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Hike to Parc dels Talls

4 April 2023marcopac

Hike to Parc dels Talls A park where past human intervention and nature have merged to create a unique landscape Leaning against the small urban center of Vilobì del Penedes, the Park Dels Talls is an area of considerable botanical and faunal wealth. The path to reach it is easy and suitable for all ages. Away from Barcelona As with past excursions to Floresta or Turò de les Maleses, it is very easy to leave Barcelona to find yourself immersed in nature and enjoy its colours, sounds and above all its scents. This time I decide to head towards a peculiar park which attracted me by its curious story.… Read More

The gnomes hut

9 November 2022marcopac

The gnomes hut A space dedicated to fantasy and to the typical characters of fairy tales hidden in a pine forest of La Garriga A free day can offer you different possible activities: watch a series, read a book or maybe take the R3 train, which takes 45 minutes from Barcelona to La Garriga. La Garriga La Garriga is a Spanish municipality located in the Eastern Vallès of Catalonia. A small town where the surrounding landscape is characterized by mountains and pine forests. An environment with clean air and silence, very different from the chaos of the Catalan capital. Apart from the historic center, churches and ancient villas of the… Read More

The colors of the Tagamanent peak in the fall

10 December 20182 February 2021marcopac

The colors of the Tagamanent peak in the fall An easy path that allows you to admire a magnificent autumn panorama In the first days of December, despite the late autumn, you can come across some still warm and pleasant days. The interesting excursion to the Dolmen de la Pedra Gentil has meant that my search for interesting places continues. Above all reachable by train from Barcelona. There is nothing better than taking advantage of a good day to catch the R3 train line from Barcelona and get to the small El Figaro-Montmany station. The village was in the past formed only by a hostel used to receive travelers. Today it… Read More

The Dolmen de la Pedra Gentil of Vallgorguina

3 December 20182 February 2021marcopac

The Dolmen de la Pedra Gentil of Vallgorguina A 5000 year old megalithic structure near Barcelona Catalonia is not only famous for its sunny coasts, its food or its capital, Barcelona. In this region are hidden ancient structures that go back well before the Roman Empire. San Celoni Taking the R-2 train from Barcelona, you arrive at San Celoni, a Spanish municipality of just over 16,000 belonging to the Comarca of the Vallès Oriental. Coming down from the train I find in front of the station, the bus stop that will take me inside the park of Montnegre i Corredor. And it is precisely here that begins my little excursion… Read More

Martorell Devil’s bridge

17 January 20178 June 2023marcopac

Martorell Devil’s bridge An ancient legend about the Devil, a bridge and a cunning woman Martorell Devil’s bridge: just few numbers to remember: 30 the minutes from Barcelona by train 21 meters highest vault 1143 the first documented reconstruction 1939 demolished due by civil war This is my history: Meanwhile looking on web I read a story of a bridge made by devil near the capital of catalunya. Therefore after a little reseach i took the train (R4) to reach the town of Martorell with only 30 minutes to investigate the site. Martorell is a very pretty town due by his interesting buindigs. In 10 minutes by walking finally… Read More