Close your eyes and imagine a medieval village surrounded by centuries-old forests and dormant volcanoes. You've probably visualized something very similar to Santa Pau, in the heart of the Garrotxa. Fancy a trip back in time? The Old Village of Santa Pau Although the size of the original village has grown a little with...
The best vantage point to see the lava cliffs at Castellfollit de la Roca
The first time I saw a picture of Castellfollit de la Roca I thought: "I have to see that volcanic cliff with my own eyes". It took me a while, but in the end I found the perfect place.
Joan Maragall Trail: walks in the shade of the Fageda d'en Jordà
In the natural park of the volcanic area of the Garrotxa there is an enchanting beech forest perfect for hiking with the family: the Fageda d'en Jordà.
Route to the interior of the Santa Margarida volcano in the Garrotxa region.
Did you know that you can climb to the top of a volcano and descend into its crater without leaving Catalonia? A trekking route for the whole family. Put on some comfortable shoes and come for a walk to the Santa Margarida volcano in Garrotxa 😉 Technical characteristics Difficulty: low. Length: 3 km (round trip). Elevation gain: ...
In the footsteps of the smugglers: Beget - Rocabruna circular hiking route
What do you ask from a day of trekking in Catalonia? The smugglers' trail, a circular hiking route between Beget and Rocabruna, has it all: a castle in ruins, the Beget river carved in rock, protected forests, a medieval village frozen in time and panoramic views of the Alta Garrotxa. Do you.....
Explore Catalonia on foot: circular hiking route Rupit - Salt del Sallent
From a fairytale village to the foot of a 115 meters high waterfall, are you coming trekking to Barcelona? The hiking route Rupit - Salt del Sallent is one of those routes that you can adapt to all audiences and tastes: From families with small children to mountaineers with...