With warm, crystal-clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glittering jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.
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One of the oldest shops in the area, this men’s specialist shop sells shirts, shirts and more shirts by top Spanish and international designers, including Ralph Lauren.
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Close to the beaches of Canet de Mar and with a swimming pool, tennis court, football pitch as well as all kinds of sporting activities. Great for kids.
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Located 12 km (7.5 miles) to the north of Barcelona, this family-owned camp site faces the sea and has a small beach nearby. A good range of facilities includes a supermarket, restaurant and bar.
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Twenty-eight km (17.5 miles) north of Barcelona is this campsite next to a small beach. It is also close to several larger beaches. The camp site is about 1 km (0.6 mile) from the train station. Bungalows are also available.
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Situated between the mountains and the sea, this modern campsite has good installations and access to the nearby beach. It also has a large swimming pool, restaurant and bar and is 1km away from the lively holiday resort of Calella. Bungalows are also available.
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A small and well-kept campsite with swimming pool, supermarket and playground. It is located 2 km (1 mile) southward from Sitges, and is close to its famous beaches.
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This well-kept camp site is on the Costa Brava, near the lovely beach town of Tamariu. It’s 200 m (656 ft) from the beach and within sauntering distance of the town for bars, restaurants and grocery shops.
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Foodies come to Boix (in Cadí-Moixeró natural park) for country cooking including crabs’ legs, lobster and many meat dishes..
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This 11th century building was originally a watch tower on the hill overlooking the city, later converted into a farmhouse and more recently a gem of a restaurant serving traditional Catalan fayre.
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This cosy spot, with its wood-beamed ceilings, is the second oldest restaurant in Spain (dating from 1796). Photos of famous folks who have had their fill of the hearty Catalan cuisine line the walls. Try the goose with apples or the duck with prunes.
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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Hotel price categories
For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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