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About the city

Hi there, how 're you??

I'm Toni, from Vilanova i la Geltru, a beautiful town next to Barcelona, in the Mediterranian coast.

Vilanova is the capital of El Garraf, a region which lies half-way between the main metropolitan areas of Barcelona (40 kms to the North), and Tarragona (45 kms to the South), and covers a total area of 33.5 km2. Its population is 62000 inhabitants according to the official census in 2005. Its rich history dates back many centuries; in 1274 it was awarded the Carta Pobla (City Charter)by King Jaume I.

Some history

From the air

As a city, it has polarized the attention of a great area even beyond its own boundaries, and has always boasted a dynamic economy, originally based on its agriculture and wine shipping commerce (in the 18th and 19th centuries), and later on, its textile industry. In recent years industry has diversified, with the presence of large metal, chemical and textile factories (since the first half of the 20th century). The city still maintains a certain amount of agricultural commerce and one of the most important fishing fleets in Catalonia. There has also been an important development in the sector of tourism and leisure facilities.

Intro Updated Jan 25, 2006
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Tag84 Aug 19, 2008 at 3:43 AM

Dear Angar, I'm looking for budget accomodation in Vilanova from 29 Aug-1 Sept. for 2 persons. Do you maybe have any recommendation because I searched a lot on the internet but can't find anything! Do you maybe have some options? Tag
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Etoile2B Apr 24, 2008 at 11:15 AM

Happy Birthday from sunny California! Here's to many wonderful years!
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Daja123 Apr 23, 2008 at 10:03 PM

Happy birthday, Toni! Wishing you a wonderful day from sunny Slovenia!
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donnagocat Oct 2, 2007 at 12:42 PM

Hi from York England! I am going to stay in Vilanova at the end of Oct. I am tralleving from the airport to Vilanova by train. Please can you tell me the route and times of trains after 19:00 from El Prat to Vilanova on a Saturday. Much thanks, donnagocat
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madsen_45 Apr 24, 2007 at 3:36 PM

Here's a wish for you, for the brightest, happiest, nicest kind of Day! Happy happy Birthday....
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DAO Apr 24, 2007 at 2:00 PM

Happy Birthday!
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olja1234 Apr 24, 2007 at 11:27 AM

Happy, happy Birthday to you. Enjoy your day!
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traveloturc Apr 24, 2007 at 8:54 AM

Happy birthday to you from Istanbul ..I wish that you realize all your dreams ..all the best
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deecat Apr 24, 2007 at 4:05 AM

A new year, another birthday for you, and another wish for you via Chicago.
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mary2u99 Apr 23, 2007 at 6:29 PM

Happy Birthday to you & enjoy your day. :-)