Another spooky time of year is upon us! Halloween in Barcelona is quickly becoming another widely celebrated event as more and more activities pop up all over town. I’m sure there are late night parties or dinner events, but my experience is squarely in the family friendly space, so here are my recommendations! Poble Espanyol or Spanish Village for some scary Halloween fun is a spot easily accessible by public transit. There are a few…
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A Day in MoiΓ : Prehistoric Caves, Local History & A Vegan Spot…
Looking for a day trip that combines nature, history, and a vegan bite to eat? MoiΓ has you covered. Start your adventure at Les Coves del Toll, a set of prehistoric caves just outside the town. The guided tour walks you through incredible natural formations and traces human and animal…
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A Tranquil Escape to Banyoles, Cataloniaβs Hidden Gem
Banyoles – Estany de Banyoles Nestled in the province of Girona, Banyoles is a charming town best known for its stunning lake, Estany de Banyoles. Whether a nature lover, history enthusiast, or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this lesser-known Catalan destination offers a perfect mix of outdoor activities, cultural experiences,…
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Tarragona, Spain
Tarragona is a wonderful place that somehow became an integral part of this Canadian’s life. I first visited in 2015 on a day trip to Tarragona and Sitges with one tour guide and one other tourist. It was an interesting trip and as there were only three of us, the…
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La Roca Village, Spain
Easily one of the happiest places to hang out on a Saturday and more importantly Sunday. Like many other European countries, Spain’s shops remain closed on Sundays. But not La Roca Village. A classy, bright outdoor shopping area that caters to locals as much as to tourists. Located about 40…
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Olot, Spain
Recently, we enjoyed some Easter holiday time here in Spain. In the past, we would have planned a week-long trip in advance to some other European country or maybe the Spanish Islands. However, with only our newfound freedom to travel out of our area and anywhere in the Catalonia region,…