{"id":90989,"date":"2017-10-25T21:50:40","date_gmt":"2017-10-25T19:50:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=90989"},"modified":"2019-06-18T09:56:55","modified_gmt":"2019-06-18T07:56:55","slug":"weekend-getaways-catalonia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaways-catalonia\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaways in Catalonia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Although Barcelona offers plenty to see and do, there\u2019s much more to <strong>Catalonia<\/strong> than its impressive capital city. In just a short car, bus, or train ride from Barcelona, you can find a variety of options for the perfect <strong>weekend<\/strong> <strong>getaway<\/strong>. From medieval cities to pristine beaches and or picturesque countryside, Catalonia has it all. Here are three great ideas for a fantastic and relaxing getaway outside of Barcelona.<\/p>\n<link rel='stylesheet' id='jquery-style-css' href='https:\/\/scd01.bcnshop.com\/en\/widgets\/generate-css\/2631\/14329.css' type='text\/css' \/>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/scd01.bcnshop.com\/en\/widgets\/generate-js\/2631\/14329.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaways-catalonia\/#Girona\" title=\"Girona\">Girona<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaways-catalonia\/#Glamping_at_Forest_Days\" title=\"Glamping at Forest Days\">Glamping at Forest Days<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaways-catalonia\/#Calella_de_Palafrugell\" title=\"Calella de Palafrugell\">Calella de Palafrugell<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Girona\"><\/span>Girona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_90992\" style=\"width: 336px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90992\" class=\" wp-image-90992\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/city-1332088_1920-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"326\" height=\"217\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90992\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Just forty minutes from Barcelona by high-speed train, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/trip-girona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Girona<\/a> makes for a perfect weekend <strong>escape<\/strong> from the city. This charming town is one of the most fascinating in Catalonia and has earned fame in recent years as a filming location for Game of Thrones. The cobblestoned streets and medieval architecture will take visitors back in time and they walk the maze of beautiful, narrow lanes. Visit the incredible <strong>Cathedral of Girona<\/strong> and you will see the widest Gothic nave in the entire world.With plenty of options for things to see and do, you can go on a guided <a href=\"http:\/\/www.gironaexperience.com\/en\/girona-experience-tours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">tour<\/a> or just get lost on your own as you take in the beauty of this\u00a0one-of-a-kind city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/barcelona-to-girona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to get to Girona from Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Glamping_at_Forest_Days\"><\/span>Glamping at Forest Days<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you\u2019re looking for an excursion into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/catalonia-rivers-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nature<\/a>, head to the beautiful province of <strong>Lleida<\/strong>. There\u2019s no better way to escape the city than to enjoy the stunning landscapes of the Catalan <strong>Pyrenees<\/strong>. For an unforgettable experience, book a couple of nights at a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.forestdaysglamping.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Forest Days<\/a> campsite. The upscale <strong>camping<\/strong>, or \u201cglamping\u201d sites are where luxury and nature meet, and you can enjoy all the comforts of home while, at the same time, feeling fully disconnected from everyday life and in tune with nature. In and around the Forest Days area, it&#8217;s possible to get your adventure fix through activities such as trekking, kayaking, swimming, biking, or even horseback riding. You can choose from a variety of experiences, <strong>excursions<\/strong>, and gorgeous settings for your weekend <strong>getaway <\/strong>in Lleida at Forest Days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/camping-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">3 Great Barcelona Camping Spots<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Calella_de_Palafrugell\"><\/span>Calella de Palafrugell<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_90991\" style=\"width: 394px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-90991\" class=\"wp-image-90991\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/calella-818129_1920-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"384\" height=\"216\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-90991\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For <strong>beach<\/strong> lovers, there\u2019s no better weekend getaway in Catalonia than <strong>Calella de Palafrugell<\/strong>. Located on the sparkling Mediterranean in the province of Girona, this ancient fishing village is one of the most beautiful spots on Catalonia\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/great-outdoors-in-the-costa-brava\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Costa Brava<\/a>. With much less tourism than other Costa Brava towns, Calella has preserved its small-town charm and quiet way of life. Its rocky coves and crystal clear waters are unmatched for swimming and the quaint village offers other options for travelers. The botanical garden of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.spain.info\/en\/que-quieres\/arte\/jardines-historicos\/girona\/jardin_botanico_de_cap_roig.html#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">Cap Roig<\/a> is the perfect place for a walk and there\u2019s no shortage of local, family-run restaurants where you can enjoy a delicious <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/seafood-barceloneta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">seafood<\/a> meal.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Whether you prefer cities, mountains, or beaches, <strong>Catalonia<\/strong> offers the perfect <strong>weekend getaway<\/strong> for any kind of traveler. 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