Each year, Barcelona Airport is filled with lots of European tourists looking to spend an enjoyable vacation in Spain. Every chance they get, Europeans flock to Spain for vacation and holiday times to enjoy the warm climate and rich culture there. Many of these tourists use car hire services to so they can enjoy self-drive holidays without using public means of transport.

Once you arrive at Barcelona airport and pick your rental, it’s time to enjoy the sights and sounds that Spain has to offer. Use car hire services to traverse from city to city enjoying whatever is unique about each city.

Spanish cities to visit and their attractions

Seville - If you are an architectural enthusiast, Seville is a great place to visit. This city has a great mix of Modern, Renaissance, Gothic and Mudéjar architecture. Ensure you see the Metropol Parasol, which is a great example of Spanish modern design. Many tourists that visit Spain via Barcelona Airport also drive to Seville to see the Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza. This is the oldest bullring in Spain that has been around since 1758 and bullfights are still held there to this day.
Madrid - From Barcelona Airport, you can also get a rental from reliable car hire services and visit Madrid. Madrid is a great place for visiting museums good examples being the Museo Reina Sofia and the Prado museum. If you are visiting Madrid during the New Year, then visit Puerta del Sol where numerous people gather to welcome the New Year every year.
Bilbao - From Barcelona Airport, you can also use car hire services to enjoy some Spanish old town charm in the city of Bilbao by visiting the Casco Viejo of Bilbao. You can also enjoy some modern architecture by visiting the splendid Guggenheim Museum, and Art enthusiasts will also enjoy visiting the Bellas Artes Museum that is quite close to the Guggenheim Museum. Also take the time to visit the largest indoor market in Europe known as the Market La Ribera.
Valencia - You can also use rent a car services to drive to Valencia from Barcelona Airport. Valencia is a port city that is home to the Holy Grail. Numerous tourists flock to the Valencia Cathedral to see the Holy Grail each year. If you enjoy spending time at the beach Valencia has many beaches for you to visit. Some good examples of popular beaches are Malvarosa beach and Playa de Pinedo beach.
You cannot leave Valencia without visiting the City of Arts and Sciences. This group of futuristic buildings is a joy to behold. You will benefit from using car hire services as public transport is a bit challenging here. It is especially beautiful to see this tourist site at night. You will enjoy seeing the L’Hemispheric, the El Museu de les Ciències Príncipe, the L’Umbracle and the L’ Oceanogràfic among other attractions at the City of Arts and Sciences.

The next time you visit Spain via Barcelona Airport; don’t just go straight to Marbella where it's packed with tourists. First enjoy these tourist attractions and ensure you book a rental for ease of movement.