Barcelona
Barcelona is one of the most vibrant cities in the Mediterranean and a perfect getaway to complete your stay on the Costa Dorada.
Culture, architecture, gastronomy, shopping and a wide range of leisure activities make the Catalan capital an essential visit for those who want to discover everything the surrounding area has to offer during their holidays at Hotel Palas Pineda.
How to get there
Barcelona is located 112 kilometers northeast of La Pineda, in Tarragona, where Hotel Palas Pineda is located. The easiest and fastest way to get there is by car, taking the AP-7 road, although you can also go by train (Renfe) from the Vilaseca train station to Estació de Sants.
Sagrada Família
The Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Família, better known simply as Sagrada Família, is a Catholic Basilica located in the heart of the city of Barcelona. It was designed by the architect Antoni Gaudí, the greatest exponent of Catalan modernist architecture. It was started in 1882 and is still under construction.
Park Güell
Park Güell is a public park located in the upper part of the city of Barcelona, very close to the Collserola mountain range. It was designed by the modernist architect Antoni Gaudí, the same one who designed the Sagrada Família. It was built between 1900 and 1914 and was inaugurated as a public park in 1926. It is a park with gardens and architectural elements, where the coatings using the trencadís technique stand out.
La Pedrera - Casa Milà
Casa Milà, popularly known as La Pedrera, is a modernist building located on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, in the Eixample district. It was the work of the architect Antoni Gaudí during his naturalist stage, who was inspired by the organic forms of nature. It was built between 1906 and 1910.
Casa Batlló
Casa Batlló is a modernist building located on Passeig de Gràcia in Barcelona, in the Eixample district. During the years 1904 and 1906, the architect Antoni Gaudí was in charge of the complete remodeling of the building that was previously there. Its iconic façade and interior stand out, for which Gaudí collaborated with the best craftsmen of the time.
Les Rambles
Les Rambles is one of the most emblematic avenues in Barcelona, which runs between Plaça Catalunya and the city's old port. You can find many press kiosks and flower stalls, among others. Next to Les Rambles is the Mercat de la Boqueria, the municipal market of Barcelona, where you can buy all kinds of fresh products.
Barcelona Cathedral
The Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia is the Gothic Cathedral of Barcelona. It was built during the 13th to 15th centuries on top of an old Romanesque cathedral where there used to be a church from the Visigoth period and previously a Paleo-Christian Basilica, although its façade is much more modern, from the 19th century.