RodrigoFK

Hi there,

My name is Rodrigo and I am from Brazil. I am going to have an executive program in Barcelona during 5 days in July and then stay 7 days in Barcelona and cities nearby. Does anyone have recommendations or routes ? I am planning to stay 3 nights in Barcelona and then take day-tours. I have been thinking to visit cities in Provence, but I believe I would not have enough time.

Best Regards

Barbara_in_FL

I would recommend a day trip to Montserrat, which you can do yourself on the train very easily, or with an organized tour if that is your preference.

I did not do this on our trip to Barcelona last summer, but Tarragona is within day-trip distance of Barcelona as well, and I think is worth the time.

You can get to Provence if you really want to, but there is so much to see in Barcelona itself, and if you add a few day trips, you will have no trouble filling seven days.

kja

I agree that 7 days would be great for Barcelona and the areas immediately around it. I would recommend that you consult a really good guidebook or two -- perhaps the <i>Michelin Green Guide</i> or <i>Rough Guide</i>. And, to help you get you started, you might check my trip report from last May -- just click on my screen name to find it. I didn't visit Tarragona, but agree that it would be a great choice.

justineparis

I would visit girona and cala d' or...nit as a daytrip but stay the night. Look uo Cala D' Or ...its a peace of heaven after the large cities. 1.5 hours by bus from barcelona.

justineparis

SORRY I MADE A MISTAKE!!

NOT Cala d' Or but TOSSA DE MAR!!

( cala is lovely but its on the island of mallorca)

RodrigoFK

Tkank you very much Barbara, Kja and Justine.

Rubicund

What does your 5 day "executive" programme include or is this a work thing? It may be that some of the suggestion may already be covered by this if it's a leisure event.

KarenWoo

I recommend Girona and Tossa de Mar as well. Or Cadaques!

RodrigoFK

Dear Rubicund, the programme is outside Barcelona (one-hour drive).

texasbookworm

We HAVE visited--loved--Tarragona. Course, we stayed there overnight, but if you can make a day trip, it would be worth it.