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We are giving you a challenge: let your imagination soar and pretend to be a travel writer. You could choose to be Ulysses, Jules Verne or Stevenson. With a notepad under your arm, your destination will be Catalonia. Shall we begin?
What landscapes do you want to explore?
When you arrive, the first thing you'll notice is the diverse landscape. The Mediterranean shows up in the story. This sea bathes the entire coast, which affects the character of the people here. It has been an entry point for many civilisations and cultures who have together woven the history of Catalonia and formed the Catalan culture: with its own language, Catalan, and multiple expressions.
But the sea is not all. To the north, the Catalan Pyrenees rise imposingly as the second natural border, where the rural world coexists with the new visitors, and also the 18 Natural Parks around the country.
Barcelona's magnetism
As well as the natural surroundings, we must not forget the urban, and in this category Barcelona is the star. The Catalan capital is modern and cosmopolitan, a vibrant city that begs to be explored on foot to discover its daily nature, its modernist architecture, the culture and the gastronomy. In Barcelona you want to be in the street because the sun shines most of the year and the temperatures are mild. Look, now your notebook is almost full and your journey has just begun.
The ages of culture
Culture will fill a few more pages of your travel book. Did you know that in the Vall de Boí there is the largest set of Romanesque churches in Europe, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site? In Tarragona the cultural legacy goes even further back in time to the splendour of the Roman Empire. A stroll around the ancient walls or the amphitheatre will be very inspiring for you. Are you sure about the historical references of your story? The modernists can give you the omnipresent figure of the genius Salvador Dalí on the Costa Brava or the architectural hallmark of Gaudí in Barcelona with its modernist buildings.
Gastronomic passion
Any worthy travel book must include a few touches of gastronomy, don't you think? The Catalan cuisine is one of the most prestigious in the world. Internationally famous chefs such as Ferran Adrià, Carme Ruscalleda and the Roca brothers come from here. All have been fundamentally influenced by the country's traditional gastronomy based on fresh and local products. Seeing this gastronomic intensity, maybe it would be best to devote a whole chapter of your book to it, rather than a few mentions, don't you think? The choice is in your hands.
Land easy to explore
A trip around Catalonia is full of surprises. Although it is almost impossible to discover them all, you can have many. How? The explanation is simple. This is a small region that you can travel easily. By car, you can travel from north to south in three hours, combining the beach and mountains, city and countryside, two cities, the combinations are infinite and will give the story colour.
At this time, your imagination has already soared to Catalonia. When will you go?
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Historic ensemble of Prades
The town of Prades is a collection of places full of charm and beauty, a real piece of history with several outstanding features.
Casa Milà. La Pedrera
Casa Milà is a modernist building by Antoni Gaudí dating from 1905-1911, which totally broke the mould. Next to the stone structure, we can highlight the wrought iron balconies. The building is the perfect example of curved lines in Gaudí’s work.
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló, a Gaudí masterpiece, is a universal legend more than a building. This building was one of his most important creations.
Historic ensemble of Port Bo de Calella
A hub for fishing and trade, this was initially the natural harbour of Palafrugell. Since 1967 the traditional folk concert Cantada de Habaneras has been held here. To preserve its heritage value, since 2006 only traditional boats have been able to dock here.
Monumental ensemble of La Seu Vella
This monumental ensemble is formed by the Seu Vella (old cathedral) and La Suda castle, which offer the best panoramic views of the capital of Lleida. The Seu Vella has a basilican layout and was built in the 13th century on the site of a mosque. The fortified palace, where the Moorish leaders of the city lived, was built on the site of the former Andalusian fortress.
La Rambla
Life in the old part of Barcelona revolves round this busy street that runs from Plaça Catalunya down to the Columbus Monument in the port.The central promenade is full of souvenir stalls, florists, kiosks, caricature artists, human statues and, above all, tourists strolling in the shade of its tall trees.
Wine tourism
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Codorniu wine cellars. Museum
One of the most noteworthy examples of civil architecture dedicated to the production of cava. Built between the end of the 19th century and beginning of the 20th, they were designed by Puig i Cadafalch.
Cooperative winery
The modernist building of the cooperative winery in Gandesa was built in 1919 by architect Cèsar Martinell from Valls, a disciple of Antoni Gaudí and creator of several modernist wineries, the so-called “wine cathedrals”.
Freixenet wineries
The history, technique and tradition of Freixenet allows visitors to see the process involved in making cava. In 1861 Francesc Sala i Ferrés founded Casa Sala, the first brand to be exported from Sant Sadurní d’Anoia and the forerunner of the current winery, which is located in a magnificent modernist building dating from 1927.
DO Priorat
The Carthusian monks started to grow vines in this inland part of the province of Tarragona way back in 1262.
DO Catalunya
The Catalonia Designation of Origin, approved in 1999, was created to safeguard the tradition of wine production in Catalonia which has been so important for more than 2,000 years.
DO Penedès
As far back as Roman times, the wines of El Penedès were appreciated throughout the empire and exported to Gaul, Britannia and even to Mauritania, making use of the Via Augusta. Such international recognition has stood the test of time until now: a third of the production is consumed abroad.
Gastronomy
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Vic Llonganissa sausage
The Vic longaniza sausage is one of Catalonia's most characteristic sausages and, above all, one of the most well-known throughout the world as the result of the International Paris Exhibition in 1857.
Ruta del Xató
The Xató Route unites the Alt Penedès, Baix Penedès and Garraf regions in a common table and dish: xató.
Ebro Delta Rice
The Ebro delta is truly the rice growing capital of Catalonia, with over 22,000 hectares reserved for this crop.
Valls green onions
Calçots are a type of tender onion with a milder taste than usual and with a small bulb. They are given this name because during their growing period the plant is covered ("recovered") with earth so that they develop an elongated shaped without shoots.
Art for dinner. The flavours that inspired Dalí
Dalí used to say that cooking and painting were closely related art forms, as with both you must continue to add ingredients in order to achieve the desired result. L'Empordà's cuisine reflects the magnanimity of a land bathed in sea and sheltered by mountains.
El Priorat. A landscape dotted with vineyards
The technique of the Carthusian monks, along with a land dominated by slate, resulted in the el Priorat wines, a unique flavour and an unbeatable quality that earned the DOQ.
Catalonia Natural Parks
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Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park
The Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park is the only national park in Catalonia. There are five routes on which its 41 square miles can be discovered; highlights include the Els Encantats mountain and the 200-plus lakes.
Els Ports Natural Park
The Els Ports Natural Park is located between the regions of Baix Ebre, Montsià and Terra Alta. It is distinguished by its shapes, its two differing climates, as well as its fauna, a highlight being the Spanish ibex, to which the park acts as a reserve.
Delta de l'Ebre Natural Park
The Ebro Delta, with a surface area of 123 square miles, plays host to the largest aquatic habitat in Catalonia, as well as a rich variety of atmospheres distinguished by the convergence of marine and mainland environments.
Montgrí, les Illes Medes i el Baix Ter Natural Park
The Montgrí, Medes Islands and Baix Ter Natural Park was created in 2010 with the objective of unifying the regulations that separately governed these three areas, three areas which give the landscape of the Catalan coastline an incomparable uniqueness.
Cap de Creus Natural Park
The Cap de Creus Natural Park lies at the easternmost side of the Iberian Peninsula, it is a space of great biological, geological and scenic importance, comprising two very different elements: land and sea.
Montserrat Natural Park
Montserrat is one of the greatest symbols of Catalonia, that from being a religious centre has become a bastion of Catalan identity, without ignoring the natural environment and its characteristic morphology and structure of rounded and abrupt rocks and needles.
Nature-based Activities
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Rafting
Talking about going down a white water river conjures up thoughts of adrenaline and emotions experienced on a raft. If one is looking for a controlled adventure for people of all ages, rafting is ideal.
Kayaking on the Ebro river
An excellent way of seeing the countryside in the beautiful Ebro region
is by kayaking along its main artery, the river after which it is named.
You can follow it all the way down to the Mediterranean. There are many companies specialising in kayaking holidays based in the area, where you can either hire everything you need or join a guided trip.
Horse riding
A long time before man invented the first machines for travel, this mammal was his means of transport. Today, horseback riding is reserved for competitions, travelling along routes in the mountains or the personal enjoyment of horse lovers.
Climbing
As man moved further and further into the mountains, he needed new techniques in order to be able to reach certain points.
Mountaineering
Mountaineering is a sport, but for those who practice it, it is much more than that. It entails going on mountain excursions and is also the combination of technique, knowledge and skill, which make it possible to reach this objective.
Windsurfing
In order to windsurf, you need to learn how to dominate the waves and the wind, as you need to make use of their full force to glide across the water with a board and a sail.
Hiking
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GR 107: Camí dels Bons Homes
El Camí dels Bons Homes nos ofrece la posibilidad de seguir las huellas de los cátaros por pueblos, iglesias y castillos medievales. Rodeados por el espectacular paisaje del Parc Natural del Cadí-Moixeró (Parque Natural del Cadí-Moixeró), hacemos un viaje al pasado para descubrir cuáles fueron las rutas de migración de los cátaros entre los siglos XII y XIV.
GR 92: Sender Mediterrani
Desde el Cap de Creus a la Sierra del Montsià, el GR 92 recorre todos los azules y la esencia del Mediterráneo en Cataluña.
Defy the mountains. Limitless in the heart of nature
Do you like a challenge? Val d'Aran and Alt Pirineu are the birthplaces of adventure sports. Fall in love with the landscape whilst rafting, paragliding, taking a helicopter ride, skidooing your way up to a spa, or skiing over fresh snow.
Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici. An alpine landscape in the Pyrenees
A variety of routes running through beautiful landscapes.
Camins de ronda. A walk along the coast
You can stroll close to the Mediterranean sea, feeling immersed in a wooded landscape, along a large part of the Catalan coast thanks to the caminos de ronda paths. Girona is the province that contains the most rural kilometres of these trails, which ease out towards the Barcelona and Tarragona coastline.
Camino de Santiago. A journey with lots to offer
On foot, bicycle or horseback, the Camino de Santiago represents a process of introspection and the chance to enjoy the cultural and scenic heritage.
Religious Heritage
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Monastery of Montserrat
This monastery in the famous Catalan mountains unites a community of around eighty Benedictine monks who dedicate their lives to work, prayer and providing shelter.
Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes
The ensemble includes the church and its belfry, the monastic cells, the dining hall and other rooms organised around the cloister. This is the most noteworthy example of Catalan autoctonous Romanesque architecture. It is currently home to the head office of Cap de Creus Natural Park.
Sagrada Familia Basilica
Antoni Gaudí accepted the job of continuing a neogothic-style church and giving it a monumental character. When the temple is finished, it will have three façades: the first representing the Birth of Christ, the second the Passion and death and the third the Glory. The four towers on each façade represent the four apostles.
Basilica of Santa Maria
This is a large Gothic building known as the “cathedral of Empordà”. Its altarpiece is considered a unique work in Catalonia and one of the most important examples of Catalan Gothic sculpture in the second half of the 15th century.
Chapel of Sant Sepulcro
This is a round building with a hemispherical dome and semicircular apse, which is part of a country house near the village of Sant Miquel d’Olèrdola. Around 1954, some interesting 11th-century mural paintings were discovered.
Monastery of Les Avellanes
The monastery of Les Avellanes is a simple complex, not heavily decorated, with several buildings erected during the 20th century. However, the cloister and part of the church, which contains Gothic elements, have been preserved from the original 12th-century building.
Charming municipalities
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Cambrils
Cambrils is one of the most emblematic destinations of the Costa Daurada, with offerings that have incentives for all tastes.
True attractions of the municipality are the beaches (both the busy ones and the calm ones), the water sports, the cuisine (which is the star feature of the Costa Daurada) and the festive and traditional vitality.
Must-sees include Parque Samà, a real botanical gem, and the different parts of the Cambrils History museum.
This municipality has been awarded the specialised DTF (Destino de Turismo Familiar/Family Tourism Destination) seal, given by the Catalan Tourist Board. During the holidays, family-friendly accommodation and hospitality is available alongside appropriate entertainment and leisure.
Sitges
From the old fishermen's village called 'Blanca Subur' rises the town of Sitges, a byword for culture, a cradle of Catalan Art Nouveau and a city of film. Boasting unmatched beaches and sun 320 days a year, its traditions and artistic sensitivity come together in museums and manors, true architectural jewels. A place for discovering unforgettable corners, for strolling and relaxing alongside the sea and for savouring rich cuisine with a seafaring heritage.
Arenys de Mar
The inspiration for Salvador Espriu's mythical Sinera still retains the charm of a traditional seafaring town, and boasts a rich architectural and festival-related heritage. Strolling along the watercourse, the social and commercial hub, or the sandy streams and tasting the seafood dishes at its harbour restaurants after visiting the fish market are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed by visitors, in addition to discovering other treasures of this town, including the Baroque altarpiece of the Church of Santa Maria, a cemetery full of monuments, the old Calisay liqueur distillery and the Frederic Marès Lace Museum.
Bellver de Cerdanya
The location of Bellver de Cerdanya and its surroundings, which the Nature Park of Cadí-Moixeró is part of, encourage the practise of adventure sports and hiking.
Cadaqués
Limited in the north by the cape of Creus and the cape of Norfeu in the south, Cadaqués is one of the most emblematic locations of the landscape and of the fishing tradition of the Costa Brava. The town, white and plain, is located in the middle of the bay of the same name.
Close to prominent spaces such as Portlligat or the monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, its profile is dotted with many coves where you can enjoy the unbeatable quality of the waters of the Costa Brava.
In turn, the inside boasts fascinating architecture, combining medieval remains of the old town with moving modernist features such as la Casa Serinyana.
During the second half of the 20t century, Cadaqués filled with artists and bohemians. The most well-known were the couple formed by the surrealist painter Salvador Dalí and his wife, Gala. But what can more clearly bring us closer to the spirit of Cadaqués is the pen of the great writer from Empordá, Josep Pla.
Sant Sadurní d'Anoia
Known as the Cava Capital and surrounded by a captivating wine-growing landscape with ancient roots, Sant Sadurní is home to more than eighty cava producers. Heirs to traditions dating back to 1872, these companies have forged what has become the cornerstone of the local economy, an activity that brings in numerous visitors, attracted by the glamour and sophistication of wine tourism.
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Abadal Winery: Route to the vineyard huts in Bages
Avinyó / Paisatges Barcelona
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Learn about the history of our territory through the dry stone huts surrounded by vineyards
Barcelona Aquarium
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In Barcelona Aquarium , you can immerse yourself in the deep sea
Bellesguard Antoni Gaudí
Barcelona / Barcelona
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A Gaudí undiscovered, his homage to Catalonia
Cata de vinos catalanes y enoturismo en Oller del Mas
Manresa / Paisatges Barcelona
Vive una experiencia de enoturismo única en la Bodega Oller del Mas
Colonia Güell by Gaudí
Santa Coloma de Cervelló / Costa Barcelona
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Discover Gaudi's most hidden treasure, the Gaudi Crypt which is located inside the Colonia Güell
Entrance MónNatura Delta
Amposta / Terres de l'Ebre
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A world of nature to live the essence of the Delta.
Fassina Balanyà Museum
Espluga de Francolí, l' / Costa Daurada
Visit the old Brandy Factory, learn about the process and enjoy a tasting session
Guided tour in Nulles’ Modernist cellar.
Nulles / Costa Daurada
Discover Nulles' Wine Cathedral and the secrets to be found in its history, architecture and wine
La Pedrera Esencial
Barcelona / Barcelona
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Una visita de La Pedrera para descubrir en primera persona cómo la naturaleza inspiró el diseño de este edificio y el resto de obras de Antoni Gaudí. Permite recorrer todos los espacios visitables libremente.
La Pedrera Night Experience
Barcelona / Barcelona
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An special, intimate and exclusive night tour full of charm and sensitivity to the bowels of La Pedrera, culminating with a show bursting with imagination.
Millenial olive trees Arión
Ulldecona / Terres de l'Ebre
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Visit explaining the history of the millenial olive trees and the harvest of olives.
Pyrenees Zoohttps://visitar.zoodelpirineu.com/activitats-amb-animals/exhibicio-aus-rapinyaires/ zoopirineu@gmail.com
Odèn / Pyrenees
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The central activity of the Pyrenees Zoo is the free flight exhibition. It is an opportunity to learn about the different types of prey and small mammals and therefore be able to compare them through their physic and flying characteristics.
Terra Alta, the Land that seduced Picasso
Horta de Sant Joan, Tarragona / Terres de l'Ebre
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The pleasure of the authenticity: soul and body wines, unique cuisine and Port National Park in 4x4
Terra Alta: Land of wines and trenches
Vilalba dels Arcs / Terres de l'Ebre
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Wines and wineries with body and soul, in places of the Battle of the Ebre
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A bicycle route through the vineyards with sparkling wines and snacks
Subirats / Costa Barcelona
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Our guides will accompany you at all times, and explain our organic vine-growing, and you will have a relaxing time among the vineyards tasting our sparkling wines and enjoying some snacks.
Walk among the vineyards and TASTE&GO
Subirats / Costa Barcelona
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Discover organic vine-growing by walking through the vineyards.
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Abadal Winery: Route to the vineyard huts in Bages
Avinyó / Paisatges Barcelona
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Learn about the history of our territory through the dry stone huts surrounded by vineyards
Alcanar
Alcanar / Terres de l'Ebre
With the constant presence of the beaches as a reference point, Alcanar offers visitors a wide range of attractions:
beaches for all tastes, archaeological sites (such as that of la Moleta del Remei) and countless places where you can enjoy the Mediterranean spirit and traditional constructions, such as the old cistern or the big wheel. In addition, visitors can savour the seafood cuisine where the star dish is the fish suquet.
Alcover
Alcover / Costa Daurada
Alcover is located in the geographical region of the mountains of Prades, a feature that makes it an undeniably interesting landscape. The valley of el Glorieta, as the most noteworthy feature of these surroundings, presides over a region where Palaeolithic, Neolithic and Iberian remain have been found, some of enormous values, such as the archaeological sites of the Goi bridge and Cau d'en Serra.
The municipality offers visitors well-preserved architectural ensembles, with notable examples being the church of la Puríssima Sang, the portals of Sant Miquel and la Saura and the convent of Santa Anna.
Also relevant are the local traditions and the local cuisine and restaurants.
Alt Àneu
Alt Àneu / Pyrenees
The municipality of Alt Àneu offers visitors an ancient tradition and a rich heritage, both natural and cultural. A network of paths communicate the eight villages that form the municipality, located in the valleys of Àneu, at the northern extreme of Pallars Sobirà.
Amposta
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The capital of the Ebro delta and of Montsià offers both the attractions of the privileged natural environment where it is located and those of a rich historical and cultural heritage. Nature and adventure activities for all tastes related to water and land, singular buildings, Modernista traces, traditions that have been maintained over time and which are linked to such a traditional feature of this area: rice.
Arenys de Mar
Arenys de Mar /
The inspiration for Salvador Espriu's mythical Sinera still retains the charm of a traditional seafaring town, and boasts a rich architectural and festival-related heritage. Strolling along the watercourse, the social and commercial hub, or the sandy streams and tasting the seafood dishes at its harbour restaurants after visiting the fish market are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed by visitors, in addition to discovering other treasures of this town, including the Baroque altarpiece of the Church of Santa Maria, a cemetery full of monuments, the old Calisay liqueur distillery and the Frederic Marès Lace Museum.
Banyoles
Banyoles /
Banyoles is the capital of Pla de l'Estany, a flat region covered by a lake and flanked by the Rocacorba mountain range. The history of this region has always been linked to the waters of the lake, which has many attractions to visit: the gardens, the fishing boats and the paths close to the shore.
In addition the city has received the seal of Sports Tourism Destination, which guarantees its suitability for practising a variety of sports. Specifically, it has facilities and services for those who wish to practise rowing, kayaking, swimming, cycling and triathlon.
From an architectural point of view, worth noting is the historic quarter, with the Main square, the monastery of Sant Esteve, the church of Santa Maria dels Turers, the Pia Almoina and the Llotja del Tint, among others. In addition, there are two interesting museums: the Regional Archaeological Museum and the Darder Natural History Museum.
Barcelona Aquarium
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Begur
Begur / Costa Brava
The municipality of Begur is located at 200 metres above sea level, on the massif of the same name, located between Gavarres and the coast. Here, on the coast, are some of the most admired coves and beaches of the Costa Brava. There are still some fishermen's huts, which are a reminder of the importance that fishing had in towns such as Sa Riera or Sa Tuna and which give them a charming atmosphere.
The town extends around the impressive Medieval castle, dating back to the 11th century, surrounded by narrow, winding streets that lead up to the fortresses ruins, through a rough and capricious orography. The town's defence towers are its referential historic elements.
Bellesguard Antoni Gaudí
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Berga
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This city, internationally famed for La Patum festival (the cultural legacy of mediaeval theatre performances) is a wonderful destination for any visitor. The magic of the surroundings, its festivals and traditions and the beauty of the Old Town combine with a historical heritage that calls on you to discover its tales and legends. Queralt Shrine, the bridge over the River Llobregat and the surrounding countryside make it the perfect spot for hiking, fishing, climbing or simply enjoying a restful thermal spa experience.
Bisbal d'Empordà, la
Bisbal d'Empordà, la / Costa Brava
La Bisbal d’Empordà, capital of Baix Empordà, is a town known in particular because of its excellent popular and decorative ceramics, an activity that is clearly evident in the municipality due to the industrial chimney stacks and the many specialised shops.
It is located on the plain of Empordá, at the last northern buttresses of Gavarres, and the Daró river runs through it. The castle-palace of la Bisbal and the Terracotta Museum are the municipality's main attractions, without forgetting the ceramicists' workshops and shops.
Blanes
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Blanes is currently one of the main tourist destinations of the Costa Brava, though for years it was a small and calm fishing village.
Its four kilometres of beaches, strong business activity and wide-ranging accommodation and restaurants make it one of the most important towns in the district.
This town has been awarded the certificate of Destino de Turismo Familiar/Family Tourism Destination, given by the Catalan Tourism Board. During the holidays, family-friendly accommodation and hospitality is available alongside appropriate entertainment and leisure.
Calafell
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Calafell stands out thanks to its beaches, typical of the Costa Daurada. In addition to the main urban centre, which is not at the seafront, the municipality has grown significantly in recent decades in the coastal districts of Platja de Calafell and Segur de Calafell, thanks to increased tourisd second residencies.
However, apart from the tourist attraction of its beaches, Calafell offers other places of interest related to different stages in its history, such as the Iberian citadel or Santa Creu castle.
This municipality has been awarded the specialised DTF (Destino de Turismo Familiar/Family Tourism Destination) seal, given by the Catalan Tourist Board. During the holidays, family-friendly accommodation and hospitality is available alongside appropriate entertainment and leisure.