Did you know that you can get from Madrid, the capital city, to Barcelona, the cosmopolitan capital of Spain’s colorful Catalonia region, in just 5 hours? Or, take the scenic route along the coast and take in loads of beautiful sights such as historic villages and busy street markets in the villages.
Here are some tips and landmarks to see driving from Madrid to Barcelona. Start with a meal at El Botin, the oldest continuing and still functioning restaurant in the world. This eatery was author Hemingway’s personal favorite.Continue to the royal site of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, a historical residence of the King of Spain and a reminder of Spain’s glorious past. Take in all its beauty before continuing your journey.
Barcelona is known for its colorful art and architecture. No other than Picasso and Miró lived and worked in this city. Their artwork can be admired in the Museu Picasso or the Fundació Joan Miró. Plenty of other modernist landmarks are spread throughout the city!
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