Known for its sandy beach and the many restaurants and nightclubs La Barceloneta is Barcelona’s seaside resort neighbourhood, known for its sandy beach and the many restaurants and nightclubs along its boardwalk. Tony and Helen checked it out late one Sunday afternoon: “We’re at Barceloneta, and that’s the W Hotel. And now, if I pull […]
La Moreneta – The Black Madonna of Montserrat
Our Lady of Montserrat or La Moreneta is the Patron Saint of Catalonia: The Monestir de Montserrat is located in an area of breathtaking natural beauty and there is plenty for visitors to do here. However, the biggest attraction of Montserrat is the statue of Our Lady of Montserrat, the Patron Saint of Catalonia. The […]
Monestir de Montserrat – One of Catalonia’s Holiest Places
Monestir de Montserrat – Home of La Moreneta or the Black Madonna: One of Catalonia’s holiest place is the Monestir de Montserrat (Monastery of Montserrat). Located against the beautiful backdrop of Mont Serrat, (Serrated Mountain) the Montserrat Basilica houses the Black Madonna or La Moreneta, the patron saint of Catalonia. About the Monestir Montserrat is […]
Girona – Catalonia’s Northern Attraction
Girona is One of the Most Famous Towns in Northern Catalonia: Girona is one of the two most famous towns in northern Catalonian province of Girona (same name as the town), the other being Figueres. This beautiful walled city is a popular destination for day-trippers from Barcelona and tourists as well. Girona is a city […]