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The home page (13)

  • The Sagrada Família rising above the rooftops of Barcelona, with green hills behind
    A wide view over Barcelona's rooftops from high ground, with the Sagrada Família and its building cranes near the centre, dense Eixample blocks all round, a tower block on the right and green hills and a hazy ridge behind Photo by AdinaVoicu on Pixabay
  • Strings of red and yellow peppers hanging over a stall at La Boqueria
    Strings of dried red and yellow peppers over a stall in La Boqueria Photo by EzPzPics on Pixabay
  • Close view of the curved, mask-like balconies on Casa Batlló
    Close view of the mask-like balconies and blue tile wall of Casa Batlló Photo by pcsfish on Pixabay
  • The wavy front of Casa Batlló with its mask-shaped balconies and tiled walls
    Casa Batlló front from below: wavy stone, mask-like balconies, tiled wall Photo by xevolution on Pixabay
  • The empty red and blue seats of the Barcelona football stadium, seen through a window
    The empty red and blue stands and pitch of the FC Barcelona stadium seen through a window, grow lights on the grass Photo by 29308374 on Pixabay
  • A carved stone bridge over a narrow lane in the Gothic Quarter
    The carved neo-Gothic bridge over Carrer del Bisbe in the Gothic Quarter Photo by Nikolaiy on Pixabay
  • The helmet-shaped chimneys on the roof of La Pedrera against a blue sky
    The helmet-shaped chimneys on the roof of Casa Milà (La Pedrera), blue sky Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • The Montserrat monastery below its tall, rounded rock peaks
    The Montserrat monastery buildings below rounded rock peaks Photo by JoaquinAranoa on Pixabay
  • The mosaic stairway and stone arches at the entrance of Park Güell
    Park Güell entrance: the tiled stairway, stone arches and planted terraces, a few small figures far off Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • Close view of a green tile mosaic on a sculpture in Park Güell
    Close-up of a green broken-tile mosaic on a sculpture in Park Güell Photo by LoggaWiggler on Pixabay
  • A pointed tower in Park Güell above the trees, with Barcelona and the sea behind
    A spired gatehouse tower in Park Güell above palms, the city and sea behind Photo by dengri on Pixabay
  • Carved stone figures on the Nativity front of the Sagrada Família
    Carved stone figures on the Nativity façade of the Sagrada Família, portrait Photo by evaboehm on Pixabay
  • The towers of the Sagrada Família with building cranes above them
    The Sagrada Família towers with two building cranes, trees in front, portrait photo Photo by Tivistar on Pixabay

Gaudí and the big sights (29)

  • Barcelona at dusk, with the Sagrada Família and its cranes against the hills
    Barcelona at dusk with the Sagrada Família and cranes against hills Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • The curved stone window frames and colored glass on the main floor of Casa Batlló
    The bone-like stone window frames and colored glass of Casa Batlló's main floor (outside) Photo by pcsfish on Pixabay
  • A swirling plaster ceiling with a round sun-shaped lamp in the middle, inside Casa Batlló
    A swirling plaster ceiling with a sun-shaped lamp inside Casa Batlló Photo by Angelo_Giordano on Pixabay
  • The mosaic facade and bone-shaped balconies of Casa Batlló behind the bare branches of a plane tree
    Casa Batlló facade with mosaic walls and bone-shaped balconies, bare plane-tree branches in front Photo by pcsfish on Pixabay
  • The mosaic facade of Casa Batlló with its bone-shaped balconies and large windows
    Casa Batlló facade: mosaic wall, bone-shaped balconies and big windows Photo by pcsfish on Pixabay
  • The blue-tiled light well inside Casa Batlló, with curved wooden windows
    The light well inside Casa Batlló: walls of blue and white tiles that grow paler higher up, with curved wooden windows Photo by Angelo_Giordano on Pixabay
  • Close view of Casa Batlló's mosaic wall in blue and green with a pale balcony
    Close view of Casa Batlló mosaic wall and a balcony Photo by pcsfish on Pixabay
  • Colorful mosaic chimneys and the curved, scaled roof of Casa Batlló
    The mosaic chimneys and scaled roof of Casa Batlló Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • The pale stone facade of La Pedrera with dark wrought-iron balconies
    La Pedrera stone facade with wrought-iron balconies Photo by tiburi on Pixabay
  • A row of tall, helmet-shaped chimneys on the roof of La Pedrera against a pale sky
    A row of helmet-shaped chimneys on the La Pedrera roof Photo by waldomiguez on Pixabay
  • Chimneys on the roof of La Pedrera, some covered in white broken tiles
    La Pedrera chimneys, some covered in white broken tiles Photo by Peggy_Marco on Pixabay
  • Looking up from the inner courtyard of La Pedrera to a patch of blue sky
    Looking up from a La Pedrera courtyard to the sky Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A wide-angle view over the curving roof terrace and chimneys of La Pedrera, with the courtyard below
    Fisheye view of the La Pedrera roof terrace and chimneys over the courtyard; a few small, distant visitors Photo by Pexels on Pixabay
  • Sand-colored chimneys shaped like helmeted heads on the roof of La Pedrera
    Helmet-shaped chimneys on the La Pedrera roof Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • The wavy stone facade of La Pedrera with its twisted iron balconies, seen from below
    The wavy stone facade of La Pedrera with wrought-iron balconies, from below Photo by MonicaVolpin on Pixabay
  • A long, wavy bench covered in white and colored broken tiles in Park Güell
    The wavy broken-tile bench of Park Güell Photo by tiburi on Pixabay
  • The two gatehouses of Park Güell with their mosaic roofs, above the rooftops of Barcelona
    The two Park Güell gatehouses and mosaic bench with Barcelona rooftops behind Photo by TRAVELKR on Pixabay
  • The Park Güell gatehouses among green trees, with the city and the sea behind
    Park Güell gatehouses among trees, city and sea behind Photo by dapictures_team on Pixabay
  • A curving stone arcade with leaning columns in Park Güell
    The leaning stone arcade (Portico de la Lavandera) in Park Güell Photo by LoggaWiggler on Pixabay
  • A row of rough stone columns holding up a covered walkway in Park Güell
    Rough stone columns under a covered walkway in Park Güell Photo by dirkrenkema on Pixabay
  • A stone path on leaning columns among trees in Park Güell
    A stone viaduct path with leaning columns among trees (Park Güell per Pixabay tags) Photo by CCPAPA on Pixabay
  • Casa Batlló and its neighbor on Passeig de Gràcia, framed by green trees and street lamps
    Casa Batlló and the neighbouring house on Passeig de Gràcia framed by trees Photo by athree23 on Pixabay
  • The Sagrada Família with building cranes beside its spires, behind green trees
    The Sagrada Família with building cranes, trees in front, blue sky with clouds Photo by pcdazero on Pixabay
  • The spires of the Sagrada Família rising behind green and red trees under a blue sky
    The Sagrada Família spires and carved facade behind green and dark-red trees, blue sky with light cloud Photo by Patrice_Audet on Pixabay
  • Tall white columns branching like trees inside the Sagrada Família, lit by colored windows
    Looking up the tree-like white columns of the Sagrada Família nave, colored window light Photo by kirill_sobolev on Pixabay
  • The Sagrada Família towers above the roofs of Barcelona, with hills behind
    The Sagrada Família towers above Eixample rooftops with hills behind Photo by Lusiasmile on Pixabay
  • Green, blue and red stained-glass windows glowing inside the Sagrada Família
    Stained-glass windows in green, blue and red inside the Sagrada Família Photo by kirill_sobolev on Pixabay
  • A Barcelona street at dusk leading toward the spires of the Sagrada Família
    A Barcelona street view at dusk toward the Sagrada Família spires (outside view) Photo by Walkerssk on Pixabay
  • The carved stone towers of the Sagrada Família seen from below against a bright sky
    The stone towers of the Sagrada Família seen from street level against a bright sky Photo by StockSnap on Pixabay

City tours, food & nights out (76)

  • Colorful angelfish swimming among corals in an aquarium tank
    Colorful angelfish swimming among corals in a reef aquarium tank. Photo by Bru-nO on Pixabay
  • Grey reef shark swimming past the glass of an aquarium tank
    A grey reef shark swimming close past the glass in an aquarium tank (tagged Cairns Aquarium). Photo by DavidClode on Pixabay
  • The pointed Gothic spires and carved front of Barcelona Cathedral under a blue sky
    The Gothic front and spires of Barcelona Cathedral Photo by falco on Pixabay
  • Sailboats and yachts moored in Barcelona's harbor under a blue sky
    Barcelona's harbor seen across the water, with rows of sailboats and yachts under a blue sky. Photo by AKuptsova on Pixabay
  • The white houses of Calella de Palafrugell around a small sandy bay on the Costa Brava
    White houses of Calella de Palafrugell around a small sandy bay, pines in front Photo by 1116239 on Pixabay
  • Mask-shaped balconies on the blue mosaic front of Casa Batlló, seen from below
    Mask-shaped balconies on the blue mosaic front of Casa Batlló, from below Photo by pcsfish on Pixabay
  • Colorful houses along the Onyar river in Girona, with a red iron footbridge
    Colored houses along the Onyar river in Girona with the red iron footbridge Photo by AMDUMA on Pixabay
  • The arched, gilded nave of the Montserrat basilica, with rows of wooden pews and a few visitors
    The arched, gilded nave of the Montserrat basilica from the back, wooden pews, a few visitors seen from behind; no brands Photo by Antonio_Cansino on Pixabay
  • The jagged rock peaks of Montserrat above a deep green valley, with a stone viewpoint terrace on the left
    The jagged rock peaks of Montserrat above a deep green valley with a river, a stone viewpoint terrace on the left, hazy plain behind; no people, no brands Photo by benmurray on Pixabay
  • A Gaudí gatehouse at Park Güell with a wavy tiled roof and a tower, among green trees
    A Gaudí gatehouse at Park Güell with its wavy tiled roof and tower, trees and a path in front Photo by adibalea on Pixabay
  • Plaça d'Espanya in Barcelona from above, with its two brick towers and the avenue leading up to the palace on Montjuïc
    Plaça d'Espanya from above: the two Venetian brick towers, the fountain and the avenue up to the palace on Montjuïc, with a city bus on the square Photo by dominickvietor on Pixabay
  • A green quad bike parked on a sandy track by the sea
    A green quad bike parked on a sandy track by the sea, no rider Photo by dimitrisvetsikas1969 on Pixabay
  • The white tree-like columns and star-shaped vault inside the Sagrada Família
    The white branching columns and star-shaped vault inside the Sagrada Família Photo by Nowaja on Pixabay
  • The red-brick Arc de Triomf at the end of a wide palm-lined promenade in Barcelona
    The red-brick Arc de Triomf at the end of a wide promenade lined with palm trees, under a blue sky with clouds Photo by nikolaus_bader on Pixabay
  • Barcelona's beach and seafront promenade with the two Port Olímpic towers behind
    Barceloneta beach with rocks in the shallow water, a palm-lined promenade and the two tall towers of Port Olímpic behind Photo by 420494 on Pixabay
  • A white bicycle symbol painted on a paved bike lane
    A white bicycle symbol painted on paving stones of a bike lane Photo by 652234 on Pixabay
  • The colorful mosaic front of Casa Batlló, with bone-shaped balconies
    The mosaic front of Casa Batlló with its bone-like balconies and scaled roof Photo by 495756 on Pixabay
  • The wavy stone front of Casa Milà, with iron balconies and rooftop chimneys
    The wavy stone front of Casa Milà with iron balconies and rooftop chimneys Photo by mugniotv on Pixabay
  • The Cascada fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella behind a green pond and palm trees
    The Cascada fountain in Parc de la Ciutadella behind a green pond, with palm trees Photo by Iris-und-Jan on Pixabay
  • The towers of the Sagrada Família rising above park trees
    The Sagrada Família towers and a building crane seen over the trees of a park in front Photo by peter30d on Pixabay
  • Fruit and vegetable stalls inside La Boqueria market hall
    Fruit and vegetable stalls inside La Boqueria market hall, with a vendor behind the counter. Photo by marchioni on Pixabay
  • Elevated view over Port Vell and Barcelona toward the hills
    An elevated view over Port Vell, the Columbus monument area and Barcelona up to the Collserola hills. Photo by hoelli on Pixabay
  • Sailing catamaran on the sea near a marina on a cloudy day
    A large sailing catamaran on the sea in daylight off a Mediterranean marina, under cloudy skies. Photo by dendoktoor on Pixabay
  • Two flutes of sparkling wine touching in a toast
    Two flutes of sparkling wine touching in a toast, white background, no labels Photo by vbosica on Pixabay
  • Sparkling wine being poured into flutes
    A hand pouring sparkling wine from a bottle into flutes outdoors. Photo by NickyPe on Pixabay
  • Large pan of paella with chicken, green beans and red pepper strips
    A large pan of Valencian-style paella with chicken, green beans and red pepper strips. Photo by JoanjoCastello on Pixabay
  • Cocktail with an orange slice in a coupe glass on a dark bar
    A cocktail with a dried orange slice in a coupe glass against a dark bar background with bokeh lights. Photo by PhungNguyenPhotography on Pixabay
  • Golden fried croquettes piled on a plate
    A pile of golden fried croquettes. Photo by RalfGervink on Pixabay
  • Thin slices of cured jamon on a dark plate
    Thin slices of dark red cured ham on a black plate. Photo by skaramelka on Pixabay
  • Flamenco dancer in a red ruffled dress performing on stage
    A flamenco dancer in a red ruffled dress performing on a decorated stage (tagged Seville). Photo by Limbyungjei on Pixabay
  • Guitarist playing a classical Spanish guitar in a dim room
    A guitarist in a hat playing a classical (Spanish-style) guitar, sepia/black-and-white. Photo by zooverano on Pixabay
  • Quiet morning square with a tree and old stone buildings in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter
    A quiet morning square in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter with a large tree, old stone facades and cafe tables. Photo by user32212 on Pixabay
  • An empty glass tunnel through a large aquarium tank, lit in blue
    An empty glass walk-through tunnel in a large aquarium tank, blue light Photo by Hans on Pixabay
  • A fountain with stone statues on Plaça de Catalunya in Barcelona, with old buildings behind
    The fountain with stone statues on Plaça de Catalunya, old buildings behind Photo by Michelle-Maria on Pixabay
  • Cured Spanish ham legs hanging with price tags
    Cured ham legs hanging in rows with handwritten price tags. Photo by lucian_andrei on Pixabay
  • Living-statue street performer on La Rambla with a yellow and black taxi behind
    A winged living-statue street performer on Las Ramblas with a Barcelona taxi behind. Photo by ellisamanso on Pixabay
  • Fruit stall at La Boqueria with oranges, avocados and fruit cups
    A La Boqueria fruit stall with oranges, avocados, mangos and fruit cups under chalk price signs. Photo by joseig13 on Pixabay
  • Montjuic cable car gondolas above pine trees with Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia below
    Two gondolas of the Montjuic cable car (Telefèric de Montjuïc) above the pines, with Barcelona and the Sagrada Familia below. Photo by Dreamside on Pixabay
  • Watchtower on the stone terrace of Montjuic Castle under a blue sky
    The watchtower and terrace on top of Montjuic Castle under a deep blue sky. Photo by jakubspitzer on Pixabay
  • A winding mountain road below the rock walls of Montserrat, with wide valleys beyond
    A winding road below the rock walls of Montserrat with valleys beyond Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • Green and purple olives piled on a market stall
    Heaps of green and purple olives on a market stall. Photo by Tama66 on Pixabay
  • Big paella pan with prawns and clams cooking over an open fire
    A big paella pan with prawns and clams cooking over an open wood fire. Photo by EstudioWebDoce on Pixabay
  • Finished seafood paella with lemon wedges and peas
    A finished seafood paella with peas and lemon wedges in a large pan. Photo by Kraken007 on Pixabay
  • The concert hall of the Palau de la Música Catalana, with its stained-glass skylight, arches and chandeliers
    The Palau de la Música Catalana hall with stained-glass skylight, arches and chandeliers Photo by Bluespicture on Pixabay
  • A round stained-glass skylight in gold, orange and blue, seen from below
    A round stained-glass skylight from below (Pixabay tags: Barcelona stained glass) Photo by 495756 on Pixabay
  • Palau Nacional (MNAC) on Montjuic with its dome above the cascade fountains
    The Palau Nacional (MNAC) on Montjuic, front view with its dome and towers above the cascade fountains. Photo by violetta on Pixabay
  • Toasted bread slices topped with Spanish cured ham
    Rows of toasted bread slices topped with cured ham on a red table. Photo by Maatkare on Pixabay
  • Tapas plate with potatoes in spicy sauce, fried squid rings and chorizo
    A plate with three tapas bowls: potatoes in red sauce, fried squid rings and chorizo. Photo by Eisenmenger on Pixabay
  • Palm trees and fountain in Placa Reial, Barcelona, with arcaded buildings
    Plaça Reial in Barcelona: palm trees, the Three Graces fountain, arcaded facades and passers-by. Photo by skaramelka on Pixabay
  • Magic Fountain of Montjuic lit pink and turquoise at night
    The Magic Fountain of Montjuic at night, its jets lit pink and turquoise in front of the four columns. Photo by nosolomarcas on Pixabay
  • Sailboats moored along the palm-lined quay of Port Vell, Barcelona
    Sailboats moored along a palm-lined quay in Barcelona's Port Vell. Photo by AKuptsova on Pixabay
  • A tall wooden sailing ship moored by the palms of Port Vell, with Barcelona's marina behind
    A tall wooden sailing ship moored on the palm-lined quay of Port Vell, Barcelona, with the marina, gulls and the city behind on a clear morning Photo by goyelo1 on Pixabay
  • Terraced vineyards in a valley below layered rock cliffs, with a stone farmhouse
    Terraced vineyards below layered rock cliffs with a stone farmhouse (tagged Priorat, Catalonia; not a winery on our picks) Photo by makamuki0 on Pixabay
  • Golden-hour view over Barcelona old-town rooftops and cathedral spires
    A warm golden-hour view over Barcelona old-town rooftops toward the cathedral spires. Photo by skaramelka on Pixabay
  • Glass of sangria with fruit next to cut limes
    A stemmed glass of sangria with fruit pieces next to cut limes on a wooden table. Photo by kan_chansathya on Pixabay
  • The red-brick and tiled pavilions of Sant Pau Recinte Modernista with a domed tower
    The Sant Pau pavilions with domed tower; small passers-by, not presented as customers Photo by dkatana on Pixabay
  • Large pan of saffron paella with mussels and prawns
    A large pan of saffron paella topped with mussels and prawns. Photo by PeterKraayvanger on Pixabay
  • Steaming plate of rice with clams and a glass of red wine
    A steaming plate of rice with clams beside a glass of red wine, paella pan behind. Photo by KOWALSKI23 on Pixabay
  • Curved rows of empty red seats in a large football stadium
    Curved rows of empty red stadium seats (Pixabay tags: Camp Nou); no logos Photo by alessandra1barbieri on Pixabay
  • Catamaran silhouette on the sea at a red sunset
    A catamaran silhouetted against a red sunset sky and setting sun on calm sea. Photo by KRiemer on Pixabay
  • A plate of tapas with glasses of red wine and beer and bread on a white tablecloth
    A plate of tapas with wine and beer glasses and bread on a white tablecloth Photo by bigprinting on Pixabay
  • Glass of sangria with fruit next to a glass of white wine on a cafe table
    A glass of sangria with fruit and a straw next to a glass of white wine on a cafe table. Photo by MonicaVolpin on Pixabay
  • Table spread with a board of cured meats, cheese, olives, bread and small plates
    Top-down view of a wooden table with a board of cured meats, cheese, olives, bread and several small plates. Photo by tomwieden on Pixabay
  • Glass of red wine next to small plates of olives, toasts and salad
    A glass of red wine beside small plates of olives, toasts and salad on a white tablecloth. Photo by Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay
  • Lit stage curtain above rows of red theater seats
    A closed gold-lit stage curtain above rows of red velvet seats in a small theater room. Photo by onkelglocke on Pixabay
  • Torre Glòries, the rounded glass tower with the observation deck at its top, above a lawn
    Torre Glòries (formerly Torre Agbar), the rounded tower with a glass skin in blue and red, above a lawn, with the Disseny Hub building beside it Photo by AlLes on Pixabay
  • Oak barrels lined up in a lit underground cellar tunnel
    Oak barrels in a lit underground cellar tunnel (not Codorníu) Photo by aoreste on Pixabay
  • A stone archway in the Gothic Quarter opening onto a lane in golden light
    A stone archway in the Gothic Quarter opening onto a narrow lane in warm golden light Photo by courbet on Pixabay
  • A narrow stone street in the Gothic Quarter with a carved bridge high across it
    Carrer del Bisbe in the Gothic Quarter, a narrow stone street with the carved neo-Gothic bridge across it Photo by 495756 on Pixabay
  • The Gothic front of Barcelona Cathedral at dusk, seen from the square below
    The Gothic front of Barcelona Cathedral at dusk under a blue sky, seen from the square below, with small figures on the steps Photo by catharinarytter on Pixabay
  • A narrow stone alley in El Born seen through a dark archway, with a wall lamp
    A dark, narrow alley in El Born under a stone arch, with a wall lamp and stone paving Photo by Antonio_Cansino on Pixabay
  • Stone steps climbing between old stone houses in Girona's old town
    Stone steps climbing between old stone houses in Girona's old town Photo by pixelRaw on Pixabay
  • A sunny narrow street in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter lined with iron balconies and lamps
    A sunny narrow street in the Gothic Quarter with iron balconies and street lamps, people walking far off Photo by urformat on Pixabay
  • A narrow old-town lane at night, lit by wall lamps
    A narrow old-town lane at night lit by wall lamps, one figure walking away Photo by jplenio on Pixabay
  • Two long rows of oak wine barrels in a cellar, lit warm at the far end
    Two rows of oak wine barrels in a cellar Photo by ReinhardThrainer on Pixabay
  • Rows of wine glasses with small pours of red and rosé wine in the sun
    Rows of wine glasses with small pours of red and rosé in sunlight Photo by lorilorilo on Pixabay

Day trips & planning (40)

  • The white houses of Cadaqués around a calm bay, with hills behind
    The white town of Cadaqués around a calm bay with hills behind Photo by christels on Pixabay
  • Rooftops and chimneys of Cadaqués above the sea, with a green headland behind
    Rooftops and chimneys of Cadaqués above the sea with a green headland Photo by JoaquinAranoa on Pixabay
  • White houses with tiled roofs along the waterfront of Cadaqués
    White houses with tiled roofs on the Cadaqués waterfront Photo by djedj on Pixabay
  • A wooden sailboat moored in the bay of Cadaqués, with the white town behind
    A wooden sailboat moored in the bay of Cadaqués with the white town behind Photo by ELG21 on Pixabay
  • White houses along the seafront of Calella de Palafrugell above a blue bay
    White houses along the seafront of Calella de Palafrugell above a blue bay Photo by 1116239 on Pixabay
  • A rocky Costa Brava cove with clear water, pine trees and moored boats
    A rocky Costa Brava cove with clear water, pines and moored boats Photo by ELG21 on Pixabay
  • White houses above a rocky Costa Brava cove, with small boats moored in the water
    White houses above a rocky Costa Brava cove with small boats moored Photo by ELG21 on Pixabay
  • The red wall of the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres, topped with giant white eggs, behind tall cypress trees
    The red wall of the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres with giant eggs on top, behind cypress trees Photo by juliacasado1 on Pixabay
  • A round red tower of the Dalí Theatre-Museum with giant eggs on top
    A round red tower of the Dalí Theatre-Museum with giant eggs on top Photo by LoggaWiggler on Pixabay
  • Close view of a big wheel with its round gondolas against a pale sky
    Close view of a big wheel with round gondolas (not PortAventura) Photo by ignartonosbg on Pixabay
  • Sharks swimming over a glass tunnel in an aquarium
    A glass walk-through tunnel in an aquarium, with sharks and fish swimming over it in blue water Photo by Hans on Pixabay
  • A modern Barcelona metro platform with glass safety doors along the track
    A modern Barcelona metro platform with glass platform-edge doors, a long curved ceiling of light strips and a few people walking along the platform, seen from behind Photo by Roger-M on Pixabay
  • The National Art Museum of Catalonia on Montjuïc, behind four stone columns
    The domed National Art Museum of Catalonia palace on Montjuïc above stairs, with four tall stone columns and trees in front Photo by matressa_ on Pixabay
  • A metro train waiting at the Sagrada Família station platform in Barcelona
    The Sagrada Família metro station platform in Barcelona, with a train at the platform, the station name on the wall and one person waiting Photo by sangkyun86 on Pixabay
  • A white sailboat on the calm sea off Barcelona
    A white sailboat on a bright, calm sea off Barcelona, with a few small sails and ships far out on the horizon Photo by davidleeyyz on Pixabay
  • Colorful houses along the Onyar river in Girona, with the cathedral tower above them
    Colorful houses on the Onyar river in Girona with the cathedral tower above Photo by christels on Pixabay
  • Painted houses and the cathedral of Girona reflected in the Onyar river at sunset
    Painted houses and Girona cathedral reflected in the Onyar river at sunset Photo by ronvandersteeg on Pixabay
  • Tall painted houses reflected in the Onyar river in Girona, with a red iron bridge
    Painted houses reflected in the Onyar river in Girona, with a red iron bridge Photo by geertwillemarck on Pixabay
  • A view between a white horse’s ears along a trail through yellow broom and pine trees
    View between a white horse's ears along a trail through yellow broom and pines (tagged Argentina, not Montserrat) Photo by grebmot on Pixabay
  • A small yellow cable car climbing past the steep rock walls of Montserrat
    A small yellow Aeri cable car climbing past the rock walls of Montserrat Photo by AdamHillTravel on Pixabay
  • The long nave of the Montserrat basilica with its painted ceiling and gold altar
    The nave of the Montserrat basilica with painted ceiling and gold altar, no visible people Photo by Dreamside on Pixabay
  • A stone viewpoint and path on the green cliffs of Montserrat under a cloudy sky
    A stone viewpoint and path on the green cliffs of Montserrat under clouds Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • The monastery of Montserrat tucked under grey cliffs above a green valley
    The Montserrat monastery under grey cliffs above a green valley Photo by iankelsall1 on Pixabay
  • The Montserrat monastery buildings on a ledge below jagged rock peaks, under a blue sky
    The Montserrat monastery on a ledge below jagged peaks under a blue sky Photo by MH_Stuttgart on Pixabay
  • The jagged ridge of Montserrat above green fields and trees in the morning haze
    The jagged Montserrat ridge on the skyline above green fields, trees and a farm in morning haze Photo by JosepMonter on Pixabay
  • A dirt path through trees and fields, with the peaks of Montserrat on the skyline
    A dirt path through trees and fields with the Montserrat peaks on the skyline Photo by JosepMonter on Pixabay
  • A red roller coaster loop between palm trees
    A red roller coaster loop between palm trees, small riders in the cars (not PortAventura) Photo by ignartonosbg on Pixabay
  • The loop of a roller coaster in silhouette against an orange sunset sky
    A roller coaster loop in silhouette against an orange sunset (not PortAventura) Photo by shijingsjgem on Pixabay
  • Theme park rides lit up in bright colors at night
    Theme park rides lit up in colors at night (not PortAventura) Photo by whitealix on Pixabay
  • The old walls and round tower of Tossa de Mar above a curved sandy beach
    The walls and round tower of Tossa de Mar above a curved sandy beach; a Catalan flag, no brands Photo by falco on Pixabay
  • Long rows of green vines on a dirt track under white clouds
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