Weekend Escapes Archives - Barcelona Navigator https://barcelonanavigator.com/category/weekend-escapes/ Guide to Barcelona, covering events and things to do. Sun, 25 Oct 2026 05:37:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://barcelonanavigator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/cropped-Icon-32x32.png Weekend Escapes Archives - Barcelona Navigator https://barcelonanavigator.com/category/weekend-escapes/ 32 32 Prettiest Towns in Catalonia https://barcelonanavigator.com/catalonia-towns/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=catalonia-towns Thu, 01 May 2025 01:11:00 +0000 https://barcelonanavigator.com/?p=22632 If you feel like you need a break from the city, in just an hour or two from Barcelona you can find yourself in a gorgeous natural setting, whether by the coast or inland.

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]]> The Catalonia Most People Miss: Food, Landscape and Slow Travel in Pallars https://barcelonanavigator.com/taste-pallars/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taste-pallars Wed, 09 Apr 2025 12:34:00 +0000 https://barcelonanavigator.com/?p=43677 Discover a quieter side of Catalonia in Pallars Jussà, where mountain landscapes, local food, slow travel and meaningful hospitality replace tourist crowds. Laura Morris shares the story behind Fox House and TASTE, an immersive gastronomic weekend.

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]]> Canet de Mar https://barcelonanavigator.com/canet-de-mar/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=canet-de-mar Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:57:00 +0000 https://barcelonanavigator.com/?p=38452 Canet de Mar, located along the Maresme coast just north of Barcelona, boasts a rich blend of history and seaside charm—with highlights including the former summer residence and workshop of modernist architect Domènech i Montaner, an 11th-century medieval castle, and a Blue Flag-certified beach.

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]]> Siurana https://barcelonanavigator.com/siurana/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=siurana Fri, 20 Dec 2024 09:06:44 +0000 https://barcelonanavigator.com/?p=37501 Siurana is a small village set dramatically on a limestone cliff overlooking the Siurana Reservoir. Situated in the comarca of Priorat and the province of Tarragona, it is famous for mythical history, beautiful hiking, and world-class rock climbing.

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]]> Guide to Girona https://barcelonanavigator.com/girona/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=girona Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:56:12 +0000 https://barcelonanavigator.com/?p=35890 Girona is a gem of a city with population of roughly 100 thousand. It’s famous for its cathedral, medieval architecture, picturesque bridges, and colorful houses along the Onyar river.

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]]> Guide to Vilanova i la Geltrú https://barcelonanavigator.com/vilanova/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vilanova Wed, 20 Mar 2024 08:41:00 +0000 https://barcelonanavigator.com/?p=38257 Just 40 kilometers southwest of Barcelona lies Vilanova i la Geltrú, a charming coastal town that offers an authentic Catalan experience without the crowds.

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