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Castells of Catalonia
A child climbs to the top of the castell as the finishing touch before dismounting. Photo courtesy of diegodacal via Flickr. Most cities in Spain celebrate their week of fiestas with carnival-like...
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Things to Do in Tarragona
The seaside ruins of Tarragona’s Roman amphitheater Heading south from Barcelona, the first relatively large city that you will come across is the beach town of Tarragona. Sure, it’s got its fair share...
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Correfocs: Catalonia’s Fire-running Festivals
A correfoc festival filled with fireworks and demonic costumes. Photo courtesy of Andres Moreno via Flickr. Spain knows a thing or two about wild fiestas, and Catalonia’s correfocs definitely stand as...
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7 Reasons to Visit Barcelona
The region around Barcelona is chock-full of day trip opportunities, including the sweet little village of Besalú. As if you really needed a list of reasons to visit Barcelona; the thought of a Spanish...
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8 Romantic Things to do in Barcelona
Candlelit dinners and movie nights might do the trick at home, but now that you’re on holiday in Barcelona, it’s time to really step it up. And while a trip to the coastal city is pretty romantic in...
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Cava Week in Barcelona
Sample Catalan bubbly during the region’s Cava Week Barcelona’s an exceptional city – we already knew that – but did you know that it’s also situated in a region — Catalonia — known for Cava, Spain’s...
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Sant Benet de Bages Monastery
The cloister of San Benet de Bages Monastery. Photo courtesy of Jaume Meneses via Flickr. Medieval monasteries are pretty neat all by themselves, but Sant Benet de Bages Monastery covers neat and then...
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Reasons to Visit Barcelona Over Madrid
With two of the world’s favorite cities packed into one country, it might seem like a pretty difficult task to choose between Madrid and Barcelona. From location to culture, food and sports, each...
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Best Multi-day Trips From Barcelona
Great news: you’re going to Barcelona. It’s Spain’s second-largest metropolis, and one of the world’s favorite cities. But, you know, you don’t need to limit your visit to just Barcelona: if you can...
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More Barcelona: What to See and Do on a Second Trip
The view of Barcelona from Montjuïc hill Barcelona isn’t a “just once” kind of city. From its beaches to museums, distinctly Catalan architecture and eclectic neighborhoods, there’s more than enough to...
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