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Province of Spain
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The Province of Barcelona is one of the four provinces of Catalonia, centred around the Catalan capital Barcelona. Dominated by its capital, it features both an extensive Mediterranean coast with many popular beach resorts, as well as a mountain range rising far over 1,000 m in the immediate vicinity of the coast. Owing to Barcelona again, this is one of the most visited regions of Europe, with a wide network of connections both within the continent and beyond.
By train
The Metro for TMB can also get you to Sants. On the L3 and L5 you can get to Sants real easily. Also the Suburban FGC trains can get you to Plaza de Espana. There is also an FGC Metro.
By car
By bus
By boat
Barcelona's province has several ports. The main port where all ferries, cruises and cargo arrives is:
Ticketing for public transport is largely unified throughout Barcelona province and details are given in the Barcelona article.
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capital of both the region and the entire Catalonia, Spain's second-largest city and one of Europe's most popular tourist destinations
Badalona is both a dormitory town and a developed city in itself. Despite being shadowed by its neighbour city Barcelona, Badalona features many cultural tourist attractions
Santa Coloma de Gramenet is in Barcelona (province).
nearby the town are the archaeological remains of the Roman villa of Can Llauder
a laid-back town between the Mediterranean Sea and the mountainous wooded backdrop of the Massif Montenegre that is a popular holiday destination
over 3 km of regular beaches which are book-ended by some nice nude beaches
a coastal town that became Europe's no. 1 resort for the gay community
a city with a beautiful beach and streets, which are full of markets, that is famous for sports
has a wealth of opulent 19th-century buildings
a town famous for its beach of more than 5 km, an affluent area with many famous sportsmen as residents
Vilafranca del Penedès is in Barcelona (province).
Capital of baix Llobregat county
mostly known for lending the name to the Barcelona airport
a buffer zone between Barcelona and the airport
Sant Boi is a city near the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, in the south of Catalonia, 11 km from the biggest city, Barcelona. It has a population of 83,000 (2018).
a tranquil small town surrounded by pine forests
Martorell is in Barcelona (province), and is a stage in the Catalan Way of St. James.
Sabadell is in Barcelona (province). Sabadell is a largely commercial and industrial city.
Terrassa is in Barcelona (province).
has a significant historical and monumental ensemble, and is a stage in the Catalan Way of St. James
has a lot of religious history and is a stage in the Catalan Way of St. James
a stage in the Catalan Way of St. James that is the central market of a rich agricultural and wine-producing district
home of the Patum de Berga, or simply La Patum, a traditional festival where locals dress as mystical and symbolic figures, and are accompanied either by the rhythm of a drum (the tabal, whose sound gives the festival its name) or band music
a quiet and beautiful town on a mountain
Montseny Natural Park is in Catalonia of Spain. This park has a mosaic of landscapes: ancient forests, bucolic meadows and charming hamlets.
an unusual rock mountain with the Santa Maria de Montserrat monastery on top, very popular among Catalans
has two medieval castles
The network of natural parks in the province of Barcelona comprises sixteen areas of great landscape, ecological and cultural value.
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