Women have been overlooked by chroniclers for decades. For centuries, their role has been relegated to that of wives and mothers, and any noteworthy achievements have often been attributed to the men in their lives or have fallen into oblivion. Thus, with 8 March just around the corner, we would like to tell you six stories featuring female protagonists who have lived throughout the ages. Their biographies show that they were trailblazing women in several areas of social, political and cultural life in the regions around Barcelona.

Although Easter is no longer celebrated with the religious fervour of bygone times, the passion for all things sweet remains intact, if the myriad traditional desserts prepared at this time of year are anything to go by. Some are staples throughout Catalonia, while others are only made in certain towns or regions. However, they’re all cheap and easy to make, as well as being delicious. Do you fancy tasting them?

It is easy to talk about sustainability, but it is sometimes harder to put it into practice. When making plans for the weekend or a longer getaway, you might not know where to start looking. With this in mind, today, we would like to tell you about some of the best options for responsible tourism in the county of Vallès Oriental.

Some of the best writers and poets of Catalan literature were born, lived or died in the regions around Barcelona, and they admired its corners so much that they ended up immortalising them in their works. Natural landscapes, haunted houses, open-air markets and cobbled streets you can now explore thanks to the well-signposted literary routes. Are you ready for an unforgettable tourist experience?

World Book Day or Sant Jordi on 23 April is the perfect time to explore the amazing Art Nouveau heritage of the regions around Barcelona. Using roses as our inspiration, we suggest a tour of five places that are a must-see if you love Catalan Modernisme, floral motifs and legends. 

Are you an adventurer and over 125 centimetres tall? Do you like travelling on two wheels, pedalling tirelessly and discovering nature at your own pace? You can do just that with an electric bike! In the regions around Barcelona, many centres rent them and offer GPS-guided tours. Enjoying the most impressive rural landscapes has never been so easy!