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Garraf Massif

A peaceful escape is closer than you think. more

Jun 1, 2018 12:00 AM Natalia Quiros Edmunds TRAVEL

Beyond Barceloneta

There are plenty more beaches to track down outside the city. more

Jul 3, 2017 4:18 PM Aminah Barnes FEATURES

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Life's a beach on Costa Barcelona

Visit one of the region's top beach areas this summer. more

Aug 1, 2016 2:27 PM TRAVEL

Jellyfish Boom Along Spain’s Coastline

Reports of rising jellyfish numbers this summer cause concern for Barcelona’s beach-goers and holidaymakers. more

Jun 24, 2016 6:00 PM In the City

The Vermillion Coast

This small corner of France carries plenty of Catalan spirit. more

May 27, 2016 12:18 PM Rosalind Bond TRAVEL

Barceloneta beach loses almost a third of its sand

One of the city’s favourite tourist spots is under threat. more

Apr 27, 2016 3:03 PM In the City

Beach Special #3: Costa Brava

Popular with locals and tourists alike, explore the beautiful Mediterranean shores of the Costa Brava. more

Jul 28, 2015 4:55 PM TRAVEL

Beach Special #2: Costa Daurada

The Costa Daurada stretches south from Sitges to beyond Tarragona, and is named after its golden sandy beaches. more

Jun 29, 2015 5:37 PM Jay Collins TRAVEL

Beach Special #1: Maresme

The Maresme coast is known for its long, sandy beaches, all within an easy train journey of the city. more

Jun 2, 2015 3:59 PM TRAVEL 1 Comments

Best beaches near Barcelona

Escape the sunbathing crowds in Barcelona by heading to one of these out-of-town beaches. more

May 10, 2015 12:00 PM Things To Do

Barracuda

Barraca folk branch out to bring beachfront bliss to Castelldefels. more

Mar 27, 2015 5:17 PM Tara Stevens Restaurant Reviews

Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 2

Part 2 of our guide to the loveliest coves on the Costa Brava. more

Aug 1, 2014 11:07 AM Carol Moran TRAVEL

Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 1

Cala—meaning creek, cove or small bay—is a delightful word, bursting with summer sun and turquoise waters, paradise bays and smuggler’s secrets. more

Jun 30, 2014 9:37 PM Carol Moran TRAVEL

Coast patrol: Camíns de Ronda

Beat the crowds to the coast this month and experience the Costa Brava from another perspective, as Carol Moran leads us down a lesser-known, but well-beaten track. more

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Festival al Cel

Turn your eyes to the skies and check out the spectacular displays by planes in what is the biggest aerial show of its kind in the Mediterranean area (it says here) more

Sep 29, 2011 11:16 AM MET INSIDER KNOWLEDGE