Day trips near Barcelona

During the Christmas holidays most of the students who stay in the student residences in Barcelona return to their homes to celebrate the Christmas holidays with their families. However, there are many foreign students who live in Barcelona during their studies, and who do not return home at these parties, especially those who live thousands of kilometers and several hours by plane.

If this is your case, and you are tired of walking around Barcelona and seeing Christmas atmosphere everywhere, you can take advantage of these days in Barcelona to visit some places that are just a few hours away from your student residence. To inspire you, here is a list of those charming destinations that you can visit in a “daytrip” and return to sleep in the room of your student residence. you dare?

Begur: We travel to the Costa Brava. The town of Begur combines traces of colonial architecture, the work of returned Indians of America, and remains of medieval architecture, such as the imposing castle built in the middle of the hill that presides over the town.

Besalú: Located in the region of La Garrotxa, west of Figueres, and just 30 kilometers to the northwest of Girona, Besalú is now a very touristic enclave. The reason for this is that this town is one of the most impressive samples of medieval Catalonia, with its characteristic eight-arch bridge dating from the twelfth century.

Delta del Ebro: Visit this landscape of rice paddies and wetlands in Tarragona, spotting the fauna of the area. One of the most unusual and unforgettable landscapes in Catalonia.

Figueres: If you are an art lover, do not miss this getaway to enjoy the surrealism of our most international artist: Salvador Dalí. The Dalí Museum is one of the must-see attractions that attracts tourists from all over the world, attracted by the enigmatic genius of this artist.

Montblanc: This town has one of the best preserved medieval walls in Catalonia. Its old town retains other imposing buildings that make this town, capital of the Conca de Barberà, one of the essential corners of southern Catalonia. If you like it, return to the Medieval Fair for San Jordi, one of the most interesting and best set.

Peratallada: It is a town carved into the rock. It is one of the best preserved medieval towns in Catalonia. Walking through its cobbled streets of the Middle Ages paved will take you to a fairy tale.

If you have visited any of these charming destinations near Barcelona, ​​remember to recommend it to the rest of the students in your residence when they return on vacation. We hope you enjoy your discoveries near Barcelona this Christmas.