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lthough there are plenty of traditional coastal bolt holes close to
Barcelona, like Castelldefels to the south or the small towns of the
Costa Maresme to the north, unquestionably the best local seaside
destination is
Sitges
, half an hour to the south along the Costa
Daurada. It’s a charming resort with an international reputation, extremely
popular with gay visitors and chic city-dwellers. Otherwise, the one essential
excursion is to
Montserrat
, the extraordinary mountain and monastery 40km
northwest of Barcelona, reached by a precipitous cable-car or mountain
railway ride. However short your trip to the city, this is worth making time for,
as it’s a place of great significance for Catalans, not to mention being a terrific
place for a hike in the hills.
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