Eastern Spain

Region

The sunny Mediterranean east. Barcelona has Gaudí's Sagrada Família and lively neighbourhoods, the Costa Brava has coves and Dalí's Figueres, Valencia has paella and the futuristic City of Arts and Sciences, and the Costa Blanca and Murcia have long beaches. It is warm from April to October.

Eastern Spain Park GüellCasa BatllóLa Rambla, BarcelonaPortAventura ParkCosmoCaixa BarcelonaMuseu de les Ciències Príncipe FelipeFC Barcelona MuseumMuseu PicassoDalí Theatre and MuseumBarcelona ZooMontjuïc CastleMuseu Nacional d'Art de CatalunyaBarcelona Museum of Contemporary ArtFundació Joan MiróAigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National ParkGirona CathedralCastle of PúbolMuseu de la Mar (Peníscola)Camp NouMestalla StadiumBarcelona CathedralLlobregatPalau de la Música CatalanaEstadio de la CerámicaSegre (river)Torre GlòriesGran ValiraPlaça de CatalunyaRCDE StadiumBarcelonaGironaTarragona CityCity of ValenciaCartagena citySagrada FamíliaMontserrat (mountain)City of Arts and SciencesLleidaL'Ametlla del VallèsCabra del CampSant Jordi DesvallsMontanejosMoncofaLa SerratellaAlcossebreEmpuriabravaMorairaSangonera la VerdeVielha e MijaranLucentumFigueresElche CityLloret de MarAltea

Eastern Spain essentials

Country: Spain
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Catalan
Emergency: 091

Where to Go in Eastern Spain

City Barcelona BarcelonaVibrant city known for Gaudí's architecture City Lleida LleidaCatalan city with a hilltop cathedral City L'Ametlla del Vallès L'Ametlla del VallèsCatalonia city with industrial heritage Island Cap de Creus Cap de CreusRugged Catalan cape and easternmost point of Spain Island Tabarca TabarcaSmall inhabited islet off Alicante with marine reserve Island Columbretes Islands Columbretes IslandsVolcanic islets and marine reserve off Spain's coast History Sagrada Família Sagrada FamíliaUnfinished basilica by Antoni Gaudí in Barcelona History Casa Batlló Casa BatllóModernist Gaudí residence notable for organic façade History La Rambla, Barcelona La Rambla, BarcelonaBusy pedestrian boulevard lined with shops and markets Nature Park Güell Park GüellPublic park with Gaudí's colourful mosaic architecture Nature Montserrat (mountain) Montserrat (mountain)Jagged mountain and monastery with panoramic Catalan views Nature Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National ParkProtected Pyrenean park of lakes, peaks, and trails
Regions & Cities
Barcelona Explore Barcelona Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell anchor strolls through the Gothic Quarter; tapas and seafood at Barceloneta, La Boqueria’s market stalls, and evenings on the beach keep days varied between architecture and food. Girona Explore Girona Medieval walls, the Arab baths and Girona Cathedral attract walkers; El Call’s winding lanes and the colorful Onyar River façades make good photography. Tarragona City Explore Tarragona City Roman ruins crowd Tarragona’s waterfront - amphitheatre, circus, and walls - while narrow lanes lead to seafood taverns and a cathedral on the hill. City of Valencia Explore City of Valencia Along the Turia park and into the old quarter, visitors come for paella near Albufera, the cathedral housing a disputed grail, the City of Arts and Sciences, and bike routes to sandy beaches. Explore Cartagena city This Roman and naval port preserves a Roman theatre, the Naval Museum and fortifications atop the hill; narrow streets lead to tapas bars, and boat trips explore Cartagena’s military harbors and nearby coves. Sagrada Família Explore Sagrada Família Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família in Barcelona combines Gothic and modernist elements; visitors tour richly carved facades, Gaudí’s vaulted interior and museum galleries-booking tickets in advance is essential while construction continues. Montserrat (mountain) Explore Montserrat (mountain) Montserrat’s jagged limestone peaks host the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria, the Black Madonna shrine, hiking routes and a rack railway from Monistrol; visitors combine religious art with panoramic Catalan views. City of Arts and Sciences Explore City of Arts and Sciences Valencia’s City of Arts and Sciences, designed by Santiago Calatrava and Félix Candela, contains a science museum, opera house, and the Oceanogràfic aquarium; visitors come for modern architecture, exhibits, and large-scale marine displays.

Eastern Spain at a Glance

Local Time
12:45 AM
GMT+1
Population
14,938,273

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