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March 17th ,
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Necròpolis : Child graves cut from rock Olèrdola Castle, within the municipalities Penedès, Olèrdola offers a permanent exhibition of historical importance on an archaeological site Visit the historic Olèrdola Castle with it’s permanent exhibition, on this magnificent archaeological site, with remains from prehistory to the Middle Ages. It reminds us of a time when Olèrdola […]
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March 16th ,
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Comments Off on Lake & at Castle Castellet i la Gornal
Castellet, 08729 Castellet i la Gornal, Spain Around 24.2 km / 30 mins from Sitges (via the BV-2115) Link to Google Map Castellet i la Gornal is a municipality in the comarca of the Alt Penedès in Catalonia, Spain. It is situated in the valley of the Foix river at the point where it crosses […]
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March 15th ,
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Situated near the delta of the Ebro River in the small town of Roquetes, near Tortosa. GUIDED VISITS Groups of 10 or more From Monday to Friday reserve your visit time (No visits in August) Admission: 3’50 € per person Guided visit request form for groups Individuals First Friday of each month at 16:00 hrs […]
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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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