In addition to going to the beach, relaxing on a terrace or eternalizing the moments of Sunday vermouth, autumn is made of another paste, of trees with changing colors, walks in the countryside and contemplation of landscapes. Especially the contemplation of landscapes. Here we leave you a list of five environments of unquestionable beauty and located near the capital.
La Fageda d’en Jordà
La Fageda d’en Jordà is an exceptional beech forest located in the region of La Garrotxa (Girona), within the Natural Park of the Volcanic Zone. Its main singularity, which makes it unique in Spain, is that it grows on the lava flow of the Croscat volcano, on a flat terrain and at an unusually low altitude for this type of forest (about 550 meters).
A visit to La Fageda is recommended all year round, as the landscape changes dramatically with each season, although autumn is the most popular time of year due to the ochre and reddish tones of the leaves. Entrance to the forest is free, and in the main access area there is a paid parking area.
Montserrat, the sacred mountain
Contemplating the beauty of Montserrat is probably one of the greatest attractions of Catalonia. Both for nature lovers and for those seeking a certain peace or spirituality, this place is full of magic and offers endless plans. In addition, the museum houses works by Picasso, Dalí, El Greco and Caravaggio, among many others. You can also lose yourself among the paths that go up to the Monastery, take a ride on the rack railway or sit and contemplate the beauty of its forms.
It is also a common meeting point for lovers of UFO sightings.
The Penedès: much more than wine
A destination where you can get lost among vineyards, relax watching the sunset along its flat fields, bathe in lakes or practice adventure sports in mountains such as the Sierra del Montmell. And of course, of course, tasting a good wine. The capital, Vilafranca del Penedès, is a city of medieval origin that also offers a lively activity with its terraces in the Town Hall Square and its beautiful streets.
It is the birthplace of Cava, and some of its subway cellars extend for miles under the villages, creating true subway cities.
If you are looking for the smallest village in Catalonia, in the heart of the Alt Penedès region, surrounded by a landscape dominated by vineyards, Puigdàlber, the town that holds that title.
Sant Jeroni de la Murtra
A circular route through the park of the Cordillera de Marina, located a few kilometers from Barcelona, in Badalona. Its great attraction is the Gothic monastery, founded in the 15th century. A haven of silence and peace that can be visited freely from Tuesday to Saturday, from 10 am to 1 pm.
In this monastery, the Catholic Monarchs received Christopher Columbus in 1493 after his first voyage to America.
Montseny, a rural paradise
Next to Montserrat, one of the most beautiful mountains in Catalonia. It offers places like the Santa Fe reservoir, the hermitage of Sant Martí del Montseny, the peak of Matagalls or the Turó de l’Home. You can also get lost in its forests, climb or relax with a picnic in one of its extensive esplanades.
A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, its massif combines Mediterranean, Central European and Alpine climates and landscapes.
Burriac, on the Serralada Litoral
The castle of Burriac has magnificent views and gives us a privileged environment near Barcelona. Located between the towns of Argentona and Cabrera de Mar, this place has sea views and that decadence of an abandoned corner, but retains all its charm.
It stands on an ancient Iberian settlement, which shows the strategic importance of this hill for more than 2,500 years.