car hire in Catalonia
Jan 11th, 2009 by admin
The autonomous region of Catalonia is located in the northeast of Spain and lies on Mediterranean coast. It borders France and Andorra in the north, the Mediterranean sea in the east, the region of Valencia in the south, and Aragon in the west. It comprises 4 provinces: Girona, Barcelona, Tarragona and Lleida.
With regard to air transport, the most notable are the airports of Barcelona, Girona and Reus. At these airport you can get car hire upon arrival, although it is normally cheaper to prebook car hire Girona or Barcelona car hire in order to get the best value for money.
Set in the valley of the Ter, at the confluence of four rivers, we find the city of Girona. One of them, the Onyar, divides the historic centre from the modern city.
The old centre of this Catalan city preserves remains of its long history, from the time it was founded by the Romans in the 1st century B. C. To them we owe its original wall, whose remains stretch from the Archaeological Walk to the Wall Gardens. The so-called City of the Four Rivers, shows us a historic centre dominated by medieval buildings and reminders of Romans, Arabs and Jews. Inside the walled enclosure of La Força Vella you can find the culiminating works of its historical destiny. Its excellent position between the Pyrenean chain and the Costa Brava makes a multitude of trips possible, for example, to natural areas which are worthy of mention. Girona car hire is highly recommended if you want to discover the hidden gems of Girona by car.
Of Roman origin, Barcelona’s long history and economic dynamism have provided it with an impressive cultural heritage, shown in the conservation of its rich historic and artistic heritage and in the encouragement of the newest artistic trends. Its long cultural agenda will lead the visitor through museums, exhibitions, outdoor sculptures and an extensive calendar of music, theatre, and dance. Car hire Barcelona is available at several rental locations in the city, the best prices for Barcelona car hire however can be found on the internet. There is a wide selection of car rental portals offering cheap car hire in Spain.