{"id":93764,"date":"2018-01-31T21:04:20","date_gmt":"2018-01-31T20:04:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=93764"},"modified":"2021-10-13T18:59:30","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T16:59:30","slug":"lleida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/lleida\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaway Near Barcelona: Lleida"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located just one hour away from Barcelona by AVE (High-speed rail), <strong>Lleida<\/strong> is idyllically situated on the River Segre. The city is nestled amongst two emblematic hills and has enough charm to wet the appetite of any city-loving explorer. Its surrounding region, the province of <strong>Lleida,<\/strong> also boasts some of the finest scenery in Catalonia. Stretching from the dramatic <strong>mountain<\/strong> landscapes of the Pyrenees in the north to the fertile plains of its southern region, Lleida has all you could want for a <strong>weekend break<\/strong>. So whether you are after a calm escape from the city, a ramble in nature, or a trip to one of the many\u00a0<strong>vineyards<\/strong> the region has to offer, let <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> point you in the right direction.<\/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\/lleida\/#History\" title=\"History\">History<\/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\/lleida\/#La_Seu_Vella\" title=\"La Seu Vella\">La Seu Vella<\/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\/lleida\/#Banks_of_the_River_Segue\" title=\"Banks of the River Segue\">Banks of the River Segue<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/lleida\/#Carrer_Major\" title=\"Carrer Major\">Carrer Major<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/lleida\/#Culture_and_Modernism\" title=\"Culture and Modernism\">Culture and Modernism<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/lleida\/#Wineries_and_Gastronomy\" title=\"Wineries and Gastronomy\">Wineries and Gastronomy<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/lleida\/#Beyond_the_City\" title=\"Beyond the City\">Beyond the City<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History\"><\/span>History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_93816\" style=\"width: 156px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93816\" class=\" wp-image-93816\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/4900583573_8204af46d7_b-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"146\" height=\"195\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-93816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Paco CT via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In recent <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/catalonias-history-museum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>history<\/strong><\/a>, the city of <strong>Lleida<\/strong> has become one of the most popular destinations in Spain, but it\u2019s earliest recorded settlements date back as far as 600 BC when the area was populated by an Iberian tribe known as the Ilergetes. Throughout it\u2019s rich and vibrant history, the city has been home to the Romans, the Visigoths and the Moors, and traces of these periods can still be found today as you walk around the city.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaway-berga\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekend Getaway Near Barcelona: Berga<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Seu_Vella\"><\/span>La Seu Vella<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_93819\" style=\"width: 145px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93819\" class=\" wp-image-93819\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/14866972193_4668c620ee_b-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"203\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-93819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Catalan Art &amp; Architecture Gallery viaVisualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Start your weekend in <strong>Lleida<\/strong> with a visit to <strong>Catedral de Santa Maria de La Seu Vella<\/strong>. This former Gothic Cathedral was turned into a military citadel by King Philip V and today serves as the city\u2019s most defining monument, an enchanting Cathedral nestled inside a military fortress. With its octagonal bell tower that reaches 60 meters high, it&#8217;s a perfect landmark for your orientation in the city. After walking along the old castle walls, why not take a stroll through the gardens and imagine <strong>Lleida<\/strong> as it might have been in ancient times?<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/basque-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekend Getaway: Basque Country<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Banks_of_the_River_Segue\"><\/span>Banks of the River Segue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">From the hill of <strong>Seu Vella<\/strong>, take a stroll down to the banks of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/catalonia-rivers-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>river<\/strong><\/a> where you will find some of the city\u2019s most emblematic and majestic buildings. Also located on the banks of the river is the <strong>Parc dels Camps Elisis<\/strong>, a beautiful park with French gardens, a musical bandstand, and a theatre cafe. This is the perfect spot for admiring the splendor of <strong>La Seu Vella<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Carrer_Major\"><\/span>Carrer Major<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When peace and relaxation have been fully achieved, head on over to the city\u2019s main street where you will find some great shopping and plenty of places for sampling local <strong>cuisine.<\/strong> Amongst Carrer Major\u2019s terraced bars and vibrant cafes, you will find <strong>Museu d&#8217;Art Jaume Morera de Lleida<\/strong>, a bastion of modern and contemporary <strong>art<\/strong> in the historic city.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Culture_and_Modernism\"><\/span>Culture and Modernism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_93817\" style=\"width: 253px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93817\" class=\" wp-image-93817\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/29339661366_7258d93266_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"243\" height=\"162\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-93817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jorge Franganillo via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For the culturally intrigued, <strong>Lleida<\/strong> boasts a number of <strong>galleries, museums,<\/strong> and modernist buildings. Among its impressive exhibition spaces, <span class=\"removed_link\" title=\"http:\/\/www.turismedelleida.cat\/viure-a-lleida-en\/centre-dart-la-panera\"><strong>La Panera Visual Arts Center<\/strong><\/span> is a great place to find innovative and technologically striking works. For those interested in <strong>history,<\/strong> head to <a href=\"http:\/\/museudelleida.cat\/under-construction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Museu de Lleida<\/strong><\/a> where you will discover key artifacts that can be traced back to the city\u2019s historical roots. For modernist splendor head to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.teatreescorxador.com\/informacio1.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\"><strong>Escorxador Municipal Theatre<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0designed by Francesc de Paula Morera i Gatell back in the early 20th century. Also along Carrer Major, you will find Casa Mag\u00ed Llorens. With its striking corner facade and floral balconies, it provides an incredible example of modernist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/architecture-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>architecture<\/strong><\/a> in <strong>Lleida<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wineries_and_Gastronomy\"><\/span>Wineries and Gastronomy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_93818\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-93818\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-93818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/vine-3076462_1920-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-93818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo via Pixabay<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are over 43 <strong>wineries<\/strong> in the region of <strong>Lleida<\/strong>. Some are located close to the city and others are situated in the Pyrenees to the north. You can explore many of them by taking the famous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rutadelvidelleida.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Lleida Wine<\/strong>\u00a0 <strong>Route<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0If you fancy trying a glass in the center of the city, why not check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/Bodega-Rovira\/200839416605149\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>Bodega Rovira<\/strong><\/a>? This traditional bar full of Catalan flair is a wonderful place to try some <strong>local wines<\/strong>. The region also boasts an impressive range of local gastronomic delicacies- you can&#8217;t leave town without trying the famed Cargols! For traditional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/best-catalan-cuisine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Catalan cuisine<\/strong><\/a> head to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lahuerta-restaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>La Huerta<\/strong><\/a> located right in the center of town.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beyond_the_City\"><\/span>Beyond the City<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The province of <strong>Lleida<\/strong> is packed with real gems; surrounded by charming villages and rich rural delights, a trip outside of the city is well worth it. Head to <strong>Vall de Boi<\/strong> to discover Romanesque churches and high mountain ranges. The natural beauty of <strong>Parque Nacional de Aig\u00fcestrotes<\/strong> will leave you longing for more weekends exploring this fascinating region!<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for an apartment in the city? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong><\/a> can help you find the perfect one.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"93764\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located just one hour away from Barcelona by AVE (High-speed rail), Lleida is idyllically situated on the River Segre. 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