A respite in nature
Peace and quiet. Berguedà is a paradise for those who need to flee from the city and get away from it all, even if only for a few hours, in nature at its most peaceful. Stress is nowhere to be seen in this mountain region... and nobody misses it at all! This is a land where purity reigns.
Ideas for enjoying nature close to Barcelona
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.
Life in textile model villages
If you have a curious mind and are looking for a family-friendly activity, then plan a day trip to the colònies tèxtils (textile model villages) of the regions of Barcelona. Built between the end of the 19th century and the early 20th century, they’re still full of working machines, fabrics you’re allowed to touch and plenty of amazing stories. Ready to journey into the past?
The Cathars’ Route
Looking for an alternative to the usual mountain destinations? In the Pirineus Barcelona area, you can follow in the footsteps of the Cathars along the Camí dels Bons Homes (Path of the Good Men), a trans-Pyrenean route stretching from the Sanctuary of Queralt, in Berga, to the Château de Montségur, in the Ariège department in Southern France. This route is now a Long-Distance Path (GR-107) and is suitable for hikers, equestrians and —in most sections— mountain bikers. It’s a truly unforgettable experience, however you choose to travel it!
Christmas is a time for gift-giving, and treating yourself to experiences you can enjoy together may be the perfect option. Share a getaway to a rural house, discover new varieties at a winery, find the most concealed Gaudí, relax in hot springs, enjoy a bike ride or a hot air balloon trip, discover a farm with children ... There are plenty of options very close by, for all tastes and budgets: Unique gifts that are sure to please!
Where do eggs come from? What about the meat we eat? If your children are asking themselves these questions, what better way than to take them to find out for themselves? In the regions around Barcelona, several rural houses and farm schools offer the chance to see their work first-hand. Collecting eggs laid by hens, feeding lambs, petting calves or milking a cow are experiences you can enjoy if you decide to try one of the five activities described in this article. This is definitely also well-being or, rather, rural family well-being. Enjoy!
Would you like to see how the delicious strawberries of the Maresme area are grown? Are you keen to find out how malvasia wine from Sitges is made? Do you fancy seeing a cold cuts production facility in action or having a beekeeper show you their hives? We’ve prepared a gastronomic route for you in the regions of Barcelona on which you’ll discover where everything you eat comes from.
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