Category: spain
Rock climbing by the Mediterranean sea – Garraf Platja
If you are looking for a place for rock climbing close to Barcelona, by the sea, and that’s accessible by train: Garraf Platja is the place for. You can get there by train (30 Minutes from Sants Central Station). When you get to the beach […]
Via Ferrata – Cinglera del Resistent (K5-K6)
The Cinglera del Resistent is a demanding but fun via ferrata. The ferrata is located on the Turó del Marqués mountain only a 10 minutes drive from Monistrol de Montserrat. From the via ferrata, you can take in some incredible views of Montserrat. The itinerary […]
Penya Ginesta – Rock climbing a stone throw away from Barcelona
Penya Ginesta is a popular rock climbing spot located in Garraf natural park southwest of Barcelona only a 30 minutes car drive away. Climbing grades range from as low as 3 up to 6c which makes it perfect for beginners as well as intermediate level […]
Sant Miquel del Fai – a worthwhile daytrip from Barcelona
About 40 km from Barcelona you can find a spectacular place called Sant Miguel del Fai. It is a perfect destination for a day trip from Barcelona. San Miguel del Fai is the name of a 11th-century Benedictine monastery which was, not so long ago, […]
Collsacabra: cliffs, waterfalls and a submerged village
The Collsacabra park is a beautiful natural area measuring about 142 km2 and it offers a vast forest, many cliffs, meadows, waterfalls and swamps. It is a quiet paradise where one can go hiking, swimming, kayaking, mountain biking or just relax. The park is located in the […]
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 […]
…and yet another of Barcelona’s hidden city oases – Jardins de la Tamarita
Jardins de la Tamarita is another of Barcelona’s quiet retreats that I discovered recently. These gardens are a great place to disconnect and get away from the city stress. The park does not have many visitors and it is surrounded by high stone walls which […]
A walk through the city of the dead
Visiting a graveyard may seem a strange thing to do if you are not actually visiting someone close to you and who now rests there. Nevertheless, Barcelona’s main cemetery is kind of a tourist attraction. Many times I heard it was worth a visit before I finally […]
Costa Dorada – Idyllic sand beaches
On my last year’s summer vacation I found some very idyllic beaches on Costa Dorada (Tarragona). 1) Playa del Torn (Catalunya’s first naturist beach) Playa del Torn is a long golden sandy nudist beach that joins the sea with a hilly natural park. The beach […]
