OUR FAVORITE BARCELONA BIRDS I’ve always been interested in the type of birds that live in Barcelona. But most of the time, when you think about Barcelona birds the first species that will come to your mind are the usual pigeons (over 85,000 of them!) and sparrows, and after thinking a bit more, one might …
BARCELONA FISHING CHARTERS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR FISHING LOVERS Most people won’t think of Barcelona as a fishing area. But the thing is that being located by the Mediterranean sea, there are many fishing related activities that will allow you to enjoy your favorite hobby and do something away from the tourist crowds. From fishing …
DISCOVER THE BEST HIKING TRAILS IN CATALONIA Hiking is very popular in Catalonia: our first hiking club, the Centre Excursionista de Catalunya, was created in 1876 with the goal of organizing scientific and archaeological mountain hikes. And our land offers so many opportunities to hike and explore the countryside and its landscapes, for all levels of …
SKIING IN BARCELONA? YES, IT’S POSSIBLE! When you think about a Barcelona vacation, you are likely to imagine architecture, good food and maybe the beach. But did you know the Pyrenees mountains are close enough to allow you to go skiing for the day? Yes! The season depends a lot on the weather, and it …
MONTSERRAT HIKING IDEAS One of the top daytrips around Barcelona is going to the Mountain and Monastery of Montserrat. Most tourists stay around the Monastery area, but visiting the basilica is not the only reason to go! The mountain itself is worth enough the trip. If you are into hiking, don’t miss our favorite ideas …