Cities That Surround Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most wonderful cities in the world, one that has a romantic old centre where tourists are welcomed by narrow and cobbled streets, lots of crafts shops and an air that creates a unique atmosphere. This same beautiful city is surrounded by a series of other cities that deserve at least a few hours of your attention if you decide to visit Barcelona as they are all situated very close to it.
Costa Brava and Montserrat
Costa Brava is a rugged terrain that stretches from Blanes which is situated about 60 kilometers away from Barcelona up to the beautiful and sunny French border. It is true that Costa Brava is one of those places in Spain that get very crowded, especially when the peak season arrives but it is also true that there are still some beautiful holiday resorts along it that deserve your entire attention.
It is these resorts that you should visit and a one day trip to Costa Brava can be a wonderful experience. If you travel 40 kilometers from Barcelona, you will find the spectacular Montserrat, the city which is of great importance especially for the Catalan people. If you are one of those tourists who want to understand the essence of Spain, put Montserrat on your visiting list!
Visiting Girona and Figueres
The northeast of Spain hosts the beautiful province of Girona which has as capital the city with the same name. If you visit the city of Girona, you will understand why Spain is world renowned for being a country where diversity is a strong word; Girona really is one of the most diversified cities in the world in all its respects.
In order to reach Figueres, you have to drive about 40 kilometers more from Girona. Figueres is popular for being the city where the great Salvador Dali was born; when you visit the city, make sure you also visit the museum that celebrates the life and the outstanding works of Salvador Dali.
Sitges and Conca de Barbera
Sitges is a very cosmopolitan city, the type of city where you go to relax on a sandy beach during the day and party like an animal during the night. Conca de Barbera is the type of city surrounded by picturesque vineyards, green fields and a medieval monastery here and there. You have to see these two cities; I am sure they will both charm you!