Joan Abelló i Prat (1922-2008), el pintor de Mollet del Vallès, va ser un col·leccionista apassionat. Al llarg de la seva vida va aplegar milers de peces, obres d’art i objectes de tota mena que encabia a la casa on va néixer i que, amb els anys, va haver d’ampliar annexant-hi les cases veïnes. Aquest museu és la Casa del Pintor Abelló, una joia per descobrir.
Al matí, curset de windsurf o sortida amb caiac. A la tarda, un passeig en optimist per sentir a la pell la carícia de la brisa o una sessió d'esquí nàutic. L'endemà, uns salts al cable amb la planxa, iniciació al surf de rem o un tomb amb moto d'aigua. Al Canal Olímpic de Catalunya pots fer tot això, i molt més. Vols descobrir si tens el cos a prova d'aigua?
Ja siguin amb vegetació pròpia d'una sola comarca o d'un país sencer, ja siguin especialitzats en exemplars gegantins o d'una varietat absoluta, els jardins botànics que trobem arreu de les comarques de Barcelona són indrets extraordinaris on descobrir la bellesa i la diversitat que ens ofereix la Mare Natura. N'hem seleccionat quatre que hauries d’apuntar a la llista de pendents de visitar!
El Camí vora el Ter és un sender de gran recorregut, el GR 210, que ressegueix el curs d'aquest riu al seu pas per la comarca d'Osona. Una proposta de 3 etapes, una mica llargues però sense cap dificultat, que permet la visita als nuclis de Montesquiu, Torelló, Roda de Ter i Manlleu. El camí passa per recursos naturals de gran interès com els meandres del Gelabert i colònies industrials que expliquen com el riu també ha marcat el desenvolupament industrial i humà de la comarca.
Per fortuna, cada cop més persones gaudeixen dels plaers de la creació artística: formar-se, investigar, practicar, produir, difondre i exposar interessa a un bon grapat de gent de totes les edats, amb independència de gèneres, orientacions sexuals, recursos econòmics o nivells educatius. I ja ni tan sols és important viure a les grans capitals per rebre la visita de les muses! Les deesses que protegeixen el cant i la poesia, la dansa i la pintura, també van als pobles més petits, als boscos de roures i alzines, a les mansions elegants i a les esglésies de pedra integrades a la natura. No t'ho creus? Et presentem cinc racons de les comarques de Barcelona on l'art i la creativitat en són protagonistes.
Already you know what have to make if sometime, while you stroll for the forest, find you a turtle wounded? Then the same that if voices a dolphin too close up of the beach: call immediately at any one of the centres of recovery of fauna loomed that there is at Barcelona's regions. But, to make it, will have to know which are, no? It tracks reading!
No sorprendrà ningú si, en parlar d'enoturisme a la província de Barcelona, mencionem la comarca de l'Alt Penedès. El Penedès és ben conegut en el món vitivinícola a escala internacional i segur que ja ho tenies marcat al teu itinerari. Però les vinyes i la història del vi a Barcelona no acaben allà, deixa'ns descobrir-te unes construccions molt especials i unes vinyes que miren al mar des dels vessants de les muntanyes.
Why are there 7,000 hectares planted with the xarel·lo grape variety in the vineyards of the D.O. (Designation of Origin) Penedès area? When it comes to Catalan wine, xarel·lo is without a doubt one of the local varieties with the most personality. Known as pansa blanca (white raisin) in the vineyards of the D.O. Alella area, where it’s also one of the main protagonists, xarel·lo is mainly known for being an excellent grape for the production of white wine and – significantly – cava, which explains why there are 7,000 hectares planted with this variety in the Penedès region.
Interested in enjoying intense sensations doing a simple sport that does not require you to have a special physical shape? Why not try canoeing? Alone, with friends or with family, canoeing or kayaking is a great way to unwind from your day-to-day responsibilities and feel at one with nature. As you stroke your way along, what you will feel is absolute freedom. So what are you waiting for?
We just love the sea and every single one of the beaches along the 100-km stretch of coastline that makes up the Costa Barcelona. To the north you'll find wide and long beaches, such as those of Calella and Santa Susanna. Meanwhile, to the south, fine, golden-sand beaches, such as those of Castelldefels, stand in stark contrast to the sheer cliffs of the Garraf coast and small coves tucked among them, such as La Vinyeta, easily accessible.
Going to the beach is many people’s favourite holiday activity, and with more than 100 kilometres of seafront, the regions of Barcelona are the ideal destination for beach lovers. However, in order to maintain a clean, well-conserved coastline, it’s essential to be environmentally aware. Here are five basic tips to ensure sustainable tourism on the Costa Barcelona.
The climate is varied enough in the regions of Barcelona for you to enjoy each season to the full. Despite being strongly associated with sun and sand tourism, this Catalan province is also an ideal destination for winter, autumn and spring holidays, with plenty of interesting activities available outside high season. Here are some ideas for sustainable breaks you can enjoy throughout the year.
Enjoying culinary pleasures is one of the great attractions of travelling, but with it comes great responsibility, since the way in which food is produced can have a negative impact on the ecology and biodiversity of the places we visit. To ensure that our culinary choices don’t harm local natural resources or compromise the capacity of future generations to continue savouring top-quality ingredients, we should start asking ourselves the following question more often: Is it sustainable? Here are five simple tips that will help you answer it.
Winter is the time of year for soups, broths, potages and stews. Spoon dishes that warm the body and comfort the spirit with a much appreciated heartiness. In the regions of Barcelona, there are also other dishes to enjoy during the cold days of winter. Seasonal treats that will entice you with their intense flavours. Would you like to find out what they are?
The Catalan modernist bourgeoisie may have been nouveau riche, but they certainly knew what they were doing: they made summer residences, spas, art collections and haute cuisine fashionable. Nowadays, we can enjoy their approach to life for ourselves, especially in Vallès Oriental, a region where there are plenty of ways to make the most of your leisure time.
To enter the domains of the Penedès DO is to open oneself up to a world of sensations where everything is possible. You can taste the elixir extracted from the xarel·lo grape variety, smell the numerous species of medicinal plants, enjoy a waterfall and thrill to the sight of a human tower being crowned by the enxaneta (typically, a child of about five years old). Accompany us on this route through Alt Penedès, a land that leaves its mark.
Sitges is a destination that will never let you down. It doesn’t matter whether you’re visiting with friends, your partner or the whole family… You won’t be able to complete the long list of interesting activities on offer in this ancient fishing village. Here are four infallible plans with something to suit everyone. Let the fun begin!
Moianès is the best-kept secret of the regions of Barcelona. Maybe because it’s small, or perhaps because it’s surrounded by three vast counties —Bages, Osona and Vallès Oriental—, but if you come here, you'll discover a land with fascinating heritage and a character all of its own. How about getting to know this unique jewel?
Half-way between the Montseny Massif and the Pyrenees, Sau Valley and Collsacabra Plateau is a complex landscape, most known for its cliff faces, abundant water and isolated villages, rich in legends. This is a landscape where nature exerts a hypnotic effect on the visitor and that, once seen, alwys stays with you. If you visit the area, part of your heart will remain here forever!
Over a thousand years after Abbot Oliba’s appointment as Bishop of Vic, there are various mediaeval routes and places in the city through which to explore his legacy. While special occasions and anniversaries are celebrated every day, millennial anniversaries are few and far between. The Oliba celebration shows the importance of this renovator of the Church and great promoter of Romanesque art and architecture in Catalonia. The legacy of the visionary bishop, who laid the foundations for a Catalan spiritualism based on peace, is alive and well in the city of Vic, with its beautiful historical and mediaeval centre.
Do you love adventure sports and have no fear of heights? In the regions of Barcelona, many places await you, where you can burn off your adrenaline! Dizzying vertical walls, steep rock faces, spectacular waterfalls and sculpted ravines of calcareous rock make up landscapes ideal for enjoying nature and intense experiences. Are you ready to actively explore the geological quirks of these areas?
If you are a keen golfer, you will be delighted to discover that less than an hour from the centre of Barcelona there is an excellent range of internationally-recognised golf courses. With views of the sea or the mountain tops, located near charming villages and offering innovative cuisine with firm roots in gastronomic tradition, what are you waiting for to discover new greens?
Showing full respect to local culture is one of the main principles of sustainable tourism. But since it’s difficult to show respect to what we don’t know, before travelling to place, we should try and find out about the most important aspects of its tangible and intangible heritage. So if you’re thinking of visiting the regions of Barcelona in the near future, here are five keys to enjoying a truly authentic trip and not feeling like just another tourist as you travel around.
Did you know that you can explore a world of fascinating heritage in the towns of the metropolitan area of Barcelona with the same travel card you use to get around the city itself? Well, you can! There are plenty of tourist attractions close to the capital and they can all be easily be reached by metro, bus, tram and train.
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