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Autumn is here, days are getting shorter, the coats are already hanging at the entrance of the house, the wind is blowing hard in some parts of Girona and the Costa Brava, but this is no excuse not to leave the house. Today we suggest 10 autumn plans that will make you enjoy this beautiful time of the year, when the landscape is tinged with browns, yellows, oranges and reds.
1. Go out and look for mushrooms
A classic of classics: going mushroom picking. But watch out, you shouldn't take the first ones you see, a little knowledge is essential to avoid a good stomach ache. If you've never done it, find out about them and above all, only pick the mushrooms you know! You can take a look at our post 10 tips to be a good mushroom picker.
2. A thermal bath in Magma
Now that cold weather is starting to set in, a thermal bath will delight the coldest. In Santa Coloma de Farners you will find Magma, a recreational mineral-medicinal thermal water center with Spa, hydromassage cups, Hammam, dry sauna, contrast showers... For the little ones, they also have an adapted space with games water.
3. Open doors in the museums during the Girona fairs
In the city of Girona you will find a wide variety of museums such as the Art Museum, the History Museum, the Cinema Museum, the Jewish Museum or the Cathedral museum. During Girona's main festival, the Sant Narcís Fairs, many of the city's museums offer free visits. An ideal plan for a rainy autumn day, culture is fun too!
4. Stroll through the forest of Estunes
Located in the municipality of Porqueres, next to the lake of Banyoles and characterised by travertine cracks, the Estunes forest is a place full of legends about Goges and fairies, palaces and songs. A walk that will fill you with peace and calm. If you have time left to fill the day, take the opportunity to take a walk around the lake of Banyoles.
5. Act like a zombie through the streets of Girona
If you like dressing up, every October the 31st the Acocollona't association, organiser of the Girona horror film festival, prepares a lot of activities around the city of Girona to celebrate Halloween night: zombie make-up workshops, zombie survival games and, after dark, you can take part in the Zombiewalk. Get ready for a terrifying Halloween!
6. Sofa and blanket at our Naturaki houses
Autumn is a time of contrasts with very variable temperatures and climatology. Take advantage of the coldest days or rainy days to enjoy our houses and good company. Spending time on the sofa with the blanket, relaxing in front of the fireplace in silence while contemplating the flames. Or evenings playing board games are good options for when we have no choice but to adapt to the weather. In our blog you will find practical tips to light the fireplace without stressing as well as the best board games for rainy afternoons.
7. Eat chestnuts and sweet potatoes
One of the typical autumn products are chestnuts and sweet potatoes. The tradition is to cook them on the fire. To prepare the chestnuts you will need a pan with holes and it is advisable to make a cut with a knife in the chestnut before cooking to prevent the chestnut from exploding with the heat. Do you want to know more? 5 curiosities you didn't know about the chestnut tradition in Catalunya: "La Castanyada". You can wrap the sweet potatoes in aluminium foil and put them directly on the grill, although you can also cook them in the oven.
8. Take a horse-drawn carriage ride through La Fageda d’en Jordà
Within the Natural Park of the Garrotxa, which is a Volcanic area you will find the nature reserve of La Fageda d'en Jordà. A magical place to visit in autumn for the changing tones of the leaves of this beech forest that grows on the ancient lava flow of the Croscat volcano between the municipalities of Santa Pau, Olot and les Preses. We recommend calling the Natural Park information centre in advance to confirm the departure times of the carriages.
9. Go to the theater in Temporada Alta
Temporada Alta is the autumn performing arts festival that takes place mainly in the cities of Girona and Salt but also extends to other towns such as Palafrugell, Banyoles or Bescanó. If you check out the programme, between the months of October and December you’ll find all kinds of shows, plays and concerts for all audiences. It is a good opportunity to enjoy culture.
10. Make panellets
An activity that you can do on an autumn afternoon is to prepare the typical and delicious panellets, these little cakes made with sugar and almond dough. There are many types, shapes and tastes of panellets, although the most typical are almond and pine nuts. Generally, they are very simple recipes that can be made by the little ones at home, always with the supervision of an adult. They will really enjoy preparing the dough, making the balls with their hands and covering them with coconut, pine nuts, almonds or chocolate. Find the panellet recipe that you like best and enjoy!
At Naturaki we like autumn: its colours, its smells, the typical gastronomy of the season, the temperature contrasts, the sound of the flames in the fireplace... experience autumn with all 5 senses in Girona and the Costa Brava!