Adventure

Valencia with the Family: the Oceanogràfic, the Bioparc, and the Turia Gardens

When traveling with children, Valencia is best explored around three main attractions: the Oceanogràfic, Europe’s largest aquarium; the Bioparc, a zoo with no visible cages; and the Turia Gardens, the free park that runs through the city from one end to the other. The key to not wearing yourself out is not to try to visit all three in a single

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How to get to Montserrat from Barcelona: rack-and-pinion train, Aeri cable car, bus, or car

There are five ways to get to Montserrat from Barcelona: the rack-and-pinion train, the Aeri cable car, the public bus, an organized tour with transportation included, and by car. In the VenturPass catalog, Montserrat isn’t listed as a destination in its own right: its seven current offerings are listed under Barcelona. Two of them are just mountain transportation—the

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Walking Tour of Park Güell

If you already know when to go and which area to visit (we covered that in our guide «When to Go, What to Skip, and Whether It’s Worth It»), here’s the practical part: the actual step-by-step itinerary to make the most of the entire park without wandering around unnecessarily or missing the viewpoints that almost no one visits. Before you start:

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Beaches in Barcelona and the Surrounding Area: A Complete Guide to the Catalan Coast

Barcelona is one of the few major European cities where you can visit the Sagrada Família in the morning and be in the water by noon. But the city’s beach isn’t the only option—nor is it always the best one. Here’s a guide to what to expect at each one, and when it’s worth the trip

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