With the Family

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...

According to tradition, Halloween night is when the dead return to visit the world of the living. In homes across Catalonia, trays filled with chestnuts, panellets (little almond cakes) and dessert wine await them. Meanwhile, the welcome continues outdoors with fun-filled parties where they enjoy the gift of life before returning to their resting place. Don’t leave them to dance on their own! Here are some of the festivities that celebrate the night of the dead.

Do you enjoy a lunch accompanied by lovely views? Do you like spending time gazing from vantage points? Here are five picnic areas with vantage points where you can revel in the spectacle of nature.

The area around the Ignatian Way in the counties of Anoia and Bages offers a wide range of activities for families. As well as the option of walking along the route of the Way itself and enjoying the beautiful nature and landscapes with every step, there are particular highlights recommended for children along the way.

The stories of the past are written in the stones and landscapes of the Bages, Baix Llobregat and Moianès regions, rich in geological heritage. The Central Catalonia UNESCO Global Geopark is a fabulous natural area for enthusiasts of geotourism, an activity that brings together nature, culture, geology, mining and gastronomy.

Berguedà offers you an array of options for outings and weekend breaks... It’s the best destination for nature lovers, even at lunchtime. You’re never too far from one of the many designated picnic areas. They’re scattered throughout the region, up in the mountains and near to towns. We’ve selected five of them for you. Remember to always take your litter away with you.