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Smart Travels--Europe with Rudy Maxa
Barcelona & Costa Brava
Season 4
Episode 403
A Mediterranean marvel, Barcelona simmers with beautiful beaches, medieval mazes, eye popping art and hypnotic architecture. Rudy feasts on Barcelona's tapas bars, surrealist art and Modernist structures. Highlights include: rambles along La Rambla, Gaudi’s treasures, a neighborhood festival, designer shopping and waterfront fun. He basks in the best beaches on the Costa Brava.
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