Barcelona’s the capital of the province of Catalan" location allows visitors to make many wonderful day trips. The region of Catalonia is full of variations from the Costa Brava to the mountains of the Pyrenees, with cities as different as Barcelona, Tarragona, Lerida and Gerona.
SITGES
Located just a few kilometers south of Barcelona, this wonderful beach resort is full of great restaurants, sights, beaches. It has the feel and look on a Mediterranean resort town (which it is). It feels more like France than Spain. Easily accessible by car or train, it only takes a few minutes (30 to 45 depending on traffic) to be there. You can spend the day at the beach, eat at one of many sea side restaurants and then go back to Barcelona
TARRAGONA
This city is approximately 90 kilometers south of Barcelona. It was at one point an important Roman enclave (dating back to the days of the Roman empire). There you can visit many Roman ruins reminiscent of those found in Rome (including a coliseum, pretori. And the amphitheater) . The train departs from the station located at SANTS and PASEO DE GRACIA.
 
You may wish to visit Tarragona tourism web site for more detailed information.
Turisme de Tarragona www.fut.es/~turism DEFINITELY consult with the concierge at your hotel.
FIGUERAS and GERONA
FIGUERAS is north of Barcelona (in the province of Gerona). In this city you will find the SALVADOR DALI museum, noted Catalan surrealist.

GERONA (capital of the province of Gerona) is located next to FIGUERAS (same trip). Here you will find excellent architecture such as the cathedral and an important Jewish neighborhood.

For more detailed information visit Turisme de Gerona ay www.costabrava.org

COSTA BRAVA
Unlike the visit to the cities mentioned above, Costa Brava is best enjoyed by car (even though the traffic can be pretty severed during summer months). Costa Brava is that part of Spain commencing about 50 kilometers north of Barcelona and continuing to French border. The beauty of this area is its geography and the many small villages you will find along nestled in small coves along the coast. Some of these villages have become important tourist attractions such as Palamos, Sant Feliu, Blanes, Roses, Begur and Cadaques.

You can obtain additional information from Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava, Tel. 972-208401 or at www.costabrava.org
MONTSERRAT
This place is perched up on a tortuous mountain top. Founded by Benedictine monks in the XI century this monastery is impressive for its religious fervor dedicated to Santa Maria de Montserrat patron of Cataluna. It also houses important works of art by Picasso, El Greco, Caravaggio, Degas, Monet, etc. To get there you will need to take a train from at the station at Plaza Espana (Zone 3) and envetually transfer to cable car to get to the top. It is also accessible by auto. You will need to make reservations to visit the monastery by calling 93 877701.


Visit www.abadiamontserrat.net
PORT AVENTURA  If you are wishing you had go to Florida instead of Barcelona you can go to Port Ventura which is owned by Universal studios. Please consult your concierge if you really want to spend your time there. (We love Universal studios in Florida)
BESALU
A charming historical village in the heart of Cataluna. You will see important roman architecture.

By bus (Autobuses GARROTXA EXPRESS) 93 215 3566

Ave. Pau Claris 117. ZONE 4

 
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