37th America’s Cup

From the Serra del Cadí in the Pre-Pyrenees to the Mediterranean coast, you’ll find a wide variety of impressive landscapes in the natural areas of the regions of Barcelona. The pine forests of Maresme, the wetlands of Baix Llobregat, the cliffs of Garraf, the vineyards of Penedès or the rugged mountains of Berguedà are all magnificent settings that you can explore on foot, by bicycle or —why not?— on horseback. In an area with plenty of waymarked trails and a superb range of equestrian tourism options, what’s stopping you from going for a gallop?

If you’re looking for a place with lovely mountain scenery close to Barcelona, look no further than the amazing Montseny Natural Park, set on the Costa Barcelona. Listed as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this massif has been the hiking school of countless Catalans, the place where many hiking enthusiasts first strapped on their backpacks. However, apart from going on long hikes or short walks, the park offers all sorts of options for having a great time.

Switch off from work. Get out of your chair. Put your smartphone away … Look! Just a stone’s throw away from Barcelona, there are a host of natural areas where you can enjoy nature. Among iconic mountains, pine and holm oak forests, peaks overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and quiet valleys, you’re sure to find an inviting setting that will have you reaching for your walking boots and backpack. Welcome to hiker’s paradise!