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Some of the most beautiful towns/cities to visit in Catalonia.
45 minutes - 60 minutes away
In Tarragona, History emanates from the stones, the books and becomes alive. The city has specialised in historic re-enactment events. Archaeologists, historians, script writers, narrators and extras work hard to spread and share the city’s history and our classical civilisation
Tourist information
https://www.tarragonaturisme.cat/en
How to get there
https://goo.gl/maps/4EusGVihDicK8azs6
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Tarragona
45 minutes - 60 minutes away
In Tarragona, History emanates from the stones, the books and becomes alive. The city has specialised in historic re-enactment events. Archaeologists, historians, script writers, narrators and extras work hard to spread and share the city’s history and our classical civilisation
Tourist information
https://www.tarragonaturisme.cat/en
How to get there
https://goo.gl/maps/4EusGVihDicK8azs6
Rupit i Pruit is one of the most beautiful villages without a doubt of all Catalonia, find out what to see and do in this municipality and its surroundings in a weekend getaway.
Web:
http://www.rupitpruit.cat/turisme.html
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/egHk1LTi8R4zvvURA
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Rupit i Pruit
Rupit i Pruit is one of the most beautiful villages without a doubt of all Catalonia, find out what to see and do in this municipality and its surroundings in a weekend getaway.
Web:
http://www.rupitpruit.cat/turisme.html
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/egHk1LTi8R4zvvURA
Often regarded as “The Pearl of Costa Brava”, Cadaques is a beautiful fishing village with a ripping artistic legacy. Discovered by Pablo Picasso and made famous by Salvador Dali, who transformed it into his corner of paradise, Cadaques is an enjoyment for culture buffs, with a neat collection of museums, historic sites, and local festivals.
205 km - 2 1/2 hours away
Web:
http://www.visitcadaques.org/
How to get there
https://goo.gl/maps/q8Sm1iQfHgAn97ZXA
505 recommandé par les habitants
Cadaqués
Often regarded as “The Pearl of Costa Brava”, Cadaques is a beautiful fishing village with a ripping artistic legacy. Discovered by Pablo Picasso and made famous by Salvador Dali, who transformed it into his corner of paradise, Cadaques is an enjoyment for culture buffs, with a neat collection of museums, historic sites, and local festivals.
205 km - 2 1/2 hours away
Web:
http://www.visitcadaques.org/
How to get there
https://goo.gl/maps/q8Sm1iQfHgAn97ZXA
Web:
http://www.besalu.cat/turisme-2/oficina-de-turisme-2/contacte-informacio-i-situacio/
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/XDKR3ps9hwjSLMFD9
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Besalú
Web:
http://www.besalu.cat/turisme-2/oficina-de-turisme-2/contacte-informacio-i-situacio/
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/XDKR3ps9hwjSLMFD9
A sparkling gem of historic Catalonia, this medieval walled city has a rich cultural heritage with diverse influences from the ancient Romans, Moorish-era Arabs, and Jews.
The Old Town was built on the right bank of the Onyar River with colorful houses flanking the waterside.
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Girona
A sparkling gem of historic Catalonia, this medieval walled city has a rich cultural heritage with diverse influences from the ancient Romans, Moorish-era Arabs, and Jews.
The Old Town was built on the right bank of the Onyar River with colorful houses flanking the waterside.
Famous for its association with Salvador Dalí, the traditional Catalan town of Figueres lies in a quiet river plain of the Girona province (140 kilometers from Barcelona). The town's main tourist attraction is the Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum, which is devoted to the work of the Surrealist genius. Housed in the 19th-century Municipal Theater, the museum presents all aspects of Dalí's art and displays some of his greatest masterpieces of painting.
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Figueres
Famous for its association with Salvador Dalí, the traditional Catalan town of Figueres lies in a quiet river plain of the Girona province (140 kilometers from Barcelona). The town's main tourist attraction is the Salvador Dalí Theatre-Museum, which is devoted to the work of the Surrealist genius. Housed in the 19th-century Municipal Theater, the museum presents all aspects of Dalí's art and displays some of his greatest masterpieces of painting.
Vic is a quaint medieval town in a peaceful setting along the banks of the Meder River, about 72 kilometers from Barcelona. The town has two historic quarters: the area around Castillo de Montcada and around the cathedral. Be sure to go inside the cathedral to admire the murals by Josep María Sert. Vic has an impressive artistic heritage, which can be further discovered at the Episcopal Museum.
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Vic
Vic is a quaint medieval town in a peaceful setting along the banks of the Meder River, about 72 kilometers from Barcelona. The town has two historic quarters: the area around Castillo de Montcada and around the cathedral. Be sure to go inside the cathedral to admire the murals by Josep María Sert. Vic has an impressive artistic heritage, which can be further discovered at the Episcopal Museum.
This idyllic retreat in nature is just 18 kilometers from Girona, near La Garrotxa Nature Reserve. Surrounded by the green rolling hills of the Sierra Rocacorba, the town is nestled between two rivers on the shores of Lake Banyoles.
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BANYOLES
13 Carrer dels ServitesThis idyllic retreat in nature is just 18 kilometers from Girona, near La Garrotxa Nature Reserve. Surrounded by the green rolling hills of the Sierra Rocacorba, the town is nestled between two rivers on the shores of Lake Banyoles.
It lies in a stunning natural setting with the Catalonia mountains and Andorra Pyrenees as a backdrop. This picturesque historic town is in the Lleida province, the most interesting site is the Italian-influenced Romanesque cathedral, built in the 11th and 12th centuries.
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La Seu d'Urgell
It lies in a stunning natural setting with the Catalonia mountains and Andorra Pyrenees as a backdrop. This picturesque historic town is in the Lleida province, the most interesting site is the Italian-influenced Romanesque cathedral, built in the 11th and 12th centuries.
In the beautiful Pyrenees foothills, Olot has a relaxed atmosphere and a vibrant cultural life. The town has many fascinating art galleries, and the Regional Museum boasts an excellent collection of Modernist paintings.
Nature lovers will enjoy an excursion from Olot to the Parque Natural de la Garrotxa to discover an amazing rugged landscape formed by volcanoes
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Olot
In the beautiful Pyrenees foothills, Olot has a relaxed atmosphere and a vibrant cultural life. The town has many fascinating art galleries, and the Regional Museum boasts an excellent collection of Modernist paintings.
Nature lovers will enjoy an excursion from Olot to the Parque Natural de la Garrotxa to discover an amazing rugged landscape formed by volcanoes
Stretching north east from the coves and beaches of Blanes to Catalonia's border with France, the Costa Brava is Spain's most beautiful coastline. This 1,240-mile coast of ragged cliffs and idyllic beaches is one of Europe's favorite seaside playgrounds, and its pretty little whitewashed towns have lured artists that include Dali, Picasso, and Marc Chagall. Sandy beaches, like the one at the colorful old fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, are tucked into coves beneath the cliffs, and other towns, such as Santa Susanna, have a choice of several beaches, from busy strands filled with sunbathers and kiosks to quiet coves and beaches equipped for watersports and sailing.
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Costa Brava
Stretching north east from the coves and beaches of Blanes to Catalonia's border with France, the Costa Brava is Spain's most beautiful coastline. This 1,240-mile coast of ragged cliffs and idyllic beaches is one of Europe's favorite seaside playgrounds, and its pretty little whitewashed towns have lured artists that include Dali, Picasso, and Marc Chagall. Sandy beaches, like the one at the colorful old fishing village of Calella de Palafrugell, are tucked into coves beneath the cliffs, and other towns, such as Santa Susanna, have a choice of several beaches, from busy strands filled with sunbathers and kiosks to quiet coves and beaches equipped for watersports and sailing.
Wineries
Home of the famous Catalan cava
37 km - 30 minutes away
Web:
https://www.visitascodorniu.com/visit/codorniu-visit/
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/u2gkiMGRBW6EWKYM9
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Caves Codorniu
Home of the famous Catalan cava
37 km - 30 minutes away
Web:
https://www.visitascodorniu.com/visit/codorniu-visit/
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/u2gkiMGRBW6EWKYM9
Home of the Catalan cava.
36 km - 27 minutes away
Web:
https://www.freixenet.es/en/wine-tourism/freixenet-wineries
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/ca2Mywp1EBCG6L4x9
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Freixenet
2 Carrer de Joan SalaHome of the Catalan cava.
36 km - 27 minutes away
Web:
https://www.freixenet.es/en/wine-tourism/freixenet-wineries
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/ca2Mywp1EBCG6L4x9
Lugares emblemáticos
Santa Maria de Montserrat is an abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict located on the mountain of Montserrat in Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain. It is notable for enshrining the image of the Virgin of Montserrat. The monastery was founded in the 11th century and rebuilt between the 19th and 20th centuries, and still functions to these days.
Web:
https://www.montserratvisita.com/en/history
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/MmJ3KF73aobj6awS7
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Abbey of Montserrat
Santa Maria de Montserrat is an abbey of the Order of Saint Benedict located on the mountain of Montserrat in Monistrol de Montserrat, Catalonia, Spain. It is notable for enshrining the image of the Virgin of Montserrat. The monastery was founded in the 11th century and rebuilt between the 19th and 20th centuries, and still functions to these days.
Web:
https://www.montserratvisita.com/en/history
How to get there:
https://goo.gl/maps/MmJ3KF73aobj6awS7
The UNESCO-listed monastery of Santa María de Poblet is 141 kilometers from Barcelona in a beautiful setting. This remarkable monument was founded in the 12th century for Cistercian monks, and the order still uses this space for their spiritual worship. Inside the monastery's church are the tombs of the Kings of Aragon. The entire monastery complex is an impressive sight surrounded by a serene landscape.
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Monasterio de Santa María de Poblet
The UNESCO-listed monastery of Santa María de Poblet is 141 kilometers from Barcelona in a beautiful setting. This remarkable monument was founded in the 12th century for Cistercian monks, and the order still uses this space for their spiritual worship. Inside the monastery's church are the tombs of the Kings of Aragon. The entire monastery complex is an impressive sight surrounded by a serene landscape.
This magnificent Romanesque monastery was an important monastic center in Catalonia during the Middle Ages. Dating from the 12th century, the complex includes a church with an extraordinary portico depicting biblical scenes and a peaceful cloister designed to inspire spiritual contemplation.
Parròquia de Santa Maria de Ripoll
12 Carrer del Dr. RaguerThis magnificent Romanesque monastery was an important monastic center in Catalonia during the Middle Ages. Dating from the 12th century, the complex includes a church with an extraordinary portico depicting biblical scenes and a peaceful cloister designed to inspire spiritual contemplation.
The splendid Cathedral of Solsona, 107 kilometers from Barcelona, was built in the 14th century in Gothic style but reveals the architectural elements of an earlier Romanesque church.
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Catedral de Solsona
1 Carrer de les CampanesThe splendid Cathedral of Solsona, 107 kilometers from Barcelona, was built in the 14th century in Gothic style but reveals the architectural elements of an earlier Romanesque church.
A large lake formed by a dam that supplies a hydroelectric station. One of the largest bodies of freshwater in Catalonia, the lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with many pine trees and secluded coves. Fishing, bird watching, boating, sailing, and camping are all popular things to do there
Talarn Dam
A large lake formed by a dam that supplies a hydroelectric station. One of the largest bodies of freshwater in Catalonia, the lake is surrounded by beautiful scenery, with many pine trees and secluded coves. Fishing, bird watching, boating, sailing, and camping are all popular things to do there