A Tapestry of New and Old

Eric Palmer - Travel Writer and Petrol Head Luxury Car Rental Barcelona

Rich history unfolds in a tapestry of creative vibrancy in magnificent Barcelona. Breathe in its modern force and its deep-rooted heritage aboard a Convertible car hire in Barcelona.

Home to the masters of molecular gastronomy, a long and celebrated tradition of Catalan cooking, Basque-style tapas, Galician seafood, avant-garde fusion restaurants and viciously delicious chocolate shops form an enviable culinary landscape of world-class drinking and dining. Jump on your Rolls Royce Dawn, retract the top and follow the scent of fresh produce and paella to Can Sole, a truly gastronomical landmark serving the who’s who of Spanish society with a superb range of dishes based on traditional marine cuisine.

For a haute take on Catalan cuisine, visit Cinc Sentits and savour elaborates creative dishes such as the Iberian suckling pig or Galician veal cheek.

Hop on the Ferrari 458 Spider, a mid-engine 2-seater sports car fitted with a 3.6 L V8 engine that will take you from 0-100 km/h in an amazing 4.3 seconds and to a top speed of 299 km/h and visit Zaragoza. Immerse yourself in the local folklore, gastronomy and culture. Visit the city’s most significant landmarks like the Basilica del Pilar, La Seo Cathedral and the Aljaferia Palace.

Rent a cabrio in Barcelona, like the Audi RS 5 Cabriolet and explore the beauty of the city expressed in its many landmarks. Visit the Montjuïc hill, site of the 1992 Olympic Games, the Catalunya National Art Museum and the iconic and unmissable La Sagrada Familia.

Drive along Passeig de Gracia, home to La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, two of Antonio Gaudí’s most renowned buildings and a wide array of designer stores. Walk around the narrow streets of medieval Barcelona in the Gothic Quarter.