What to do and see in Costa de Barcelona, Catalonia: The Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day

October 11, 2021 Toi Mattera

Discover the best top things to do in Costa de Barcelona, Spain including Pares Balta, Queenz DinnerShow, Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Casa Batllo, Palace of Catalan Music, Museu del Cau Ferrat, Museu de Maricel, Museu Nacional de la Ciencia i la Tecnica de Catalunya, Casa Bacardi Sitges, Familia Torres.
Restaurants in Costa de Barcelona

1. Pares Balta

Masia Can Balta S/N, 08796 Pacs del Penedes Spain +34 938 90 13 99 [email protected] http://paresbalta.com/
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5.0 based on 165 reviews

Pares Balta

Parés Baltà is a family owned traditional winery that goes back to 1790. We are winemakers with a long tradition but with new and fresh ideas. The company is guided into a new era of high quality wine production under the management of Joan and Josep Cusiné and the inconditional help of their father Joan Cusiné Cusiné. We produce high quality wines and cavas with grapes from our 5 estates, situated around the winery and in the mountains of Penedès. The altitude varies from 170 to 750m and offers a diverse mixture of soils and microclimates. That gives a special personality to our wines by bringing the essence of the Mediterranean ecosystem to our grapes. At Parés Baltà, the winemaking is in the hands of Mª Elena Jiménez and Marta Casas, oenologists and wives of Joan and Josep. Two skilled young women whose efforts are reflected in the quality of the wines, showing fine character and concentration yet with elegance and balance.

Reviewed By 545marcq - Cadaques, Spain

Great visit! Great wines! Great people! A nice way to discover biodynamic ecologic wines in Penedès region.

2. Queenz DinnerShow

Carrer Espalter, 2, 08870 Sitges Spain +34 938 94 07 12 [email protected] http://queenzdinnershow.com/
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5.0 based on 591 reviews

Queenz DinnerShow

Dinner and Shows for friends, companies , celebrations and family Dinnershows for single, groups , friends, celebrations , business businesses .

Reviewed By roba549 - Bedworth, United Kingdom

Absolutely outstanding value great entertainment food was superb service superb a night to remember It’s a must visit place

3. Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona Spain (+34) 932 080 414 [email protected] http://www.sagradafamilia.org/
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4.5 based on 163,734 reviews

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia

The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia is a monumental church devoted to the Holy Family: Jesus, Mary and Joseph. Construction began in 1882, based on plans drawn up by the architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, and Antoni Gaudi was commissioned to continue the project in 1883. The Temple has always been an expiatory church, built only from donations. As Gaudi said: "The Expiatory Church of the Sagrada Familia is made by the people and is mirrored in them. It is a work that is in the hands of God and the will of the people." In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI consecrated the site as a minor basilica

Reviewed By Lifetoexplore59 - Denmead, United Kingdom

What a fantastic beautiful interesting work of art, I was in awe of the many many details, the amazing colours coming through from the stained glass windows just takes your breath away, a must absolutely visit.

4. Casa Batllo

Passeig de Gracia, 43, 08007 Barcelona Spain +34 932 16 03 06 [email protected] http://www.casabatllo.es
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4.5 based on 57,149 reviews

Casa Batllo

Stunning outside, unimaginable inside!

Reviewed By mcchk - Hammamet, Tunisia

Amazing house and architecture Gaudi put all his knowledge and ingenuity in every single component of the house A very nice experience in the Gaudi's world Casa Batllo is a must see place to discover a new world

5. Palace of Catalan Music

Carrer Palau de la Musica, 4-6, 08003 Barcelona Spain +34 932 95 72 00 [email protected] http://www.palaumusica.cat
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4.5 based on 18,470 reviews

Palace of Catalan Music

The Palau, an icon of modernist architecture in downtown Barcelona The Palau de la Música Catalana is one of the most representative monuments of the city and It is one of the most recommended tourist attractions of Barcelona. Built between 1905 and 1908 by the great architect Lluis Domènech i Montaner, the Palau de la Música Catalana is an architectural jewel of Catalonia and essential part of any visit to the city, as any of the most fascinating Gaudi buildings. This historical building, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997, offers an experience so magical that visitors fall in love with it. From the hand of experienced guides, the wonders of this architectural pearl discovered and visitors into a fantasy world full of details and references to the characteristic nature of modernist architecture. An essential visit in the list of top 10 things to see in Barcelona.

Reviewed By camm3653 - Toronto, Canada

My husband and I are so glad that we took the official guided tour of this hidden gem designed by Lluis Domenech i Montaner. Tucked away amongst the narrow streets of La Ribera, it was quite a treat to come across the Palau de la Musica Catalana for the first time and see its facade of beautifully detailed sculptures and intricate mosaics. Once we went inside and saw the interior, especially the concert hall itself, we were even more impressed. Our guide did a masterful job of providing the history and explaining the details of the building including, the ironwork, mosaics, stunning stained glass windows and skylight, and the ornate sculptures. As part of the tour, we had the opportunity to sit back and listen to the organist play. Not only was the concert hall gorgeous, the acoustics were amazing too. Our only regret was not being able to see a performance at the concert hall during our stay in Barcelona. We highly recommend booking this one hour guided tour. It must be booked on the official website in advance as spots are limited and it often sells out. If you book 21 days in advance, there is a small saving of 4 euros per ticket off of the standard rate of 20 euros.

6. Museu del Cau Ferrat

Carrer Fonollar s/n, 08870 Sitges Spain +34 938 94 03 64 ext. 1 [email protected] http://www.museusdesitges.cat
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4.5 based on 298 reviews

Museu del Cau Ferrat

Cau Ferrat 's Museum is the workshop that the painter Santiago Rusinol built in Sitges by the sea in 1893 to house its paintings, iron, ceramics, furniture and antique glass. The museum preserves intact the space and works of art that the modernist painter collected. His visit is an invitation to immerse ourselves in the spirit of Modernism and his idea of the creation of total art. On their walls they upload works by their fellow generations such as Ramon Casas, Ramon Pichot, Ignacio Zuloaga or Dario de Regoyos, and young emerging artists from that period such as Pablo Picasso, Manolo Hugue and Isidre Nonell.

Reviewed By mixmixup - Toronto, Canada

Housed in a historic seaside residence, here is a beautiful, varied and eclectic collection of paintings, ceramics, and lots and lots of historical ironwork on several floors. The space itself is super interesting!

7. Museu de Maricel

Carrer Fonollar s/n, 08870 Sitges Spain +34 938 94 03 64 [email protected] http://museusdesitges.cat/ca/museu/maricel/museu-de-maricel
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4.5 based on 319 reviews

Museu de Maricel

The Maricel Museum exhibits a complete artistic route from the tenth century to realism and figuration during the first half of the twentieth century, passing through the art collections of Dr. Jesus Perez Rosales and the Collection of Sitges, with works of great quality. The museum exhibition integrates multiple languages, techniques and artistic media in order to achieve a maximum consistency in the chronological sequence of the development of the arts. The museum included works from the collection of Dr. Jesus Perez-Rosales that never had been exhibited in public, acquisitions by the Sitges Heritage Association since 2012 (Ramon Casas, Miquel Utrillo, Arcadi Mas i Fondevila, Artur Carbonell i Augusti Ferrer Pino) ​​and donations from artist’s relatives (Pere Jou and Alfred Sisquella).

Reviewed By rebeccat616 - Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Very interesting museum. The house was full of delights! Porcelain to ironwork, all exquisite examples of Catalonian craft and art.

8. Museu Nacional de la Ciencia i la Tecnica de Catalunya

Rambla d'Egara 270, 08221 Terrassa Spain +34 937 36 89 66 [email protected] http://www.mnactec.cat/
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4.5 based on 234 reviews

Museu Nacional de la Ciencia i la Tecnica de Catalunya

Through former industrial textile manufacturing spaces and the spectacular architecture of this Modernist building the museum shows the evolution of scientific and technological advances in Catalonia, paying special attention to their industrial application and their effect on society.

9. Casa Bacardi Sitges

Placa de l'Ajuntament, 11, 08870 Sitges Spain +34 938 94 81 51 [email protected] http://www.casabacardi.es
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4.5 based on 394 reviews

Casa Bacardi Sitges

Discover the birth town and family history of Don Facundo Bacardi Masso, founder to the world´s most prized rum BACARDI, the rum production process and learn about mixology including classic cocktails the Mojito and Cuba Libre. CASA BACARDI Sitges is available for guided tours and private hire. Guided Tour Info + Avaialable in English, Spanish, Catalan and French! Check out our website! .

Reviewed By Tahlequahlity

A short tour of the history of Bacardi rum (spoiler alert - the founder was from Sitges), a quick overview of the process of distilling and blending rum, a quick taste to identify flavors, then a cocktail class where we got a lesson about and tried a Cuba Libre and an Old Fashioned, made a Mojito, and for those of use who opted for a second cocktail, a choice of any of these or a daiquiri (my choice). Nice history lesson and tour! There’s also a small gift shop where you can get Bacardi branded cocktail kits and other items.

10. Familia Torres

c/o Finca El Maset s/n Pacs del Penedès, 08796 Pacs del Penedes Spain +34 938 17 74 87 [email protected] http://www.torres.es
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4.5 based on 476 reviews

Familia Torres

The name Torres has been associated with wine ever since the family planted their first vineyards in Penedes more than three centuries ago. From the very beginning, since 1870 when the company was founded, Familia Torres has been true to its roots and has received worldwide recognition for its wines and brandies. The winery is only a 40 minute drive from Barcelona, surrounded by one of the most emblematic vineyards of the family - Mas La Plana, the birthplace of the prestigious red wine with the same name - and it is an ideal place to experience a great variety of unique activities, exclusive visits, wine tastings and several gastronomic options we offer.

Reviewed By BelleT190

An afternoon at the Torres Vinyards was the perfect day. Lunch at Cal Cassoles Bodega then an amazing tour of the vinyards, wine cellars, the wine making process, the amazing cellars with classical music playing softly in the background and sampling some of the varietal grapes during our walk. Our very knowledgable tour guide (didn't get her name so perhaps someone at Torres can pass on our comments). There was our party of 4 and 3 other english speaking guests and we were not disappointed. It was also grape harvest time so we were able to see truckload upon truckload of grapes being delivered for processing. The wine tasting after the tour was very informative and delicious. After the tour we visited the Torres Museum and the Torres Family history. As the tour and museum ended there was also a retail outlet to purchase wines and brandies as well as very classy souvenirs. As seniors, we were also given a discount on the price of the tour. Once you arrive to the town of Vilafranca des Penedes at the train station, take a 10 minute taxi ride to the Torres Vinyards for your tour. The Rodalies rail system took us from Castelldefels (changing trains 2 times) and is about 1 hour away. A great experience not to be missed by wine lovers and non wine lovers. A magical day!

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