Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
to the grandiose
Palau Nacional
(see
pp18-19)
from
Plaça d'Espanya is
eased by a series of
escalators. From the
palace, veer left and
continue along the
main road, stopping
off at Jardí Mossèn
Jacint Verdaguer
(see p94)
be-
fore continuing round to Miramar
for a spectacular view.
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Map B3
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Parc de Collserola
side of the city just
a stone's throw
from the Besòs
River.
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Map A1
(
Les Planes
Just a 15-minute
ferrocarril
ride from
Plaça de Catalunya
(in the direction of
Sant Cugat) is the picturesque
spot of Baixador de Valvidrera.
Perfect for an out-of-town stroll,
there is a steep path through the
woods, which opens up into a
beautiful, green valley. In
summer, there are barbecue facili-
ties where you can throw on your
own steaks.
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4 km N of Barcelona
)
Costa Brava Coastal Path
Backstreet, Barri Gòtic
It's difficult to believe that this
serene nature reserve lies just 10
minutes drive from the metro-
polis. Explore its delightful hiking,
biking and nature trails on foot or
by mountain bike. Take the funi-
cular train to the top of Tibidabo
and head towards the Torre de
Collserola
(see p111)
, turning off
on any one of the colour-coded
woodland paths. A tourist infor-
mation point provides maps and
further information.
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Tourist Info:
Carretera de Vallvidrera a Sant Cugat, km
4.7 • Map E3 • Open 9:30am-3pm daily
At the end of the Platja de
Sant Pol in Sant Feliu de Guíxols
is the start of a beautiful, coastal
path that winds north through
shady tamarind trees with views
of rocky coves and the Mediterra-
nean. Around the headland and
down a stairway, you will find
the fabulous beach of Sa Conca,
voted the sixth best in Spain.
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75 km NE of Barcelona
&
Coastal Bike Ride
Breeze along the city's
coastal cycle path and take in
seaside Barcelona. Pick up the
path from the bottom of La
Rambla and follow it north to
Barceloneta, where it runs along
the beachfront, past the shiny
Port Olímpic as far as Platja de la
Mar Bella.
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Map B3
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From Pedralbes to the sea,
this route along the city's most
elegant boulevard gives you a
clear idea of Barcelona's size.
The tree-lined cycle path follows
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Bike rental is available from Barcelona Bici, Mirador de Colom
(tel: 93 285 38 32). For more on bike rental
See p131 & p133.
