Discover the Spanish Levante
A Mediterranean trip through three vibrant cities
The Spanish Levante (East Coast) is synonymous with blue sea, intense light, Mediterranean gastronomy, and cities full of history and modernity. Alicante, Valencia, and Barcelona form a perfect triangle for those seeking a combination of beaches, culture, innovative architecture, and urban life. Each has its own personality, but all share the charm of the Mediterranean.
➤ Alicante: light, sea, and castles facing the Mediterranean
Alicante is a luminous, welcoming city perfect for enjoying the sea all year round. Its promenade, its beaches, and its historical heritage make it an essential stop on a route through the Levante.
- Santa Bárbara Castle (Castillo de Santa Bárbara): one of the most spectacular viewpoints on the Spanish coast, with panoramic views from the top of Benacantil hill.
- Explanada de España: its emblematic undulating mosaic promenade, ideal for walking at sunset.
- Postiguet Beach (Playa del Postiguet): fine sand and calm waters just a step away from the centre.
- Tabarca Island (Isla de Tabarca): a small marine paradise perfect for snorkelling.
Alicante also stands out for its gastronomy, with rice dishes such as arroz a banda (rice cooked in fish stock) or arroz del senyoret (shelled seafood rice), which are protagonists of its culinary tradition.
➤ Valencia: culture, innovation, and Mediterranean essence
Valencia combines history, architectural avant-garde, culinary tradition, and urban beaches like no other city. It is one of the great capitals of the Levante and an ideal destination for those seeking variety in one place.
- City of Arts and Sciences (Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias): a symbol of modern Valencia, with its futuristic architecture and unique cultural spaces.
- Historic centre: Cathedral, El Micalet (bell tower), La Lonja de la Seda (Silk Exchange), and streets full of history.
- Turia Gardens (Jardín del Turia): a former riverbed converted into one of the largest urban parks in Europe.
- Malvarrosa and Patacona Beaches: ideal for relaxing by the sea.
Valencia is also the birthplace of the **authentic Valencian paella** and fresh produce that fills its markets, such as the Central Market.
➤ Barcelona: modernism, sea, and cosmopolitan culture
Barcelona is one of the most iconic cities in Europe. Modernist, Mediterranean, and dynamic, it combines unique architecture, medieval history, contemporary creativity, and urban beaches. It is an essential stop for understanding the Spanish Levante in all its diversity.
- Sagrada Familia: Gaudí's masterpiece and one of the most admired temples in the world.
- Passeig de Gràcia: where Casa Batlló and La Pedrera stand out.
- Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter): medieval alleyways, historic squares, and a unique atmosphere.
- Barceloneta and its iconic urban beach.
- Parc Güell: mosaics, viewpoints, and nature with Gaudí's signature.
Barcelona is also a first-rate cultural centre, with museums, theatres, international gastronomy, and neighbourhoods full of creativity like El Born or Gràcia.
➤ A Levante full of contrasts: sea, culture, and urban life
This route through Alicante, Valencia, and Barcelona summarises the best of the Spanish Levante: endless beaches, unique architecture, Mediterranean gastronomy, history, and modernity. Three cities connected to each other, but with their own personality.
- Alicante: Mediterranean and luminous.
- Valencia: innovative, gastronomic, and balanced.
- Barcelona: cosmopolitan, artistic, and vibrant.
An ideal tour for both short breaks and longer trips, with a cultural and natural offer capable of adapting to any type of traveller.
