Vintage Car Rally
A Vintage Car Rally takes place annually (normally March) from Barcelona to Sitges. The rally first took place in 1959 ( a very good vintage if I say so myself […]
Windows from Sitges, the sequel
I promised another selection of windows from Sitges. Here they are, this time with balconies but no flowers. Posted as part of the Thursday Lingering Look at Windows and Whimsical […]
Masterpiece in the Born
One of my favourite places to sit in Barcelona is in the little square in front of Santa Maria del Mar in the Born. It is a massive, imposing building […]
Sitges Mural
This mural is on a hotel wall on the seafront in Sitges. It features the church of Sant Bartomeu and Santa Tecla of Sitges. Here is the real thing: Posted […]
Full Tilt
Port Aventura, near Salou in Spain, makes a great day out for the kids if you’re visiting Barcelona or Tarragona. It is a pleasant theme park, with a good mix […]
D is for… Dance the Sardana
The Sardana is a traditional dance of Catalonia. The dancer is called a sardanista. It is a slow dance with intricate steps, danced in circles of differing sizes with a […]
Silent Sunday
One photo, no words for Silent Sunday. Linked to Mandarin Orange Monday.
Candles
The first photo is from the stunning Santa Maria del Mar in Barcelona, the second is from the imposing Notre Dame de la Garde in Marseille. . Posted as part […]
Sitges: Simply Beautiful
Sitges is an extremely beautiful Catalan town: white and blue buildings, stunning coastline, sandy beaches, wide promenade, carefully tended gardens. It is also an artistic city, with a strong heritage […]
Which Way?
Cee has started a new photography challenge this week, called Which Way? To mark its debut, I am featuring some of my favourite bridges. Most have already appeared in this blog […]
B is for… Boat
Whenever I visit Tarragona, I like to pop down to the fishermen’s district, El Serallo. It is home to a well known fish market, and many fish and seafood restaurants. […]
Travel with Intent 