Etiqueta: historic gardens

Real Monasterio de Santa María de Pedralbes: Gothic Gem of Barcelona.

Real Monasterio de Santa María de Pedralbes: Gothic Gem of Barcelona.

In the Pedralbes neighborhood, away from the urban bustle and immersed in a tranquil and beautifully serene atmosphere, stands the Real Monastery of Santa María de Pedralbes, one of the most elegant expressions of Catalan Gothic architecture. Founded in 1327 by Queen Elisenda de Montcada, …

Santa Clotilde Gardens and Cala Boadella: A Mediterranean Landscape from Above.

Santa Clotilde Gardens and Cala Boadella: A Mediterranean Landscape from Above.

Perched dramatically above the Mediterranean on the Costa Brava, the Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar offer one of the most beautiful combinations of historic garden design and coastal scenery in Catalonia. Among their most spectacular features is the view towards Cala Boadella, a …