The abundance of water is one of the defining features of Capellades, a town nestling on the right bank of the Anoia River. Water carved escarpments where Neanderthals lived in prehistoric times. Much later, from the 17^th century onwards, several paper mills were built along the river to take advantage of the plentiful flow of water. Still today, the same water attracts many visitors, keen to discover the wells, springs, lavoirs and reservoirs spread throughout this medium-sized town. Do you know the main attractions of one of the unmissable tourist destinations in Barcelona’s counties?

The health benefits of the thermal waters in the regions of Barcelona have been well known since ancient Roman times. Fast forward to the late 19^th century and a series of beautiful modernist-style spas were built that still operate today, open to those who wish to make the most of the unique relaxing and therapeutic properties of their waters. Located along the coast or further inland, here are four towns where enjoying the ancient pleasure of thermal waters is once again in vogue, helping you to reconnect with your inner self and look after your body. As the ancient Romans used to say, mens sana in corpore sano.

If you’re a curious-minded person looking for a great family day out, we recommend organising a trip to the textile model villages in the regions of Barcelona. Built at around the turn of the 20^th century, they still contain fully-functioning machinery, fabrics you can feel and so many amazing stories that you’ll be blown away. So how about a journey back in time?

Many of us tend to associate Romanesque art with austerity and simplicity, discreetly blending in with nature. And this is very true, especially of the small churches built in the 11^th and 12^th centuries in mountain villages. However, it can also be a rich and complex artistic style that reflects the aristocratic sensibility of the monks who lived in the monasteries at that time.

Per fortuna, cada cop més persones gaudeixen dels plaers de la creació artística: formar-se, investigar, practicar, produir, difondre i exposar interessa a un bon grapat de gent de totes les edats, amb independència de gèneres, orientacions sexuals, recursos econòmics o nivells educatius. I ja ni tan sols és important viure a les grans capitals per rebre la visita de les muses! Les deesses que protegeixen el cant i la poesia, la dansa i la pintura, també van als pobles més petits, als boscos de roures i alzines, a les mansions elegants i a les esglésies de pedra integrades a la natura. No t'ho creus? Et presentem cinc racons de les comarques de Barcelona on l'art i la creativitat en són protagonistes.

Go shopping while strolling through town centres steeped in history, with iconic buildings, charming streets and lively avenues. You can do so in the shopping districts of Granollers, Igualada, Mataró, Terrassa, Sitges, Vic, Vilafranca del Penedès and Vilanova i la Geltrú. You will find international brand shops and long-standing places, an ideal mix for the best shopping experience. If you can, take a look, browse and shop in 8 absolutely unique shopping areas.