4 visits to plant and flower growers near Barcelona: nature, scents and local charm

Less than an hour from Barcelona, an array of unique experiences is waiting for you among flowering fields, medicinal plants and traditional knowledge. Visit producers who passionately care for the land and offer activities such as workshops, guided walks and flower picking. Nature, sustainability and local charm in their purest form. Read on and be amazed by these lively corners.

1- Bauma de les Deveses: medicinal plants in Berguedà.

Enjoy a unique sensory experience exploring the properties and uses of medicinal plants in the midst of nature. Stroll through the vineyard, learn about the plants that grow in the gardens and discover how they are used to make herbal teas, oils and natural remedies. If you prefer, you can also take specialised workshops on natural cosmetics, perfumes with essential oils, creating a natural first aid kit or producing ratafia and liqueurs with plants.

 
2- Niudalia – flowers and nature in the Berguedà region.


 

Niudalia, the largest flower farm in Catalonia, where you can stroll among tulips, sunflowers and dahlias, depending on the season, and discover the secrets of sustainable flower growing. The experience includes guided tours, bouquet picking, picnics among flowers and planting workshops. They also offer photo shoots, celebrations and outdoor weddings in a stunning natural setting. You can bring your pet with you! Open from spring to autumn. Advance booking recommended. 

3- Tulipmania – tulips and flowers at the foot of Pedraforca (Berguedà region) 

At Tulipmania, you can experience a burst of colours with more than 180,000 tulips and other spring flowers, such as muscari, hyacinths, daffodils, and buttercups. The countryside in Saldes is perfect for walking, taking photos and enjoying nature. It also offers family activities, flower workshops and a food truck area. It is a fleeting and immersive experience to connect with spring and the rural landscape. Perfect for spending a special day with your family, partner or friendss. 

4- Scented Parks – aromatic plants and sensory experiences (Vallès Oriental, Osona and Alt Penedès regions)

The Scented Parks Network (XPO), founded in 2009, promotes agroecology through a network of parks specialising in the sustainable growing of aromatic, medicinal and culinary plants. Each park offers themed festivals and guided tours, courses and workshops, thus allowing visitors to connect back with nature and learn about the properties of these plants. They also have farm shops where you can buy handmade products. This social economy project contributes to the environmental, financial and social sustainability of rural areas.


More information:

Baume de les Deveses
Niudàlia
Tulipmania
Parc de les Olors