Sport

If there is one gift that the regions around Barcelona offer you, it is their lush nature, hundreds of trails and dreamy spots, which can be seen in the natural areas that surround you. Every step you take in these areas reminds you of our rich natural heritage, where biodiversity flourishes among peaks and valleys, as well as streams and magical forests. Here, time stands still and connects you to a world that, despite the achievements of modernity, speaks to you of deep roots and the need to care for the land that cares for you. Are you ready to explore five signposted routes that are not just paths, but also links to your history and very essence?

Climbing the stairs of the Sagrada Familia towers or exploring all the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter can be considered exercising. However, if you are looking for more than just a good sweat, you will have to leave Barcelona, albeit not the province. How about an adrenaline rush and beautiful natural scenery to embed your exercise in? If active holidays are your thing, you will not get bored with any of these four options in the province of Barcelona: water sports in Santa Susanna, tours and Takeshi's Castle very close to the Montseny Nature Park, rock walls and breathtaking views in Vallcebre and a personal challenge in Castelldefels.

Following in the footsteps of Bishop Oliba a thousand years after his appointment as Bishop of Vic has encouraged us to explore other Romanesque gems in the area surrounding Barcelona, because there’s always some secret left to discover. If we had a protractor, the city of Vic would be at the centre of its base, just a few kilometres from places where Romanesque heritage blends into beautiful nature.