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Fly to Barcelona International Airport, Drive to Gratallops
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Barcelona
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End: Zurich
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City of Mediterranean Light
A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.Valencia is known for zoos & aquariums, shopping, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, explore the activities along Jardi del Turia, pause for some serene contemplation at Parroquia de San Nicolas de Bari y San Pedro Martir, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Bioparc Valencia.
To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Valencia day trip planning tool.
Zurich, Switzerland to Valencia is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. In May, Valencia is somewhat warmer than Zurich - with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Alicante.
Things to do in Valencia
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City of Sun
As Valencia’s second largest city and one of the most well-known along the Costa Blanca, Alicante has an enchanting atmosphere that blends rich history with animated beach life.Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): take in nature's colorful creations at El Palmeral, make a trip to Explanada de Espana, and then take an in-depth tour of Museo Arqueologico de Alicante.
To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Alicante vacation maker app.
Traveling by car from Valencia to Alicante takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Alicante sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Gratallops.
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Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): savor the flavors at Food & Drink, then look for gifts at Clos Figueras, and then do a tasting at Celler Devinssi. Keep things going the next day: do a tasting at Celler Burgos Porta, do a tasting at Perinet, and then learn about winemaking at Clos Dominic S.L..
To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Gratallops trip planner.
Drive from Alicante to Gratallops in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. In May in Gratallops, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Barcelona.
To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Gratallops trip planner.
Drive from Alicante to Gratallops in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and car. In May in Gratallops, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Barcelona.
Things to do in Gratallops
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Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, don't miss a visit to Palau Guell, take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic, and browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria.
To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona road trip website.
Traveling by car from Gratallops to Barcelona takes 2 hours. In May in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
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