With the Family

Montserrat mountain is one of the cultural, spiritual and religious symbols of Catalonia – a place where people go to see the shrine of the Black Madonna and the children of the choir singing the Virolai hymn. But Montserrat is also a natural park with its own personality: provided by the dozens of rounded needles that characterise its line of summits.

Now that the cold weather is upon us, you might feel like staying at home under a nice warm blanket, but actually there are plenty of hikes that are suitable for even the coldest of days. By the sea or in the mountains, the regions of Barcelona are full of spots that almost always catch some sun and where you can enjoy your surroundings in pleasant temperatures! Are you keen to discover them?

One of the most typical ways to relive the Middle Ages in Catalonia and Barcelona is to explore their vast Romanesque and Gothic heritage. But you may not know about the many mediaeval fairs that can be enjoyed throughout the year in several towns close to Barcelona.

There are plenty of cavities to explore in the regions of Barcelona, giving you the chance to discover secrets held deep underground. These breathtaking spaces are perfect for a day out in good company. If you’re the adventurous sort or you fancy doing a special activity, here are six caves in the regions of Barcelona that can be visited at any time of the year.

Ha arribat el cap de setmana i tens ganes de sortir a la natura amb els teus fills? Caminar entre boscos, camps i muntanyes ens ajuda a desconnectar del dia a dia i ens fa estar més contents. Sabem que, de vegades, pot ser un repte fer-ho amb els més petits de casa. I saps quina és una de les claus? Triar una ruta que estigui adaptada a les capacitats de cada família i fer-ne una aventura. Així que aquí trobaràs set rutes indicades per fer en família. 

Autumn is the season of warm colours. Forests become magical places of orange, red and yellow where mushrooms of all colours spring up among the fallen leaves. We’ve lined up six walking routes to enjoy at this time of year.