Taking the beach train from Barcelona is one of the best ways to escape the city and feel like you’ve gone on a mini-holiday. Over the past couple of years, I’ve made it my mission to visit all the beach towns along the Catalan coast just north of the city, and this time it was a day trip to El Masnou! This stretch, known as El Maresme, has quickly ... Read More about A Day Trip to El Masnou: Beaches, Modernism, and Laid-Back Charm Just Outside Barcelona
2023 Temps de Flors in Girona
The Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) It seems like such a quaint throwback - an entire city decorated with flowers to celebrate Spring. Cities around the world observe this tradition and Spain is no exception. The Girona Flower Festival (Temps de Flors) takes center stage each May. It's an easy day trip from nearby Barcelona. Yet, the ... Read More about 2023 Temps de Flors in Girona
Hiking Near Barcelona: Day Trip to Rupit
While many head to Girona and its surroundings for world-class cycling, our group of six opted for hiking in Rupit when the weather turned too wet for a bike trip. Options for hiking near Barcelona and Girona are plentiful and Rupit is no exception. This little-known town 1.5 hours west of Girona offers spectacular views of limestone cliffs, a 328 ... Read More about Hiking Near Barcelona: Day Trip to Rupit
