Etiqueta: hidden gems in Catalonia

Maçanet de Cabrenys and the Les Salines Refuge.

Maçanet de Cabrenys and the Les Salines Refuge.

In the far northeastern corner of Alt Empordà, where the Mediterranean landscape begins to give way to the mountains, lies Maçanet de Cabrenys. The municipality is surrounded by forests, streams, old farmhouses, mountain paths and peaks that form part of the landscape along the border 

Llívia, a Catalan Village in French Territory.

Llívia, a Catalan Village in French Territory.

Some places surprise you with their landscapes, others with their history, and some because of the unique circumstances that make them truly exceptional destinations. Llívia combines all three. Located in the heart of Cerdanya, at an altitude of around 1,224 metres, Llívia is a Catalan