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I haven’t learned how to travel on my own yet (if anyone can teach me, thank you), so we went through Teztur, which is generally not bad, with the exception, perhaps, of some of the guides. Teztur guides are recruited, apparently, based on an advertisement, because such variations as “theirs”, “along the Milky Way”, a hellish village accent, distortion of facts and quoting Wikipedia are a common option. The exception is the guide Larisa, who took us to Carcassonne and to the fountains. (Editor's note: For smart people who advise you to take a car and drive yourself, I recommend giving birth to a child, raising him a little, giving him a difficult character, bringing him to a foreign country and carrying him on your back, taking the car, and at the same time telling interesting stories, so, so that he doesn’t get tired and keeps his attention on the narrator, and the narrator on the road. And only then write me comments on this topic. I’ll send the rest to you.) Both airlines we flew with (iFly and Yakutia) are quite decent, although after flying with Yamal two years ago I am very afraid of unknown airlines, but no, everything was ok and without any hiccups. To the commander of the crew of the Yakutia plane, which we flew to Moscow time, I was generally applauded while standing, because no one had ever taken me off and lowered me to the ground SO softly. Handsome!

Let's fly there

And this is back

The weather on the coast in early June is unstable. It seems warm, but the wind is cold. In the morning the sun is sunny, and in the evening it becomes cloudy, and by night it can rain. But in general we didn’t complain about the weather, we were happy with everything, even the rain!

So, Pineda. Pineda is a small town on the Costa de Maresme, which smoothly flows into the Costa Brava. The only attraction here is the church of the 18th century, and the rest are buildings no earlier than the 20s of the 20th century. A huge plus is the station under the hotel windows, from which the train took us to Barcelona in an hour and a half. Pineda borders the towns of Caleia and Santa Susanna, which are larger and noisier. But noise was not part of my plans, and I chose Pineda. There are no real delights, but the benefits (silence, proximity to Barcelona) are obvious to me personally.

Night view from the room's balcony. Under this view, every evening we drank wine and ate fruits, sausages and other rubbish.

This is how we drank.

And so.

Our hotel Aqua Promenade **** turned out to be quite good, but it does not reach 4*. In general, everything is fine, there are no special complaints, as well as no special delights. But what lazy maids they have - I have never seen them like them anywhere.

Hotel

In general, in Spain, laziness is a matter of special national pride, in my opinion. With crowds of tourists and the absence of heat, taking and closing for SIESTA at several o'clock is something incomprehensible to me. I was also surprised by some of the rudeness of the local population. I remembered Moscow public transport with affection, because in Spain, according to my observations, no one gives up their seats on public transport. They have very arrogant teenagers. Pushing a small child while passing by, pushing hard, and not even turning around afterwards is in the order of things. And then they all YELL. Everyone is yelling: children, teenagers, adults. Fatigue sets in after the first fifteen minutes on the train - your brain explodes. And strangely, disturbing their peace causes a storm of emotions on their face. I have observed several times that when someone sits next to single women, the first ones’ faces contort with displeasure. They begin to sigh violently, grunt and make faces, expressing displeasure.

The same church in Pineda.

Quite selfish, again. For extremely bad internet in a hotel, you have to pay, and for each device separately. Those. for the phone separately, for the tablet separately, etc. You have to pay to enter an active church - as a person who never left Notre Dame in my time, this shocked me, to be honest. And so on. In general, “Spain is a cheap country” is a myth. In France, having lunch is cheaper than in Spain, oddly enough.

A piece of a cafe where we had delicious pizza for lunch.

I was also extremely irritated by some general carelessness at all levels. If you ask how to get there, as a rule, they will simply wave you in the direction. This way of explaining the road in squares with a bunch of everything is especially relevant.

Station in Pineda de Mar.

I naively thought that when I arrived in Spain, I would be blinded by the beauty of the locals, where Bardems, Banderas and Penelope Cruzes were probably walking along the streets in packs. But no, my gaze didn’t linger on almost anyone, oddly enough. Once Zhora and I were looking at a handsome guy, about whom someone who knew Zhora said that he was a Catalan - yes, he was handsome, he looked like Pattinson. But I don’t know whether he is Catalan or not.

There are also a lot of smokers in Spain. And, judging by the smell, it’s not just tobacco. We were told that there, by law, you can grow three marijuana bushes for yourself. We even saw children smoking - a boy of about 12 smoked, and his mother stood next to him. I was shocked by this.

Streets of Pineda.

The sea here is stormy and deep. Moreover, deep very quickly. Beach sand plus small pebbles - the optimal combination. The beaches are clean, they are turned up every morning by special machines. The sea was no higher than 20 degrees. I never dared to swim, I’m actually not a fan, but here it’s cold, and deep, and wild - you can’t throw a mattress. In general, I am a person who loves to sit on the shore and look at the waves and breathe the wind.

During the trip, we visited Barcelona four times, three of which on our own along our own routes, frolicked in the Port Aventura amusement park, climbed Mount Montserrat, stopped in the town of Tossa de Mar on the Costa Brava, went to Figueres to the Dali Theater and Museum and We stopped at Pubol Castle to visit Gala, and also got to Carcassonne Castle in France. I will tell you about all these attractions in separate posts, which will include photographs.

In general, the general conclusion from the trip: we had a good rest, but I don’t want to go back to Spain again, I’m full of it. I, unlike most of my friends, don’t want to live here at all. What I took from there in my heart, perhaps, was an increased love for the previously beloved Dali, for the port and fountains of Barcelona (about which I had an ambivalent impression, which I failed to love, but which I remembered and will remember) and the understanding that For some reason I miss Paris.

All of the above are my PERSONAL impressions, if yours are different, people are still different. I always look for Green's Caperna by the sea, and when I don't find it, I'm always disappointed. I need the blue sea, white houses, pickles and grays in droves, and boats. And so that peace and quiet and God's grace. That’s why I felt so good in Croatia and so bad in Turkey. Well, it's normal in Spain. OK, but not perfect. Something like that.

Photos of me and other participants of the trip will be separate posts, so as not to lump everything together. So there will be a lot of posts and they will be delicious. Get ready!

Pineda de Mar is a quiet small town located 60 km from the center of Barcelona and has gradually grown into a popular tourist center.

The local population is just over 26 thousand people, but a large number of tourists come here during the holiday season. This greatly affected Pineda de Mar. The city is divided into two areas: the old city center, located next to the parish church, and the promenade, surrounded by beautiful beaches, modern hotels, inns, apartments and summer residences. The city's infrastructure is very well developed.

Lovers of a “quiet” holiday will appreciate the picturesque city streets, shady public gardens, a beautiful promenade with sandy beaches and restaurants with open terraces allowing you to admire the beauty of the sea.

You should definitely take a walk through the wonderful Montnegre Natural Park, where Mediterranean forest predominates. The city will also be interesting for its cultural attractions and architectural monuments.

Fans of active life and recreation will not get bored here either. There is a water sports center next to the sea, and Pineda de Mar has a football field, a swimming pool and various sports centers. Shopping lovers will enjoy modern shopping centers and brand boutiques.

Vacationers can find here everything they need for a pleasant vacation. Therefore, the city has two centers of “day” and “night” life: plaza de Les Melies and the embankment (Paseo Maritimo). It is here that all the main city holidays are organized, especially City Day, which is celebrated brightly and cheerfully from June 22 to 24. During the holiday season, life here is in full swing both day and night.

Tourists who have been here at least once tend to return to Pineda de Mar again.

Pineda de Mar is located in the center of the Costa del Maresme. The history of the city goes back approximately 2000 years, and it is impossible not to notice this both in the appearance of the city and in archaeological finds and art objects.

First of all, Pineda de Mar is, of course, a wonderful sandy beach, excellent tourist infrastructure, numerous islands of greenery with fountains and flower beds. But besides this, you can find many cultural attractions in the city.

One of them is the architectural work “Can Comas”, authored by Javier Mariscal. After enjoying the beauty and originality of this building, you need to look inside to appreciate the collection of graphic art of the Fundació Tharrats Foundation.

You can't visit Pineda de Mar without seeing the ancient Roman aqueduct. Scientists are still arguing about the time of its appearance, presumably from the 3rd to the 1st century BC. Its original length was 3.5 km, the height difference reached 40 meters, and along its route it supplied four rivers with water from a small gorge in the Val de Rio valley. Unfortunately, the aqueduct has not been completely preserved, but its four arches are in fairly good condition.

Of particular interest is the Church of the Virgin Mary of Pineda (Iglesia de Santa Maria), dating back to the 16th century. This building has an original facade, decorated with tiles, with unusual “tiled” domes, with a beautiful octagonal bell tower, completed in the 18th century. At first glance, it seems that there was originally a tower, and then this magnificent temple was erected.

Near the Church there is the Can Jalpi Palace (XV - XVI centuries). This building is also interesting not only for its historical and architectural value; today it has the status of the cultural center of the city. Connoisseurs of authentic art should definitely visit it.

It is also worth admiring the chapel of St. Antonia (capella de Sant Antoni), located on the street of the same name. Its construction dates back to the end of the 18th century. It still contains a carved altar created in the Baroque style.

There are also two watchtowers from the 16th century left in Pineda de Mar. - Torre de Santa Ana and Torre Mas Castellar.

Province: Barcelona.

Number of inhabitants: 25893.

Area: 10.77 km2.

Distance to Barcelona: about 57 km along the C-32 highway.

How to get there: Pineda de Mar on the map

The cheapest way to get to Pineda de Mar is by train. The city is located in the fourth zone from Barcelona: you go from the airport to the center, to the Sants train station, there you buy a ticket from a machine or a ticket office and take the train towards Blanes or Masanet.

It will take more than an hour to get to Pineda de Mar, so take this into account when traveling. Feel free to clarify the schedule and ticket prices in the comments.

If you plan to get to Pinedo do Mar by car, look where the city is located on the map: take the C-32 highway.

If you have a navigator, getting to Pineda de Mar is even easier: coordinates 41°37 38 n. w. 2°41 28 in. d.

Reviews about Pineda de Mar and beaches

Blue flag beaches of Pineda de Mar: Pineda.

The beaches of Pineda de Mar are not separated by anything; they can be considered one whole. Pineda de Mar beach is very comfortable, bright, clean. Golden, coarse sand, clear water, easy entry into the water, and the absence of stones make the Pineda de Mar beach a paradise. Lifeguards are on duty here in the summer, weather flags are hung, and there are restaurants and cafes nearby. In the evening there are discos on the beaches.

As for reviews of Pineda de Mar, tourists usually note the pleasant tranquility of the city, convenient transport system, and the opportunity to buy summer clothes inexpensively. Negative reviews of Pineda de Mar often refer to the thin walls in hotels, but overall the town is very pleasant.

Weather in Pineda de Mar and hotels

The weather in Pineda de Mar allows swimming from the end of June to October. To get a detailed picture of Pineda de Mar, you can look at the Costa Brava weather and Barcelona weather sections, especially if you need a diary of temperatures from previous years.

Hotels in Pineda de Mar differ mainly in size: from small guest houses to huge complexes with their own territory. Hotels in Pineda de Mar have excellent service, but if you choose half board or full board, you will have to pay extra for drinks during lunch and dinner.

Entertainment in Catalonia.

impressed them so much that the decision about where to go next time came on its own.

Pineda de Mar - a new world

We decided not to go to Costa Dorada, because... We've already seen a lot of things there.

The choice fell on the town Pineda de Mar, 50 km from Barcelona and 45 km from Girona. Coast of the Costa del Maresme.

Although the distance between La Pineda (where we were last year) and Pineda de Mar is no more than 150 km, sometimes it seemed to me that this was a completely different country. No less beautiful and interesting.

Features of national transport

Our journey began with an adventure, and it did not end throughout the trip.

Our plane was delayed by 20 minutes, and during this time the regular bus to our town left safely. The next one is scheduled in an hour and a half.

And here we are standing at the bus stop with bags, but at the same time in a good mood, because we are in Spain.

There is no bus... No, not in time, not in 10 minutes, not in 20...

He was 25 minutes late(later we find out that it is the norm not to follow the schedule) and he came, looked at us and left. There was simply no room in it.

And the next bus is again in an hour and a half - and this... is the last bus next morning.

Taxi for a pretty penny

While waiting, we met cheerful English-speaking guys, who, by a happy coincidence, also needed to go to Pineda de Mar.

Just in case of emergency, they learned about taxi cost to the city(2 people - 100 euros, 5 people - 200 euros) and convinced us to wait for the bus.

The bus has arrived and there was a place for us in it. We were able to get to the hotel.

Hello city

We, of course, devoted the next day to getting to know the town where we actually arrived.

It is small, very quiet and calm. Sometimes it seems that there is almost no local population, but it only seems so.

I'll say right away, the city Pineda de Mar is ideal for a QUIET family holiday or simply for those who want to take a break from the hectic city life.

For a hectic life, it’s worth going to Barcelona and Girona or neighboring Calella and Santa Susanna.

History and modernity side by side

History of Pineda de Mar as a city begins in the 14th century with the construction of St. Mary's Church. The facade of the church, created in the Baroque style, looks quite unusual.

In the 19th century, Pineda de Mar again experienced a period of stagnation due to civil wars.

Since 1960, the town has come to life. Rich residents of Barcelona began to build their residences here, and expensive hotels were opened for tourists.

Now Pineda de Mar is conditionally divided into two parts: old and new. The historical part is centered around the ancient church of St. Mary. One of the evidences of the past is the Kan Jalpi Palace, built at the end of the 15th - beginning of the 16th centuries.

Tourist train in season

From May to October, a special tourist train “Xino-Xano” runs in Pineda de Mar, which has only 2-3 cars.

The pleasure costs 2.5 euros (if you drive half the route) and 4.5 euros if you drive around the entire town in a circle.

Friday fair

On Fridays there is a fair on the embankment, where you can not only choose delicious and fresh food, but also buy clothes and jewelry produced by local craftsmen at reasonable prices.

Calella - vibrant life and great beach

Next door to Pineda de Mar there is a wonderful town called Calella, which is famous with its beautiful beaches with golden sand and convenient access to the sea.

He is not as quiet as Pineda de Mar, there is always something going on in him.

Along Iglesia Street you will find many shops. There are well-known brands (for example, Mango) and modest stores of completely unknown brands, the products of which compare favorably in price and quality.

On one of the streets in Calella there is an interesting cactus house.

The owner of the house planted huge cacti on large balconies along the entire facade of the house, which grow upward and reach a height of several meters.

Square of Saint Salvador

Walking through the streets of this beautiful city, you will certainly find yourself in the central square of Saint Salvador, where you can relax and enjoy the coolness of the fountain.

Numerous competitions and festivals are constantly held there.

We caught a children's dance competition from local dance studios and a dance festival, the participants of which came from different countries.

El Far Lighthouse

The symbol of Calella is the El Far lighthouse- located on a hill on the outskirts of the city. It was built in 1859 to warn of danger in the event of an attack by Algerian pirates.

The lighthouse has an observation deck, from which, according to the guide, they open beautiful views of almost the entire city and coast.

But we didn’t go up to the observation deck: we were warned that the climb was very steep and there were no guardrails.

After walking around Pineda de Mar and exploring Calella, We developed a further plan - Barcelona and Girona were next in line.

To be continued…

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How to get to Pineda de Mar

Pineda de Mar is the “heart” of the Costa del Maresme. Located on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea, not far from Barcelona, this resort town quickly gained popularity among tourists due to its location, actively developing infrastructure, historical heritage and beautiful many kilometers of beaches.

Pineda de Mar is located approximately 50 km north of Barcelona. Next to it are other popular resorts of the Costa del Maresme, such as Santa Susanna and Calella. You can get to Pineda de Mar from both Barcelona and El Prat airport. Many international flights arrive at El Prat Airport every day, including flights from Russia. In summer, direct flights to Barcelona are carried out from many major Russian cities, in winter - with a transfer in Moscow. You can check the flight schedule from your city to Barcelona on international search sites. Aviasales, Buruki and others. You can get from Barcelona or El Prat airport to Pineda de Mar by train, bus or taxi (transfer).

You can get to Pineda de Mar directly from El Prat airport by buses No. 603 and 614 of the company Sagales. Buses start running from 5.30 am and continue throughout the day, the last flight departs at 23.45. Travel time to Pineda de Mar will be about 1.5 hours. The fare is 9.8 euros one way.

You can also get to Pineda de Mar by train from Barcelona train station Barcelona Pl. Catalonia. R1 trains run to the resort starting at 05.50 am, the journey time is 1 hour. Electric trains run throughout the day, twice an hour until late at night. The last train leaves at 11 pm. You can find out more detailed information at the railway service .

At night, you can only get to the resort by taxi or transfer; public transport does not work. The difference between a transfer and a taxi is that a car with a driver will be waiting for you at the time of your arrival and will meet you with a sign. Travel time will be about 1 hour. You can find out the latest information and order a transfer in advance on the transfer services booking website , and others.

Pineda de Mar Hotels

You can stay in Pineda de Mar in hotels of different star categories, apartments, holiday homes and guest houses. Most accommodations are located on the first or second line from the beach. Resort hotels often offer included breakfast, outdoor pools and other additional options. Apartments in Pineda de Mar are also very popular, with more and more rental housing offers appearing every year.

Golden Taurus Park Resort, 4 stars

The hotel is located across the street from the beach. In addition, on its territory you can find 3 swimming pools, a garden, a restaurant, and a snack bar. Free private parking is available on site. Wi-Fi is also available free of charge throughout the hotel. There is a playground for children.

The hotel has rooms of varying sizes. Each room is equipped with a balcony, telephone, satellite TV, safe, air conditioning, hairdryer. Depending on the room type, the price may include breakfast, half board or full board. The hotel received the highest marks for the work of the staff and the cleanliness of the rooms.

The hotel has a tour desk. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 11.00. You can find out more about availability and hotel costs for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.

Aqua Hotel Promenade, 4 stars

The hotel is located in the city center, a minute's walk from the resort's main promenade and the beach. The hotel has a restaurant, solarium and swimming pool. The hotel offers various entertainment programs and a children's club in the summer. This hotel is one of the first beach line hotels in Pineda de Mar. Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, parking spaces are available for an additional fee and upon prior reservation.

The hotel has rooms of varying sizes, including family options. The room is equipped with a balcony, telephone, satellite TV, safe, air conditioning, hairdryer, minibar. Depending on the room type, the price may include breakfast, half board or full board. The hotel received the best ratings for the work of its staff and location.

The hotel has luggage storage, a tour desk, and a currency exchange office. The front desk is available to guests 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 10.00. You can find out more about availability and hotel costs for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.

Sumus Hotel Stella & Spa, 3 stars

This hotel in Pineda de Mar is located 150 meters from the beach. On site you can find a swimming pool, hydromassage, sun terrace, garden and children's playground. Guests can also enjoy the hotel's restaurant and spa. The spa is equipped with an indoor pool, sanarium, sauna, Turkish bath, and various types of showers. Entertainment events are held on site several times a week, and a children's club operates during the high season. Paid public parking is available nearby.

The hotel has single, double, triple and quadruple rooms. The rooms are equipped with balconies, telephone, TV, safe, air conditioning, hairdryer, free Wi-Fi. Depending on the room type, the price may include breakfast, half board or full board. The hotel received the best ratings for its location, cleanliness of the rooms and quality of breakfast.

The hotel provides luggage storage services, a tour desk, and a currency exchange office. The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14.00, check-out is until 12.00. You can find out more about availability and hotel costs for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.

130 CASTELLANOS, apartment

These apartments in Pineda de Mar are located on the seafront and offer views of the promenade. The apartments have a balcony, TV, air conditioning, iron, washing machine, hairdryer. The kitchen area is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, kettle, oven, stove, toaster, coffee machine. The apartment has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Private paid parking is available nearby and is available upon reservation.

This is a new accommodation option that has been available for rent since May 2017. Check-in is from 16.00, check-out is until 10.00. You can find out more about availability and cost of living in apartments for specific dates on the booking website Booking.com.

Jorge Franganillo/Local Pier

Attractions of Pineda de Mar

Pineda de Mar is conventionally divided into historical and modern parts of the city. Some historical architectural monuments have been preserved, because the city is almost 2,000 years old. The modern part of the city is replete with green parks, promenades with cafes and restaurants, and there is also a huge embankment along which you can walk (or bike) to neighboring resorts.

While vacationing in Pineda de Mar, you should definitely visit the historical part of the city with its numerous architectural monuments. These, in particular, include Montpalau Castle(built in the 12th century), baroque St. Mary's Church(built in the 11th century), can also be found here ancient roman aqueduct, whose history dates back to the period before our era, several towers and fortress walls.

In the resort part of the city, the main places for walking are promenade Paseo Maritimo And Place de les Melies. Both of these places can be called the busiest center of resort life in Pineda de Mar. There are bars, cafes, restaurants, shops here, and you can also ride a bike to the neighboring resort. In addition, you should definitely take a walk through one of the resort’s public gardens or parks. The thing is that Pineda de Mar is surrounded by forests of Pyrenean pine, or piña, after which it got its name. The air here is always clean and fresh, and the centuries-old trees impress with their size and power.

A frequent entertainment during a holiday in Pineda de Mar is excursion trips to neighboring cities, rich in historical attractions. This could be, for example, Girona or Barcelona. Also popular are destinations such as the Port Aventura amusement park, the mountain and monastery of Montserrat, the south of France and others. You can get there on your own or with a group bus tour. The list of group excursions from Pineda de Mar can be studied and ordered on the service Tezeks.com(from tour operator TEZ TOUR).

Beaches of Pineda de Mar sandy, surprisingly clean and comfortable to stay. They stretch for 3 km along the coast, daily cleaning and cleaning of coastal areas from algae is carried out here, so the beaches of Pineda de Mar have more than once been awarded the Blue Flag as the cleanest beaches in the world. The entire beach area of the resort is public, payment may only be required for umbrellas and sun loungers.

Carquinyol/Costa del Maresme beach

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Photo at the beginning of the article: Carquinyol