Costa Barcelona

It all starts with the sea in this amazing area. Discover its six regions and a whole host of travel ideas.

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8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France

From Tibidabo to Penedès, from Garraf to Osona — eight routes through the landscapes that connect the province of Barcelona with the 2026 Grand Départ.

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8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
8 Road Cycling Routes Through the Grand Départ Territories of the 2026 Tour de France
Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona

From the Maresme to the Berguedà, from Penedès to Montserrat — six routes that go further into the cycling depth of the province.

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Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona
Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona
Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona
Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona
Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona
Beyond the Tour: Six Road Routes to Discover the Province of Barcelona
On the beach with children

When the good weather arrives, the beach is one of the tourist attractions that everyone likes, especially families with children, since the huge variety of seaside activities on offer guarantee hours of playtime, physical exercise and entertainment. What's more, on the Costa Barcelona there are six towns that hold the Family Holiday Destination seal, which means they're particularly attentive to children's needs. Would you like to know which ones they are?

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On the beach with children
On the beach with children
On the beach with children
Modernista 'souvenirs'

Very close to Barcelona you will find a great many examples of modernista works created between the 19th and 20th centuries. Urban palaces and holiday homes, churches and hospitals, warehouses and gardens, factories and cellars, all with the signature of the great architects of the movement in Catalonia: Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and Josep Puig i Cadafalch, among others. To commemorate this cultural trend, different towns and cities are organizing festivals and fairs to recover their aesthetic quality. Want to find out more about them?

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Modernista 'souvenirs'
Modernista 'souvenirs'
Modernista 'souvenirs'
Modernista 'souvenirs'
Modernista 'souvenirs'
Modernista 'souvenirs'
Modernista 'souvenirs'

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<p>Gallecs trails and routes</p>

The Gallecs Rural Area, in the municipality of Mollet del Vallès, is a break in the middle of a completely urban area; an oasis of peace for the modern and active Vallès region. Here, the preservation of nature and traditional agriculture are combined with leisure activities and environmental education.

<p>Roca Grossa Beach in Calella de la Costa</p>

In the regions of Barcelona, it is easy to find the beach you are looking for: a secluded cove where you can enjoy the sound of the waves, a family beach with all amenities or a sandy stretch ideal for doing sport. Its twenty-five coastal villages have a lot to offer! You can even find several nudist beaches. Have you been to any yet?

<p>GR 92, between Sitges and Vilanova</p>

If you enjoy combining your walk with a swim, you’re in luck: you’ll find plenty of paths in the regions of Barcelona that are ideal for exploring the coastline on foot. Signposted and waymarked, they often boast information panels listing the characteristics of the route. A great deal of effort has been made with these paths to ensure that no one gets lost and that everyone can discover the beautiful landscape and nature of this part of the Mediterranean region.

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It all starts with the sea

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