An old textile factory, an entire neighbourhood that became the most important tannery district in Europe, or the old kiln that produced the ceramics that still adorn Barcelona’s most important Catalan modernist buildings. The industrial heritage of the regions of Barcelona is simply amazing. Discover seven places that will take your breath away.
One of the most closely-guarded secrets by Catalan families is the set of coordinates for the spots where they go mushroom hunting when autumn comes around. We’re ready to show you some places where you might find some mushrooms at the feet of trees, although we can’t guarantee that they’ll be there because various climatic and environmental factors come into play. Remember to pick only mushrooms that you’re familiar with and to be respectful of the local nature. Some of the picnic areas listed here have barbecue facilities, so you might even get to cook the mushrooms you’ve picked.
They say that playing is the best way to learn. So today we’re proposing a wide variety of escape rooms, interactive games and gamified routes for you to explore the regions of Barcelona in a different way. We’ve got games that use virtual reality, others that take you to secret places and more straightforward ones that you can complete at your own pace using just your mobile phone or a map. They’re sure to make your break more fun and exciting! Which one would you like to start with?
Muleteers, ragpickers, stampers, weavers, tanners, potters, paper makers... The world has changed so much over the last hundred years that we sometimes forget that there didn’t use to be app developers, community managers or drone operators. Fortunately, there’s is an extremely effective antidote to such ignorance and forgetfulness! The museums that tell us about the jobs of our grandparents and help us understand who we are and where we come from.
The myriad landscapes in the regions of Barcelona offer up a world of possibilities for savouring the pleasures of gastronomy all year round, but the variety of foods available in local markets in the autumn is particularly rich. Dishes are filled with the delicious and surprising flavours that are so characteristic of Catalan cuisine. With the pantry full of seasonal products, you’ll be ready to welcome the cold weather!
The extensive Barcelona coast, with its fabulous Mediterranean climate, has plenty of resources and services that do justice to such a wonderful setting. But the real jewels in the crown are its nautical stations, since they make the sea accessible not only to professional or amateur sportspeople, but also to anyone else who wants to enjoy the water. No waiting around, no problems and guaranteed quality!
The expertise of a guide always elevates your visit to another level. Through their eyes, you spot details and discover curiosities and stories that you’d otherwise miss. Do you know which museums and visitor sites are most worth discovering in the regions of Barcelona? Here are seven of them.
A legacy with over 2,000 years of history. There is still plenty of evidence of the splendour of the Roman Empire in the regions of Barcelona: Roman cities and villas that show us what day-to-day life was like under the Romans. Their vast legacy is reflected in unique archaeological sites, museums and festivities.
If you can never make your mind up when it comes to choosing between nature or culture, this article is for you. We suggest five plans that combine both things: five picnic areas located in natural surroundings where you can go on a cultural visit or simply enjoy the beauty of a nearby architectural element. Get ready to take notes!
El Baix Llobregat es una comarca ideal para los amantes del agua, ya que se hace difícil encontrar un rincón en el que no se escuche el caudal del río o las olas del mar. En el triángulo que forman las poblaciones de Collbató, Castelldefels y el Prat descubrimos cuevas, cascadas, humedales y playas de gran valor natural, además de minas, colonias textiles, pozos y esclusas muy interesantes a nivel histórico y cultural. Te presentamos algunos de los puntos turísticos más destacados de un territorio que, seguro, te sorprenderá.
Would you like to travel in time? In the region of Vallès Occidental you can teleport yourself to the past and relive the Belle Époque through its architecture, art and cuisine! We’ve prepared a route through various cities on which you’ll discover constructions and designs that combine the elegance and creativity typical of Catalan modernism, embodied even in old factories. Fasten your seat belts and let’s get started!
The history books chart the profound transformation that Catalonia – and, in particular, the regions of Barcelona – underwent at the turn of the 20th century, when all areas of life were turned upside down: art, literature, architecture, public space, the economy... In fact, there’s no better way to gain an understanding of the era than by visiting its architectural gems. Catalan modernism represents a time when a series of families set out to be modern and flaunt it.
What was Badalona like over two thousand years ago? The Romans founded the city as Baetulo and for several centuries it rivalled the neighbouring Barcino in importance. Join us on a stroll to discover a city of antiquity.
The regions of Barcelona boast an incredibly rich palaeontological heritage, taking you on a fascinating geological journey through time. Exceptionally well-preserved sites contain skeletons, bones, eggs, mammals and even dinosaur footprints! These elements will help you understand how we have evolved.
If you’re a curious-minded person looking for a great family day out, we recommend organising a trip to the textile model villages in the regions of Barcelona. Built at around the turn of the 20th century, they still contain fully-functioning machinery, fabrics you can feel and so many amazing stories that you’ll be blown away. So how about a journey back in time?
Quin plaer submergir-nos en la immensitat de la muntanya i passejar per la tranquil·litat dels boscos. Quin goig poder compartir l’experiència amb la família, els amics o gaudir-la en solitari. Però hem de ser conscients de la fragilitat de la natura, i per tant com és d’important informar-nos i conèixer bé el nostre entorn per a tenir el menor impacte possible sobre aquest.
Per això, avui volem celebrar el Dia Europeu dels Parcs i la Setmana de la Natura amb la Fundació Kilian Jornet i el decàleg de bones pràctiques que han fet per a Barcelona és molt més. Per continuar gaudint de la natura amb qui més estimes i cuidant-la perquè també ho puguin fer les generacions futures.
L'Anoia és una comarca per redescobrir, i la millor forma, és fer-ho caminant. El seu paisatge encara agrícola convida a la calma i a mirar l'horitzó. Deixa't impressionar per les seves torres i castells i ressegueix la història dels seus protagonistes. Et proposem tres rutes aptes per a tota la família, si esteu acostumats a caminar.
From Montseny to the Mediterranean, by bike or on foot, an incredible route awaits you ... Are you ready to discover the natural landscapes surrounding the Tordera River and the Riera d'Arbúcies? Following the different sections of this tour, you can enjoy the exercise and wonder at a unique route, where the landscapes and the richness of the heritage will leave you flabbergasted.
Did you know that Gaudí's starting point is located in Mataró? That Lluís Domènech i Montaner, the genius behind the Palau de la Música Catalana and the Sant Pau Hospital in Barcelona, refurbished a medieval castle in Canet de Mar? Patricia Rojas, La Cosmopolilla, a journalist and travel blogger, suggests a route through the Art Nouveau legacy of Maresme, a region of Costa Barcelona that is popular for its beaches and boasts a great heritage to discover. A real treat!
There are many road cycling enthusiasts who get together with other cycling lovers during the week or at weekends in search of new routes to have a great time. In the regions of Barcelona, there is a wide range of tours that will certainly not leave you indifferent, and you will be able to discover places you did not even know they existed.
Between Vallès and Maresme lies the Serralada Litoral (coastal range), a protected area between large city centres. An ideal place to breathe in some fresh air, exercise and enjoy the stunning views over the sea and the Maresme region. We suggest two routes between the inland and the beach, i.e. between Vallès and Maresme, to contemplate the blue horizon.
De Cardona a Súria i de Súria a Manresa, dues rutes que ressegueixen el camí del transport de la sal. L'itinerari es pot fer a peu o en bicicleta, sempre a prop de les aigües del riu Cardener. Una oportunitat per visitar restes històriques mil·lenàries com dues necròpolis i el poble vell de Súria. I d'altres de més actuals, però també d'interès, com la colònia Palà de Torroella, del terme municipal de Navàs, i el Parc de l'Agulla de Manresa.
Si busques un lloc amb paisatges bonics de muntanya a prop de Barcelona, el Parc Natural del Montseny et sorprendrà. Declarat Reserva de la Biosfera per la UNESCO, aquest massís ha estat l'escola d'excursionisme de bona part dels catalans, l'espai on molts aficionats al senderisme s'han penjat la motxilla a l'esquena per primera vegada. T'expliquem tres propostes per descobrir-ho.
Amb més de mil anys d’història, Manresa reuneix un important patrimoni cultural, que inclou des de restes del recinte emmurallat i una basílica gòtica fins a cases modernistes. Per conèixer el seu passat medieval, el singular carrer del Balç és un magnífic punt de partida.
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