What space does nature have in such a urban city as Barcelona? We have gathered in this tag all the posts that will help you see the greenery and the wild life beyond the concrete and the tourist sites. If you like spending time in nature when you are on vacation, you’ll find here some great ideas for you: from hiking destinations, to birds, and fish and trees and other natural elements you can find when you explore the nature that hides within the city of Barcelona. We hope you find them inspiring and can create some time in your trip to escape the craziness of the city and embrace nature. Check out also our tag about Animals in Barcelona.
AROUND THE HILL OF TIBIDABO IN BARCELONA Nature sets strong limits to the size of Barcelona. In the bottom, the Mediterranean sea. To the sides, two water streams: the Llobregat and Besos rivers. And at the top the Collserola range with its highest peak: the Tibidabo Mountain. WE CAN CUSTOMIZE A TIBIDABO TOUR FOR YOU …
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 …
THESE ARE THE BEST HIKES 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 …
BEST SKI RESORTS IN CATALONIA 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 can start …
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 for …
