{"id":99160,"date":"2019-07-17T09:13:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-17T07:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=99160"},"modified":"2019-07-16T10:08:05","modified_gmt":"2019-07-16T08:08:05","slug":"august-getaway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/august-getaway\/","title":{"rendered":"Ideas for Your August Getaway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Most people in Barcelona traditionally take the month of August off, but for many people who are not able to plan their holiday in this month, there is the option of at least having a long weekend of free time. With the Feast of Assumption taking place on August 15 (a Thursday), this means that taking the Friday off leaves you with a nice, long weekend to enjoy Barcelona\u2019s surroundings. Finally, you will be able to have a short holiday and enjoy these four days of rest.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">And that is why today, this article by <strong>ShBarcelona<\/strong> will give you a few ideas on how to spend <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/short-term-rentals?orden=14&amp;superficie-hasta=150&amp;personas=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" class=\"broken_link\"><strong>a short holiday in and around Barcelona<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/holidays-celebrations-2019\/\">Holidays and Celebrations in 2019<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">What to do near the city of Barcelona on your short August break<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are many possible activities in and around Barcelona, if you are staying in the Catalan capital during this long weekend in August, and you can also give them a go if you already live in the city and want to enjoy a few days of relaxation. We have a short list of suggestions for you to disconnect from your usual rhythm and learn more about Catalan culture.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<div id=\"attachment_99161\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99161\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/barcelona-967065_1920-300x190.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"190\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-99161\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo via Pixabay<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Visit Montserrat <\/strong>(<em>main photo<\/em>). The <strong>monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat<\/strong> is a Benedictine abbey, located in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/magical-montserrat\/\"><strong>Montserrat<\/strong><\/a> mountain range. This mountain range belongs to the Bages region in the province of Barcelona. It lies <strong>720 metres<\/strong> above sea level. And even more specifically, it is located in the municipality of <strong>Monistrol de Montserrat<\/strong>. It is a <strong>symbol for Catalonia<\/strong>, and for many people of faith it has become a place of significance on their <strong>pilgrimage<\/strong>. <strong>Tourists<\/strong> interested in knowing more about the spiritual past and present of Catalan people should absolutely pay this monastery a visit.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tibidabo Amusement Park<\/strong>. This is one of the most <strong>charming and historic amusement parks<\/strong>, and it enjoys the best views of Barcelona. You can find it in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/restaurants-collserola\/\"><strong>Collserola hills<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0in the district of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/sarria-sant-gervasi\/vallvidrera\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Sarri\u00e0-Sant Gervasi<\/strong><\/a>. It is the oldest operating amusement park in Spain, the <strong>third oldest in Europe<\/strong>, and it is actually one of the most historic amusement parks in the whole world. There are some vintage attractions that give it a special charm, but you will also find modern and exciting attractions. Its house of horror is one of the most famous you will encounter in Catalonia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/campsites-barcelona\/\">Campsites near Barcelona<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>\n<div id=\"attachment_99163\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-99163\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-99163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Jorge-Franganillo-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-99163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Photo by Jorge Franganillo via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Visit Montju\u00efc Castle<\/strong>. This is an old military fortress, located on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/barcelona-rent\/sants-montjuic\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong>Montjuic mountain<\/strong><\/a>, in the upper part from Pla\u00e7a Espa\u00f1a. This fortress belonged to the Spanish Army, although it was later handed over to the city council, who still manages it today. On a historic note, the castle has played an important part at various moments in Barcelona\u2019s past. This monument has extensive gardens surrounding it, and you can enjoy some spectacular views of the sea and the city of Barcelona.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Several bars near this location have terraces, from where you can witness a perfect sunset and relax during warm summer nights. You can also opt for a guided visit to Montju\u00efc Castle, which lasts about one hour. The tour allows you to discover the history and architecture of the castle, while visiting places that are normally not open to the public, such as the dungeons, the watchtower and the water reservoir.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Which idea mentioned above appeals most to you?<br \/>\nHow will you spend your short break in August?<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"99160\"\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: 0px;\">\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            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate us!<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most people in Barcelona traditionally take the month of August off, but for many people who are not able to plan their holiday in this month, there is the option of at least having a long weekend of free time. 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