Barcelona is one of the best cities to visit in Spain, and also one of the most popular. That can lead many people to overlook the multitude of activities, attractions and local beauty available by taking a trip outside of the city. Costa Barcelona, the area around Barcelona city which encompasses mountains, beaches and historicContinue reading “Costa Barcelona: 10 great family experiences outside Barcelona”
Category Archives: Costa Barcelona
Taking a Segway tour in Barcelona El 3 Monts
There are some moments when a blogger must ask herself, How cool am I? For instance: Am I cool enough to put on a helmet and ride a Segway? Can I mount with elan the two-wheeled vehicle that makes a pushbike look butch? I discovered it helps if you’re zooming up and down hills inContinue reading “Taking a Segway tour in Barcelona El 3 Monts”
What to eat & drink in Costa Barcelona
For a long time I was woefully uneducated about food in Catalunya, the autonomous region of Spain. I knew about paella. I knew about grilled sardines on the beach (delicious, but you can’t spend all your life on the beach, no matter how you might wish it). But in recent years I’ve been luckyContinue reading “What to eat & drink in Costa Barcelona”
The textures of Costa Barcelona
On my recent trip to Costa Barcelona with several other family travel bloggers, we discovered all kinds of things to do with children, from preschool to teenage years. We bounced around on ocean waves, walked on idyllic sandy beaches, ate regional specialties, waterskied, and much more. I’ve written a bit about what we did and will soonContinue reading “The textures of Costa Barcelona”
Postcard from Costa Barcelona
I’ve just spent a a wonderful few days in the area around Barcelona with the folks from Costa Barcelona. “Costa Barcelona” is actually a new name for the combined areas of El Garraf, south of Barcelona, and Mataró, north of the city. The rebranding (God, don’t we all hate that word?) makes it easier toContinue reading “Postcard from Costa Barcelona”