With the Family

What do you look for in a rural house? A natural setting? Somewhere comfortable? A place where you can switch off? With a fireplace or a spa? If your answer to any of these questions is “Yes!”, you’ve come to the right place. What’s more, we can recommend some rural houses that, in addition to all of this, are fully sustainable, with a net-zero (or close to net-zero) energy footprint, so you’ll be looking after the environment during your stay as well. Now all you have to do is pick one!

Visiting a monastery is always fascinating. Its monumental architecture, the sense of peace and quiet it exudes, the beauty of its cloisters, the works of art it treasures... But the experience is even better if we can discover their hidden mysteries. We’re going to tell you four stories and legends so that you can become familiar with the monumental sites in the regions of Barcelona.

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.