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VIC
What is it?
Vic is one of the old Medieval town of Catalonia, dating back to when the area was castle towns in the mountains protecting from the Moors.
Why see it?
Vic is one of the larger medieval towns to look around in Catalonia. There are lots of churches and ruins to see, as well as some quaint little boutique shops in a pedestrianised zone.
Where is it?
Vic is an hour north of Barcelona, towards the Pyranees, by car or an hour and a half by bus or train.
Vic is one of the oldest Medieval town of Catalonia, dating back to when the area was castle towns in the mountains protecting from the Moors. It is one of the larger medieval towns to look around in Catalonia. There are lots of churches and ruins to see, as well as some quaint little boutique shops in a pedestrianised zone. Centre yourself around the Placa Major de Vic, and from here immerse yourself in the medieval town, witnessing everything from old castles, cathedrals and a picturesque river that was used as added protection during the dark ages.
Vic is an hour north of Barcelona, towards the Pyranees, by car or an hour and a half by bus or train. There are various tours to Vic including the most popular Medieval villages tour. For more information, please click here.
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Girona and Figueres
What is it?
Girona is one of the larger cities in Catalonia, yet still has a small town feel to it. It has a medieval centre and a very popular university.
Why see it?
Girona is one of the more picturesque city’s in Spain. It has an old, cobble street centre which is even where a lot of Game of Thrones was filmed. There is also a river with many bars and cafes next to for a quiet lunch.
Where is it?
Girona and Barcelona are very well linked. There is a high speed train that takes only 35 minutes, or a slower stopper service that takes just over an hour. By road it is an hour and 20 minutes.
Girona is one of the larger cities in Catalonia, yet still has a small town feel to it. It has a medieval centre and a very popular university. Without doubt, the old city centre of Girona is one of the more picturesque city’s in Spain. It has an old, cobble street centre which is even where a lot of Game of Thrones was filmed! Many fans of the show embark on a journey there each year to see where the famous scenes were filmed. Once you have arrives at the train station, you will cross over the river and head towards the old town. This has churches, castles and even an old city wall you can walk the whole way around. By the river itself, there are many bars and cafes next to for a quiet lunch and sit back and relax in the Mediterranean sun.
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What is it?
Figueres is a beautiful old town that is home to Salvador Dali.
Why see it?
This is the place to go to see all things Dali. Here is his old house, along with the largest collection of Dali pieces on the planet.
Where is it?
Figueres is very near the French border. It is only an hour away from Barcelona on the high speed train, but is 1 hour 50 by road.
Continue on the train for a further half hour and you will arrive at Figueres. Figueres is a beautiful old town that is home to Salvador Dali. This is the place to go to see all things Dali, and for anyone wanting to find out more about this artistic genius. Here is his old house, along with the largest collection of Dali pieces on the planet.
Girona and Barcelona are very well linked. There is a high speed train that takes only 35 minutes, or a slower stopper service that takes just over an hour. By road it is an hour and 20 minutes. Figueres however, is further towards the French border, it is an extra half hour on the train and you can most definitely do both in one fantastic day of art and culture.
One other option is to of course take a bus tour of Girona and Figueres, leaving from Barcelona. There are several tours that include Girona, including a Game of Thrones tour, and a Costa Brava tour. For more information about any of these, please click here.
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Besalu and Rupit
What is it?
Besalu is a small medieval town in the Catalan mountains, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty including many waterfalls.
Why see it?
Besalu is absolutely stunning. It is a small town with its original wall still around it and even a moat. There is a great bridge to take photos from, and some boutique cafes inside.
Where is it?
Besalu is near Figueres before the French border. It is an hour and a half by road from Barcelona, and you need a private car or coach to get there.
Besalu and Rupit small medieval town in the Catalan mountains, surrounded by an area of outstanding natural beauty including many waterfalls. This is the place to visit for anyone wanting to see not only old, historic towns, but also to be immersed in nature and the outstanding beauty that is Catalonia.
Besalu is a small town with its original wall still around it and even a moat. There is a famous bridge to take photos from, for all of those interested not only in history but also getting some fantastic Instagram shots. Head inside the city wall and you will stumble uponsome boutique cafes, as well as luxury restaurants that are remarkably cheap for the area.
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Just to the south of Besalu lies Rupit. This is small Catalan village that will take you back in time to the Medieval period with its architecture. The town of Rupit is the stuff from your historic dreams. It is a small town with beautiful little cafes, hidden away in a forest with some wonderful hiking routes around.
Both are within an hour and 45 minutes from Barcelona city centre, however both are only accessible by road. For tours to either including the medieval villages tour, please do click here.
What is it?
Rupit is a small Catalan village that will take you back in time to the Medieval period with its architecture.
Why see it?
The town of Rupit is the stuff from your historic dreams. It is a small town with beautiful little cafes, hidden away in a forest with some wonderful hiking routes around.
Where is it?
Rupit is just to the north of Vic, 1 hour 45 minutes from Barcelona city centre. It is only accessible by private car or coach, or a bus from Vic.
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Caldes de Malavella (Vichy)
What is it?
Caldes de Malavella is home to the famous Vichy Catalan water and spa.
Why see it?
Caldes de Malavella has a natural spring that houses the famous water and spa, and several hotels in the town are there for people who wish the bathe in the water.
Where is it?
Caldes de Malavella is 1 hour 15 minutes north of Barcelona by road and train.
Caldes de Malavella is home to the famous Vichy Catalan water and spa. It has a natural spring that houses the famous water and spa, and several hotels in the town are there for people who wish the bathe in the water. Caldes de Malavella is perfectly located for anyone traveling to or from Sant Feliu de Guixols. It is a mere twenty minute drive away, and there is even a local bus that goes direct to the famous Balneario Vichy Catalan hotel.
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SUMMARY
To see all the medieval towns of Catalonia would take years! None of us who work here have seen all of them yet, so we would never expect you to see them all! Your best bet is to hire a car and drive around a couple that interest you the most. Failing that, either get a train to Girona that leaves from Sants station or join one of the themed tours that comes with a guide for the day.
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Sitges Tours
There really is no better way to experience the wine, lifestyle and beauty of the Mediterranean.
Historic Towns Tours
Historic Medieval Villages Tour
Includes:
- Transport to and from all medieval towns and villages
- Professional, English speaking guide
- Fast track admission to all attractions
Catalonia literally is the “Castle-Lands” and now is your chance to see why! Lots of medieval castles teamed up once upon a time to try defend against the Moorish invasion, and now is your chance to travel back in time and see these beautiful, well kept towns.
After meeting your expert guide in Barcelona city centre, hop in the bus and be whisked towards the Pyranees. After an hour and a half, you will arrive at Besalu. Famous for still having its old bridges that acted as a moat, and many surrounding waterfalls.
After a tour of here, it is back in the bus and then we continue towards the 16th century town of Rupit. Here you will have free time to discover the town for yourself. After experience a couple of small villages and the beautiful surrounding countryside, it is back in the bus and you will be back in Barcelona for dinner time.
When: All year
Duration: 0830-1830
Price: Adults: 89€
Jump in the bus and be whisked away up the Catalan mountains towards this medieval village.
Historic Towns Tours
Game of Thrones Tour
Includes:
· Ice cream shaped as “The Hand of the King” at Rocambolesc
· English speaking guide
· Free time to explore Girona
· Compresensive tour of film sites all around the city
· Transport to and from Girona
Perfect for any and all Game of Thrones fans! Meet your guide, who just so happened to be in the show, and they will take you through to where many of the scenes took place. The filming was in the city of Girona, which is an hours drive from Barcelona. Jump in the bus and be whisked away up the Catalan mountains towards this medieval village.
Once you have arrived in the beautiful city of Girona, your guide will give you a brief history of the city and why it is important to the Catalan culture. Here you will get off the bus and be taken around all the main filming sights. Your guide will take you threw what happened where, and some insider gossip about each spot.
After this you will have some free time in Girona city centre by yourself, have lunch at a medieval restaurant and even an ice cream shop before heading back to Barcelona for the evening.
The best way to coincide a beautiful medieval city with the wonder that is Salvador Dali.
Historic Towns Tours
Girona & Figueres Tour
Includes:
- Guided tour of Girona.
- Orientation tour to the Dali Museum.
- Free admission to the Teatre-Museu Dali and “Dali Joies” in Figueres.
- Discounts at museums, places of interest, shops and restaurants.
- Languages: English, Spanish and Catalan
The Girona and Figueres tour is the best way to coincide a beautiful medieval city with the wonder that is Salvador Dali. Offered in Spanish, Catalan and English, this tour leaves Barcelona and heads towards the beautiful city of Girona. You will arrive there after an hour or so, and from here begin a walking tour of the city that date backs to the Roman times. There are many ruins and one of the most Jewish quarters in Europe to walk through.
Then it is off to the home of Dali, Figueres. Here look round his home of surrealism in the Teatre-Museu Dali which is created almost entirely by himself. Have a look around the largest Dali collection around. Then it is back to the city.
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