Espais turístics de la Catalunya Central
This predominantly rural region with small hamlets is a true paradise for walking and, particularly, for bicycle touring along tracks used in the past by shepherds, bandits and soldiers.
Oak woods, wheat fields, peaks over 1,000 metres high and small hamlets define a region that entices you to enjoy every aspect of nature's splendour.
The Ter River is the backbone of a landscape where you will discover an interesting combination of woods, fields and castles, particularly apt for lovers of hiking and mountain biking.
This region includes El Montseny Natural Park, an important green lung close to Barcelona, and offers thermal water facilities, an Art Nouveau urban landscape, the Circuit de Catalunya Formula 1 and motorcycle track and some interesting cuisine.
This landscape is perfect for both enjoying nature and discovering interesting Romanesque churches. A broad range of rural accommodation and delicious culinary proposals are available for when you take a break.
Fertile land, lush vegetation, abundant fauna, medieval towns and a population able to live in harmony with the environment are just some of the rural attractions this area has to offer.
This area, isolated from noise and immersed in the serenity of the countryside, features villages with narrow, cobbled streets that entice you to discover myths, legends, chapels, castles and historical remains from different periods.
Historically, the Cardener River has been a source of wealth and an important centre of trade based on salt extraction. Today, salt represents an interesting tourist attraction for visitors of all ages.
This plain, bound by mountains in the north and in the south, is very close to Barcelona, has some unique natural areas and outstanding architectural heritage, and exists side by side with modern industrial cities.
This remarkable plateau can be admired from any perspective. Scarps, abundant water, lush forests and old villages form an ideal landscape for those who enjoy nature at its purest.
