Barcelona is not just the capital of the Spanish province of Catalonia, but also one of the top stars in the tourist sky. Millions of travelers come and fly here every year to see with their own eyes the unsurpassed creations of the great Gaudi, imbued with the spirit of Dali's immortal creativity, freeze from soul-pinching bliss at the performance of flamenco masters and meet the dawn on one of the golden beaches of the Mediterranean.
Having a little sated with the city, the lucky ones with endless vacations begin to look in the direction of tourist offices and take an interest in excursions in Spain from Barcelona. This is where experienced guides take the bull by the horns! And although bullfighting was canceled almost everywhere in the country, there are plenty of interesting ideas for entertainment and educational routes without it.
Choosing a direction
Just the names of popular excursions in Spain from Barcelona make the traveler pack up his backpack for the trip and charge the camera battery:
- A trip to Montserrat Monastery, which has become one of the world centers of Catholicism, will not leave indifferent either true believers or atheists in love with the picturesque mountain landscapes. (40 and 30 euros for an adult and a child, respectively. The duration of the trip is about 5 hours).
- The Salvador Dali Theater-Museum is a place where everyone can feel like a bit of an artist and a bit crazy. (65 and 50 euros and 8-9 hours)
- From childhood, any romantic dreamed of being at a knightly tournament in a medieval castle. A trip from Barcelona to such a show will make all dreamers a little happier. (100 and 80 euros and 6-7 hours).
- Tasting the best Spanish cuisine, a visit to the Champagne Cellar and a photo session at the 17th century temple, on the steps of which the sea is splashing - a mini-program of stay in the resort town of Sitges. (50 and 45 euros and 5 hours).
- A full day at the PortAventura amusement park is an excellent program for both adults and young members of the tourist fraternity. One of the best parks of its kind on the planet, Spanish has world records for amusement parks and offers a wide variety of activities in any of its six themed zones.
Note for gourmets
A trip to a former fishing village, which became a popular and even a little fashionable Spanish resort in the 20th century, will appeal to guests of Barcelona. Sitges has managed to preserve ancient temples, narrow streets and unique medieval charm, despite the fact that it is considered a fashionable youth resort, and all kinds of shows, carnivals, holidays and competitions are constantly held on its squares.
The restaurants of Sitges will attract particular attention of the participants of the excursion. This trip is not without reason recommended to gourmets, because it is here that fish and seafood are cooked especially deliciously. No menu is complete without the classics of the Spanish culinary genre - paella, gazpacho and sangria.
Adventure Port
The name of this Spanish amusement park is not for nothing that the word "adventure" is present. In the list of excursions in Spain from Barcelona, trips to PortAventura are always one of the most popular, because in a wonderful country everyone can feel like a happy child, indulge in gratuitous delight and fly in the clouds in every sense.
The amusement park is located an hour's drive from the capital of Catalonia. It was built and opened in the 90s of the last century and since then PortAventura has been visited annually by several million people.
The park is divided into six zones, each of which has its own theme. Here you can stroll around the Mediterranean and take part in the performances of the Sesame Parade and Fiesta Aventura. There are wooden roller coasters built in the Wild West area, and hamburgers and cola are served in restaurants. The popular attraction Hurakan Condor is a free fall from a height of 86 meters in the Mexican zone, and the eight Dragon of Han loops in the China zone are the dream of those who love to tickle their nerves.
The tour price is about 70 and 60 euros for an adult and a child, respectively. The trip can take up to 10 hours, depending on the day of the week and traffic.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of May 2015.
