We grabbed drinks from the food carriage and had the first of many Estrella’s. Unlike UK trains, where space is tight and you want to stay in your seat, these trains are far more spacious. The food carriage isn’t just for grabbing a drink, it’s a place to lounge, gather, and mill about, which adds to the experience.
After Barcelona, we decided to visit Cadaqués, a seaside town nestled at the foot of a mountain. It feels inaccessible and has been described as such by The Guardian in 2022, but we were already in Barcelona, and the journey was easy with my Interrail pass — a train ride followed by a taxi.
Famous as Dalí’s former home, Cadaqués was also a favourite holiday spot for Islington locals in the ’70s and still is today. Friends had recommended it, and it didn’t disappoint. This was in October 2024, and the weather shifted between warm and cool days. Cadaqués was much cooler, but we still went for a swim. Leaving was the real disappointment.
