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    Day 1

    33 mi1 mi

    Rolling Mediterranean Hills

    This one-day itinerary takes in the wonderful Garraf area southwest of the city. Your first stop is at the winery, where you'll enjoy a tasting and a tour, before following the winding roads up into the Garraf Nature Park, with stops at the Buddhist Monastery and several of the sleepy villages along the way.
    Towards the end of the route, you'll drive south to the popular town of Sitges, the seaside escape of choice for many locals in Barcelona, where you'll enjoy a beautiful dinner.
    Can Ràfols dels Caus
    10:001 hr 30 min

    Can Ràfols dels Caus

    Winery
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    Your first stop on this tour through the Garraf region is this winery in the far corner. Tours are offered at 10:00 in the morning, so there's no time to waste! You'll learn about the vineyard, its history with wine, and appreciate the gorgeous countryside views.
    The best part is that you get to choose how you experience the winery – are you after a more technical visit that delves into the art of winemaking, or would you rather take a leisurely stroll through the grape vines with a tasting at the end? It's completely up to you.
    4.5 mi
    15 min
    Hospital de Cervelló de Olesa de Bonesvalls
    11:4530 min

    Hospital de Cervelló de Olesa de Bonesvalls

    Church
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    After exploring the wonderful winery, it's time to dive into the Garraf Park. This area is a beautiful reserve, with a handful of towns scattered across the hills and rural farmhouses hidden in the valleys. Your first stop is in the small village of Olesa de Bonesvalls, where this fantastically preserved Medieval hospital sits. It forms part of a compound, connected. The small village is also worth a short stroll around the streets.
    5.9 mi
    15 min
    El Niu
    12:301 hr 30 min

    El Niu

    Restaurant
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    After your quick stop in Olesa de Bonesvalls, it's back in the car and a beautiful drive across to one of the larger towns in the region, Begues. Nestled in a valley surrounded by wooded hills, it's a very attractive place.
    Make a stop at Restaurant El Niu for lunch, offering classic home-cooked Catalan meals.
    9 mi
    30 min
    Sakya Tashi Ling
    14:302 hrs

    Sakya Tashi Ling

    Buddhist Temple
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    Your next stop on this route is one of the most interesting attractions in the Garraf Nature Park: the Buddhist Monastery. Nestled among the quiet hills, it's a tranquil place that encourages you to slow down and take in the gorgeous Mediterranean landscapes.
    Visitors are free to wander around, admiring the fascinating mix of Catalan Modernism and Tibetan architecture, the prayer flags fluttering in the wind, and the beautiful temple.
    5 mi
    20 min
    17:005 min

    Car Park

    Parking
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    After your time at the monastery, jump back in the car and head west toward the small village of Olivella. Leave your car at this parking lot and take your time walking around.
    0.1 mi
    5 min
    Parròquia de Sant Pere i Sant Fèlix
    17:1530 min

    Parròquia de Sant Pere i Sant Fèlix

    Church
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    Olivella is a charming place to stop for a short stroll around, culminating outside this quaint stone church.
    8.9 mi
    20 min
    18:105 min

    Car Park

    Parking
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    Enjoy the drive down from the hills of Garraf into Sitges, one of the most glamorous towns on the coast. Parking here can be tricky, so instead of trying your luck by looking for space on the street, make your way straight to this parking lot not far from the old town and beach.
    0.7 mi
    15 min
    San Sebastian Beach
    18:3030 min

    San Sebastian Beach

    Beach
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    After you've found a parking space, enjoy a stroll through town toward the beach. Once you're here, there's plenty of time before dinner to wander along the shore toward the city's impressive church, sitting at the edge of the Mediterranean.
    0.3 mi
    5 min
    Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla
    19:1530 min

    Church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla

    Church
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    From San Sebastian Beach, it's a lovely stroll down the coast past some of the most beautiful scenery in Sitges. The church sits at the edge of the coast, with cobbled streets that lead underneath arches and along the sea wall, offering fabulous panoramas over the Mediterranean and the gentle curve of the bay. Once you emerge out the other side, another beach and promenade to enjoy.
    There are plenty of beachfront bars for a nice drink before dinner, watching the sunset over the ocean.
    0.3 mi
    5 min
    La Incidència Del Factor Vi
    20:001 hr 30 min

    La Incidència Del Factor Vi

    Restaurant
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    For dinner in Sitges, it's hard to go past Restaurant La Incidència Del Factor Vi. This restaurant doubles as a bodega, offering a fabulous selection of Catalonian and international wines alongside a mouthwatering menu of local dishes served with a contemporary and high-end flair.
    After a long day of exploring the Garraf Park, it's time to head back home. With the late evening sun melting into an inky evening over the Mediterranean, you'll have the perfect backdrop for your return.
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