Best day trips from Barcelona: Explore Costa Brava’s beaches, wineries, art and ancient ruins
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Explore Catalonia beyond buzzy Barcelona, by making day trips or having a driving holiday in Costa Brava.
PHOTOS: COSTA BRAVA GIRONA PYRENEES TOURISM, FAMILIA TORRES, JOSEP ALGANS
- Catalonia offers diverse experiences from Barcelona's city life to Costa Brava's beaches and historical sites. The Penedes wine region and Girona are highlighted for unique attractions.
- The Penedes and Peralada regions boast historic wineries like Familia Torres, famous for traditional and alcohol-free wines. Girona offers Michelin-starred dining and unique local treats.
- Costa Brava features Salvador Dali's surrealist museum and ancient Greek-Roman ruins at Empuries. Besalu offers a living medieval town experience, while Barcelona hosts Joan Miro's art.
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COSTA BRAVA, Spain – The Catalonian capital city of Barcelona is endlessly captivating. There are the architectural masterpieces by Antoni Gaudi and Lluis Domenech i Montaner to marvel at; buzzy tapas bars and Michelin-starred restaurants; rooftop bars for drinks at sunset; and museums to wander through.
Beyond the city are laid-back beaches, wineries and restaurants, ancient ruins and art museums to amplify your Catalonian travel adventures.
