One-Week Relaxed Spain Self-Drive Road Trip With Itinerary from Barcelona to Figueres

1 / 30
Photo of national Museum in Barcelona,Placa De Espanya,Spain.
Perfect travel plans
Everything included
Fully customizable

Description

Included

Flights
Hotel
Select dates
Car rental
Select dates
Tours & tickets
Select dates
Travel plan
From A to Z
Travel agent
24/7 fast service

Description

Sit back and enjoy a relaxed 8-day self-drive holiday in Spain. Along the way, Barcelona, Girona, Blanes, Besalú, and Figueres invite you to discover their unique blend of culture, scenery, and memorable experiences.

Travel freely with this relaxed self-drive package in Spain, designed for comfort and exploration. Spend 6 nights in Barcelona and 1 night in Figueres, staying at top-rated hotels near the heart of each city. Between drives, indulge in local cuisine, sip refreshing drinks, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at popular restaurants and bars along your road trip route in Spain.

Your journey starts in Barcelona, where your rental car with CDW insurance will be ready for pickup. Choose a vehicle that suits your style, then set off on your 8-day relaxed road trip in Spain to explore its rich culture, fascinating history, and stunning landscapes.

Every stop on this leisurely self-drive holiday comes with handpicked accommodations that make relaxation effortless. Choose from elegant 5-star hotels with breathtaking views or comfortable 3-star stays that offer excellent value, all providing a welcoming retreat after a day on the road.

With your self-drive itinerary in Spain already planned, you’ll enjoy the country’s most celebrated sights without the rush. Marvel at the stunning Sagrada Família and soak in the atmosphere of the magnificent Park Güell.

Enjoy each stop as you explore the history, architecture, and character of each destination on this Spain road trip itinerary for 8 days.

As you travel between destinations, you’ll have plenty of time to explore local markets and boutique shops. These stops give you the chance to find unique souvenirs, taste regional specialties, and experience everyday life in Spain.

If you want to make your 8-day relaxed self-drive tour in Spain even more memorable, add optional tours or activities. Join a guided excursion, discover hidden neighborhoods, or spend an afternoon in your favorite market. Each choice deepens your connection to the places you visit.

Alongside these experiences, your laid-back self-drive package in Spain includes 7 nights in comfortable hotels, a rental car for 8 days, and convenient access to nearby dining options. You can also add flights and entry tickets to shape the trip exactly how you want it. With 24/7 travel support and a mobile app keeping your itinerary and documents organized, you can enjoy a relaxed drive and savor every mile of the road ahead.

Turn your travel plans into reality. Book your 8-day relaxed self-drive road trip in Spain today and enjoy a journey filled with discovery, freedom, and unforgettable moments!

Read more

Travel details

Set your travel details to find the best price

Flights

Round trip
Round trip
Travel dates

Travelers

Rooms

Flights

Compare and choose from the best flights to Barcelona

Car

Choose from the best car rental deals or see all options

Driver’s age is 30 - 65
I live in
Pick-up: 10:00
Drop-off: 10:00

Personalize your itinerary

Customize tours under each day and destination

Day 1

Day 1

  • Barcelona - Arrival day
  • More
  • Plaça de Catalunya
  • More

Your relaxed road trip through Spain starts when you reach the incredible city of Barcelona, where you'll stay for 5 nights. You'll pick up your rental car in Barcelona and begin your adventure in Spain.

Barcelona is a beautiful city with plenty to discover. Taking a stroll in the city center is a great alternative. Soak in the lovely atmosphere and sit down for a bit to eat or drink.

As afternoon approaches, head to your chosen hotel in Barcelona. Check-in typically starts around 2 to 4 PM at hotels in Spain. We recommend staying at a central location for easy access to key areas in the city.

As dinnertime approaches, it's time to head out for a bite to eat. If you are looking to dine at a popular restaurant in Barcelona, it's often a good idea to reserve a table in advance.

Before calling it a day, visit one of the best bars in Barcelona. There, you can look back on the highlights of today’s pleasant and invigorating travel experiences, have friendly conversations with locals, and unwind.

Raise a toast as you look back on the highlights of today’s relaxed road trip in Spain. Enjoy your first taste of Barcelona as you soak in the city’s unique vibe.

Read more
Day 2

Day 2

  • Barcelona
  • More

Drive 12 km, 52 min

  • Montjuïc Castle
  • Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya
  • Magic Fountain of Montjuïc
  • Mercado de La Boqueria
  • La Rambla
  • More

One of the most iconic spots you can visit today is La Rambla. Allow yourself some time to explore this street and discover its unique quirks. You'll also find many of the best sightseeing spots nearby.

Gain a one-of-a-kind experience on your unhurried and relaxed road trip across Spain by joining a traveler-approved tour in Barcelona. There are so many fun and eye-opening activities to try out in Barcelona that will make your slow-paced self-drive tour in Spain more memorable.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

After dinner, it’s time to fall in love with the amazing nightlife in Barcelona and unwind at some of the best bars in the city.

Grab yourself a drink and savor every moment of your relaxed road trip experience in Spain!

Read more
Day 3

Day 3

  • Barcelona
  • More

Drive 8 km, 52 min

  • Cathedral of Barcelona
  • Parc de la Ciutadella
  • Arc de Triomf
  • Sagrada Família
  • El Born
  • More

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

Another way to make your easygoing and relaxed road trip in Spain more special is by joining unique tours and activities.

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 and treat yourself to a nice meal.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Barcelona.

Look back at an amazing day filled with adventure in Spain. And don’t forget to get some rest so you can continue your relaxed holiday in Spain tomorrow with new energy.

Read more
Day 4

Day 4

  • Barcelona
  • More

Drive 29 km, 1 hour 5 min

  • CosmoCaixa Barcelona
  • Park Güell
  • La Pedrera - Casa Milà
  • Casa Batlló
  • Passeig de Gràcia
  • More

Spain makes the perfect setting for a calming but fun road trip experience. Aside from amazing sights, Spain also offers plenty of tours to enhance your relaxed road trip experience.

Exploring new places makes you hungry. Luckily, Barcelona has multiple restaurants that offer fantastic dining experiences to continue your laid-back and stress-free discovery of the city.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Barcelona.

Raise your glass and toast to another unforgettable, laid-back road trip adventure in Spain!

Read more
Day 5

Day 5

  • Barcelona
  • More

Drive 212 km, 3 hours 7 min

  • Muralles de Girona
  • Arab Baths of Girona
  • Cathedral of Girona
  • Pont Palanques Vermelles
  • Parc de la Devesa
  • More

Your relaxed road trip in Spain continues on day 5 with more unforgettable memories to make. Today, you’ll get to know Spain better by exploring the top attractions of Barcelona and beyond. With 1 night left in Barcelona, you’ll still have time to eat and unwind at popular restaurants and bars in the city.

Throughout the day, make sure to take breaks to appreciate the surroundings.

When you’re done exploring the area’s best attractions, you’ll drive back to your accommodation in Barcelona.

After a laid-back day of exploring top attractions in the area, it’s an excellent idea to sit down for a lovely and peaceful dinner. We’ve collected the most recommended restaurants in the city for you, so you can check out the menus and make your reservation in advance.

As the day is coming to an end, stop at some of Barcelona’s best bars to celebrate this day of your slow-paced adventure in Spain.

Free your mind of worries as you enjoy the taste of freedom on your laid-back road trip adventure across Spain.

Read more
Day 6

Day 6

  • Barcelona
  • Figueres
  • More

Drive 171 km, 2 hours 42 min

  • Jardín Botánico Marimurtra
  • Besalú Bridge
  • Sant Pere, Besalú
  • More

Day 6 of your leisurely self-drive tour in Spain offers another chance for an in-depth travel experience. You’ll stay in Figueres for 1 night.

In Figueres, you’ll find plenty of places to unwind after a day on the road. Our top recommendations go perfectly with your laid-back road trip in Spain.

Mealtimes are the perfect opportunities to immerse yourself in the local culture of Spain. When you're not appreciating the best places to visit in Figueres, explore the town like a local by trying out the best restaurants in the area.

Hang out and unwind at some of the top bars in Figueres.

Raise your glass to celebrate another day of your laid-back and relaxed road trip experience in Spain!

Read more
Day 7

Day 7

  • Figueres
  • Barcelona
  • More

Drive 145 km, 1 hour 59 min

  • Toy museum of Catalonia
  • Dalí Theatre-Museum
  • Gala - Salvador Dalí Foundation
  • Parc-bosc Municipal
  • More

Day 7 of your relaxed road trip across Spain offers a day of exciting discoveries. You’ll end your day in Barcelona, where you’ll stay for 1 night.

You'll be staying in Barcelona on this laid-back road trip through Spain. You'll stay here for 1 night.

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.

A visit to a top-rated local bar is one of the most refreshing ways to cap off a beautiful night in Barcelona.

Grab a drink and enjoy every passing minute of this night of your relaxed road trip experience in Spain!

Read more
Day 8

Day 8

  • Barcelona - Departure day
  • More
  • Palau de la Música Catalana
  • More

Day 8 of your relaxed road trip in Spain is your departure day. If you’re flying home, return your rental car with time to spare.

Over a good meal, take a moment to unwind and reflect on the past 8 days of your relaxed road trip.

The unforgettable experiences you’ve collected along your 8-day relaxed road trip in Spain is a story you will tell for the rest of your life.

Read more

How it works

Book your journey with Europe’s biggest travel platform—expert itineraries, instant confirmation, and full flexibility with 24/7 support.

Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.
Secure your spot
Confirm your package instantly and lock in the best rate with secure payment and guaranteed availability.
Get instant confirmation
Shortly after booking, you’ll receive your full itinerary, including schedules, locations, and everything you need for a stress-free trip.
Personalize your itinerary
Each package includes a professionally crafted itinerary you can tailor to your travel style. A dedicated travel expert will make sure every detail fits your needs perfectly.
Easily make changes
Need to update plans? No problem. Whether before your trip or mid-journey, we’re just seconds away to help with quick adjustments.
Enjoy seamless planning
With everything from accommodations to activities pre-arranged, our packages save you hours of research—so you can spend more time enjoying your trip, not planning it.
Explore with confidence
From scenic road trips to city-hopping adventures, we’re here 24/7 to support you across Europe—before, during, and after your trip.

We guarantee

Your trip is protected, personalized, and priced right. No surprises, no stress.

Similar travel packages

Discover other popular vacations in Spain

Link to appstore phone
Install Europe’s biggest travel app

Download Europe’s biggest travel marketplace to your phone to manage your entire trip in one place

Scan this QR code with your phone camera and press the link that appears to add Europe’s biggest travel marketplace into your pocket. Enter your phone number or email address to receive an SMS or email with the download link.