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Cavallers (Vall de Boi) – A paradise for climbers

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 […]

Penya Ginesta – Rock climbing a stone throw away from Barcelona

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)

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)

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 […]

Burgruine Hardegg – Ruins of an enchanted Romanesque castle

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

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 […]

Monastery of Pedralbes – World’s largest Gothic cloister

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 […]

The Gran Casino & Hotel de la Arrabassada – Barcelona’s forgotten landmark

The Gran Casino & Hotel de la Arrabassada – Barcelona’s forgotten landmark

Collserola, the mountain and natural park that separates Barcelona from the inland, hides many abandoned and forgotten places. The most interesting and mysterious one is without a doubt the Grand Casino and Hotel de la Arrabassada. What makes the casino so special is its former […]

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, […]

Camí de Ronda Platja Castell – Cap Roig: a stunning coastal footpath

Camí de Ronda Platja Castell – Cap Roig: a stunning coastal footpath

On the Costa Brava there is nothing more spectacular for nature lovers than the coastal footpaths: on one side, the forest, pine trees, cliffs, coves,  and sand beaches; on the other side, the clear turquoise water of the Mediterranean sea. A very special one among these ‘Camí […]

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 […]

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