This summer, cool off with your family! Water activities, walking routes along the sea, water sports, and freshwater swimming... If you’re looking for ideas to enjoy a refreshing summer, here are 7 ideas for unique family adventures. Grab your swimsuit, flip-flops, and towel, and get ready for some unforgettable experiences. 

Al matí, curset de windsurf o sortida amb caiac. A la tarda, un passeig en optimist per sentir a la pell la carícia de la brisa o una sessió d'esquí nàutic. L'endemà, uns salts al cable amb la planxa, iniciació al surf de rem o un tomb amb moto d'aigua. Al Canal Olímpic de Catalunya pots fer tot això, i molt més. Vols descobrir si tens el cos a prova d'aigua?

Away from the hustle and bustle of nearby towns, at the end of a path of pines and sand, you come to Casa Gomis, in El Prat de Llobregat, a house that will amaze you with its rationalist architecture, in constant dialogue with the coastal landscape.

One of the most closely-guarded secrets by Catalan families is the set of coordinates for the spots where they go mushroom hunting when autumn comes around. We’re ready to show you some places where you might find some mushrooms at the feet of trees, although we can’t guarantee that they’ll be there because various climatic and environmental factors come into play. Remember to pick only mushrooms that you’re familiar with and to be respectful of the local nature. Some of the picnic areas listed here have barbecue facilities, so you might even get to cook the mushrooms you’ve picked.

The Christmas food fairs and markets in the counties of Barcelona are a unique opportunity to enjoy the traditional flavours of this festive season. These markets are filled with artisan products, cured sausages, cheeses, sweets and wines that convey the richness of the region. Strolling around these fairs means discovering authentic recipes, ideal for preparing a festive meal with local products. In addition, many of them have activities for all the family, such as tastings, culinary workshops and live concerts - a delicious way to experience Christmas!

Amb les escoles tancades per les vacances de Nadal, són molts els que busquen idees divertides per fer amb els nens. Activitats que vagin més enllà de pantalles grans i petites, i que siguin del grat de tothom. Us sembla impossible? Continueu llegint! Us presentem una selecció de propostes culturals, esportives i recreatives per gaudir-ne en família durant aquests dies de retrobaments.