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COUNTRYSIDE
EXCURSIONS
Collserola Mona Foundation Banyoles Collsacabra Foliage
and volcanoes Folklore trips Customized
tours Catalonia
is a privileged area with charming natural areas that aren’t much exploited
by tourism but to a local level. If you have spend enough time in cities and
long for a closer contact with nature let me take you out to the countryside! The
following excursions are conceived to show you some of the best nature in
Catalonia. Most of them involve some walking in forest paths: we will only
use transportation to get to the sites, but then we will continue on foot (comfortable
shoes are strongly recommended).
► Half day trips from 460 euro
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► Full day trips from 760 euro
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The
Mona Foundation
LENGTH: Full day excursion. DIFFICULTY: Easy. *** Great for children! Mona
Foundation (the Monkey Foundation) is a local organization set up to rescue
chimpanzees and other primates from poor conditions in captivity. Visitors to
the Mona sanctuary can watch families of chimps exploring the towers,
ropeways and natural landscape of their spacious new home. Mona Foundation
volunteers are always on hand to explain the story of the rescue of the
chimps and answer questions about the protection of primates in the wild. After the
visit we’ll head to Girona
for lunch and some light sightseeing. Or for 790
euro, head instead to the beaches of Tossa de Mar. |
► Full day trips from 810 euro
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Banyoles, the mysterious lake
LENGTH: Full day excursion. DIFFICULTY: Easy to medium walking difficulty. The largest natural lake in Catalonia hides many mysteries, among others its depth (where according to the legend could be living a dragon…). Aquatic birds and fish shelter, we can enjoy a boat ride or have a walk around the surrounding forests. Add some culture: The excursion can be combined with an
afternoon visit to Girona
or Besal. |
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Collsacabra: a world of water and forests
LENGTH: Full day excursion. DIFFICULTY: Easy (little walking, but there are some
stairs in Rupit). Discover the Pantà de Sau with its impressive
cliffs, and see the old belltower of the flooded ancient village of Sau, if
the water is low. If instead it has been a rainy season, the Horse Tail
waterfall will impress you. Later we will continue to Rupit, a charming
picturesque village with houses in the heart of a green deep valley. |
Rupit (Photo Album) |
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► Full day trips from 900 euro
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Autumn
foliage and geology: the Jordà Beechwood
and the volcano area of Garrotxa
LENGTH: Full day excursion. DIFFICULTY: Easy to medium walking
difficulty. The Jordà
Beechwood is the most popular foliage spot in Catalonia (NOTE: the foliage season goes from
September to November, but it might vary depending on the weather. This
excursion is also available during other times of the year, when the forest
is green or the leaves have already fallen). Nearby,
the Garrotxa county is known for its 40 inactive volcanoes now covered by
vegetation. And not
far is Castellfollit de la Roca, a scenic village built at the top of an
stunning basalt cliff. |
Folklore trips - Price depending on destination
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LENGTH: Half or full day excursion, to
be agreed with the customer. DIFFICULTY: Easy. Catalonia
is a country with a very active folklore. We love organizing traditional
markets, medieval fairs and celebrating typical festivities. There are events
to experience every weekend! Contact me
indicating how long do you want to be out of town and your approximated
budget, so I can offer the best options for you. NOTE: This trips can only take
place in the weekends and must be booked at least 2 weeks ahead of time. |
Folcklore Trips (Photo Album) |
Customized tours
If you have
heard of another natural area in Catalonia, I might arrange a tour there. Please,
allow two months for its preparation.
Sorry, no rock climbing, advanced hiking, mountain bike nor adventure sport activities: only light walking.
Collserola Mona
Foundation Banyoles Collsacabra Foliage and
volcanoes
Folklore trips Customized
tours
BARCELONA AND CATALONIA PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS
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