Catalonia is one of the most attractive regions as a holiday destination because of its natural and urban heritage, its gastronomy and its cultural attractions. In addition, its easy access by road makes it much easier to enjoy its incredible landscapes and discover corners that would otherwise go unnoticed. Therefore, it is enough to load the car with what is necessary, adjust all the security details and plan a route to get lost in some of its beautiful towns.
There are them in inland areas, in the middle of nature, such as those that dot the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone of La Garrotxa, with Sant Pau and Castellfollit de la Roca at the head, but also next to the sea to which Serrat dedicated one of the the most beautiful songs of our music, the Mediterranean, which always brings a special attraction to the holidays.
There are so many that you could spend hours deciding which ones to stop at and which ones to see only from the window, so we have selected five of whose visits you will not regret.
- Besalú: it is one of the most photographed towns in all of Catalonia and it is not for less considering its unmistakable beauty. The access over the Romanesque bridge is the door to an urban area worthy of a cinematographic location, where the historical vestiges of Jewish and Christian origin intermingle. You can choose to start a route through the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park from here if you like experiences in the middle of nature or choose to travel to the coast, on the way to the sea, which is the one we are going to take next.
- Cadaqués: it is surely one of the most famous towns in Catalonia for its indisputable beauty and because it was the residence of intellectuals and artists like Dalí. Currently, this beautiful enclave of Alto Ampurdán in the province of Gerona, is an ideal place to breathe and feed all the senses thanks to its location, in the middle of rocky massifs and next to the sea, where you can take a dip in some of the beaches from the area to take a break between sightseeing and sightseeing.
- Peratallada: just over an hour from Cadaqués heading south, in Bajo Ampurdán, is our next stop on this family tour of the most beautiful towns in Catalonia, Peratallada. Declared a historical-artistic complex and Cultural Asset of National Interest (BCIN), it is one of the most important centers of medieval architecture in Catalonia. The overwhelming beauty of its streets and historic buildings will conquer you.
- Begur: After walking through the cobbled streets of Peratallada, you will want to take a new dip in the sea and there is no better place for it than Begur, a town located just fifteen minutes from it, next to the Mediterranean Sea, which is witness to the beautiful colonial constructions characteristic of this municipality presided over by its famous medieval castle, a great attraction since its views are privileged.
- Tossa de Mar: we close this mini road trip with the southernmost stop of the five that we recommend, Tossa de Mar. It is so beautiful that in summer it is common for it to be crowded, but even this should not prevent you from visiting it. Halfway between a medieval coastal town and a fishing village typical of the Mediterranean, it is ideal to take a leisurely walk, bathe in the sea and even organize some maritime activity, such as diving. Its crystal clear waters are unbeatable for the latter.
Although the route is not very long between stops, the cost of fuel at the end of the trip is noticeable, so it is well worth saving in this regard to invest in other small pleasures throughout your vacation.
In order to save on fuel on your trip through Catalonia, there is nothing more effective than finding those gas stations that offer you the most economical fuel , but as important as this is that it be of the best quality, and only the gas stations of the Platinium Oil group guarantee both requirements.
The fuels from the gas station network located throughout the Mediterranean, from the Catalan Costa Brava to Cartagena, will help you manage fuel consumption effectively without sacrificing the quality of the raw material from the main oil companies in the region. country. To do this, their impurities are removed thanks to the external filters that all the latest generation pumps of the Platinium Oil group gas stations have, which provide service 24 hours a day and 365 days a year by a human team that makes a difference. .
In addition, during your trip along the Mediterranean coast, you can benefit from the unbeatable advantages of having the Platinium Oil card, which is free and allows you to refuel throughout the entire gas station network. The card, unlike most of this type of service, offers you two different options to take advantage of its benefits: with discounts, depending on monthly consumption, and with self-managed payment types.
To apply for the Platinium Oil card, you just have to do it in person at any of the Platinium Oil service stations, which houses the Aneu Oil, Vcc Gasóleos and Peninsula Quality Product brands, or fill out this online form.
