Flavours and Landscapes of the Mediterranean: Accessible Route through Catalonia

Late

•            Check-in at a centrally located and accessible hotel in Eixample.

•            Historic tram ride through the center of Barcelona, touring Passeig de Gràcia and seeing Casa Batlló and La Pedrera effortlessly.

•            Adapted taxi ride to the MNAC viewpoint to watch the sunset over the city.

•            Dinner with tapas and wine in an accessible restaurant with a terrace.

Breakfast accessible on a terrace with ensaimadas and coffee with milk.

Morning

•            Guided tour of the Sagrada Familia (100% accessible with elevator and audio-guide).

•            Tasting of churros with chocolate in a historic chocolate shop.

•            Adapted walk through the Gothic Quarter, getting to know the Cathedral and Plaça Sant Jaume.

Lunch at a seafood restaurant with accessible options and a Mediterranean menu.

Relaxed afternoon

•            Accessible catamaran ride along the coast of Barcelona.

•            Visit to the Boqueria Market with tasting of Iberian ham and cheeses.

•            Dinner in the Eixample with Penedès wines.

Breakfast at the hotel before leaving.

Accessible train to Sitges (40 min).

Morning of walking and relaxing

•            Adapted walk along the Sitges Promenade, enjoying the sea breeze.

•            Visit to the Maricel Museum, accessible and with panoramic views.

•            Tasting of Malvasia de Sitges, the typical sweet wine of the region.

Lunch on a terrace facing the sea with a menu of rice and seafood.

Afternoon of history and shopping

•            Visit the old town with its iconic Church of Sant Bartomeu.

•            Free time for shopping in local craft shops.

Return to Barcelona by train.

Dinner on a rooftop overlooking the city.

Breakfast in Barcelona before leaving.

Accessible train to Girona (1h 15 min).

Morning of history

•            Guided tour of the Jewish Quarter of Girona, 100% accessible.

•            Walk along the walls with elevators to enjoy the views.

•            Visit a candy shop to try the famous "xuixos".

Lunch at a restaurant serving traditional Catalan cuisine.

Accessible train to Figueres (30 min).

Afternoon of art and surrealism

•            Visit to the Dalí Theatre-Museum, with wheelchair access.

•            Walk through the centre of Figueres getting to know its modernist buildings.

Return to Barcelona by train.

Dinner in a restaurant with Mediterranean fusion cuisine.

Breakfast at the hotel before leaving.

Adapted train to Montserrat (1h 30 min).

Morning among mountains

•            Ascent on the accessible funicular to the Monastery of Montserrat.

•            Guided tour of the Basilica of Montserrat.

•            Relaxed walk through the viewpoints overlooking the valley.

Lunch in a traditional mountain restaurant.

Free afternoon to enjoy the tranquility of the place.

Return to Barcelona by train.

Dinner in a restaurant with Catalan wines.

Breakfast accessible on a terrace in Barceloneta.

•            Walk through the Olympic Port, with free time to shop for Catalan products.

•            Tasting of Catalan cava in a wine bar in the Born.

I return home with the essence of the Mediterranean in my memory.