{"id":4078,"date":"2023-11-28T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-28T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/?p=4078"},"modified":"2026-03-17T12:59:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T12:59:21","slug":"the-grand-tour-of-catalonia-section-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/the-grand-tour-of-catalonia-section-5\/","title":{"rendered":"THE GRAND TOUR OF CATALONIA \u2013 SECTION 5"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>From Surrealism to Modernisme<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start the Grand Tour of Catalonia in Barcelona, and end up back in the Catalan capital. Welcome to <strong>Section 5<\/strong>, the last section of this circular route of some 2,000 km (1,200 miles) around Catalonia. This section will take you on a journey from Surrealism to Modernisme (Catalan Art Nouveau), with guest geniuses Dal\u00ed and Gaud\u00ed. This last section begins in Figueres and ends in Barcelona, travelling along the Costa Brava, through central Girona and Vic, and Costa Barcelona. Ready for the off?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#stage1\">Stage 1: The universe of Dal\u00ed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stage2\">Stage 2: A journey to the Middle Ages<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stage3\">Stage 3: Along the Costa Brava coast<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stage4\">Stage 4: Hiking on the Montseny Massif<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stage5\">Stage 5: Modernisme in the Maresme region<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stage6\">Stage 6: An appointment with Gaud\u00ed<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#stage7\">Stage 7: The sea around Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Start your journey in a high-class electric or hybrid vehicle from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/funnel\/#\/fleet\/selectcar\/ES\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIXT\u00b4s premium fleet<\/a>. You can get a car at numerous SIXT branches in Barcelona and Girona, for example, directly at the airport in the SIXT branch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/spain\/barcelona\/barcelona-airport\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/spain\/barcelona\/barcelona-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Barcelona Aeropuerto<\/a> or the SIXT branch Girona Aeropuerto. If you arrive by train, pick up your environmentally friendly car directly at the train station at the SIXT branch Barcelona Sants Train Station or the SIXT branch Girona Estaci\u00f3n.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage1\">Stage 1: The universe of Dal\u00ed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Figueres is Dal\u00ed\u2019s birthplace and where this stage of the route starts. The spectacular Dal\u00ed Theatre-Museum, the Toy Museum, which contains works from the artist\u2019s youth, and the Dal\u00ed Jewels museum, which contains some of the jewellery made by Dal\u00ed, await, with everything you need to make you feel like you know the artist well. Dal\u00ed\u2019s house in Portlligat and Gala Dal\u00ed Castle in P\u00fabol complete what is known as the \u201cDalinian Triangle\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"756\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Dali-Haus-Museum_in_Portlligat-756x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Grand Tour of Catalonia: View of the Dal\u00ed House-Museum in Portlligat\" class=\"wp-image-4095 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Dali-Haus-Museum_in_Portlligat-756x1024.jpeg 756w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Dali-Haus-Museum_in_Portlligat-222x300.jpeg 222w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Dali-Haus-Museum_in_Portlligat-768x1040.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Dali-Haus-Museum_in_Portlligat-1135x1536.jpeg 1135w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Dali-Haus-Museum_in_Portlligat-1513x2048.jpeg 1513w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Dali-Haus-Museum_in_Portlligat-scaled.jpeg 1891w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 756px) 100vw, 756px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 756px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 756\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">View of the Dal\u00ed House-Museum in Portlligat, where the artist lived @ Catalan Tourist Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the vineyards of the Designation of Origin Empord\u00e0 wine region, very close to the Mediterranean Sea, you will come to Sant Pere de Rodes Monastery. Even in the distant past, the monks who lived there grew vines to make wine. The monastery is within Cap de Creus Natural Park. The landscape of the area seems almost lunar in appearance, shaped as it is by the <em>tramuntana<\/em>, the northerly wind that buffets the Costa Brava.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The route continues along the Catalan coast, passing Roses, Els Aiguamolls de l\u2019Empord\u00e0 Natural Park, Emp\u00faries, and L\u2019Escala. This seafaring area is renowned for its anchovies. In fact, you can visit the Anchovy and Salt Museum in L\u2019Escala to learn about the anchovy salting works there and taste this local delicacy. <strong>Enjoy comfortable rides in the SIXT premium fleet, such as the Tesla Model 3 electric or a spacious SUV such as the BMW X2 hybrid or the BMW iX electric.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage2\">Stage 2: A journey to the Middle Ages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This stage starts with a journey through time, visiting the mediaeval villages of l\u2019Empordanet, an inland area of the Costa Brava region: Peratallada, Ullastret, Canapost, Monells, and Pals. All of them have managed to preserve large swathes of their mediaeval history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Old-quarter_of_Pals-1024x576.jpeg\" alt=\"Grand Tour of Catalonia: Old quarter of Pals, in the Alt Empord\u00e0\" class=\"wp-image-4098 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Old-quarter_of_Pals-1024x576.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Old-quarter_of_Pals-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Old-quarter_of_Pals-768x432.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Old-quarter_of_Pals-1536x864.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Old-quarter_of_Pals.jpeg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/576;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Old quarter of Pals, in the Alt Empord\u00e0, with the Torre de les Hores and the church of Sant Pere sticking out between the roofs (Costa Brava) @ Catalan Tourist Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way back towards the coast, stop off in Palau-Sator. Since you are in the terrain of the Protected Geographical Indication of the Girona apple, we recommend visiting a cider bar and sampling the cider, juice, jams and vinegar made here from local apples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The last stop is Palam\u00f3s, where it is worth going along to one of the cooking demo events at the Espai de Peix. This is a cultural space dedicated to raising the profile of the cuisine of the fishermen of the area, the food they eat on their fishing boats, such as <em>fideus rossejats<\/em> (a dish of toasted noodles cooked with fish stock), or less well-known species of fish such as the European flying squid. Take the opportunity to visit the fish market auction when the boats return to port.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Marimurtra_Gardens_in_Blanes-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Grand Tour of Catalonia: Marimurtra Gardens in Blanes\" class=\"wp-image-4096 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Marimurtra_Gardens_in_Blanes-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Marimurtra_Gardens_in_Blanes-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Marimurtra_Gardens_in_Blanes-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Marimurtra_Gardens_in_Blanes.jpeg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 768px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 768\/1024;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Detail of the Marimurtra Gardens in Blanes with the Mediterranean Sea in the background @ Catalan Tourist Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage3\">Stage 3: Along the Costa Brava coast<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Look forward to relaxed rides in our environmentally friendly and sustainable vehicles such as the elegant BMW 745 hybrid, which you can get at numerous SIXT branches in Barcelona and Girona thanks to SIXT\u00b4s premium service. For example, you can start from the SIXT branch Barceloneta or Paral.lel Port directly by the sea or downtown from the SIXT stations Centro Eixample, Rambla Catalunya or Fira Hospitalet. The SIXT stations Barcelona Passeig de Gr\u00e0cia, Diagonal Hilton and Barcelona Francesc Maci\u00e0 also offer a premium selection of electric and hybrid vehicles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tossa de Mar, Lloret de Mar and Blanes are the next stops along the way, where you will discover even more of the Costa Brava in their beaches, gardens and landscapes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then leave the Mediterranean coast behind and drive inland to Girona. As well as visiting its architectural heritage sites such as the cathedral, the Jewish quarter and the colourful houses along the river, don\u2019t forget to sample some of the local cuisine. <em>Xuixos de crema<\/em> (deep-fried pastries filled with custard), <em>bunyols<\/em> (fritters) and the ice cream produced by one of the Roca brothers. As the day ends, you can relax in the Garrotxa volcanic zone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage4\">Stage 4: Hiking on the Montseny Massif<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The day begins with an unmissable visit to Rupit and Tavertet, two villages with spectacular landscapes and views. Continue along the route to Vic. As well as visiting the impressive porticoed square, the cathedral, and the Roman Temple, you must try the famous Vic charcuterie. Visit one of the sausage makers in the area to see how they make <em>llonganissa<\/em> and<em> fuet <\/em>sausage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the afternoon, we suggest spending some time in nature. Discover El Montseny Natural Park, including the information centre in Viladrau. This natural space is considered a biosphere reserve and includes beech, fir and oak forests. <strong>You can experience comfortable rides in mountainous terrain, for example, in a Jeep Compass hybrid or a BMW X1 hybrid from SIXT.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage5\">Stage 5: Modernisme in the Maresme region<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The coastline of Costa Barcelona still awaits. Along it, you will find villages such as Calella, Sant Pol de Mar, Canet de Mar and Arenys de Mar. These fishing villages house some excellent examples of Catalan modernista architecture. Canet is home to the Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner House-Museum, and Sinera cemetery can be found in Arenys de Mar. Other examples of Catalan modernista architecture are the Coll i Reg\u00e0s house and the Nau Gaud\u00ed warehouse in Matar\u00f3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the way to Barcelona, stop off in the home of the Alella Protected Designation of Origin, which is on the coast less than half an hour from Barcelona. It is worth stopping to visit a winery or two to learn about the characteristic white wines made from the \u201cpansa blanca\u201d grape. Combine your wine with strawberries from Sant Cebri\u00e0 de Vallalta, which are prized for their sweetness, aroma and refreshing taste. <strong>We kindly ask you to not drink and drive.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage6\">Stage 6: An appointment with Gaud\u00ed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Grand Tour of Catalonia ends in Barcelona, where it began. Spend your first day in Barcelona on Modernisme and the stars of the movement, Gaud\u00ed and Dom\u00e8nech i Montaner. The Barcelona Modernisme Route visits up to 120 buildings in this style to be found in the city, such as the Casa Batll\u00f3 and La Pedrera, the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site, and the Palau de la M\u00fasica Catalana concert hall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also do a cookery workshop right in the heart of the city. You will learn to make dishes such as <em>esqueixada<\/em>, a typical salad using cod and tomato, among other ingredients, and a delicious crema catalana or cr\u00e8me br\u00fbl\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"stage7\">Stage 7: The sea around Barcelona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dedicate your second day in Barcelona, which is also the last day of this section, to the sea and some of the products that are typical of the city. To do this, start the day with a long walk through the Barceloneta area, a typical seafaring neighbourhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, visit one of the 43 municipal markets scattered around the city. Head for the Moll dels Pescadors, the quay where fishing boats still bring their wares to the Catalan capital, and go to the auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"920\" height=\"613\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Mercat_de_Santa_Caterina.jpeg\" alt=\"Grand Tour of Catalonia: Santa Caterina in Barcelona\" class=\"wp-image-4097 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Mercat_de_Santa_Caterina.jpeg 920w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Mercat_de_Santa_Caterina-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/11\/2023\/10\/Grand_Tour_Catalonia_EN_Mercat_de_Santa_Caterina-768x512.jpeg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 920px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 920\/613;\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Roof of the Mercat de Santa Caterina in Barcelona @ Catalan Tourist Board<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>End the day on a high, on a catamaran trip along the coast of the city, and go for a dip in the Mediterranean with the Barcelona skyline as your backdrop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At the end of the Grand Tour, simply return your hire car at one of the numerous SIXT branches in Barcelona and Girona.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about the Grand Tour of Catalonia, take a look at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/the-grand-tour-of-catalonia-section-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 1<\/a><\/strong>, from Barcelona to Tarragona<strong>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/the-grand-tour-of-catalonia-section-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 2<\/a><\/strong>, which takes you from Tarragona to Lleida, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/the-grand-tour-of-catalonia-section-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 3<\/a><\/strong>, which goes from Lleida to La Seu d\u2019Urgell, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/magazine\/travel\/the-grand-tour-of-catalonia-section-4\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Section 4<\/a><\/strong>. Remember, the Grand Tour of Catalonia website has a planner that will help you organise your journey and control your budget. You can also download the track for <strong>Section 5<\/strong> to your browser and listen to the playlist we have put together to liven up your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to set off?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Useful links: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SIXT <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/spain\/barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stations in Barcelona<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SIXT <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.co.uk\/car-hire\/spain\/girona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stations in Girona<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From Surrealism to Modernisme Start the Grand Tour of Catalonia in Barcelona, and end up back in the Catalan capital. 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