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Lisbon, Seville, Madrid, Barcelona
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YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF YOUR FLIGHT FROM YOUR HOME LOCATION TO NEW YORK (JFK) AND ALSO ONCE YOU RETURN FROM NEW YORK (JFK) BACK TO YOUR HOME LOCATION ONCE YOU RETURN FROM THE PORTUGAL, SPAIN TRIP.
FLIGHTS FROM NEW YORK (JFK) TO PORTUGAL AND FLIGHTS FROM SPAIN BACK TO NEW YORK (JFK), TRANSFERS, HOTELS, AND DAILY BREAKFAST ARE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRIP. THESE FLIGHT COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE ALSO BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY WHEN YOU PAY YOUR DOWN PAYMENT. ​
*THERE ARE (2) TOURS INCLUDED ON THIS TRIP:
(1) LISBON CITY TOUR
(2) MADRID CITY TOUR
OPTIONAL TOUR IDEAS WILL BE LISTED BUT *(TOURS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRIP).
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YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COST OF YOUR FLIGHT FROM YOUR HOME LOCATION TO NEW YORK (JFK) AND ALSO ONCE YOU RETURN FROM NEW YORK (JFK) BACK TO YOUR HOME LOCATION ONCE YOU RETURN FROM THE PORTUGAL, SPAIN TRIP.
FLIGHTS FROM NEW YORK (JFK) TO PORTUGAL AND FLIGHTS FROM SPAIN BACK TO NEW YORK (JFK), TRANSFERS, HOTELS, AND DAILY BREAKFAST ARE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRIP. THESE FLIGHT COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND ARE ALSO BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY WHEN YOU PAY YOUR DOWN PAYMENT. ​OPTIONAL TOUR IDEAS WILL BE LISTED BUT *(TOURS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE COST OF THE TRIP).
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AND IS DUE AT SIGN-UP. IF YOU CHOOSE TO WAIT UNTIL THE END OF THE 3-DAY HOLD PERIOD, HOTEL OPTIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE BECAUSE THEY ARE NOT BASED ON AVAILABILITY AND CANNOT BE HELD.
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AUGUST 1, 2024
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DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK (JFK) TO ATHENS
DEPARTURE FROM
NEW JERSEY (EWR)
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024
TIME: 11:20a.m.
ARRIVAL IN ATHENS, GREECE
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
TIME:
NEWARK, NJ (EWR)
EMIRATES AIRLINES
FLIGHT EK 210
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FLIGHT FROM ATHENS TO SANTORINI
FLIGHT
ATHENS TO SANTORINI
SEPTEMBER 13,
11:20a.m.
ARRIVAL IN DUBAI
MAY 29, 2020
7:50a.m.
SANTORINI, GREECE
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FERRY FROM SANTORINI TO MYKONOS
DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI
JUNE 4, 2020
2:50a.m.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
JUNE 4, 2020
8:50a.m.
We gain one day back
SANTORINI FERRY INFO
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FERRY FROM MYKONOS TO ATHENS
DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI
JUNE 4, 2020
2:50a.m.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
JUNE 4, 2020
8:50a.m.
We gain one day back
MYKONOS FERRY INFO
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DEPARTURE FROM ATHENS TO AMSTERDAM
DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI
JUNE 4, 2020
2:50a.m.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
JUNE 4, 2020
8:50a.m.
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ATHENS, GREECE
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FLIGHT EK 209
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DEPARTURE FROM AMSTERDAM TO NEW YORK (JFK)
DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI
JUNE 4, 2020
2:50a.m.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
JUNE 4, 2020
8:50a.m.
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NEWARK, NJ
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FLIGHT EK 203
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DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK (JFK) TO YOUR DESTINATIONS
DEPARTURE FROM DUBAI
JUNE 4, 2020
2:50a.m.
ARRIVAL IN NEW YORK
JUNE 4, 2020
8:50a.m.
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NEWARK, NJ
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FLIGHT EK 203
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Free Wifi
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Praia de Tavira, Algarve - best beaches Portugal. ...
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Praia da Marinha and Benagil, Algarve. ...
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Nazaré, Ribatejo - one of the best beaches Portugal has for surfing. ...
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Praia de Odeceixe, Algarve - great beach for swimming. ...
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Foz de Minho, Minho - Portugal's most northerly beach. ...
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Praia da Figueira, the secret Algarve beach
Making time for yourself is oh so important, and a wellness retreat in Portugal is an opportunity to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and immerse yourself in tranquillity. Discover the best wellness retreats in Portugal in 2024 and 2025, and make time to prioritise your health and well-being.
https://www.discover-portugal.com/wellness-retreat-portugal/
There is no shortage of things to do in Portugal, and there is something for everyone. Here are the most beautiful places to visit in Portugal.
Getting familiar with a new city and finding the best places to eat can be a daunting task. Determined to explore the city like the locals, we set out to taste Lisbon food, one neighborhood at a time.
https://www.authenticfoodquest.com/lisbon-restaurants-local-food/
Portugal's fine-dining scene has come into its own, with award winning Michelin Star chefs from across the world looking to join the ranks of some of the country's most-extolled kitchens. There are 28 Michelin-starred restaurants in Portugal, with 21 of them having 1 star and 7 boasting 2 stars.
https://guide.michelin.com/hr/en/selection/portugal/restaurants
DAILY ITINERARY
DEPART FROM (JFK) NEW YORK TO PORTUGAL, SPAIN​
Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal
Hotel check-in - Lumen Hotel
Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
FULL DAY IN LISBON, PORTUGAL
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Arrive in captivating Lisbon, one of the oldest cities in Europe, and transfer to your hotel. Most flights arrive in the early morning and your room may not be ready for you. In this case, leave your luggage with the concierge and your Tour Manager will provide suggestions for you to begin to explore the city on your own. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7 PM. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 5 PM
Overnight: Lisbon
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Savor gourmet foods from Portugal during this small-group guided food and wine tour of Lisbon. Taste cheese, pastries, and Port; enjoy a Lisbon wine tasting from the Alentejo; and learn why this region produces some of the world’s best wine. Plus, your guide provides you with tips on the city’s best eats. This tour is limited to 15 people to ensure a personalized experience. Food tour suitable for vegetarians, please note any special requirements at the time of booking. Taste Portuguese pastries, cheese, Port, and cherry brand Visit some of the best food purveyors and restaurants in Lisbon Learn about Portugal's food and wine traditions from your local guide Small-group limited to 15 people ensures a more personalized experience
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Welcome to Lisbon, Portugal
*Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
*Includes Lisbon City Tour
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LISBON CITY TOUR
The morning city tour of Lisbon begins with a stop at the top of Edward VII's Park for panoramic views over the hills of Lisbon and the River Tagus. Next, view the treasured 16th century Belém Tower and the Monument of Discoveries, standing at the marina in Belém, starting point for many of Portugal's explorers. Afternoon is at leisure.
Welcome to Seville, Spain
Hotel check-in - Novotel Sevilla
*Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
*Optional Evening Flamenco Show
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TRAVEL TO SEVILLE
Depart Lisbon this morning heading south. Cross the region of Alentejo, with its rolling hills, vineyards and cork oak trees. Reach the Spanish border and enter the region of Andalucia. Continue your drive to Seville. After dinner, opportunity to attend the optional Flamenco Show in Seville, known as the birthplace of Flamenco.
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*Optional Evening Flamenco Show
$59 Per Person
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This evening, enjoy a drink and traditional Flamenco show. As performed by some of Seville's leading Flamenco artists, enjoy routines based on the cante jondo or "deep song," which describes the performer's profound emotions in ancient poetic phrases. Although the development of Flamenco has centered principally in the region of Andalucia, it has come to embrace many of the folk traditions of the northern provinces. As a result, it has become, along with the bullfight, a popular symbol of Spain.
Approximate tour duration is 2 hours.
Welcome to Seville, Spain
*Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
*Optional Seville City Tour
*Optional Palacio de las Dueñas & Walk through Old Town Tour
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FULL DAY IN SEVILLE
Spend the day at leisure or, join the optional Seville City Tour. Begin at Plaza de España and the gardens of Maria Luisa Park before taking a walking tour in the quaint Barrio Santa Cruz, the former Jewish Quarter of the city. Continue to view the Cathedral of Seville, burial site of Christopher Columbus. In the afternoon, perhaps join the optional Palacio de las Dueñas. Tour the palace, built in the 15th century in Renaissance style with Gothic and Moorish accents and learn about its intriguing history. Following the visit, walk around Seville's Old Town
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*Optional Seville City Tour
$30 Per Person
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Begin the city tour of Seville at Plaza de España and the gardens of Maria Luisa Park. Afterward, take a walking tour in the quaint Barrio Santa Cruz, the former Jewish Quarter of the city. Continue to view the imposing Cathedral of Seville, burial site of Christopher Columbus and La Giralda Bell tower.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
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*Optional Palacio de las Dueñas & Walk through Old Town Tour
$55 Per Person
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Tour the gorgeous palace, built in the 15th century in Renaissance style with Gothic and Moorish accents and learn about its intriguing history. Explore its majestic rooms and view a diverse collection of art work including paintings and sculptures. Stroll through the beautiful gardens and lovely arcaded courtyard. Following the visit, walk around Seville's Old Town.
Approximate tour duration is 3 hours.
Welcome to Madrid, Spain
Hotel Check-In - Melia Madrid Serrano
*Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
CORDOBA EN ROUTE TO MADRID
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Depart Seville and head north towards Madrid. En route stop in Cordoba, founded by the Romans. Visit the Mezquita de Cordoba, a grand mosque that was transformed into a soaring cathedral in the 16th century. A walking tour of the city reveals the ancient Jewish Quarter with its labyrinth of winding narrow streets, picturesque squares, and view of the 14th century Synagogue on Calle de los Judios. Continue north through the region of La Mancha, home of Don Quixote, featuring panoramic views of its famous windmills. Arrive in Madrid and check into your hotel.
Welcome to Madrid, Spain
*Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
*Includes Madrid City Tour
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MADRID CITY TOUR
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The morning city tour of Madrid begins with a drive along the Gran Via through the Opera District, Plaza de Colon, and view the Royal Palace. Pass through Plaza de Cibeles and Puerta de Alcala Gate. In the afternoon, join the optional Toledo Tour. Take a walking tour of the former capital city of Spain and visit the St. Tome Church with its El Greco masterpiece and Santa Maria la Blanca Synagogue with its Moorish architecture.
Welcome to Barcelona, Spain
Hotel check-in - Innside by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
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ZARAGOZA EN ROUTE TO BARCELONA
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Depart Madrid this morning and head to Barcelona. On the way, stop at Zaragoza, located on the banks of the mighty Río Ebro. Take an orientation tour of the city and spend time at leisure. In the afternoon, continue to Barcelona with its unending choice of museums, galleries, and cafes. Perhaps stroll along Las Ramblas, Barcelona's famous pedestrian walkway with its life-size animators, and stalls.
Welcome to Barcelona, Spain
Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
*Optional: Barcelona City Tour (AM)
*Optional: Gaudi Monuments (PM)
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FULL DAY IN BARCELONA
Today, spend a full day at leisure in Barcelona, or join the optional guided Barcelona City tour, where you will get an introduction to the city and view its famous landmarks. In the afternoon, participate in the optional Gaudi Monuments tour with a guide and discover some of its most important creations. View its masterpiece, the iconic Sagrada Familia (choose to visit independently). Then, continue along the elegant Passeig de Gracia boulevard to view Casa Batllo and Casa Milà, known as La Pedrera. Conclude the tour with a visit to Park Güell, where the colors and expressions of Gaudi's work are boldly displayed. Tonight, attend a reception and bid farewell to your Tour Manager
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*Optional Barcelona City Tour
$35 Per Person
During this Barcelona city tour, you will get an introduction to the artistic city with its famous landmarks. Begin with a drive along the harbor to Plaza Catalunya, the city's bustling main square and Plaza de España home to the old bullfighting ring. Ascend Montjuic Hill, home to the Olympic Complex, encompassing a number of sports facilities built for the 1992 Summer Olympics.
Approximate tour duration is 4 hours.
*Optional Gaudi Monument Tour
$55 Per Person
Discover some of Gaudi's most important creations. Begin with a drive through Barcelona's Eixample district and view his masterpiece, the iconic Sagrada Familia. Then, continue along the elegant Passeig de Gracia boulevard to view the "skull and bones" Casa Batllo and Casa Milà, known as La Pedrera. Conclude the tour with a visit to Park Güell, where the colors and expressions of Gaudi's work are boldly displayed.
Approximate tour duration is 4.5 hours.Approximate tour duration is 5 hours.
Barcelon, Spain
Includes Breakfast, Free Wi-Fi
DEPART BARCELONA, SPAIN
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
A FEW HISTORICAL FACTS​
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LISBON
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Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in western Europe. After the region was settled by the Celts, it was then founded by the Phoenicians.
They established a settlement called Ulissipo, which was then conquered by the Greeks and Carthaginians.
In 205 BC, the Romans won the Second Punic War against the Carthaginians and occupied the city, calling it Olissipo.
Ancient Lisbon was integrated into the Roman province of Lusitania, but when the Roman Empire collapsed, it was invaded by Germanic tribes and was controlled by the Kingdom of the Suebi until 585.
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SEVILLE
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According to the most credible version, the city was founded by the Tartessos community who lived in the Guadalquivir valley, and later it was populated by the Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians.
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In 205 BC, Seville was usurped from the Carthaginians by the Romans during the Second Punic War, and for two centuries it lived through the turbulent history of a Roman city.
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In 43 BC, the city was taken by Julius Caesar, who changed its name to 'Lulia Romuela' or 'Romula', and it became one of the most important cities in the Roman province of Hispania Baetica, being Christianized towards the end of the empire.
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After the fall of Rome, it was occupied by Silingi vandals, until they were banished by the Visigoths, who made the city one of the capitals of their kingdom. This was when one of Seville's most novel experiences took place: Hermenegildo betrayed his father, King Leovigildo and sieged the city, changing the river course.
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MADRID
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Muhammed I, Emir of Córdoba from 852 to 886, commissioned the construction of a fortress on the banks of the Manzanares River and called it “Mayrit”.
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The stronghold was built where the Royal Palace of Madrid presently sits. The citadel was strategically built on top of a hill, with views over the Sierra de Guadarrama. From this location, the Moors could organize incursions against the northern Christian kingdoms. This practical construction became the origin of Madrid.
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The meaning of “Mayrit” isn’t completely clear, although it seems to be the hybrid of two place names; “matrice” meaning fountain in Mozarabic language and “majrà”, meaning riverbed or course of a river in Arabic. Both words refer to the abundance of water, rivers and groundwater there was in this part of Spain.
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BARCELONA
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The earliest historical data in Barcelona begins with the first human remains in the area, dating back to 2500 BC and the existence of the first settlement dates from between 2000 and 1500 BC.
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According to Rufo Festo Avieno, a Latin poet born at the end of the fourth century, Barcelona and its surroundings was home to two Iberian villages: one on Mont Tàber, whose name is unknown.
This hamlet has been called Barcilo, Barcinom or Barkeno by various historians and is believed to be the origin of the name Barcelona. The other settlement was called Laye and was founded on Montjüic. It was inhabited by the Laietani.
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Often overlooked for its popular European cousins, Lisbon specializes in lulling tourists into its laid-back charm. Perched atop seven hills, its alleyways wind between colorful, centuries-old buildings. Fanciful St. George's Castle peeks out to the skyline, lending an Old World-mystery to the burgeoning cosmopolitan city. And despite the modern sleek buildings that are slowly rising throughout the city, village life holds strong.
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But there's more to Lisbon than lazing about in coffee shops nibbling pastéis de nata (custard tarts) all day: From exploring the Fado clubs in Bairro Alto to taking in the view at the top of the Santa Justa Elevator; from laying out at the Cascais beaches to treasure hunting at the historic Feira da Ladra flea market; from gazing at the gargantuan displays at the Oceanarium to gorging on bacalhau (salted cod); Portugal's coastal capital is rich with opportunity.
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The passion of a flamenco dancer, the dedication of a bullfighting matador and the laid-back indulgence of an afternoon siesta are not merely romanticized memories of a long-ago Spain. These cultural traditions are prominent aspects of life in Seville and throughout the country's southernmost Andalusia region. A city marked by Jewish, Islamic and Christian influences, Seville shows evidence of each religion's presence in its church facades, minarets and former ghettos. Travelers who appreciate a good dose of history between leisurely strolls along narrow streets and relaxed, drawn-out meals will swoon over Seville's centuries-old neighborhoods and cultural offerings.
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Spain's capital since 1561, Madrid has been the beating heart of this southern European country for almost 500 years – longer than most countries have even existed. In many ways, it can be compared to other international capitals – it's Spain's biggest city, has the country's largest population and is the center for international business. But if you listen carefully, you might hear the alluring strings of a Spanish guitar, the clicking of a flamenco dancer's castanet, and the swish of a bullfighter's red cape. Yes, Madrid is for travelers interested in famous paintings and stunning architecture, but it's also, and maybe more so, for those looking for passion turned into art, and a taste of life lived with color and intensity.
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Barcelona contains both the authentically historic and the wildly bizarre. From the scenic trails of the colorful Park Güell to the romantic narrow alleys of the Barri Gòtic, this city by the sea seems to attract all types – the adventurer, the romantic, the partier, the culture lover – with an almost overwhelming variety of things to do. You could stay for a few days exploring its architectural marvels, but chances are you'll need a whole week to explore.
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And while the beach lures locals and visitors in droves, it’s the cosmopolitan city that really dazzles. Much of the activity revolves around the Ciutat Vella (or Old City), a series of narrow streets and alleys packed with restaurants, cafes and nightclubs, and the home of Las Ramblas – the wide, tree-lined thoroughfare that’s long been the hub of the city.