One-Week Spain Road Trip from Valencia to Tarragona, Barcelona, and Sitges

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Valencia. You’ll stay in Valencia for 2 nights, experiencing all the best things to do and see in the city.

Valencia has many popular destinations you can explore. You could visit attractions like the incredible Instal·lacions dels Jardins del Túria. This attraction is a park and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 37,810 visitors.

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. Your stay promises to be a delightful continuation of your exploration, providing comfort and tranquility to recharge for the adventures that lie ahead.

When you’re ready for dinner, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia, Asador El Porteño. The restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,693 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia is Restaurante Asador Argentino Gordon 10. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,075 customers.

Locals recommend Navarro as one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,045 customers.

Valencia also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Valencia is Fox Congo. This bar has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,530 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Valencia is Bar Mistela. This bar is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,177 customers.

Locals also enjoy Puerta del Mar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,372 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 8-day vacation in Spain!

Day 2 of your road trip through Spain gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You'll start your day with some exploring in the city of Valencia and end it at a top-rated hotel in the city of Tarragona. You will stay in Tarragona for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Valencia is the amazing Mercat Central. This attraction is a market hall that is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 79,570 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible fortified tower, Serrano Towers. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 39,998 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

You can make the most of your new day in Valencia by joining activities and tours that let you discover what else the city has in store for you. There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Spain. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Tarragona, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try EL VERGEL VEGGIE RESTAURANT, one of the best restaurants in the city of Tarragona. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,368 customers.

Locals also recommend El Llagut as one of the best restaurants in the city of Tarragona. El Llagut is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,375 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Tarragona is El Terrat Restaurant. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,082 customers.

After dinner, visit CReeA, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Tarragona. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 605 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like El Galliner de l'Antiquari. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 799 customers.

Alternatively, La Botifarra is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Tarragona. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 894 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

You’ll stay in Barcelona for 3 nights.

One of the best places to explore in the town of Tarragona today is Roman circus of Tárraco. This excellent attraction is a chogang elementary school that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 7,761 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Balcó del Mediterrani, an outstanding scenic viewpoint, in the town of Tarragona. Around 16,291 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the town of Tarragona is Tarragona Amphitheatre. This amazing attraction is a roman amphitheatre and is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 15,655 visitors.

To experience the local culture, see more of Spain, and meet new people at the same time, we highly recommend you go on a tour. You’ll find many top-rated and popular tours in the town, offering unique experiences that will inspire you. On this tour, you can go on an epic adventure to some of the best places to visit in Spain. You also get to admire popular places of interest.

You could then travel to Santa Maria de Montserrat for some unforgettable sightseeing experience. This popular attraction is a church building and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 43,881 visitors.

This outstanding natural feature has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 4,560 travelers.

You’ll have your choice of the best hotels and places to stay in the city of Barcelona.

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona, Disfrutar. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars by 2,164 customers.

Locals recommend RAO Restaurant as one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. RAO Restaurant is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 964 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Barcelona, Viana Barcelona. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 2,578 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like Hemingway Gin & Cocktail Bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 893 customers.

La Whiskeria - Whisky & Cocktail Bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 743 customers.

Be sure to celebrate another day of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain with a toast!

On day 4 of your road trip across Spain, you’ll have the perfect day exploring the wonderful city of Barcelona. You’ll stay in Barcelona for 2 nights, meaning you have plenty of time to discover the best things to see and do in the area.

We recommend you stay at the Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia, one of the best 4-star hotels in the city of Barcelona. This hotel has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,738 guests.

The best luxury hotel option in the city of Barcelona is the 5-star Ohla Barcelona. The hotel is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,283 guests.

One of the best hotels we recommend in the city of Barcelona is the 3-star Catalonia Avinyo. This 3-star hotel has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars by 4,022 guests.

Our flexible booking system will automatically provide you with the best alternatives if these hotels are not available.

You'll have easy access to popular travel destinations in the town of Barcelona, like the outstanding Montjuïc Castle. This attraction has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 50,433 visitors.

Parc de la Ciutadella is another popular attraction you could visit in the town of Barcelona. This incredible attraction is an urban park and has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 68,100 visitors.

One of the best attractions you could visit in the town of Barcelona is the extraordinary Arc de Triomf. This triumphal arch is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 77,887 reviews.

As the day moves along, one attraction you’ll probably want to visit is the incredible Palau de la Música Catalana. Around 40,217 visitors have given this concert hall an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Today you'll also have the opportunity to spend some time at the fantastic Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar. Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar is a popular church, rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 33,464 travelers.

Come to Barcelona prepared by adding some tours and tickets to your vacation package. Book a popular and budget-friendly activity you can do on this day in Barcelona.

After a day of exploring, try one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona.

We recommend you eat at a delicious restaurant that locals enjoy, like El Nacional, after your day of exploring the city of Barcelona. This excellent restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 23,496 customers.

Paradiso is another of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,403 customers.

Locals recommend Cerveseria Catalana, one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona, for a refreshing evening drink to finish your day. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 14,751 customers.

Alternatively, you could choose another of the most popular bars in the city of Barcelona, Ciutat Comtal. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 12,951 customers.

El Xampanyet is also one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 3,394 customers.

It's a perfect place to relax and enjoy another amazing evening in Spain.

Day 5 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Barcelona has to offer. Cherish the 1 night you have left in Barcelona by discovering the best things there are to see and do in the city.

There are plenty of attractions, markets, and restaurants for you to experience today in the city of Barcelona. Your accommodation will be conveniently located close to several of the best attractions you won't want to miss.

You'll be able to visit more of the best travel destinations in the town of Barcelona, like the extraordinary Park Güell. This attraction is a sculpture garden and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 181,403 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Barcelona, which gets around 4,527,427 annual visits, is the spectacular Sagrada Família. This attraction is a minor basilica and is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 226,955 visitors.

You could then travel to the amazing La Pedrera. This monument has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 85,188 visitors.

Casa Batlló is another stop you might want to add to your itinerary. This tourist attraction is a popular destination among visitors in Barcelona. Rated at an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 125,060 visitors, it’s one many travelers find worthy a visit.

Your discovery of Barcelona does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Barcelona on this day of your trip.

After a long day of exploring some of the most popular attractions in Spain, be sure to eat at Craft Barcelona, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Barcelona. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 2,166 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Barcelona is the popular Casa Amalia. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,365 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Barcelona is Grill Restaurant. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,083 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Paradiso is one of the best bars in the city of Barcelona for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,403 customers.

Bobby's Free is another of the most popular bars in the city of Barcelona. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,003 customers.

Stopping at one of these popular bars is the perfect way to celebrate another incredible day in the magical city of Barcelona!

As you rise to greet the dawn on day 6 of your epic road trip in Spain, you'll awaken to the bustling city of Barcelona. Today, you'll hit the road once again, setting off on a journey towards the stunning city of Sitges. You’ll stay in Sitges for 1 night. But before you begin your drive, we recommend taking the time to explore some of Barcelona’s must-see attractions and local hotspots.

If you’re curious to see more of Barcelona, start your day with a visit to the amazing Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia. This much-appreciated catholic cathedral and attraction is rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 62,263 visitors.

You could also stop at another of the best local travel destinations in the area, the fascinating Mercado de La Boqueria. This best-rated sightseeing destination and spectacular attraction has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from 160,835 visitors.

We also recommend you spend some time at the popular Plaça de Catalunya to make the most of your road trip across Spain. The spectacular Plaça de Catalunya is a square that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 175,036 visitors.

The lovely Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is yet another attraction you could pay a visit. Around 28,394 visitors have left this art museum average ratings of 4.6 out of 5 stars. This popular attraction gets around 718,000 visits every year.

If you feel like visiting another type of sight or don’t want to jump into the car quite yet, spend some time at the spectacular Magic Fountain of Montjuïc. This attraction is a fountain rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 85,986 reviews.

After soaking up all the sights and sounds that Barcelona has to offer, you'll be ready to hit the open road and continue your unforgettable road trip towards the city of Sitges. Sitges offers plenty of options for top-rated hotels and other places to stay that fit all travel budgets.

Celebrate another amazing vacation day filled with adventure in Spain!

Day 7 of your road trip through Spain gives you the opportunity to experience two places in one day. You will stay in Valencia for 1 night. Have a hearty breakfast and get excited for a wonderful day ahead!

One of the best places to visit today in Vinaròs is the amazing Lighthouse of Peñiscola. This attraction is a best-rated sightseeing destination that is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,438 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible monument, Peniscola Castle. With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 61,572 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

There are many top-rated experiences you can include in your travel plan to add flavor to your road trip in Spain. Browse all of your options and reserve your slot before it's too late.

At the end of the day, you will drive to the city of Valencia, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Restaurante Flor de Valencia | Arrocería, one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

Locals also recommend La Salita de Begoña Rodrigo as one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. La Salita de Begoña Rodrigo is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

After dinner, visit Central Bar, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Valencia. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,369 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like Bar Vermudez. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,200 customers.

Alternatively, Beer & Travels is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Valencia. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

Raise your glass in celebration of your incredible road trip adventure through Spain!

Day 8 of your road trip in Spain is your departure day. This is your chance to catch one last glimpse of Valencia before saying goodbye to this wonderful destination. When you have time to explore the area before you make your way home, we recommend visiting some of the following attractions.

Plaça de la Mare de Déu is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Valencia. This square and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,170 visitors.

Take a stroll along the main shopping streets of Valencia and find some souvenirs to remind you of your road trip in Spain.

You could then enjoy your last meal in the city of Valencia at A huevo Restaurante before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 894 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Lienzo for your last chance at a meal in the city of Valencia. The Lienzo restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 809 customers.

You’ll then say farewell to Valencia. We wish you a pleasant journey home, with many wonderful memories of your unforgettable vacation in Spain!