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Oller del Mas
Oller del Mas There are numerous options for wine tasting trips from Barcelona but few offer such a unique backdrop as Oller del Mas, a 10th century castle set in a scenic 1000-acre estate. A popular detour for those visiting the Benedictine Santa Maria de Montserrat abbey on the nearby Montserrat
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Sant Joan Funicular Railway
Sant Joan Funicular Railway Not to be confused with the Cremallera train service that transports people up the slopes of Montserrat to the Benedictine monastery of Santa Maria, Barcelona’s Sant Joan Funicular Railway runs from the monastery itself up to the very peak of the mountain. It was built
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Passeig de Gracia
Passeig de Gracia Passeig de Gracia is one of the most significant avenues in Barcelona. In addition to being home to some of the most celebrated architecture in the city, it is considered to be the most expensive street in all of Spain. Originally known as Carni de Jesus, the avenue began as a ru
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Gràcia
Gràcia One of Barcelona’s coolest neighborhoods, the student and art quarter of Gràcia showcases a different side to the city, with its laid-back bars and restaurants, and traditional Catalonian feel. Connected to the city by the Passeig de Gràcia, the residential area is popular among those looki
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LEixample District
LEixample District Meaning “extension,” L’Eixample neighborhood was built in the 19th century to enlarge the city of Barcelona so that it connected with smaller surrounding towns, such as Gracià (now a neighborhood itself). Ingeniously designed, the upscale district displays long avenues with cut-
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Port de Barcelona
Port de Barcelona Down the centuries the Port de Barcelona has played a strategic role in the development of the city it serves; its geographical location on the Mediterranean Sea made it an important trading port that brought great wealth into Catalonia. Today it is a major stopover on cruising i
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Bellver Castle
Bellver Castle Few castles in Europe – and none in Spain -- can lay claim to the distinctive circular shape of Mallorca’s Bellver Castle. Bordered by four towers, the fortress is enclosed by a moat and sits atop a forest-covered hill. From there, it overlooks the island’s capital city of Palma, wh
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Maritime Museum (Museu Maritim)
Maritime Museum (Museu Maritim) Explore Spain’s seafaring past by visiting the Maritime Museum, or Museu Maritim, in Barcelona. Located just steps away from the waterfront, the museum takes visitors on a journey through one of the country’s richest areas of history: exploration at sea.The museum e
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França Railway Station (Estació de Franca)
França Railway Station (Estació de Franca) Though Barcelona’s Sants Station gets the most train and foot traffic, the city’s França Railway Station wins when it comes to overall style. Considered by many to be the most beautiful station in town, it’s a sumptuous mix of architectural styles, featur
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Old Town (Parte Vieja)
Old Town (Parte Vieja) Lying between El Muelle harbor and the River Urumea, San Sebastian’s Old Town has its origins in medieval times although it was largely rebuilt following the large-scale destruction of the city by fire in 1813. By day the Old Town is a maze of charismatic alleys and clu
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Gaudí Experience
Gaudí Experience Though you can get to known Barcelona’s favorite son, Antoni Gaudí, by seeing the sights, you’ll really get a better understanding of the artist by exploring his fantastical world at the Gaudí Experience. This is where you can learn more about the architect via large interactive b
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Teide Cable Car
Teide Cable Car Don’t just see Spain’s highest volcano from afar: float to the top on its cable car. The journey is an effortless one, transporting visitors from the easily accessible lower station (situated at 2,356 meters), then up and over a diverse volcanic landscape to the 3,718-meter-high up
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Sant Sadurni dAnoia
Sant Sadurni dAnoia The municipality of Sant Sadurni dAnoia is 50 km west of Barcelona and is the center of production for Spanish champagne, known regionally as Cava. It’s home to 60 wineries specializing in the production and export of Cava wine, including the Freixenet winery. Originally a
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Palafrugell
Palafrugell Built above 12 kilometers (8 miles) of beautiful beaches paved with soft, golden sand, the medieval town of Palafrugell has long been a port of some importance. Until recently, it was also the regions top producer of cork, for popping off fine Spanish wines. Today, the windy, winsome s
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Cadaques
Cadaques Salvador Dalí once called the lovely seaside town of Cadaques The most beautiful town in the world. Since then, scores of artistic types - including Pau Casals, Marcel Duchamp, Gabriel García Márquez, Pablo Picasso, Joan Miró, and even Walt Disney - have taken the time to test the waters
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Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB)
Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) The Center of Contemporary Culture of Barcelona (CCCB) will give you goodreason to head into the gritty streets of the El Raval neighborhood, just west of the tourist-filled Las Ramblas. Partially located in a 19th-century almshouse, the urban cul
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Pals
Pals A medieval village in the Catalunya region of Spain, Pals retains much of its aged charm with a well-preserved old town. Surrounded by walls and marked with winding cobblestones streets, many of the old homes and structures can still be explored today. Stone arches, walkways, balconies keep u
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Viana Palace
Viana Palace Courtyards and Córdoba go together like a cold glass of gazpacho and a sizzling Spanish day. And few places will give you a better look at these famous southern patios than Cordobas Viana Palace.Often known as the Museum of Patios, the Renaissance palace is famously home to 12 differe
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Torremolinos
Torremolinos Torremolinos - Torry to its intimates - is not exactly where you come when you want to get away from it all. This is the Costa del Sol in all its high-rise, concrete-block, package-tour glory. And if youre wanting some hectic nightlife and a beach crawling with people-watching opportu
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Plaza Ayuntamiento
Plaza Ayuntamiento The grand Plaza Ayuntamiento is one of Valencia’s three main squares. The stunning plaza has a fountain and patch of grass at its heart, and is flanked by some of Valencia’s most important buildings. The bell tower of the neoclassical town hall chimes on the hour, and inside the
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