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Deep water soloing in Costa Brava – rocks and turquoise water (Tossa de Mar)
If you fancy pure climbing with no rope, just you, your shoes and chalk, this is your place! If you fall, you fall into the water. This absolutely gorgeous place is located near Tossa de Mar between Cala Bona and Cala Pola. Apart from climbing […]
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 […]
Cavallers (Vall de Boi) – A paradise for climbers
Cavallers is a mountain area, with a steep and rocky landscape where the trails pass along granite rocks. It is an absolute paradise for rock climbers. It offers a good number of routes with varying levels of difficulty and it is also where nature shows […]
Best Free Urban Climbing in Barcelona
Barcelona has a lot to offer when it comes to free public outdoor and indoor climbing and bouldering. There are many climbing walls spread out across the city. Here is a map of climbing and bouldering places in Barcelona for all skill levels. 5 best […]
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. There are 41 easy routes (grades from 3 to 6c) which makes it perfect for beginners. The ropos can be found in […]
Via Ferrata – Les Agulles Rodones (K4-K5)
Les Agulles Rodones is Catalunya’s longest via ferrata and it is probably also one of the most beautiful ones. The via ferrata is classified as a K5, however, the difficulty of the path is closer to a K4; nevertheless, you need to be in good […]
Via Ferrata – Baumes Corcades (K3-K4)
Thanks to its spectacular Nepalese bridge, Baumes Corcades is probably the most popular Via Ferrata in Catalunya. With a length of 69 meteres, it is one of the longest bridges of its kind in Europe. The route is divided into 4 sections which are split […]
Via Ferrata – Canal de les Dames (K4)
Note: There are climbing walls within the via ferrata. Click here for information about the Les Dames climbing routes. The via ferrata Canal de les Dames is an equipped canyon located south of the Montserrat mountain. It’s a fun and well-equipped path. The via ferrata […]
Bira – a place to take pictures that look like postcards
Although Bira is the most touristic place I have seen in Sulawesi, it is well worth a visit to explore the gorgeous nearby beaches. The surrounding area is a paradise for anyone who likes to take pictures. I stayed at Salassa Restaurant & Guesthouse. The […]
Rammang Rammang – a river, prehistoric caves, and a stone garden
Rammang-Rammang is located south of Sulawesi about 40km north of Makassar. It can be reached by road: by bus or car – 2 hours from Makassar and 1 hour from the airport. The word Rammang comes from the language of Makassar and means ‘cloud’. It […]
Togean Islands – long is the way to paradise
If you have ever been to the Togean Islands you know it’s not easy to get there. Transport in Sulawesi is still very scarce and slow. There are two ways to get to the Islands: via Ampana and via Gorontalo. My way there was a […]
Can Masdeu – an abandoned leper hospital
One of my favorite places in Barcelona is Can Masdeu. Can Masdeu is a former leper hospital which had been abandoned for over 50 years. It is now occupied by squatters and serves as a social center, residence, and community garden. The grounds governed by […]
Burgruine Hardegg – Ruins of an enchanted Romanesque castle
Burgruine Hardegg is a well-preserved Castle surrounded by woods. The place rarely sees visitors. It is not generally known or easily accessible. The castle can be visited from a small village called Zweikirchen (lit. Two-Churches). From there you need to follow a dirt-track road leading […]
Cervantes Park – Barcelona’s secret rose garden
I had been living in Barcelona for some time before discovering this beautiful city oasis. I love parks, because they offer a way to escape the city noises, the pollution and the stressful environment without having to go far. Barcelona offers lots of green spots […]