Inspiring colours & modernism

Individual tours
Spain's east coast 2024 & 2025

Nadine Gehrisch
Get to know the culture and nature of Catalonia and Valencia

“The east coast of Spain fascinates me with its contrasts. There is Barcelona with Dalí, Gaudí, Miró, Picasso and the impressive Sagrada Familia as an artistically unique avant-garde and modern city. On the other hand, there is the great history with Columbus, the historic Tortosa and the monastery of Montserrat, which was founded in 1025 and still has a touch of the time-honoured within its walls. Montserrat has another fascinating side for me: the nature park of the same name in which it is nestled. I love hiking through this wild, almost untamed landscape. I find the natural park at Cap de Creus in the easternmost tip of Spain similarly impressive, with its unique beauty characterised by the sea.”

Of course, your trip to the east coast of Spain can also start right on your doorstep. When travelling with your own car, we also plan and organise the route and accommodation for your individual trip through the transit countries according to your wishes.

Nadine Gehrisch
Travel expert

How to start your Tour of Spain's east coast

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You will start your 8-day exploration in the colourful bustle of Barcelona, where Antoni Gaudí's works characterise the cityscape just as much as the medieval cathedral La Seu. Excursions take you to Figueres and Sant Pere Pescador, to Montserrat Monastery and to Cap de Creus, which is always caressed by a fresh breeze. You then continue south to Tortosa, where the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Baroque and the modern age merge to form a unique architectural mix. Valencia is also a city of great artistic and architectural interest. The nearby towns of Peñiscola, Benialí and Xàtiva are also worth a visit.
  • 8 days - 3 places
  • Barcelona (3 nights)
  • Tortosa (1 night)
  • Valencia (3 nights)
  • Further highlights
  • Montserrat Monastery
  • Figueres
  • Tarragona
  • Xàtiva
No price tag? As always with Geotoura, all options are open to you. Design your own personal trip, on your own terms.

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Cultural Catalonia and Valencia

The vibrant colours of the landscapes on the east coast of Spain have always captivated numerous artists and inspired them to create great works. You can experience this, for example, in the “City of Arts and Sciences” in Valencia or in Park Güell in Barcelona, when you sit down on the bench that Antoni Gaudí himself created. Or find out what Pablo Picasso meant when he said “Everything I know, I learnt in Horta” in the Els Ports Nature Park. In general, the east coast of Spain is home to the really big names in museums, exhibitions and buildings. Lovers of Art Nouveau, avant-garde and modernism will get their money’s worth here!

The Catalans are an exuberant people who love to party and dance – especially Flamenco and Sardana. From the big cities to the smallest villages, you will encounter a wide variety of festivals and customs on your journey along the east coast of Spain. The Human Towers of Castells or the Festival of La Patum de Berga, which takes place in early summer, have even made it onto the list of immaterial UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But the many large and small festivals centred around music and dance are also an experience where you can get to know the culture and the people.

Experience nature on the east coast of Spain

You will not only find the tranquil, dreamy side of the Costa Brava in the many hidden coves, where you can gaze out over the glittering sea beneath pine groves, but also in the small fishing villages where time seems to stand still. In places like Figueres or Cadaqués, you can literally imagine how Salvador Dalí was once inspired by the atmosphere and landscape to create his greatest works. Things get spectacular at Cap de Creus, the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, which is perfect for hours of coastal walks.

Barcelona’s hinterland, on the other hand, welcomes you with a completely different scenic highlight of your journey through eastern Spain. The rocky massif Montaña de Montserrat offers a unique sight with its jagged shape and is not only home to a rich variety of fauna, but also the most famous monastery in Catalonia with the monastery of Montserrat of the same name.

Nature lovers can go on a voyage of discovery through the world of numerous bird species in the wetlands of the Ebro Delta. You are even likely to see flamingos in the wild here.

Culinary delights in Catalonia and Valencia

The cuisine of Catalonia and Valencia is characterised by the two landscape features of the regions – the sea and the mountains. You will therefore find fresh seafood on the plates as well as produce from small farms in the interior, including goat’s cheese and chicken. Valencia is also the home of paella, probably the most famous dish on the Iberian Peninsula, which combines fish and meat.

In general, the east coast of Spain is known for the high quality of its produce. Even simple home cooking such as the bullit stew, which consists of potatoes, beans and vegetables, is a pure flavour experience thanks to the fresh, regional ingredients alone. Another Catalan speciality that is as simple as it is delicious is the Pa amb Tomàquet, a toasted bread to which fully ripe tomatoes, olive oil and salt are grated. Whether with a glass of wine in the afternoon or as a starter, the bread can be found on almost all menus.

Special experiences on the east coast of Spain

You can’t visit the east coast of Spain without stopping by its most famous building, the Sagrada Familia. The building, designed by Gaudí, is still unfinished and impresses not only with its size, but above all with the many details of its façade and interior. Here, architecture, painting, glass and stonemasonry merge into a breathtaking work of art. Much older and no less impressive is the monastery complex of Montserrat with the Holy Grotto not far from the monastery – a paradise for history lovers, art fans and bibliophiles who can spend hours in the museum and nearby library.

Do you want culinary delights to play a special role on your round trip through eastern Spain? Then a visit to a sparkling wine cellar in Catalonia or a picturesque winery in the Valencia region will delight you. Or visit the Albufera region, the largest rice-growing area in Spain. Where else, if not here, can you learn all about the traditional preparation of paella or arroz al horno? In the Albufera Nature Park of the same name, you can discover over 100 native bird species by boat.

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There are many good reasons for travelling with Geotoura. The most important is probably that everything is customised for you. But other aspects of travelling are also important to our customers - here is a brief overview:
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The special moment ...
... our private guided tour of the Casa Batlló in Barcelona.

Experiences
of our customers

September 2019
Rudolf G.
Germany
Wonderful holiday time in Barcelona and on the Costa Brava. I'll be back again with Geotoura!
August/September 2019
Dani und Eli S.
Switzerland
Beautiful individual tour with booked accommodation along the Spanish east coast.
June 2024
Tobias L.
Germany
When we plan a trip with Geotoura, we can count on relaxed and empathetic people who listen to us and then put together a dream route. Thank you Geotoura for our wonderful trip through northern Spain along the Camino France.
July 2024
Thomas und Barbara P.
Switzerland
Our trip to northern Spain offered a real carefree package for basic needs. There is enough leeway for your own creativity and wishes. Highly recommended.
June 2024
Sonja H.
Austria
A great round trip starting from Madrid to the north coast of Spain to Santiago de Compostella and back to Madrid - the weather was just perfect during the last two weeks of June - sunny but not hot, no beach holiday just sightseeing, hiking and culinary delights - Madrid would certainly be worth an extra trip - that was our conclusion and we were already a bit tired of sightseeing! We can only recommend this trip through northern Spain!
June 2024
Natascha W.
Germany
A dream insight into the regions of Austuria and Galicia. Relaxation, nature and culture in a great holiday in northern Spain.
May 2024
Werner K.
Germany
As with our trip to Portugal with Geotoura last year, the organisation of our tour through northern Spain and the selection of accommodation were once again excellent.
May 2024
Petra M.
Germany
We particularly enjoyed the Feria in Cordoba with all the flamenco dresses and horses, and the visit to the Alhambra. After this wonderful holiday in Andalusia, we have already booked our next trip with Geotoura.
May 2024
Martin S.
Germany
Beautiful view of the Alhambra in the evening light. All in all, a great Andalusia round trip.
May 2024
Jürgen B.
Germany
Northern Spain is very diverse, with lots of nature and culture. The hotels were consistently pleasant and we enjoyed staying in the cities and having short distances to walk.
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