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Room tour of Hotel Pinar del Mar in Platja D'Aro, Spain

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What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · FallFrom Barcelona

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Barcelona will eat up your travel budget in a heartbeat.

We found it an excellent place to stay and highly recommend going to this area, if not this hotel.

I have to say this is one of the nicest looking breakfast spreads I've seen.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use the bus from Platja D'Aro to Barcelona for an inexpensive transfer (about €20 each way).
Bring a power adapter for American plugs.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhere is a cost-effective place to stay between cruises in Barcelona?
QWhat is the Hotel Pinar del Mar like?
QWhat does the breakfast buffet look like at Hotel Pinar del Mar?

Port Highlights

Barcelona1 Sad Bacon
Platja D'Aro4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Darren and Susan from @retiredtimetocruise are between cruises. One ended in Barcelona and the next one starts a month later in Barcelona - but staying in Barcelona is expensive. Check out this cost effective shoulder season destination. Platja D'Aro has it all. Beaches, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, hiking or bike riding, historic sites or just relaxation. Today we give a tour of the room we found in Hotel Pinar del Mar plus a look at the breakfast buffet offered. Enjoy this quick tour.