Very close to Barcelona you will find a great many examples of modernista works created between the 19th and 20th centuries. Urban palaces and holiday homes, churches and hospitals, warehouses and gardens, factories and cellars, all with the signature of the great architects of the movement in Catalonia: Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner, and Josep Puig i Cadafalch, among others. To commemorate this cultural trend, different towns and cities are organizing festivals and fairs to recover their aesthetic quality. Want to find out more about them?
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.
There are plenty of cavities to explore in the regions of Barcelona, giving you the chance to discover secrets held deep underground. These breathtaking spaces are perfect for a day out in good company. If you’re the adventurous sort or you fancy doing a special activity, here are six caves in the regions of Barcelona that can be visited at any time of the year.
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?
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