With the Family

Are you thinking about heading to the Montseny area? Why not take a picnic there? Here you have five picnic areas in the Montseny Natural Park. You could combine your picnic with a hike or simply enjoy the lovely setting. Remember to dispose of all your litter in a rubbish container.

It’s summertime, night falls and you suddenly remember that this is the best time of the year for skywatching and stargazing. You look up and, right on time, spot the planet Venus rearing its bright head, announcing the show to come. The Perseids, also known as the Tears of Saint Lawrence, faithfully await you, like every summer, to make you reflect for a while on the immensity and beauty that surrounds us... Have you made a wish yet?

This summer, cool off with your family! Water activities, walking routes along the sea, water sports, and freshwater swimming... If you’re looking for ideas to enjoy a refreshing summer, here are 7 ideas for unique family adventures. Grab your swimsuit, flip-flops, and towel, and get ready for some unforgettable experiences. 

From grazing cows, sheep and goats to the table in the form of cheese and dairy desserts. There are no secrets in the Lluçanès area; head there whenever it takes your fancy to discover the journey of milk from pasture fields, farms and processing plants to restaurants.

Cava is a world-famous sparkling wine that no important meal or celebration can be without. It’s part of our everyday life, a fixture of the dining table. As children we wonder whether those bubbles we aren’t allowed to taste will tickle our mouths. But have you ever wondered how and why cava began to be produced in the Penedès area? The story takes us to Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, covering dramatic events of the 19^th-century history when phylloxera wiped out 90% of Europe’s vineyards...

Do you know where the things we consume every day come from? Do you know how they’re made or done, and by whom? How is the copper wire that brings electricity into our homes manufactured? How does water reach our taps? Where does the cement used to build your home come from? How about the clothes you wear and the spaghetti you eat? Six museums in the counties of Barcelona explain the inner workings of everyday things. Is your curiosity piqued??