Barcelona, Catalonia’s capital and second largest city in Spain, presents you with a large number of outstanding sights and tourist attractions. The successful mix of historical heritage and modern elements as well as an exciting nightlife and beaches guarantee varied holidays.
Flexible with the car traveling in northern Spain
Outside the megacity (Additional information at http://www.barcelona.de) attracts and picturesque environment, with wonderful cities, where as in Barcelona, even the Catalan traditions are upheld, and with great beaches, promises the joys of swimming at its finest.
At Sixt you choose the place and time of collection of the rental car of course itself. In addition to the Sixt rental station at the airport is also possible to pick up the rental car at Sixt in the city center. The stations are centrally located around the station or at the Rambla Catalunya (here will take you directly to the overview of the rental stations in Barcelona).
A rental car gives you the freedom and flexibility you need for a trip to the Catalan hinterland. Without the mandatory waiting periods and often unfavorably located stations in public transport, your holiday with the Sixt rental car in Barcelona is guaranteed to succeed.
Great choice and no mileage restrictions
Almost limitless choices there are in the models at our stations in the Catalan capital: Sixt has the compact small car, generous sedans or spacious minibuses. All those who can not get enough of the Catalonian air are well advised with the sleek convertibles like the Mercedes-Benz SLK or BMW 3 Series of Premium Sixt fleet.
With a rental car from Sixt you need in Spain do not pay attention to the mileage, because Unlimited kilometers are self-evident. Also included is the liability insurance and collision damage waiver and theft insurance with a low deductible, which for a small fee also to € 0.- deductible can be reduced and thus excluded.
The Museum in Barcelona and the surrounding area you should not miss by no means:
The city of Gaudí
The son of a coppersmith Catalan reigned over the city of Barcelona like no other. Antoni Gaudi is omnipresent in the city, its most famous building, the Sagrada Familia, is the most popular photo motif of the city. The beautiful cathedral is the symbol of Barcelona and was, although it has started the construction in 1892, not yet completed.
Not to be missed are also the Park Güell and the two houses Casa Batllo and Casa Mila, which were also designed by the architect exception.
Away from the Gaudí’s masterpieces attract the well-known shopping street Las Ramblas, the Picasso Museum, the L’Acuarium and of course the beaches outside the city.
Highlights of Catalonia
North of Barcelona attracts the picturesque city of Girona. The quaint little town thrilled with old houses, monasteries, churches and Arabic baths. Girona is dominated by the imposing Cathedral of Santa Maria, of which offers a breathtaking view of the surroundings. Especially recommended is a walk through the historic old town and along the Riu Onyar, looming on the banks wonderfully colorful houses.
To reach a little further towards the French border and no problems with a rental car, there is the place Figueres. In birthplace of Salvador Dalí is the Teatro Museo Dalí. The extravagant Museum is a must not only for lovers of surrealism.
Montserrat Monastery is located west of the Catalan capital and enchants with its beautiful location on the “sawed rock massif”, after the monastery was named. In addition to the splendid natural scenery lure the interior of the building, the statue of the Black Madonna and the bid presented Gregorian chants.
Barcelona and Catalonia are definitely worth a trip. Sixt is looking forward to welcoming you to our Sixt stations in Barcelona and wishes varied holidays in northern Spain!
