One of the most visited sights in Catalonia is the monastery at
Montserrat, 35 miles (56km) northwest of Barcelona. The monastery
is surrounded by strange rocky crags and caves, and was founded in
1025 to celebrate local visions of the Virgin Mary. It... see full details
The medieval town of Tossa de Mar, 56 miles (90km) north of
Barcelona, is the most attractive town on the Costa Brava, offering
lovely sandy beaches and a lively atmosphere. Once the main port
for exporting cork, Tossa is now dependent on tourism.... see full details
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