Barcelona. This well-known city bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Free your mind of worries and enjoy your first taste of relaxation in Spain! Expect more to come as you continue this laid-back and relaxed road trip in Spain!

On day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Spain, you'll explore the best attractions in Barcelona at your own pace and immerse in the city's unique local culture. Today's laid-back tour features some of the best restaurants and bars in Barcelona, where you can sample some delicious local food.

The accommodation you’ll be staying at for another 4 nights will be conveniently located close to several attractions, like the famous Park Güell. This incredible sculpture garden has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 181,403 travelers.

Make the most of your slow-paced travel adventure in Spain by seeing another popular site in Barcelona, the wonderful Sagrada Família. This minor basilica is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 181,403 travelers.

You can then move on to the incredible La Pedrera. This monument has received an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 85,188 visitors.

Another stop you might want to add to your self-drive itinerary is the remarkable Casa Batlló. This tourist attraction is sought after by many travelers from around the world. The popular attraction has received 4.6 out of 5 stars from 125,060 visitors.

If you want to discover more, consider stopping by the famous Montjuïc Castle. This amazing site is a wonderful castle with more than 50,433 wanderlust-filled travelers rating it an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Get a dose of thrill, excitement, and inspiration on day 2 of your unhurried and relaxed road trip in Spain. Check out the tours and tickets you can add to your Barcelona itinerary and feel all the emotions in this wonderful city. Add a highly recommended tour to your vacation package now and make this refreshing new day of your self-drive through Spain extra special!

After a long day exploring the popular attractions in the city, it’s time to sample the different kinds of mouthwatering foods served at the best restaurants in Barcelona. One of our top recommendations includes a selection of delicious meals on its menu, La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar. This place is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

You may also try the variety of dishes served at El Nacional, which is an excellent choice if you want a nice place to eat near your accommodation. El Nacional is rated 4.4 stars out of 5 by 23,496 customers.

After finishing your meal, it’s time to experience the amazing nightlife in Barcelona and unwind at the coolest bars in the city. Drink the night away and celebrate this day of your relaxed road trip at the popular Cerveseria Catalana. This vibrant bar is rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,751 customers.

If you want to try a different bar, check out the popular Ciutat Comtal. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,951 customers, this bar is a great place to try some excellent liquor.

Another recommendation you shouldn’t miss is El Xampanyet. Drink up and relax in this amazing bar that serves different kinds of alcoholic beverages and cocktail drinks. El Xampanyet has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,394 bar goers.

Enjoy the rest of day 2 of your relaxed road trip across Spain, and prepare for another day of unhurried adventure!

Day 3 of your comfortable self-drive tour across Spain gives you another chance to explore the magnificent city of Barcelona and visit more of its attractions.

Barcelona has plenty of activities and sights, so you won’t be short of things to do during your laid-back and relaxed road trip in Spain. Fortunately, your accommodation, where you’ll be staying for 3 nights more is conveniently located near several of the city’s best attractions.

One of the best stops on your hassle-free journey is the popular Plaça de Catalunya, one of the top attractions in the city. In fact, the incredible Plaça de Catalunya has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 175,036 visitors.

You could also spend some time relaxing at the amazing Mercado de La Boqueria. This city feature got an average score of 4.5 out of 5 stars from its 160,835 guests.

Another place of interest in the city of Barcelona is the notable Arc de Triomf. The popular Arc de Triomf is a highlight of many travel packages in Barcelona. As a matter of fact, this remarkable triumphal arch has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from around 77,887 travelers.

Aside from the above-mentioned attractions in Barcelona, you also have the opportunity to stop by the marvelous Palau de la Música Catalana. Take your time exploring this wonderful concert hall and one of the city’s most notable places. This magnificent site has a rating of 4.7 stars out of 5 from 40,217 visitors.

If you’re keen to explore more, head to the outstanding Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. With a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 62,263 travelers, a trip to the spectacular Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is something to look forward to in Barcelona.

Get a more in-depth understanding of Barcelona by checking out the amazing selection of tours and excursions you can add to your relaxed road trip itinerary. Explore more of the city’s wonders, create memorable experiences, and join laid-back to challenging activities. You’ll be happy to learn that there are plenty of top-rated tours and activities in Barcelona.

When it’s time to eat, the city has a variety of restaurants and cuisines to suit your palate and complement your relaxed road trip experience. Take a leisurely walk around Barcelona, while looking for a place to eat. Or, check out our top recommendations below and treat yourself to a nice meal.

Cerveseria Catalana is one of the top restaurants in the city. This Barcelona-based food place has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 14,751 guests.

If you’re looking for another option near your accommodation, Ciutat Comtal is also one of the best restaurants you can try in the city. Ciutat Comtal proved an excellent choice for around 12,951 visitors, who gave the restaurant an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

After your meal, consider getting a drink at one of the top bars in Barcelona, Paradiso. This bar enjoys an average rating of 4.5 over 5 stars given by 3,403 customers.

Another drinking place in the city we recommend you try out is Bobby's Free. Check out its selection of liquors, and learn why it has been rated 4.6 over 5 stars by 2,003 customers.

This bar offers a variety of drinks you can choose from.

Toast to an amazing time in Barcelona and end day 3 of your slow-paced and relaxed road trip in Spain on a great note!

Today is also another excellent opportunity to dine at some of the top-rated restaurants and bars in Spain.

From your accommodation, or your home for another 2 nights, you’ll leisurely drive to your first stop of the day, the remarkable Besalú Bridge. The famous Besalú Bridge has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 18,969 visitors.

There’s still a lot of things to see and experience in Spain.

Your relaxed road trip across Spain continues as you discover more popular sites and explore to your heart’s content.

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Spain more special is by joining unique tours and activities in Spain. Barcelona offers a wide selection of experiences for every traveler.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you can drive back to your accommodation in the city of Barcelona to rest and refresh yourself after your long adventure.

After relaxing at your hotel, you might want to grab a bite at one of the best restaurants in the city, like the Paradiso. This restaurant is a favorite among locals and is rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,403 customers.

We also recommend that you try the different dishes served at Craft Barcelona. This restaurant has many positive reviews which earned it an impressive average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 2,166 food lovers worldwide.

Another top-rated restaurant in the city of Barcelona is Casa Amalia. Praised by local and foreign customers for its delicious food, this restaurant is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars in 1,365 customer reviews.

After your meal, it’s time to loosen up and experience the nightlife in Barcelona. Unwind at the amazing Dr Stravinsky and get a few glasses of their bestselling liquor. Dr Stravinsky is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,837 customers.

Hop on to another top-rated bar in the city and have an amazing night. Visit the Boadas Cocktails bar and try its wide selection of beverages and liquor. This bar is a favorite among locals and has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 1,625 customers.

Raise your glass and celebrate another amazing day in Spain with this fun but relaxed road trip escapade!

On day 5 of your relaxed road trip across Spain, you’ll explore the area around Barcelona, where you’ll be staying for another 1 night. With so many fun and inspiring experiences to offer, a tour of Barcelona will make you fall even more in love with the city and uniqueness of Spain.

One of the city’s best travel destinations is a fascinating park, the stunning Parc de la Devesa. Around 9,109 visitors rated their experience at this well-known attraction an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Travelers also come to the city to visit the spectacular Arab Baths of Girona, a popular hammam and another top-rated attraction in Barcelona.

You might discover a new thing or two about the city at the incredible Pont Palanques Vermelles. This local attraction is an amazing bridge that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 6,071 visitors.

A stop at the outstanding Girona Cathedral will make your slow-paced and relaxed road trip in Spain more memorable. Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 16,744 visitors, a stop at this local attraction during your leisurely self-drive through Spain is a chance to gain another experience worth sharing.

If you’re feeling a little eager to wander around the city a bit more, we recommend you visit the fantastic Muralles de Girona. Muralles de Girona is a well-loved city walls by locals and tourists alike, and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 3,195 visitors.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Spain by joining a traveler-approved tour in Barcelona. Tours offer an opportunity to get to know more about Barcelona and the unique culture of the country.

There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Barcelona that will make your self-drive tour in Spain more memorable. Check out all the most recommended and top-rated tour options in the city of Barcelona to find the best options for you!

After satisfying your wanderlust, you’ll head to your accommodation in the city of Barcelona for some rest and relaxation. Immerse yourself in the local food culture of Spain by eating at one of the best restaurants in Barcelona.

With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,083 customers, the dining experience Grill Restaurant offers is the perfect complement to your relaxed road trip in Spain.

Pepito Restaurante is another pleasant place to eat in Barcelona. This restaurant offers a menu of delectable dishes and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,253 customers.

If you’re looking for a restaurant that locals enjoy, check out Boa-Bao and try their flavorful menu. This local favorite has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,163 customers.

When you’re in the mood for an after-dinner drink, visit one of the best bars in the city. At Les Gens Que J'Aime, you can relax or make friends with locals and fellow travelers. This bar in Barcelona is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 926 customers.

Get cozy and have fun because this is what your relaxed road trip in Spain is all about!

Day 6 of your relaxed road trip in Spain is your departure day. If you have a flight to catch, you’ll drop off your rental car well in advance before your departure. Choose a late flight to enjoy a stress-free last day in Barcelona.

Depending on when you need to leave, you might be able to fit in some sightseeing or shopping. Embrace the beauty of Barcelona once more and find some souvenirs to help you remember your time in the city. To end your relaxing road trip in Spain on top, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Parc de la Ciutadella is an extraordinary attraction that is perfect for your last day in Barcelona. This top sight is a popular urban park, rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,100 visitors.

Unwind and look back at the past 6 days of your relaxed road trip over a bite to eat. This is your chance to enjoy one last traditional meal in Barcelona or just grab something light to keep you going.

Give yourself enough time to wave goodbye to Barcelona and begin your journey home. The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 6-day relaxed road trip in Spain is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.