Strength, balance, courage and common sense, the four key concepts of human tower building, repeated like a mantra by its practitioners. For spectators, the most appropriate words might be thrills, nerves, suspense and joy. Without a doubt, to experience a human tower building event is to navigate a sea of sensations. So it’s no wonder that UNESCO inscribed this Catalan tradition par excellence on its list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
If you’re the sort of person who enjoys combining cultural visits in cities with nature excursions, here are four of the routes favoured by Barcelona locals, who also like to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors, especially when these beauty spots are so close to home. These routes offer something for everyone and, like almost every other route in the country, can be enjoyed all year round.
If you don’t know how organic, biodynamic and natural wines differ from each other but you’d like to find out, take a trip around the regions of Barcelona. From Alt Penedès to Maresme, passing through Bages, there are many wineries that adopt a green approach to winemaking, producing extremely high-quality wines without harming the environment. Some of the names may well ring a bell, while others will be new discoveries: small, family-run companies with limited production and strong environmental awareness. The seven suggestions below are likely to make you a convert to sustainable wine tourism.
Just 40 minutes from Barcelona, discover La Roca Village, one of the eleven luxury shopping destinations in The Bicester Collection. Explore more than 140 boutiques of the world's best fashion and lifestyle brands with discounts of up to 60% off the original price throughout the year, in a safe and privileged environment.
From a high vantage point, overlooking vast expanses, you get a unique double feeling: on the one hand, you feel important while taking in so much space with your gaze; on the other, you realise how small human beings are in the immensity of nature. Be it as it may, it is a joy for the senses to glimpse the endless colours, plains and mountains that bring the region to life. Here are six prime places to enjoy panoramic views.
If you are a lover of good food and like to explore the origins of the products you enjoy, we suggest a tour taking in several producers in the regions around Barcelona. From freshly picked fruit to artisan cheeses, beer, chocolate, honey and jam, these experiences will allow you experience food with all your senses. Are you ready to try them?
Reaching the top of a mountain always conveys a sense of accomplishment, of crossing the finish line or of achieving a goal. If that peak is also the highest in a region, one of the most beloved or one whose name is associated with legends or historical moments, then these feelings are even greater. Below we have compiled what we consider to be the most legendary peaks in the regions of Barcelona, all of which are worth visiting and attempting to climb.
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