Your pit stop driving north from Alicante via A-7/AP-7 motorway just past Valencia. Cafe,…read moreconvenience store and gas station. Outdoor seating with huge misting fans (cool literally). Wide selection of knives (?) in a small convenience store. Thought it was a knives making region but haven't found any proof :) I can't imagine how this review can be helpful as you just stop when you want to stop during a long road trip. But anyway :)

I learned my lesson in Munich when I rented a car, and didnt leave enough time to get petrol. I…read moredidnt wait this time. I knew there was both a Repsol and Galp right near the rental agency. So I got in here just in time to fill up. My Spanish is pretty bad but I was able to get enough of a dialog going for him to use my American credit card and to get the tank topped off. I dont remember an attendant back in the states ever being this helpful. Kudos to them for good customer service. Sure saved me some euro penalties for refuel!