The Vizcaya Bridge (Bizkaiko Zubia in Basque, Puente de Vizcaya in Spanish) is a transporter bridge that links the towns of Portugalete and Las Arenas (part of Getxo, 15 minutes by car from Bilbao) in the Biscay province, Basque community, Spain, crossing…

The Royal Abbey of Santa Maria de Poblet (cat. El Reial Monestir de Santa Maria de Poblet) is a monastery of the Cistercian order founded in 1150. It is located at the foot of the Prades mountains in the comarca Conca de Barberà, Catalonia, Spain. Poblet…

Rural house with bas-reliefs at Llers, Alt Empordà, Carrer de Muralla, Catalonia, Spain. How to get to? From Barcelona 1 hr 29 min (144 km) via AP-7 From Madrid 7 hr 20 min (748 km) via A-2, AP-2 and AP-7

The Sanctuary de la Mare de Déu de Lord (cat. Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Lord) is a church declared a cultural asset of national interest of Sant Llorenç de Morunys (Solsonès, Catalonia, Spain, Pyrenees). Description It is a temple with one nave, covered…

Costa Daurada is a small coastline stretch of the Tarragona province in Catalonia (Spain). Washed by the Balearic Sea, this coast is known in a tourist environment as the Costa Daurada, which means “golden coast” in Spanish. The region received such a name…

Languedoc (Lengadòc, in Occitan) is a territory in the South of France traditionally divided into Haut-Languedoc, approximately included in the former Midi-Pyrénées region, and Bas-Languedoc, which approximately corresponds to the former Languedoc-Roussillon…

Salt Mountain Salins de Cardona (Muntanya de sal de Cardona) – one of the major natural monuments of the Pyrenees (Spain, Catalonia), Bages, Barcelona province Excursions to the cave last 50 minutes. The temperature inside the cave is from 17 to 20 degrees…

Isturitz and Oxocelhaya Caves – a “Geological Miracle” The exact location of the caves is in the municipalities of Isturitz and Saint Martin d’Arberou, on the Gaztelu hill, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques department, France. This place is called…

Costa Brava is a wide strip of the of the Mediterranean resorts of Spain that geographically occupies the north of Catalonia, Spain. Costa Brava is located in the northeast of Catalonia (province of Girona), which is part of the Spanish Kingdom. Costa Brava…

Prehistoric park in Tarascon-sur-Ariège (Ariège department, Pyrenees, Occitania, France).  The second most visited tourist site in the Ariège department with around 60,000 visitors each year Natural Environment: The Park is located in the limestone hills…

Bishops’ Palace in Saint-Lizier (fr. Palais des Evêques) The Bishop’s Palace in Saint-Lizier (France, Pyrenees) is currently a departmental museum of Ariège with archaeological artifacts, a variety of objects and paintings from the region, as well as various…

Lombrives cave is located in Ornolac-Ussat-les-Bains in Tarascon-sur-Ariège, at the eastern edge of the Pyrenees Ariégeoises Natural Regional Park, Ariège department in Occitania, southwestern France (N20 road from Andorra to Foix, about 1 hour by car from…

The Monastery of Montserrat is a Benedictine monastery, the spiritual symbol and religious center of Catalonia (Spain) and the center of Catholic pilgrims from all over the world. It is located at an altitude of about 700 m above sea level and about 50km…

The Rome Aqueduct of Ferreras (Devil’s Bridge). A UNESCO site in Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain. Ancient Roman architects built 2 aqueducts in Tarraco at that time, which provided the whole city with clean water. The first aqueduct was filled from the river…

Arc de Berà (20 km north of Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain). Approximate age: 1-2 century AD Arch de Bera (L’Arc de Berà) is an object of classical Roman architecture, located on the Via Augusta road, about 20 km northeast of Tarragona (now the N-340 highway).…

Roman Forum, Circus and Pretori Tower: Tarragona. UNESCO sites The Provincial Forum (el Fòrum Provincial) was built around 73 AD, during the time of the emperor Vespasian, in the upper part of Tarraco. It combined the functions of the leadership of both political…

Roman Colosseum: Tarragona. According to official data, the amphitheater was built around the second century. The dimensions of the amphitheater are 110 by 86 meters. The complex is designed for approximately 14 thousand spectators. The amphitheater is part…

Hiking trip to Tristaina lakes (Andorra, Pyrenees). 25.08.2018 Photo: Alex Monroe Tristaina lakes in Andorra is a medium difficulty route that is suitable for all tourists. This is a circular route with a length of 4.4 kilometers. The journey takes 2 hours…

Malniu lake, Pyrenees This tour has all the conditions to be considered as an ideal outing for the whole family. To get there, take the road to Puigcerdà and from the exit of Ger, take the road that climbs to the village Meranges. Worth to leave a car and…

France (since the days of kings) was associated with luxury, being chic, having exquisite taste, and beauty. This country miraculously preserves this beautiful cultural heritage, bringing fresh notes of modern life. Therefore, you can feel the charm of luxurious…

The monumental complex of Olèrdola, also known as Olèrdola Ruins or Olèrdola Village (cat. Conjunt monumental d’Olèrdola, conegut també com a Ruïnes d’Olèrdola o Poblat d’Olèrdola), is a strategic archaeological site occupied from the Bronze Age to the medieval…