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Barcelona Day Trips
A trip from the main airport, El Prat de Llobregat, into the city centre of Barcelona in a taxi only takes around 25 minutes. Along the way you'll pass two beautiful seaside towns, and two of the best day trips from Barcelona – Sitges and Casteldefels. Although Barcelona has a fairly vast stretch of beaches, being city beaches they tend to get fairly crowded.
A pleasant train ride from the main train station, Sants, on route to the airport makes a stop first in Sitges and then in Casteldefels. Sitges is a picture postcard town, almost in a cove and always seems to have a nicer climate than Barcelona. It's a fairly trendy resort with a high gay population, and holds a fantastic Carnival in February, as well as an International Film Festival in October.
The beach, although shallow, is immaculately kept with grass trimmings like a putting green, and you have a plethora of fantastic seafood restaurants to choose from. The town's church sits atop the hill, at the end of the cove, whose perimeter wall is the wave breaker complete with cannons from the Armada days and is an obvious favourite for weddings.
Further along the coast is the idyllic town of Casteldefels. This is a real welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona, and with It's huge beach and apartments with pools and ample gardens it's no wonder many of the FC Barcelona football players choose to live either here of Sitges.
One of nature's natural beauty's, the mountain of Montserrat, is another favoured day trip from Barcelona. This huge rock formation is a giant among it's surroundings, and Monks have resided here for generations. There is a "cremellera" zip train to the summit from the train station, or you can take the cable car fro the breathtaking views. Coaches and cars also have a wonderful winding road to the top, where you can visit the "Black Madonna", take the funicular train even higher up the mountain, or meander along some of the short walkways in and around the monastery. The highlight has to be the amazing choirboys in the entrance to the Cathedral - make sure you don't miss it.
Salvador Dali is one of the most famous Spanish painters, famous for his eccentricity as much as his amazing style. Travelling north in Catalunya from Barcelona takes you to his museum, once his home and retreat in Figueras. This trip is well worth the while, and has some of the best pieces, paintings, sculptures and sketches by the amazing man. Guided tours give an insight into what made the man tick during his life, including his muse and lover, Gala.
South of Barcelona before reaching Tarragona, lies the Penedès region which produces some of the finest wines and "cavas" in the world. Special Cava tours and routes have been organised for those wanting to explore the wonderful vineyards and fantastic scenery that the region has to offer. Trains can be taken, too, rather than coaches, and Sant Sadurni d'Anoia station is directly opposite the world famous "Freixenet" vineyards with its welcoming entrance and vintage car.
Tours include tours of the wine cellars, the pristine machinery used to distil the magnificent wines, and of course, plenty of chance to try the various wines on offer. The picturesque highway to Sant Pere de ruidebitlles also takes in some more of the wonderful vineyards of Codorníu and Segura Viudas – all award winning vineyards with prizes as far fetched as Australia.
A pleasant train ride from the main train station, Sants, on route to the airport makes a stop first in Sitges and then in Casteldefels. Sitges is a picture postcard town, almost in a cove and always seems to have a nicer climate than Barcelona. It's a fairly trendy resort with a high gay population, and holds a fantastic Carnival in February, as well as an International Film Festival in October.
The beach, although shallow, is immaculately kept with grass trimmings like a putting green, and you have a plethora of fantastic seafood restaurants to choose from. The town's church sits atop the hill, at the end of the cove, whose perimeter wall is the wave breaker complete with cannons from the Armada days and is an obvious favourite for weddings.
Further along the coast is the idyllic town of Casteldefels. This is a real welcome break from the hustle and bustle of Barcelona, and with It's huge beach and apartments with pools and ample gardens it's no wonder many of the FC Barcelona football players choose to live either here of Sitges.
One of nature's natural beauty's, the mountain of Montserrat, is another favoured day trip from Barcelona. This huge rock formation is a giant among it's surroundings, and Monks have resided here for generations. There is a "cremellera" zip train to the summit from the train station, or you can take the cable car fro the breathtaking views. Coaches and cars also have a wonderful winding road to the top, where you can visit the "Black Madonna", take the funicular train even higher up the mountain, or meander along some of the short walkways in and around the monastery. The highlight has to be the amazing choirboys in the entrance to the Cathedral - make sure you don't miss it.
Salvador Dali is one of the most famous Spanish painters, famous for his eccentricity as much as his amazing style. Travelling north in Catalunya from Barcelona takes you to his museum, once his home and retreat in Figueras. This trip is well worth the while, and has some of the best pieces, paintings, sculptures and sketches by the amazing man. Guided tours give an insight into what made the man tick during his life, including his muse and lover, Gala.
South of Barcelona before reaching Tarragona, lies the Penedès region which produces some of the finest wines and "cavas" in the world. Special Cava tours and routes have been organised for those wanting to explore the wonderful vineyards and fantastic scenery that the region has to offer. Trains can be taken, too, rather than coaches, and Sant Sadurni d'Anoia station is directly opposite the world famous "Freixenet" vineyards with its welcoming entrance and vintage car.
Tours include tours of the wine cellars, the pristine machinery used to distil the magnificent wines, and of course, plenty of chance to try the various wines on offer. The picturesque highway to Sant Pere de ruidebitlles also takes in some more of the wonderful vineyards of Codorníu and Segura Viudas – all award winning vineyards with prizes as far fetched as Australia.
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