Pyrenees Barcelona

A captivating landscape with spectacular mountains and a land of myths and legends. Discover the region through its country life, gastronomic delights and outdoor activities.

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A family break in the countryside

Tired of the city? Close to Barcelona, you can enjoy nature in farm cottages and traditional rural accommodation in small villages or in the heart of the countryside. With all kinds of amenities and a wide range of complementary activities, a stay in these establishments is always an interesting experience for the young and old alike. And there are over 700 of them to choose from!

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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?

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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.

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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.

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<p>Hiking on Pedraforca</p>

Switch off from work. Get out of your chair. Put your smartphone away … Look! Just a stone’s throw away from Barcelona, there are a host of natural areas where you can enjoy nature. Among iconic mountains, pine and holm oak forests, peaks overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and quiet valleys, you’re sure to find an inviting setting that will have you reaching for your walking boots and backpack. Welcome to hiker’s paradise!

Quin plaer submergir-nos en la immensitat de la muntanya i passejar per la tranquil·litat dels boscos. Quin goig poder compartir l’experiència amb la família, els amics o gaudir-la en solitari. Però hem de ser conscients de la fragilitat de la natura, i per tant com és d’important informar-nos i conèixer bé el nostre entorn per a tenir el menor impacte possible sobre aquest.

Per això, avui volem celebrar el Dia Europeu dels Parcs i la Setmana de la Natura amb la Fundació Kilian Jornet i el decàleg de bones pràctiques que han fet per a Barcelona és molt més. Per continuar gaudint de la natura amb qui més estimes i cuidant-la perquè també ho puguin fer les generacions futures.

<p>Un tram de la ruta de les colònies tèxtils del Llobregat</p>

Tens ganes de passar uns dies d’autèntica connexió amb la natura? T’agrada caminar i no et conformes amb poca cosa? Avui et proposem 5 itineraris per descobrir el Berguedà més autèntic, alguns dels quals demanen fer nit a un refugi, dos dies de camí o, com a mínim, una jornada completa d’activitat. Estàs preparat per l’aventura? 

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Pyrenees Barcelona. A natural paradise

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