Category: historic buildings
A via ferrata weekend in Aragon/Catalunya
Initially we had selected 3 via ferrata routes for our weekend trip to Vall de Boi. In the end, we had time to do a little more than that: DAY 1: Ferrata Roca Carrera K4 (Catalunya), duration about 1h, approach 30 minutes – GoogleMaps Ferrata […]
Rock climbing in Abella de la conca
Abella de la Conca is a picturesque hamlet in the Catalan pre-Pyrenees with lots of technical wall and slab climbing possibilities, high quality rock, a beautiful remote landscape and amazing views over the valley. It’s without a doubt one of the best places to climb […]
Monastery of Pedralbes – World’s largest Gothic cloister
The Reial Monastir de Santa Maria de Pedralbes is a gorgeous Gothic monastery in Barcelona. The convent was founded by Queen Elisenda de Montcada. It dates from the early 14th century and until 1983 it was inhabited by the nuns of the Order of Saint […]
A stunning hiking trail in Gavà
Close to Gavà you can find a stunning hiking trail perfect for a half day excursion. The trail starts at the Ermita de Bruguers (a 5 minutes car ride from Gavà: about 4 km northwest of the town’s center), a Roman chapel from the 13th […]
Rupit i Pruit: A catalan treasure
Rupit is a small enchanting mountain hamlet located in the heart of Collsacabra Natural Park in Osona within the province of Barcelona (very close to Garrotxa, province of Girona). The hamlet is located at about 850 meters above sea level and about 100 km from […]