Tamariu, the Untouched Essence of the Costa Brava.

Tamariu, the Untouched Essence of the Costa Brava.

In one of the most discreet and elegant corners of the Costa Brava, where the landscape speaks without artifice and time seems to slow down, lies Tamariu: a cove transformed into a destination, and a destination transformed into an experience. Unlike other locations along the …

Santa Clotilde Gardens and Cala Boadella: A Mediterranean Landscape from Above.

Santa Clotilde Gardens and Cala Boadella: A Mediterranean Landscape from Above.

Perched dramatically above the Mediterranean on the Costa Brava, the Santa Clotilde Gardens in Lloret de Mar offer one of the most beautiful combinations of historic garden design and coastal scenery in Catalonia. Among their most spectacular features is the view towards Cala Boadella, a …

Getaway to Montserrat Abbey and Its Magic Mountain.

Getaway to Montserrat Abbey and Its Magic Mountain.

A Getaway to Montserrat Abbey and its Magical Mountain There are places you visit. And there are places you feel. Montserrat is one of them. Just over an hour from Barcelona, among extraordinary rock formations, forests and mountain trails, lies one of Catalonia’s most unique …

Royal Monastery of Poblet.

Royal Monastery of Poblet.

Hidden among the landscapes of the Conca de Barberà, in the province of Tarragona, stands one of Catalonia’s most extraordinary historical treasures: the Royal Monastery of Santa Maria de Poblet. This impressive Cistercian monastery is much more than a beautiful medieval building. It is a …

Santa Florentina Castle: A Journey into the Modernist Middle Ages of Canet de Mar.

Santa Florentina Castle: A Journey into the Modernist Middle Ages of Canet de Mar.

History, architecture, legends and one of the Maresme’s most extraordinary fortresses There are places that seem to belong to another era. Places where towers, battlements, courtyards and medieval galleries blend with stained glass, mosaics, sculptures and Modernist details. Santa Florentina Castle, in Canet de Mar, …

Rupit i Pruït – A Charming Medieval Village.

Rupit i Pruït – A Charming Medieval Village.

About 100 kilometres from Barcelona, Rupit i Pruit emerges among mountains, forests and cliffs as one of those villages that seem to belong to another era. The journey from Barcelona by car takes approximately 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on …

Cap de Creus: The Wild Paradise of Mediterranean Tourism That Inspired Dalí

Cap de Creus: The Wild Paradise of Mediterranean Tourism That Inspired Dalí

A short guide to discovering one of the Costa Brava’s most extraordinary natural treasures.There are landscapes that are not simply seen, but felt, explored and remembered.Cap de Creus Natural Park is one of them.At the easternmost point of the Iberian Peninsula, where the final foothills …

Caldetas: Architecture, History and the Mediterranean in the Maresme.

Caldetas: Architecture, History and the Mediterranean in the Maresme.

Approximately 40 kilometres from Barcelona, Caldetas retains an identity closely linked to the Mediterranean, its thermal waters and the residential architecture of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Located in the Maresme region, this small town brings together heritage, culture, beaches and a gastronomic …

Aitona in bloom, The pink sea of the Segrià.

Aitona in bloom, The pink sea of the Segrià.

The pink sea of the Segrià, where fruit trees, history and rural tradition come together There are places that transform completely for a few weeks each year. Aitona is one of them. Located in the western part of the Segrià, in the province of Lleida, …

Cabrils and the Coastal Range: Dolmens, Forests, Springs and Mountain Cuisine.

Cabrils and the Coastal Range: Dolmens, Forests, Springs and Mountain Cuisine.

A little over half an hour from Barcelona, we find a landscape that seems much farther away from the city than it actually is. Cabrils is one of those gateways to the Maresme where all it takes is starting to climb towards the mountains to …

Charming Places English

Charming Places English

In our “Charming Places” section, you will find a carefully curated selection of the most remarkable towns, valleys, and corners throughout Catalonia. From the magical landscapes of the Garrotxa volcanic region, to the impressive Montserrat mountains, and the serene Pyrenean valleys, each place offers unique …

Marimurtra Botanical Garden from Barcelona: Nature and the Mediterranean on the Costa Brava.

Marimurtra Botanical Garden from Barcelona: Nature and the Mediterranean on the Costa Brava.

Located in Blanes, on the Costa Brava, the Marimurtra Botanical Garden is one of the most spectacular natural attractions to visit near Barcelona. Perched on the cliffs of Sant Joan Mountain, Marimurtra combines an extraordinary collection of plants from different parts of the world with …