In the last decade, the number of craft beer producers in the Barcelona region has expanded like the foam on a beer. Production increases and becomes more diverse with each passing year, aimed at an increasingly knowledgeable public seeking new sensations on the palate. If you like beer, but you’d also like to know how it’s brewed, take note of these three breweries that regularly offer tours of their facilities.

Ja siguin amb vegetació pròpia d'una sola comarca o d'un país sencer, ja siguin especialitzats en exemplars gegantins o d'una varietat absoluta, els jardins botànics que trobem arreu de les comarques de Barcelona són indrets extraordinaris on descobrir la bellesa i la diversitat que ens ofereix la Mare Natura. N'hem seleccionat quatre que hauries d’apuntar a la llista de pendents de visitar!   

Have you been eagerly following every season of Game of Thrones? Or are you a fan of classic films such as Chimes at Midnight? Or do you prefer comedies like El pregón (The Opening Address)? Any film and series buff can visit an array of film locations in the regions around Barcelona. Below, we review some of the most notable locations, which are great for visiting and turning your getaway or outing into a day at the movies!

We do not always need to climb a tall mountain or embark on a very demanding hike to find magical spots. Sometimes, the places we imagine when we think of disconnecting are closer than we think, and getting there doesn't require much effort. If you need to breathe in some fresh air but are not feeling very fit or are short on time, here are some recommendations that will leave you with no excuses. The six routes we describe below are easy, and you will need only one to three hours ahead of you to enjoy nature and some heritage sites. You will barely break a sweat! 

Places such as Montserrat Monastery, Cardona Castle or the Montseny Natural Park and Biosphere Reserve are fixtures on the list of must-see places in the regions of Barcelona. But there are also other marvellous yet little-known places that are well worth visiting, even though you won’t find them in most travel guides. Here are seven of them.

They are raised spots that provide a unique perspective of an area, a town or a place. Seeing a place from a bird's eye view always makes us feel grand, powerful and important. The feeling of having a whole area at your feet creates an unparalleled perception. Would you like to experience that feeling? Here are 9 unique vantage points that are well worth a visit.