Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Parador de Aiguablava
Overlooking a secluded bay and surrounded by pine trees, the Parador de Aiguablava is an ideal location to enjoy the beautiful beaches and coves of the Costa Brava. The Mediterranean-style bedrooms offer panoramic views of the sea, and the hotel features a swimming pool, gorgeous terraces and public spaces decorated with traditional craftwork.

Starting Point: Barcelona, Spain - 2:30 pm

Ending Point: Barcelona, Spain - 1:00 pm

Barcelona and the Costa Brava have a warm, breezy coastal climate. We’ll be spending much of our time along the coast where the warm sunshine is moderated by the winds that blow off the sea.

Average Daily Highs (°F)	May	June	Sept.	Oct.
Barcelona	68	75	78	70

Barcelona - Robert Hughes
A masterful cultural history of the city, from its days as a Roman outpost to the present. This book takes a comprehensive look at the architecture, art, religion and literature of this great Catalan city and its surroundings.

Gaudi, Visionary Architect - Philippe Thiebaut
An illustrated overview of the life, times and works of Antoni Gaudi, the architect whose wild, whimsical buildings are synonymous with Barcelona today.