Top 10 parks in Spain

If you are planning a road trip around Spain, there is no easier or cheaper way to see the top ten parks in Spain than to hire a car at the airport. Cheap car hire in Spain is readily available when you pre-book online.



1. Doñana National Park Huelva Andalusia Spain



With over 50,000 acres of diverse and rugged terrain, the Doñana National Park at Huelva offers visitors a wide range of things to see and do. See the migrating birds on their way to Africa and enjoy the amazing scenery around Doñana National Park Huelva Spain. Make the most of your trip to Doñana National Park Huelva and hire a car at the airport. You can hire a Peugeot 207 from Huelva Airport for just €100.00 per week.



2. Tablas de Daimiel National Park



Situated in the province of Ciudad Real in the south east of Spain the wetland of Tablas de Daimiel National Park covers 15,000 km2 in La Mancha. The park is a special protected area for birds and attracts twitchers from all over Europe. If you are itching to twitch at the Tablas de Daimiel National Park La Mancha Spain, hire a car from the airport and you can enjoy cheap car hire and a range of things to do in Ciudad Real.



3. Visit Ordesa National Park Aragón Huesca Spain



The natural enclave of Orsesa National Park, Aragón, Huesca, Spain is situated in the Pyrenees, and is home to the last herd of Pyrenean mountain goats on the planet. Take your time to explore Aragón and the Ordesa National Park and hire a cheap car rental from the airport. Cheap car hire in Aragón and Huesca can be pre-booked before you fly to avoid delay and save money.



4. Timanfaya National Park Lanzarote Canary Islands



Cheap airport car rentals can be picked up at Lanzarote Airport from just €90.00 per week. You can explore the island of Lanzarote by hire car, including the spectacular Timanfaya National Park. The rugged scenery is made up of 200-year old rock formations, and the landscape is like something out of Jurassic Park. Well worth a visit if you are travelling around Lanzarote by hire car.



5. Montaña de Covadonga National Park Spain



Situated just to the west and the north of the Picos de Europa, Covadonga is one of the most beautiful walking and hiking routes in Asturias, Spain. You will spot golden eagles and a series of caves and caverns beneath the mountains. Covadonga is a must-see area if you are driving round Spain by hire car, and if your rent a car from Oviedo Airport Asturias, you can travel around this stunning area at your own leisure.



6. Archipélago de Cabrera National Park



Consisting of 19 islands south of Majorca, the Archpélago de Cabrera National Park can only be reached by boat from Colonia de San Jordi. You will find many species of animals and birds on the island that have not evolved elsewhere, and the park is well worth a visit if you are already touring Majorca by hire car.



7. Sierra Nevada National Park Granada Andalusia Spain



Whether you are a fan of snow skiing or not, the Sierra Nevada National Park near Granada, Andalusia, Spain is well worth a visit. These peaks are the second highest in Europe and hosted the World Ski Championships in 1998. Also boasting torrential rivers, natural landscapes and rugged countryside, you can hire a 4x4 at Malaga or Granada Airport from just €120.00 per week to explore the region – with snow chains if required.



8. Aiguestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Catalonia Spain



Visitors to Aiguestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park Catalonia Spain will find alpine vegetation surrounding over 200 lakes. This is Spain´s equivalent of the Lake District in the UK, is situated at Lleida, and there is no better place to explore by cheap hire car than this beautiful part of Catalonia. Airport car hire can be pre-booked from Barcelona, Girona or Tarragona and you can explore the Costa Dorada along with the beautiful scenery surrounding the National Park.



9. Visit the Islas Atlánticas de Galicia National Park Galicia Spain



The Atlánticas de Galicia National Park, Galicia, Spain is a group of islands situated between the estuaries of Vigo, Pontevedra and Arousa. Home to Spain´s biggest seagull colony, probably attracted by the vast amount of fishing boats off Galicia, the area also boasts the largest lauren forest in Europe. Hire a car from Galicia or Vigo Airport and enjoy this little piece of paradise where you can see turtles, dolphins, seals and whales.



10. Caldera de Taburiente National Park La Palma Canary Islands Spain



The Caldera de Taburiente National Park is situated on the island of La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain. Once believed to be a huge crater, the Caldera de Taburiente is a mountain arch with a crater shape dominating the northern part of La Palma. Designated as a national park in 1954, the Caldera de Taburiente is a must-see attraction in La Palma, Canary Islands , Spain. If you are travelling around La Palma and want to hire a car from the airport, you can find cheap car hire and cheap car rentals when you pre-book before you travel.

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20 things to do in Spain

Spain attracts more tourists to its shores than any other country in Europe and the best way to explore this diverse landscape is to hire a car from the airport. You can travel around the open countryside in the north of Spain or hire a convertible car and explore the beaches in summer along The Costa del Sol, The Costa Dorada or The Costa Blanca.



1. The Alhambra in Granada Spain



No trip to Granada is complete without a trip to the Alhambra Palace. This Moorish complex is vast and occupies a large part of the city, so make sure you hire a car from Granada or Malaga Airport and take a few days to explore this fascinating fortress. The Alhambra de Granada is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Europe and if you plan to hire a car in summer and visit the complex, buy tickets in advance. Granada is hotter than the Costa del Sol in summer, so the best way to travel is by air-conditioned hire car from Malaga or Granada Airport.



2. Frank Gehry in Bilbao Spain



You can see Frank Gehry´s futuristic architecture in Barcelona, Bilbao and Malaga. See the amazing Guggenheim Museum near Bilbao, or the huge copper fish on Barcelona Beach or the new conference and convention centre in Malaga. If you check out cheap airport car rentals in Spain, you can visit Bilbao, Malaga and Barcelona during your trip to Spain.



3. Ski the Sierra Nevada Granada Spain



Andalusia is blessed with the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range in Granada. The Sierra Nevadas are easy to reach by hire car from Malaga Airport, Granada Airport, Seville, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, Marbella and Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol. Ski season normally runs between November and March. If you intend to travel by cheap airport car hire from Malaga or Granada, combine the Sierra Nevada with the Costa del Sol and you can ski in the morning and sunbathe in the afternoon. Make the most of your Andalusia tour and hire a luxury car from Malaga Airport from just €150.00 per week.



4. Local village fiesta Malaga Seville and Granada



Malaga, Seville and Granada host some of the most flamboyant and colourful fairs and festivals in Spain. You can check with the tourist office when the annual fairs are held, book cheap car rentals from the airport and visit all three on your travels in Spain. Party through the night and enjoy the carnival atmosphere in Andalusia Spain.



5. Parc Guell Barcelona Spain



Of all the amazing buildings designed by Antoni Gaudi, Parc Guell in Barcelona, Spain is one of the most spectacular. The park is home to several buildings and sculptures which feature Gaudi´s well known broken-tile style. Parc Guell Barcelona is a great place to visit by car hire. If you have booked airport car hire, luxury car hire or airport car rentals, take your time to explore the Parc Guell in Barcelona, Spain. You won´t be disappointed.



6. Tapas Tour Barcelona



There is no better way to enjoy Barcelona then to wander around the vibrant streets and stop off at tapas bars on the way. You can pre-book cheap car hire from Barcelona Airport and drive to your hotel or apartment before taking a stroll around the city. Specialities include fresh fish, omelettes, seafood and rice varieties, washed down with sangria and fine Spanish wines. You can hire a small car from Barcelona Airport from just €90.00 per week.



7. Café life Spain



Every Spanish village, town and city has numerous cafés, bars and restaurants where you can relax, enjoy a coffee or a glass of Rioja and watch the world go by. Along with over 320 average days of sunshine a year in the south of Spain, it is little wonder Northern Europeans flock to Spain every year. Enjoy the area and the villages around Spain and book cheap car rentals at the airport. You can still hire a car in Spain from just €90.00 per week.



8. Dali in Figueres Spain



Visit the Salvadore Dali Museum in Figueres, Spain. Take a trip by hire car or rental car from the airport in Girona, Barcelona or Tarragona and explore the beautiful Costa Dorada, close to the Museum. The Salvadore Dali Museum/Mausoleum is one of the highlights of visiting northern Spain. If you are visiting Figueres or the Costa Dorada in Summer, hire a sports car or a convertible car to make the most of the hot days and nights.



9. Flamenco Spain



You can´t visit Spain without feeling the passion and colour of Flamenco. Granada and Seville in Andalusia are the best places to experience flamenco music and dance at its best, and if you pre-book cheap car hire from the airport, you can visit both provinces to see music and dance at its best. Flamenco bars and restaurants can be found in Seville and Granada city centres, but take your time to find out where the locals go for an authentic flamenco experience.



10. Art in Spain



Art-lovers from all over the world flock to Spain to enjoy such wonderful exhibitions as those at the Miró Foundation, Barcelona, Goya in Madrid and Picasso´s Guernica at the Reina Sofia in Madrid. Visit the Picasso foundation in the Malaga, the home place of Picasso. Cheap car hire will enable you to travel around Spain and enjoy the exhibitions of art in different cities. Luxury car hire and sports car hire is also available from Madrid Airport and Barcelona Airport if you want to explore the region in style.



11. Ronda Gorge and Ronda Views Spain



Perched high above the Mediterranean is the intriguing old town of Ronda. With a magnificent bridge spanning a gorge which separates the old and new towns, Ronda offers spectacular views over the mountains and open countryside. Also with the oldest bullring in Spain and some of the best tapas bars in the region, Ronda is a must-see town. If you are visiting Ronda from the Costa del Sol, it will take you approximately 1 hour by hire car from Marbella, Puerto Banus and Estepona. Also visit the Roman Baths at Ronda.



12. The Grand Mosque Cordoba



The Grand Mosque at Cordoba is a stunning sight. The first part of the mosque was built in 796AD, and the last parts added in 1000AD. Take your time to explore Cordoba by luxury hire car or economy hire car which you can pre-book at the airport. If you are planning to get married in Cordoba, you can even hire a wedding car in Cordoba.



13. Do the Pueblos Blancos



Do the white village tour and visit Andalusia´s oldest regions. Whitewashed houses sit on cobbled streets overlooking squares with fountains and ancient churches. One of Andalusia´s most famous white villages is Mijas, which by hire car from Malaga Airport is just 30 minutes drive. Every village has different attractions and by visiting the pueblos blancos by hire car, you can fully explore the areas around the region.



14. Football in Spain



Home to Barcelona and Real Madrid, the Nou Camp Stadium and the Bernabeu Stadium are well worth visiting if you are a footie fan. If you want to book tickets to see FC Barcelona or Real Madrid, book well in advance, or you might settle for a stadium tour which can also be pre-booked. Arrange cheap airport car rentals in Barcelona or Madrid, and you can make the most of your time in these amazing cities. If you are travelling around on a football tour, it is also worth hiring a car at the airport and visiting Valencia, Seville and Valladolid.



15. Running with the Bulls Pamplona Spain



The Fiesta de San Fermin is held annually in Pamplona, and you don´t have to run with the bulls to enjoy the fun. A week-long festival is held in the town and you can party till dawn. Bulls are released into the narrow streets of Pamplona and the brave (or stupid) participants run alongside or in front of these massive animals. Many runners are injured every year, and this festival is not for the faint-hearted. If you fancy a week in Pamplona, take advantage of cheap car hire from the airport and book early if you are visiting during the festival in July.



16. Rambling along Las Ramblas Barcelona Spain



There is no better way to enjoy Barcelona than to take your time and stroll along the main street, Las Ramblas. Pick up cheap car rental at Barcelona Airport and you can be in the city within half an hour. Las Ramblas is a pedestrianised street with entertainers, pavement cafés and hundreds of restaurant and bars to keep you refreshed. Also boasting a pier and an excellent indoor shopping centre, you can enjoy Las Ramblas, Barcelona at any time of the year.



17. Adventure in Tenerife



The Mount Teide Park in Tenerife is one of the most rugged areas on the island. View the exquisite rock formations and if you are feeling fit, walk or hike around the area with its beautiful landscape and spectacular scenery. If you are touring around Tenerife, book cheap car rentals from the Tenerife Airport and take your time to explore the island. Tenerife is diverse and offers visitors a wealth of things to see and do.



18. El Rastro Madrid Spain



El Rastro is the most popular open-air flea market in Spain, and opens every Sunday and bank holiday. Visitors to El Rastro can pick up bargain clothes, shoes, leather goods, handicrafts, ceramics, electrical goods and a range of souvenirs to take home. Cheap car hire in Madrid can be pre-booked from Madrid Barajas Airport, so that you can make the most of this vibrant area. Bag a bargain and take it home on the plane – most of the stallholders are happy to wrap up your purchases.



19. Golf Valderrama Spain



Valderrama Golf Course is undoubtedly the most glamorous golf course on Spain´s Costa del Sol. Valderrama hosts the Volvo Masters Tournament every year, and also hosted the Ryder Cup in 1997. If you are not quite up to a round at Valderrama, the Costa del Sol has over 60 more golf courses to suit all standards and budgets. Hire a car in Marbella, Estepona or Sotogrande and you can play the different courses along the coast.



20. Selwo Park Estepona Spain



Situated close to the town of Estepona on the Costa del Sol, Selwo Parque Aventura offers visitors the chance to see hippos, rhinos, lions, tigers, bears and smaller animals living in a semi-free environment. You can walk around half of the park and then safari-style open air buses will transport you around the larger animal enclosures. A great family day out and Selwo is within easy reach by economy hire car or sports car hire of all resorts on the Costa del Sol including Estepona, San Pedro, Marbella, Puerto Banus, Fuengirola and Mijas-Costa.

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