Mediterranean Coast of Spain

MUCHMORE THAN JUST A BEACH

There are also extraordinary apart- ment buildings designed by Gaudí, the most renowned being the Casa Bat- lló and La Pedrera-Casa Milà , where light, colour and organic shapes blend together with wood, ironwork, glass and stoneware. SITGES GAY PRIDE Sitges Gay Pride (Barcelona) has be- come a standard for Gay Pride Fes- tivals in Spain. There are numerous performances and theme parties in the city's clubs and a great protest pa- rade. You'll really enjoy the colourful, festive atmosphere in the city during these days in June.

a a PARK GÜELL BARCELONA

Explore the city's historical past in the Gothic Quarter . The narrow streets and medieval buildings will take you back in time. Visit the palaces which are now the Town Hall and the Gen- eralitat or Regional Government, as well as Barcelona Cathedral and the Gothic Basilica of Santa María del Pi . To discover the Modernist buildings in the city you can take a tour which includes the Modernist Complex of Sant Pau which has colourful stained- glass windows and golden domes. Gaudí's legacy is alive and well in places like the surprising Park Güell , where you'll feel like you're in a fairy tale. The curious shapes and bold col- our combinations together with the vegetation create a magical world where you can wander to your heart's content.

GAY PRIDE SITGES

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