The world-famous city of Barcelona stands on Spain’s north-eastern coast, facing the Mediterranean Sea. The country’s second city is on the coastal plain, just reaching the foothills of the Pyrenees. The French border is 75 miles to the north. The city’s international airport, Barcelona El Prat is eight miles south west. If you’re hiring a car from Barcelona El Prat Airport, you’ll soon find the road connections are good: the C-32B highway links the airport to the nearby motorways and the city orbital road. These make it easy to reach all parts of the city and to head to destinations across the rest of Spain too.
Barcelona is one of the world’s most popular tourist cities. If you rent a car from Barcelona El Prat Airport, you’ll soon find out why. There’s a unique mix of historical sights, modern leisure… and the seaside. It’s a major regional urban centre too: so expect traffic, industrial districts and sprawling suburbs. But also enjoy the highlights, including Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia church, the lively street life of the Ramblas and the stylish seafront promenades. Most of the old landmarks are in the Gothic Quarter, while the theme park on top of Tibidabo Mountain gives you an unrivalled view over the city.
