2Rupit, Catalonia

While Barcelona steals most of Catalonia’s spotlight, the medieval village of Rupit offers a quieter, more authentic escape.

Perched on a rocky hilltop, Rupit boasts stone houses, wooden balconies draped with flowers, and a wooden suspension bridge that leads you into the heart of the town. Nature lovers will find nearby waterfalls and hiking trails through lush forests. It’s the kind of place where time seems to slow down, and every corner begs for a photograph.