Anoia is a land rich in water and stories. For centuries, the river has been the lifeblood that turns wheels, powers machines and brings crafts to life, showing us how people used to work in the past. Along the Via Blava, you will find villages and corners where the industrial past lives on: old paper mills, factory colonies, tanneries, and museums that take you on a journey through time.

Anoia is a region to be discovered step by step, along rivers and trails, but also tasted at the table. Its gastronomy reflects an agricultural and livestock land, marked by the balance between tradition and creativity. No need for great artifices: typical dishes of Anoia are born from local products, cooked with simplicity and wisdom. A landscape that enters through the eyes and stays on the palate.

If you like walking or cycling surrounded by nature, history and charming landscapes, Anoia is your paradise. Right next to the Via Blava, there are plenty of routes that will take you to medieval castles, hidden springs, spectacular viewpoints and paths full of stories. Whether you are looking for a quiet walk or a challenge on wheels, here are 10 suggestions to discover the territory at your own pace.

Can you imagine discovering a region crowned by hills and castles that have witnessed more than a thousand years of history? In Anoia, the castles are not just witnesses to the past: they are vantage points that conceal legends, majestic architecture and landscapes that break the silence of time.

Posa't en forma gaudint de la llibertat de córrer per la natura, quan vulguis i on vulguis, sense quotes ni horaris i sense dependre d’altres persones. Això és el trail running, i a casa nostra tenim un dels millors indrets del món per practicar-lo: El Berguedà. Et faria falta més d’una vida per acabar totes les rutes que ofereix la comarca; per això aquí te n’hem seleccionat 5 de diferents nivells de dificultat. T’hi apuntes?

Get ready to explore (or re-explore!) enchanting spots that are steeped in history, nature, culture and authenticity. They are just a stone’s throw from Barcelona and have so much to offer. Here are 10 ideas to fill you with energy and make you want to hit the road!