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?
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