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Heading inland by car, you can visit the sleepy fishing villages of Reus and Tarragona, where excellent restaurants are in abundance, and superb road infrastructure make your trip ultra comfortable.
The town of Reus is known for its Jewish quarter, the several museums that house archaeological exhibits, and its traditional fiestas during June and July. Reus was once a major trading city in Europe.
Tarragona, perched next to the coast, is a town of exceptional history, and its classical ruins are renowned all through Spain.
On a picture perfect location is the enchanting mountain monastery of Montserrat, west of Barcelona and accessed by cable car. This enthralling attraction draws throngs of pilgrims to La Moreneta (the Black Virgin). In addition, there are some lovely secret coves and nooks along the coastal route between Salou and Barcelona.
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Visit the Ebro Delta
After the French Camargue, the Ebro Delta is the second largest wetland area in the western Mediterranean, covering 320 square kilometers.
The Delta has many natural habitats that is distinct to the rest of Catalonia -- kilometers of beaches with sand dunes (El Fangar), large lakes of salt water (for instance, La Tancada) or fresh water (such as L'Encanyissada), and salt wastelands (Punta de la Banya, Erms de la Tancada), places where underground fresh water comes to the surface (Els Ullals), shallow bays (El Fangar or Els Alfacs), riverbank woods and fluvial islands that, together with the ecosystems created by man - rice fields and salt pans - make up a unique environment of immense natural wealth.
The delta protrudes 20km out to sea. There is a mass migration of birds in October and November, when as many as 53,000 ducks inhabit in the delta. It is in fact an ornithological paradise where you can see more than 300 species of birds.
Having such a diverse plethora of ecosystems, flora and fauna, it was apparent that a large part of the Delta required protection, and hence, in 1983, it was declared a "natural park.
To explore the delta, you can go by ferry or by hiring a bicycle (from per day). An astonishing sight of flamingoes, coots and many other species can be seen on the more secluded lagoons. Tourist boat trips from Deltebre take one-and-a-half hours and cost about for adults.
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Visit Sitges in La Costa Dorada
Sitges is one of the foremost tourist resorts on the Catalan Coast. Despite the influx, it has managed to preserve its picturesque ambience and its artistic and cultural traditions. For this reason, Sitges enjoys a year-round inflow of tourists that makes the place a one-stop, non-stop party. You will hardly run out of things to do here, places to go, and events to celebrate, since the town has a calendar dense with cultural activities and festivals.
Its fantastic Carnival has established itself across the board, its old-car rallies have drawn throngs, as have the carpet of flowers on the street during Corpus Christi, the International Festival of Fantastic and Horror Cinema, the Theatre, and the list goes on.
Hang in there. The list is not done yet. Sitges is a city of museums, with such important museums like the Maricel , a curious mix of Modernist" and "Historicist", the Cau Ferrat , which used to be a meeting point for artists, with its exhibition of forged iron and paintings by El Greco and Santiago Rusiñol. Other recommended cultural-historical visits include the Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla, or the Vinyet Sanctuary.
The beaches, the charming streets, bustling commercial area, amidst the near-perfect climate, make Sitges one of the best places to visit any time of the year.
Post script. Don't leave Sitges without having tasted the 'xato,' a local specialty salad made of fish.
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Visit Tarragona
Tarragona dates back to 218 BC and is one of the most fascinating places in southern Catalonia. Pontius Pilate hails from this distinguished city which was later occupied by the Muslims.
Today, Tarragona is a treasure trove of archaeological remains and medieval edifices. There are a number of important Roman sites around the city, highlights of which are the Roman amphitheatre and the vestiges of a Roman circus, where chariot races were once held. Tarragona also contains a Roman aqueduct and an olden Christian cemetery. The imposing hilltop cathedral is also to behold.
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Tourist office
Spanish National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP. Tel. 020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640 630 (60p per minute).
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