Is this possible at all ?
I am looking on behalf of a friend who originally wanted to fly to Reus...stay near Salou and travel into Barcelona for some culture. However the flights are few & far between to Reus unfortunately so I decided to look at Girona. But as there are 10 people travelling not all are culture vultures and therefore want to have the choice of a beach resort as a base.
Would be really grateful of any help you can offer.
The party consists of 8 adults & 2 teenagers a pretty sedate group and not looking for a "party" atmosphere just somewhere with places to eat & good transport links to Girona and possibly Barcelona. The trip is for 5 nights.
I guess the most important factor is getting the right resort, that's the priority. I can research some more but I'm being pointed in the direction of Blanes or Tossa ? I think a train into Barcelona would be preferable for speed purposes....how long approx is the journey ?
Will there be enough in these resorts to keep them busy for 5 nights and days ? Good beach ? and subtle nightlife.
.......I've been tasked wih getting this spot on as it's the first time abroad for many of them ! And they're all there to celebrate a 50th birthday
Thanks in advance
Hi- we loved Tossa but the connections to other places are quite poor. There is a Barcelona bus, and a bus to Loret, but that's about it, and no train station. Even to Gerona, you have to go to Loret first.
kate
edit- ps- have you thought about flying into Barcelona itself and staying somewhere like Sitges, just half an hour train ride towards Tarragona?
kate
edit- ps- have you thought about flying into Barcelona itself and staying somewhere like Sitges, just half an hour train ride towards Tarragona?
I've been to Tossa and it's fairly laid back with a lovely beach. Not boom boom nightclub type. However I think it's more difficult to get to Barcelona from there.
Blanes is possible on the train but I wasn't that keen on the resort to be honest. There's Calella you could look at also. I wouldn't recommend Lloret as a base. Have a look at maybe Santa Susanna all the above resorts apart from Tossa are on the mainline to Barcelona.
Blanes is possible on the train but I wasn't that keen on the resort to be honest. There's Calella you could look at also. I wouldn't recommend Lloret as a base. Have a look at maybe Santa Susanna all the above resorts apart from Tossa are on the mainline to Barcelona.
i personally would go for malgrat.
very flat, plenty of resaurants, nice beach, and on the main train route, and it does not tend to attract the young clubbers.
very flat, plenty of resaurants, nice beach, and on the main train route, and it does not tend to attract the young clubbers.
Malgrat looks & sounds ideal....will do a little more research Thanks
I'm sure to be back for more info
I'm sure to be back for more info
Beach is indeed lovely in Malgrat. Easy to get round by train from the station. The resort runs into Santa Susanna and is a pleasant walk between the two. Just don't stay in the Reymar Playa hotel in Malgrat.
We did Barcelona from here, and I also went to Andorra for the day!
We did Barcelona from here, and I also went to Andorra for the day!
Thanks as ever Meerkat
I'm looking at the Bella Playa & the Monteplaya Hotels at the the moment, just scouting around for the best prices.
Is the train journey approx 90 mins from Malgrat to Barcelona ?
I'm looking at the Bella Playa & the Monteplaya Hotels at the the moment, just scouting around for the best prices.
Is the train journey approx 90 mins from Malgrat to Barcelona ?
both these hotels are ok as far as i can recall.
another 1 to look at is the royal sun, which is on the beach at the junction of malgrat and santa sussannah.
journey time is around 90 minutes and trains are every half hour and around €5 each and very good.
another 1 to look at is the royal sun, which is on the beach at the junction of malgrat and santa sussannah.
journey time is around 90 minutes and trains are every half hour and around €5 each and very good.
All booked up
Staying at the Serhs Maripin Hotel on Half Board.....good price for June too
Just trying to sort a transfer from Gerona airport now ?
Is there an online train timetable for Malgrat to Barcelona ?
Thanks for all the help
Staying at the Serhs Maripin Hotel on Half Board.....good price for June too
Just trying to sort a transfer from Gerona airport now ?
Is there an online train timetable for Malgrat to Barcelona ?
Thanks for all the help
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