This blog post was originally posted on December 29, 2015, and was updated on May 3, 2019<\/span><\/i>. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Barcelona is wonderful, but there is so much more to discover outside of the city. In particular the wonderful medieval villages in Catalonia.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Catalonia has a rich history, beautiful and varied landscapes and amazing local food and wine. Getting out of its capital to explore the area is an absolute must! However, while there are many day trips just a short train or bus ride away, there are also a number of gorgeous, medieval villages in Catalonia that are worth the drive out of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most of these must be reached by car, as they are planted in the middle of the beautiful Catalan countryside. Furthermore, each can be fit into a day, so don’t doubt taking a day out to visit one of these beautiful medieval villages in Catalonia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. Peratallada<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to well-preserved medieval villages in Catalonia, this beautiful place wins hands down. Peratallada is well worth the hour and a half drive from Barcelona. Seemingly dropped into a beautiful, sprawling countryside, stepping inside its walls is like stepping back in time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Local’s Tip: <\/strong>Make sure to also grab a bite at Bonay<\/a>, one of our favorite restaurants for casual yet rich Catalan countryside eats<\/a>. Not sure what Catalan food is all about? Let our foodie guide Raquel explain some of our favorite dishes that you must try while in Barcelona!<\/p>\n\n\n\n