Low cost holiday car hire rates in Barcelona Spain.

Barcelona - The second largest and the most cosmopolitan city in Spain.

This vibrant Catalonian capital leads Spain with outstanding architecture, haute couture and haute cuisine, particularly in the seafood restaurants of Barceloneta. Here you will find street entertainers, flower-stalls and the excellent shops of the Ramblas and the majestic Romanesque courtyard of the Bishops Palace.

Places of interest: The Ramblas, originally the site of the ancient city walls is now the major promenade area of the city 'where one goes to be seen'. Museums worth visiting include the Picasso museum with works ranging from early sketches to later masterpieces. The Military museum reached by the funicular to the top of Montjuich from where you can enjoy excellent views across the city. The mediaeval alleyways of the Gothic Quarter provides outstanding architecture. One of Barcelona's most outstanding landmarks is the Sagrada Familia one of the worlds most extraordinary churches. The emphatic decorative art of Antonio Gaudi is much loved in Barcelona. Other examples of his work can be seen throughout this beautiful city at the Casa Battlo, Casa Mila and Parque Guell. Barcelona is not just handsome and exciting - it's also supremely civilised.

Nightlife: Authentic flamenco shows are held in the Spanish village. The Ramblas has many tapas bars, chic cafes and restaurants specialising in local dishes. Beware the pick pockets.

What to buy: Antiques, clothes, perfume, leather goods pottery.

Car Hire: Reserve your next holiday car rental with Carhire1 and relax in the knowledge that your chosen vehicle will be waiting for you on arrival at Barcelona (BCN) or Malaga AGP airports, you can also arrange for your car to be picked-up at a central downtown or holiday resort location.

Carhire1 Top car hire deals & destination guides: In the City Travel Guide section you can gather vital info about travelling to the city of your choice, visiting its most interesting highlights and attractions, learn about upcoming events, places of interest further afield, nightlife and tips on eating out.