Reus: Modernist City and Gaudí Heritage
What Reus is really like: the birthplace of Gaudí, a signposted Modernista architecture route, a vermouth tradition and an easy day trip from Costa Dorada beaches.
Orihuela: Baroque City and Costa Blanca Beaches
What Orihuela is really like: a Baroque cathedral and old town inland, plus the Blue Flag beaches of Orihuela Costa like La Zenia and Cabo Roig.
Vilanova i la Geltrú: Beaches, Museums and Carnival
What Vilanova i la Geltrú is really like: sandy Garraf beaches, a working fishing port, one of Europe’s top railway museums and a famous Catalan Carnival.
Girona: Medieval Old Town and Onyar Houses
What Girona is really like: a walled medieval old town, the widest Gothic cathedral nave, colourful Onyar riverfront houses and Game of Thrones filming spots.
Cádiz: Old Town, Beaches and Carnival
What Cádiz is really like: Western Europe’s oldest city, a walled seafront old town, La Caleta beach, Torre Tavira views and a world-famous February carnival.
Tarragona: Roman Heritage and Golden Coast
What Tarragona is really like: UNESCO Roman ruins, a walled old town, city beaches and the seafood quarter of El Serrallo on the Costa Dorada.
Carboneras
What Carboneras is really like: dramatic Cabo de Gata beaches like Playa de los Muertos, a 16th-century castle and a volcanic natural park.
Sant Antoni de Calonge
What Sant Antoni de Calonge is really like: a long Costa Brava beach, quiet coves, the Camí de Ronda path and a medieval castle inland.
Oropesa del Mar
What Oropesa del Mar is really like: 12 km of Costa Azahar beaches, Marina d’Or, the Torre del Rey and the Vía Verde coastal path.
Sant Sadurní: Cava Capital Near Barcelona
Guide to Sant Sadurní d’Anoia, Catalonia’s cava capital — Freixenet and Codorníu cellars, tastings, festivals, and day-trip tips from Barcelona.