5-Day Spain road trip Starting from Valencia to Alicante

Your road trip adventure in Spain begins as soon as you reach the incredible city of Valencia. You’ll stay in Valencia for 3 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 Restaurante Belmonte as one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,179 customers.

Valencia also has several great bars that will fit all travel budgets. One of the best bars in the city of Valencia is Cafe de las Horas. This bar has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,922 customers.

Another of the best bars in the city of Valencia is Casa Montaña. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 4,465 customers.

Locals also enjoy Bar Mistela. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 4,177 customers.

Enjoy toasting the start of your 5-day vacation in Spain!

Day 2 of your road trip will take you to the best attractions Valencia has to offer. Cherish the 2 nights you have left in Valencia 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 Valencia. 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 city of Valencia, like the extraordinary Serrano Towers. This attraction is a fortified tower and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 39,998 visitors.

Another of the best travel destinations in Valencia is the spectacular Jardins del Real de València. This attraction is an urban park and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 17,212 visitors.

This is a popular destination among visitors in Valencia.

Your discovery of Valencia does not have to stop there. Check out the fantastic selection of tours and tickets offered in Valencia 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 Restaurante Canela, which is considered one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. This restaurant is a local favorite and has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 2,818 customers.

Alternatively, another of the top restaurants in the city of Valencia is the popular Navarro. This restaurant is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 2,045 customers.

Another great restaurant we recommend in the city of Valencia is Restaurante Flor de Valencia | Arrocería. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,561 customers.

When you’ve finished your meal, Puerta del Mar is one of the best bars in the city of Valencia for an after-dinner drink. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,372 customers.

Bar Tonyina is another of the most popular bars in the city of Valencia. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,516 customers.

Alternatively, a great bar that locals enjoy in the city of Valencia is Bar Vermudez. Bar Vermudez has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,200 customers.

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

Day 3 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 Alicante. You will stay in Alicante 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 Plaça de la Reina (València). This attraction is a square that is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 28,058 visitors.

You could also stop at the incredible square, Plaça de la Mare de Déu. With an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 32,170 visitors, this attraction is one of the top sights in the area.

Another unforgettable travel destination in the Valencia is the outstanding Llotja de la Seda. This popular lonja and travel destination has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 22,376 visitors.

The spectacular Mercat Central is another popular attraction you can visit today. This fascinating market hall and attraction has an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars from 79,570 visitors.

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 Alicante, where you will access the best hotels and places to stay.

After a long day of driving and exploring, we recommend you try Heladería Borgonesse, one of the best restaurants in the city of Alicante. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,861 customers.

Locals also recommend La Taberna del Gourmet as one of the best restaurants in the city of Alicante. La Taberna del Gourmet is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 3,691 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Alicante is Mish Mish. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 3,322 customers.

After dinner, visit Nou Manolín, which is considered one of the best bars in the city of Alicante. This bar is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 3,895 customers.

You can also enjoy drinks at a popular bar like El Portal Alicante - Krug Ambassade. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,120 customers.

Alternatively, Pinocchio Gelateria Cocktail Bar is one of the best bars that locals recommend in the city of Alicante. This bar is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,140 customers.

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

Day 4 of your road trip will take you to the city of Alicante and the city of El Castell de Guadalest. You’ll stay in Valencia for 1 night.

One of the best places to explore in the city of Alicante today is Mercado Central de Alicante. This excellent attraction is a building that has been rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 24,503 visitors.

We also recommend you visit the amazing Santa Bárbara Castle, an outstanding castle, in the city of Alicante. Around 35,044 travelers rated this attraction with 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Another of the best travel destinations you can visit in the city of Alicante is Archaeological Museum of Alicante. This amazing attraction is an archaeological museum and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 8,768 visitors.

Beyond the above-mentioned attractions, you also have the opportunity to visit the outstanding Parc El Palmeral. This park and place of interest is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 6,211 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 city, 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 El Castell de Guadalest for some unforgettable sightseeing experience in the city of El Castell de Guadalest. This popular attraction is a municipality of spain and is rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 18,496 visitors.

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

After a long day of traveling and sightseeing, we recommend you try one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia, Balansiya, restaurante árabe halal de tradición andalusí. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,479 customers.

Locals recommend Malkebien as one of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia. Malkebien is rated an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,317 customers.

Another of the best restaurants in the city of Valencia is La Salita de Begoña Rodrigo. This restaurant has been rated an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 1,370 customers.

After dinner, visit one of the top bars in the city of Valencia, Beer & Travels. This popular bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,028 customers.

You could also relax with a drink at a popular bar like El Lleón bar. This bar has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 1,124 customers.

USUAL resto-bar is a popular bar that locals recommend in the city of Valencia. This bar is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 811 customers.

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

Day 5 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.

Mercado de Colón is an extraordinary attraction you could visit to enjoy your last day in Valencia. This building and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 37,146 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 Restaurante Genuina before you travel home. This popular restaurant is rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,399 customers.

Alternatively, we also recommend Central Bar for your last chance at a meal in the city of Valencia. The Central Bar restaurant has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 1,369 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!