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March 15th ,
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Comments Off on Cataluña Disused Railway : Terra Alta Greenway
An old railway linking the towns of Alcaniz and Tortosa (Counties of Terra Alta Lower Ebro and Matarraña), renovated & often paved, to offer an amazing cycling/walking route for all ages/abilities. BEGINS: At the abandoned Arnes-Lledó station alongside the river Algars (in Cataluña, at its border with Aragon : 1km from village of Lledó/8km from […]
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March 15th ,
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Comments Off on Gandesa – La Fontcalda
An isolated deep gorge & narrow canyon that offers spectacular scenery, with a 14th century Sanctuary for “Trinitari” monks and a former ‘mid-nineteenth century’ spa. Named after a fountian/hot spring with 25 degree medicinal mineral water, to the left of the Canaletes River, with legend of a shepherd boy receiving a sign from heaven.The fountain/hot […]
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March 13th ,
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Comments Off on Racetrack Tour Terramar in Sitges
A tour of the amazing speedway track in Sitges, abandoned since the 30’s, with steep banks originally for Grand Prix Racing Sunday, 25 March 2012, 11:00 (info subject to change) The “Autòdrom de Terramar” is a racetrack inaugurated on October 28th, 1923, and it is the only early 20th Century car-racing track that still survives […]
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March 13th ,
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Comments Off on Bus Tour of Garraf Natural Park
On alternate Saturdays until May, in three languages: Catalan, Spanish and English. Experience the beauty of our protected natural park with it’s forests and rural enviroment from the comfort of a small coach (bus). To promote awareness of agricultural activities and products within the area. El Garraf de los Sentidos (a sensory tour of garraf) […]
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March 13th ,
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Comments Off on Black Cave – Cova Negra
Cova Negra is a small cave at around 10.1 km, 19 mins from Sitges. It is not much to look at, but it is amongst nice scenery and is perfect for an afternoon adventure. Some brave visitors squeeze inside this small cave. Access to the main chamber is via a slim 5 feet section, just […]
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March 13th ,
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Comments Off on Rio Subeterraneo de San Jose
A subterranean river near La Vall d’Uixó. A major tourist attraction with guided tours on boats, no less! The tour lasts approx. 40 minutes, performing a tour by boat (blue) of almost 2 km and 255 m. walk through a gallery dry (brown area). There is a stretch of 1,932 meters. (Red) inaccessible to the […]
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March 13th ,
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Comments Off on Caves Cova – Grutas de Cristal Molinos
Crystal Caves (Grutas de Cristal) offer a wide range of wonderful geological features, with stalactites (from the ceiling), stalagmites (from the ground) and estelectitas. Winter hours (October to Easter): Monday to Friday at 12 midday and 4pm (tickets at City Hall). Weekends and holidays from 11am to 1pm and 4pm to 6pm (pay at entrance […]
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March 12th ,
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Comments Off on Caves around Sitges & Barcelona
Cova negra >> 10.1 km, 19 mins from Sitges There is a small cave called ‘Cova negra’ (Black cave), very close to Sitges (10k/20 mins by car. approx). With access for the slim and non claustrophobic. More details here or via the image below: Proper ‘bigger’ Tourist Caves : Near Sitges There are […]
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March 12th ,
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Comments Off on Meravelles Caves Cova & Benifallet Dos
A set of six prehistoric caves, of which two provide easy access for tourist: Dos Cave with two entrances (253 metres long) Meravelles Cave (510 metres long) With many stalactites (from the ceiling), stalagmites (from the ground), massive columns, flowstones, soda straws, gours and a large number of helictites. There is a guided tour. (+34 […]
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March 5th ,
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EasyJet Southend to Barcelona, bringing Essex & BCN closer! Along with locations such as Sitges EasyJet launch services from Southend Airport, south of London, to Barcelona Airport, close to the city : APRIL 2012. (1 hours drive from central London) A review of prices showed £25 and £35 for the two legs. Check easyJet flight HERE Three […]
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