I will be going to Barcelona for about 8 days at the end of March to visit our daughter who is studying abroad. I am looking for suggestions on places to visit outside of Barcelona for a 2-3 day trip or one-day trips around Barcelona. Ideas include Madrid area, Southeast coast, Seville area, Balearic islands or north towards San Sebastian. Any advice is appreciated.
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Coppell, TX USA
284 posts
Around Barcelona. If you like Dali, then consider swing through Cadaques and Figueres (2 day trip). If you want a wonderful day go up to Monserrat and then swing by the caves of Codorniu (1 day trip). Edwin
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Chicago, IL, United States
120 posts
I have been researching for an early April trip to Barcelona also, and have seen a few things about a town called Sitges, not too far from Barcelona. It appears photogenic, but I haven't heard much about it. I'm curious what peoples thoughts are that have been there.
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Parkland, FL, United States
10 posts
We are going for the same reason in Early March, but not for quite as long. We have heard that Valencia has a neat festival and they prepare for it all year long. If we had more time, we'd go there. (and, may anyway) You might want to look into it.
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Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada
629 posts
We enjoyed our stay in Sitges in April 2010. It is a nice beach community. Seaside promenade with small shops, assorted restaurants and hotels. The beach is sand not pebbles. A bit of an artists colony with a few galleries displaying local artists' work. Train to Barcelona is about 45 minutes(?). There is a nice sized grocery store next to train station. We really enjoyed our stay in Sitges and would return again.