Guide to Lloret de Mar

I spent a month in Lloret de Mar, in an Airbnb run by a Russian family, a short walk from the beach. It’s a town of contradictions, in a good way.

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Gósol

Gósol is a village situated within Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, to the west of Pedraforca mountain. The ruins of the former town and castle, dating from the 11th century remain on a hill next to the town. Gósol has a museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso, who lived in the village from the spring to August of …

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Weekend Escapes: Cardona

If you’d like a weekend that is a little different and not your typical seaside trip, consider a visit to nearby Cardona. Situated about 90km northwest of Barcelona, the historic town sits beside the river Cardener, a branch of the Llobregat. There are two major attractions in Cardona; the striking medieval castle and the nearby …

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