Do you need to get away from the stress of daily life and reconnect with yourself? Visit the monasteries and sanctuaries of the regions of Barcelona and immerse yourself in total peace and silence. Spend some time in these beautiful buildings, filled with works of art and surrounded by unique landscapes, and your energy levels will be soaring. Welcome to sacred territory!
If you’re the sort of person who enjoys combining cultural visits in cities with nature excursions, here are four of the routes favoured by Barcelona locals, who also like to get away from it all and enjoy the outdoors, especially when these beauty spots are so close to home. These routes offer something for everyone and, like almost every other route in the country, can be enjoyed all year round.
A good way to explore the Bages and Moianès regions is to follow the suggestions of the Geopark of Central Catalonia, which unifies the valuable geological and mining heritage of the area. Although it may be hard to believe, this area was ocean 37 million years ago. In fact, the evidence of its presence is there to see in the many spectacular rock formations and natural resources that have survived to this day!
A good place to enjoy the rich landscape of the regions of Barcelona is from the basket of a hot air balloon. From the air, the beauty of the fields and mountains seems to be magnified, and the freedom of flying like a bird will make you feel very intense emotions that will be imprinted in your memory forever. Make the dream of Leonardo da Vinci come true and dare to travel the roads of the sky!
Easy routes to enjoy with the family on foot or by bike, a great way to explore the local landscape and the history of the people who have inhabited it. From Cal Rosal to Balsareny, passing through textile model villages. From Balsareny to Manresa, following the mediaeval canal that carried water to the capital city of the Bages region from the Llobregat River, a witness to the heritage, industry, engineering and life of the area... Choose whichever route you fancy and get walking.
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 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.
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