10 days between Spain and France
Discovering Valencia by crossing Southern France and stopping in Barcelona
Matteo
Second day
April 25th
Friday morning
We leave for France after work on Thursday, April 24th. After an overnight stopover at the Italian border, we resume the journey early in the morning towards Montpellier. Although it is only an intermediate stop towards Valencia, the few hours spent here convince us to plan a future return to better explore the city and its surrounding area.
Experiences
overnight stop
Third day
overnight stop
April 26th
Saturday
We leave early in the morning for Barcelona, our second stop. In the early afternoon, we are already parked and ready to explore the Spanish metropolis. Despite previous visits, Barcelona continues to surprise us with something to fall in love with every time.
Experiences
Fourth, fifth, and sixth day
April 27th
Sunday evening
On Sunday morning, we allow ourselves a longer rest, then we leave for Valencia, making a brief stop for lunch. Before reaching the campsite, we stop at the San Josep Caves. We arrive at the campsite after dinner. We will spend a few days in Valencia to explore the city and its many attractions.
Experiences
overnight stop
Seventh and eighth day
overnight stop
April 30th
Wednesday
It’s time to head back towards Italy, but the holiday isn’t over yet. Our first stop on the way back is Tarragona, where we will stay for two days: one entirely dedicated to the Port Aventura World theme park and the other to visiting the city.
Experiences
Ninth day
May 2nd
Friday
Today, approximately 500 km await us until Nîmes. We leave early in the morning and arrive in the afternoon in this splendid French city. The arena, the temple, and the walks in the historic center take us back in time. Here, just like in Tarragona, we recognize the indelible mark of the Roman Empire: that cultural continuity which, by uniting the Mediterranean basin under the same civilization, wove the common threads of modern Europe. Two cities, two countries, but a shared heritage.
Experiences
overnight stop
Tenth day
May 3rd
Saturday
Now it’s time to return. The final 600 km separating us from home pass quickly, but our thoughts remain suspended among the roads we traveled. We carry with us the memories of Montpellier and Barcelona, the subterranean wonders of San Josep, the energy of Valencia, and the majesty of Tarragona and Nîmes. But above all, we carry the silent legacy of Rome: that invisible thread that links the entire Mediterranean, reminding us that beneath the surface of our European and Arab diversities (we will soon talk about the trip to the south shore of the Mediterranean) flows a shared identity, built two thousand years ago. Returning home, we understand that this trip was not just an escape, but a return to the common roots that unite us.