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Deep water solo in Tarragona – Psicobloc Altafulla / Torredembarra

Deep water solo in Tarragona – Psicobloc Altafulla / Torredembarra

Explore the best deep water solo places in Tarragona! Only a 5 minutes drive from the better known psicobloc in Punta de la Mora you can find 2 other superfun spots for deep water soloing.

Deep water solo in Tarragona – Psicobloc Altafulla

Deep water solo in Tarragona – Psicobloc Altafulla

Explore the best deep water solo places in Tarragona! Only a 5 minutes drive from the better known psicobloc in Punta de la Mora you can find another superfun spot for deep water soloing.

3 places for rock climbing in the Comarca Barcelona

3 places for rock climbing in the Comarca Barcelona

1. Sector Bonavista – Badalona Bonavista is a nice climbing sector with 10 beginner-friendly slab routes close to the neighbourhood Bonavista in Badalona and only a few minutes away from the parking. The routes are a little sandy though and you might find a few […]

Best Free Urban Climbing in Barcelona

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 – Baumes Corcades (K3-K4)

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)

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 […]

Can Masdeu – an abandoned leper hospital

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 […]

Cervantes Park – Barcelona’s secret rose garden

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 […]

Sant Miquel del Fai – a worthwhile daytrip from Barcelona

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, […]

An Andalusian neighborhood in Barcelona – Les Roquetes and Torre Baró

An Andalusian neighborhood in Barcelona – Les Roquetes and Torre Baró

Les Roquetes is located in the Nou Barris district of the city of Barcelona. It’s a very vivid and interesting neighborhood. Walking through its streets doesn’t make you feel like being in Catalonia, more like being in Latin America or maybe the Canary Islands or […]

A stunning hiking trail in Gavà

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 […]

Collsacabra: cliffs, waterfalls and a submerged village

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 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

…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 […]

El castillo del infierno – a haunted castle

El castillo del infierno – a haunted castle

The Torre Salvana is an abandoned castle which was built in the 10th century in Santa Coloma de Cervelló (about 20 km south-west of Barcelona; a 20 minutes train ride from Pl. Espanya). The place has been completely neglected and all that’s left is ruins. It seems surprising that this […]

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