Get ready to explore (or re-explore!) enchanting spots that are steeped in history, nature, culture and authenticity. They are just a stone’s throw from Barcelona and have so much to offer. Here are 10 ideas to fill you with energy and make you want to hit the road!
Do you fancy seeing more than 50 hot-air balloons in flight over Anoia? Well, don’t miss the European Balloon Festival! Enjoy competitions, exhibitions, concerts and hot-air balloon flights. This is the most important hot air balloon meet in Southern Europe.
In this ancient country we're passionate about protecting and celebrating our festivals and traditions. We enjoy our great Mediterranean climate, sea, landscape and traditions with festive, joyful and infectious enthusiasm! Drop everything and join us as we usher in the main festivals of our towns and cities. In addition to paying homage to the local patron saint, you can enjoy plenty of other activities in these popular and inclusive festivals: street parades, gegants and capgrossos (papier mâché giant and "big head" figures), trabucaires (bandits carrying blunderbuss guns), music, dancing, diables (groups of people dressed as devils who set off fireworks) and spectacular human towers.
Sabies que al Berguedà s’hi amaga una de les obres menys conegudes d’Antoni Gaudí? A la Pobla de Lillet ja ho sabien, entre els veïns i veïnes sempre s'havia comentat; els experts ho sospitaven. Però no ha estat fins aquest 2026 que la Càtedra Gaudí de la Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya n’ha certificat definitivament l’autoria.
Pyrenean nature, charming villages, some 15 textile model villages and a delta that provides an oasis for peaceful birds, just a stone’s throw from aeroplanes. What links all these elements together? The Llobregat Path! It’s a fully signposted long-distance path stretching 170 km that can be enjoyed in hot and cold weather. It’s a great way to enjoy exploring one of Catalonia’s major rivers on foot or by bike, whichever you prefer. Here are some the stretches we recommend visiting.
Industrial buildings, crypts, wineries, gardens... The imagination of the architect Antoni Gaudí knew no bounds and he applied it to any challenge he was given, always in his unmistakable signature style. A century later, we have the good fortune to enjoy several sites in the Barcelona area beyond the capital city. Let’s go on a tour of the works by this genius. Are you ready?
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The European Day of Parks is held on 24 May! Free activities, guided routes, festive mornings, kids’ workshops, photography compet...
An amazing museum in which to explore the history of science and technology in Catalonia.
An activity for historical heritage enthusiasts. Become a mediaeval pilgrim and explore the wonders of Romanesque heritage.
Experiència digital familiar que combina història i joc per descobrir el patrimoni de Canyelles a partir de la caiguda d’un meteor...
At the Gavà Mines Archaeological Park we can find out what the men and women of the Neolithic era were like, what they did and how...
Welcome at The Caves of the Toll, where will be able to endinsar-vos at a voyage for the prehistory.
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