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From stylish Barcelona to sunny resort towns on the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada, Catalonia offers a wealth of attractions. Barcelona attracts those who love Gaudi's architecture, hot nightlife and thrilling restaurants. Elegant Tarragona's Roman ruins and amphitheater add to its historical appeal. Beach lovers flock to Mediterranean playgrounds including pine back-dropped Cape Salou, stunning Costa de Garraf, home to gay-popular beach resort Sitges, and the 40 sandy miles of La Maresme.
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Hotel Montecarlo

Nov 20, 2009

Loved it! Located right by the Ramblas with a smiling and helpful staff who treated me like I was a regular. Fabulous room. Never been much for jacuzzis but it was great to take a bath in one after...more

Old Town Apartments Barcelona

4 of 5 stars
Bourgas, Bulgaria
Nov 20, 2009

We (a group of 7 with two children) stayed in two of the Villaroel apartments. The distance from the Ramblas is about 15-20 minutes walk and the apartments were very good, clean and equipped with all...more

Hotel Oasis

4 of 5 stars
Tallahassee, Florida
Nov 20, 2009

The hotel Oasis in Barcelona is a clean modern hotel located just blocks from La Rambla, the waterfront, and Gothic Quarter. It was reasonably priced and close to the train station. You can...more

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