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  • Day Trip from Barcelona: Girona and the DalΓ­ Theatre-Museum | Adventures with Shelby
    Europe,  Spain,  Travel

    Day Trip from Barcelona: Girona and the DalΓ­ Theatre-Museum

    I always recommend visiting local Tourist Offices when traveling. They offer a lot of great resources, including (free!) maps and advice. I like to take a look at the available tours to nearby destinations for ideas and suggestions. Sometimes I book day-trips through tourist offices, but a lot of times I use the tours as an idea to plan a trip myself!Β At the Barcelona Tourist Office, I noticed tours for day-trips to Girona and Figueres. I took a pamphlet with me, did a little research myself, and I found it was easy to book train tickets and visit the cities by myself. Figueres is a popular destination due to the…

  • Barcelona, Spain | Adventures with Shelby
    Europe,  Spain,  Travel

    3 Days in Barcelona: The Ultimate Itinerary

    This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia, the Northeastern region in Spain.Β  This city has so much to offer between the art, architecture, delicious food, and the beach!Β  To this day, Barcelona is one of my top favorite cities that I have visited.Β Β  Here are the can’t miss spots when visiting Barcelona for three days: Day 1 Barri GΓ²tic – Gothic Quarter The Gothic Quarter is incredibly charming – I spent much of my first day wandering this area. The narrow streets are filled with cathedrals, restaurants, and clubs. It is a stark contrast to…