... was the second stop on our excursion, last week. Here we did a wine tour and tasting at the Cellers Baronia de Montsant, and it's...

During the week I had another big day out exploring my homeland of Catalunya. As I mentioned in previous posts this is the prefect time...

... billed as one of Gaudi's least known works, the gardens show off his love for nature and natural shapes. Once having seen a couple...

Whilst there are fewer tourists around at the moment I am visiting as many of the local tourist attractions as I can. A couple of weeks...

Saint James' Day is today, and although I'm not at all religious this day does mean something to me because of it's connection to the...

Last week I finally got round to visiting the Palau de la Musica in Barcelona, and what a treat it was. Towards the back is a cafe (but...

Looking for a fun, and informative day out? If you're interested in science at any level then a visit to Cosmocaixa in Barcelona is a...

A few more pics from the historic walking tour I did last week. This is the street just behind the church at the top of the Rambla -...

Our guide was Angel Gutierrez, a Vilanova resident, originally from Cuba, who had an amazing amount of knowledge about our town, quoting...

This week a new train company, French owned, are offering high speed trips to Madrid from Barcelona for just €9 (one way). - This is...

RENFE who run the national train network here, have just announced that this summer long distance train journeys will be discounted by...

Not far from Vilanova (around 25kms) is Sant Sadurni d'Anoia where many of the most well known houses of Cava are located. One you are...

When we first moved here I filled a lot of my time doing family history research. A few years back a friend sent me a photo of a...

Believe it ot not Vilanova actuality has an indigenous gin - M&G ginebra, which has been here since 1880 making bins and liquors. The...

One of my favourite local walks is along the coast to Sitges. If course with the municipal restrictions currently in place that isn't an...

Torre del Veguer is another local wine producer, in fairly easy walking distance from the apartment. It was founded in the 14th...

Following on from yesterday's post I thought I'd pop down to the beach in front of the lighthouse and share a few photos with you. A few...

Did you know the founder of the Bacardi company/ empire was born just up the road from Vilanova in Sitges. And did you know there's is...

It's a bit of a lazy post today, although not a lazy morning - just photos from an early morning walk Vilanova to Sitges

As well as the regular train service between Sitges and Vilanova there is also an excellent bus service run by Plana. It runs via Sant...