Carmen Pavilion

The Carmen Pavilion

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Carmen Pavilion, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Operating Theatre

Sant Pau Operating Theatre

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Pau Operating Theatre, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Rafael Pavilion

Sant Rafael Pavilion

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Rafael Pavilion, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Gardens

Sant Pau Gardens

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including the Sant Pau Gardens, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Sant Pau Hypostyle Hall

Sant Pau – Hypostyle Hall

The Art Nouveau Site of Sant Pau, including its Hypostyle Hall, is an architectural jewel of Catalan Modernism. I arrive here on a cool November morning. I have walked from my Barcelona accommodation near Las Ramblas not really knowing what to expect.… Read the rest

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas

Oller del Mas is a captivating winery nestled in the picturesque countryside near Manresa, about an hour’s drive from Barcelona. I’m on a tour with Viator, having just come from the morning at Montserrat and everyone is ready for some tasting, combined with tapas.… Read the rest

Montserrat

Montserrat

Montserrat, a majestic mountain range located about 30 kilometers northwest of Barcelona, is renowned for its unique rock formations, breathtaking views, and deep religious significance. The name ‘Montserrat’ translates to ‘serrated mountain’ in Catalan, an apt description of jagged peaks rising dramatically from surrounding plains.… Read the rest

Calella de Palafrugell

The stunning coastline at Calella de Palafrugell

Calella de Palafrugell is a charming coastal town about 125 km northeast of Barcelona. I have arrived here from Girona and Peratallada on a sunny November afternoon. While the weather isn’t quite warm enough for a swim, it’s pretty clear that Calella de Palafrugell is a summer place.… Read the rest