Barcelona trip with a side of non city??
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Barcelona trip with a side of non city??
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I will be staying (solo) in Barcelona for 7 days end of Oct. Is there a day trip or overnight you would suggest for a NON City type of feel to my trip? I won't be renting a car. I love Architecture, nature, art...
Thanks so much for your help as always!!
I will be staying (solo) in Barcelona for 7 days end of Oct. Is there a day trip or overnight you would suggest for a NON City type of feel to my trip? I won't be renting a car. I love Architecture, nature, art...
Thanks so much for your help as always!!
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Montserrat - if you want a seat on the train coming back then take the funicular, not the cable car. Go on a clear day.
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.c...ontserrat.html
You could also visit the Pedralbas Monastery on the outskirts of Barcelona. It's in a residential area and very lovely for a short visit.
http://www.barcelona-tourist-guide.c...ontserrat.html
You could also visit the Pedralbas Monastery on the outskirts of Barcelona. It's in a residential area and very lovely for a short visit.
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I also would recommend Montserrat because you get great mountain views and really feel in a different place.
Don't understand the reference to the Picasso museum outside Barcelona. Of course there are many Picasso museums in the world, but can't see why one would go there when there is one in the city itself. I am not a Dali fan but maybe the reference was to that museum (I wouldn't go to Figueres for that, it's not a real rural experience, anyway). You could go to Sitges for the day if you like beaches. But I'd say Montserrat is the best.
Don't understand the reference to the Picasso museum outside Barcelona. Of course there are many Picasso museums in the world, but can't see why one would go there when there is one in the city itself. I am not a Dali fan but maybe the reference was to that museum (I wouldn't go to Figueres for that, it's not a real rural experience, anyway). You could go to Sitges for the day if you like beaches. But I'd say Montserrat is the best.
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Yes I had confabulated Dali and Picasso museum -- had just been reading about a different Picasso Museum opening somewhere. It's the Dali museum that some consider an interesting day trip from Barcelona. As I've said, I've not been.
And ironically the day we went to see the Picasso Museum in Barcelona gothic quarter it was closed.
And ironically the day we went to see the Picasso Museum in Barcelona gothic quarter it was closed.
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Another vote for Montserrat! You can stay overnight and watch the sun come up on the mountain. It's incredible.
Of course, since you like art make some time for Figueres and see the Dali Museum. Get there early before the tour buses.
Of course, since you like art make some time for Figueres and see the Dali Museum. Get there early before the tour buses.