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?
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.
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!
Reaching the top of a mountain always conveys a sense of accomplishment, of crossing the finish line or of achieving a goal. If that peak is also the highest in a region, one of the most beloved or one whose name is associated with legends or historical moments, then these feelings are even greater. Below we have compiled what we consider to be the most legendary peaks in the regions of Barcelona, all of which are worth visiting and attempting to climb.
Would you like to spend a few days in true harmony with nature? Do you enjoy walking and do not settle for less? Today we suggest five trails to explore the most authentic Berguedà region, some of which require an overnight stay in a refuge, two days of walking or, at least, a full day of activities. Are you ready for adventure?
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??
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