Your trip

If you long for real bread, the kind made with artisanal methods, local flours and sourdough, we have to tell you that you can still find it in places like the Lluçanès region. This is a land with its own identity, halfway between the Plain of Vic and Berguedà. It has a dynamic farming activity where food isn’t manufactured, it’s made! The Bread and Wheat Route will delight you, whether you’re a modern foodie or getting on in years and nostalgic for the past.

Sometimes, to rediscover the miracle of existence, all you have to do is look up at the sky: far from the light pollution of big cities, you can see the grandeur of the cosmos quite clearly. However, if you want to do it properly, you will need to visit an astronomical observatory. These stargazing centres are located in privileged locations, with stable atmospheric conditions and unpolluted skies, and have such powerful telescopes that, when opened, a superb show unfolds before our eyes. In the regions around Barcelona, there are several of these perfect places for stargazing. Do you know where they are? 

Hiking circuits allow you to enjoy different landscapes from start to finish. You do not have to go back the same way or worry about where you left your car. For you to be able to choose where you would like to go, we suggest five hiking circuits through five regions, all of which are amazing.

Looking for a picnic area that’s suitable for a day out with the kids? Here are four very different ones, close to cities and up in the mountains, but with one common ingredient: the kids will have so much fun that they won’t want to leave. Get the lunchboxes ready and let the adventure begin!

Would you like to see how the delicious strawberries of the Maresme area are grown? Are you keen to find out how malvasia wine from Sitges is made? Do you fancy seeing a cold cuts production facility in action or having a beekeeper show you their hives? We’ve prepared a gastronomic route for you in the regions of Barcelona on which you’ll discover where everything you eat comes from.

If you want to improve your mood and boost your vitality, treat yourself to some forest bathing! Originating in Japan, forest bathing consists of a short guided walk through a mature forest combined with a series of exercises to activate all the senses and connect deeply with the forest ecosystem. This allows you to absorb phytoncides, volatile substances released by plants to communicate with each other, which we absorb through our breath and skin. Are you ready to feel a unique connection with nature? Here we explain the unique features of four forests in the regions around Barcelona, where you can practice this enlightening technique.

Where do eggs come from? What about the meat we eat? If your children are asking themselves these questions, what better way than to take them to find out for themselves? In the regions around Barcelona, several rural houses and farm schools offer the chance to see their work first-hand. Collecting eggs laid by hens, feeding lambs, petting calves or milking a cow are experiences you can enjoy if you decide to try one of the five activities described in this article. This is definitely also well-being or, rather, rural family well-being. Enjoy! 

Relaxation, unwinding and calm. If you need to hear these three words as much as you need to drink water, we have the perfect formula for you. Or rather, we have the water that heals. The regions around Barcelona are home to thermal treasures with incredible benefits that will help you unwind like never before, while nourishing your body with the finest minerals and helping it relax from the hectic pace of everyday life.   

A farmhouse surrounded by nature, a tree house, a room without Wi-Fi or a spa providing massage services. These types of accommodation have something in common: they want you to unwind. Leave your worries behind, forget about that work e-mail you have not been able to send and do not think about what you need to buy for dinner tonight. Choose one of the following and treat yourself to an unforgettable weekend.

“Mindfulness, or the non-judgmental focus of one’s attention on one’s own emotions, thoughts and feelings in the present moment, which can be trained through meditation practices drawn from Buddhist anapanasati,” is one of the definitions we find for mindfulness. What happens if we do this amidst the endless vineyard landscapes we have in the regions around Barcelona? Well, magic happens and our attention gets even fuller, because the landscapes also fill us up. Are you ready to discover four amazing places to practise mindfulness and other wellness techniques surrounded by vineyards?

Christmas is a time for gift-giving, and treating yourself to experiences you can enjoy together may be the perfect option. Share a getaway to a rural house, discover new varieties at a winery, find the most concealed Gaudí, relax in hot springs, enjoy a bike ride or a hot air balloon trip, discover a farm with children ... There are plenty of options very close by, for all tastes and budgets: Unique gifts that are sure to please!

Get in shape, while enjoying the freedom of running in nature, whenever and wherever you want, without fees or schedules and without depending on other people. This is trail running, and we have one of the best places in the world to practice it right here: the Berguedà region. It would take you more than a lifetime to complete all the routes the region has to offer, so we have selected 5 of different difficulty levels for you here. Are you in?

Is it weekend already and you feel like getting out into nature with your children? Walking through forests, fields and mountains helps us unwind from life’s hassle and makes us happier. We know that sometimes it can be a real challenge to do so with children. But do you know one of the keys to success? Choose a tour that is tailored to each family's abilities and turn it into an adventure. Here are seven tours that are suitable for families.

Sometimes the sea cries out, and all you can do is listen. The waves speak to you and urge you to put on your trainers and walk slowly, with the breeze playing with your hair and the smell of salt filling your lungs. These six tours overlooking the sea invite you to roam around ancient castles that have watched over the coast for centuries, among cliffs that plunge into the endless blue and trails that lead you to explore hidden corners. It is time to unwind, leave the noise behind and immerse yourself in the calm that only the sea can provide. Your coastal adventure starts right here.

Are you ready to explore magical caves, prehistoric inscriptions or lakes full of ducks? Your children will not be able to resist! We have selected six easy walks, suitable for everyone, that are real adventures and will take you through enchanted forests, secret valleys and paths steeped in history. Pack your backpacks and sandwiches, put on your walking shoes and set off to discover these six striking spots in the regions around Barcelona.

If there is an art movement linked to Barcelona, it is Modernisme. As a symbol of flamboyance and modernity for the bourgeoisie of that time, we still have many examples of this aesthetic revolution that emphasised curved shapes and highlighted the importance of detail and craftsmanship.

Barcelona is the cradle of this avant-garde art. Furthermore, in the different regions of Barcelona and very close to the city, there are also great gems that have largely gone unnoticed, perhaps because they are not on Passeig de Gràcia. If you have not visited them yet, you should do so as soon as possible.

Do you find that when Friday comes around, you’ve had no time to plan the weekend? Maybe you fancy a change of scenery without getting stuck in motorway traffic. Well, it so happens that you have all sorts of options for enjoying culture and nature respectfully and sustainably, and they’re much closer than you might think. You’re probably already familiar with the sustainable tourism label Biosphere, but you may not yet know about the places we describe below, which are certified as sustainable. They’ll provide you with some unforgettable moments, so let’s discover them!

Do you like old shops? Those where everything is designed to display the products and make them stand out. Those where, wherever you look, you find giant mirrors, columns, staircases, giant cash registers and hidden details that transport you to another era. Many towns and cities have made an effort to keep the shops as they were, without modernising them unnecessarily. You can find examples just walking around, but there are places where these shops have become their own identity feature. Do you know where they are? 

Catalonia features a long tradition in the creation of handmade works. In our industrialised times full of assembly lines, preserving the intangible heritage of old trades and crafts and being able to discover how things were made in the past is a unique and priceless opportunity. Hide, paper, leather, wood, ceramics, tiles... Take a tour of the regions of Barcelona and see for yourself the techniques used to create products that were used on a daily basis.

Get your mountain bike or gravel bike ready, grab your helmet and water bottle and set off on an adventure. Whether you are alone or accompanied, enjoy some of the best routes in the province of Barcelona, discover the Penedès region, the famous Cavalls del Vent route or a route that will take you both to the sea and the mountains. Are you ready?

Get ready to enjoy road cycling just like the pros do. The first three stages of La Vuelta 23 cycling race went through some of the most spectacular areas of our regions to show the world that Barcelona is a true land of cycling. Thus, if you are a road cycling enthusiast, we encourage you to discover these amazing routes, which you can fully enjoy, as long as you are well prepared and equipped.  

In your opinion, what is the greatest thing about Maresme? Summer? Its many sunny days and good weather all year round? Its bright blue skies? That there is no need to choose between the sea and the mountains? There are many reasons to come and visit Maresme... Today we add another one: The Maresme region boasts a hundred companies certified with the Biosphere sustainability label. This involves people working to improve products and services and minimise the impact on nature and the environment. Below you will find some of these 100 plans for you to choose from this summer. Read on, as they will surprise you!

Very close to Barcelona, you have all kinds of opportunities to get away and discover in a morning or a day places you did not know and that you can visit either by public or private transport or by bicycle.

Very close to Barcelona, there are hidden villages, towns, routes and landscapes which, once you visit them, you cannot help but think about going back to or recommending them to anyone you know for them to enjoy a great one- or two-day getaway. Which one do you choose?