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Barcelona's Cable Cars: Montjuïc or the Port—Which One Is Right for You?

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There are two urban cable cars in Barcelona; they go to different places, and their names don’t make it easy to tell them apart. The Montjuïc Cable Car climbs up the slope of Montjuïc Mountain to the castle at the summit. The Barcelona Cable Car, also known as the Transbordador Aeri del Port, takes a completely different route: it crosses the harbor via

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

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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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Beaches, the Albufera, and Paella in Valencia: Where to Swim, How to Get There, and Where to Try It

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Valencia has a beach just a stone's throw from downtown, a natural park with rice paddies half an hour away, and the village where paella was born, located within that same park. If you want to go swimming, Malvarrosa and its neighboring beaches are just a tram ride from downtown, and you don't need to make any reservations. To get to the Albufera, there are two ways to

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Walking Tour of Park Güell

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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

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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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