The fire: an essential during the winter in the vast majority of our homes. It gives us warmth, hypnotizes us and relaxes us… It can create a romantic atmosphere if we want it or an atmosphere of endless conversations next to the fire with family and friends. It nourishes our soul and gives us life, and that is why today we want to offer you some advice and indispensable recommendations to be able to light the fire without stressing!
The Tió de Nadal or Cagatió is one of the traditions most deeply rooted in Catalan Christmas. Together with the figure of the Caganer in the manger scene, the Tió de Nadal (meaning in English “Christmas Log”) chairs numerous homes when this time of year arrives. Have you ever wondered why we have such scatological traditions in our land?
The Natural Park of the Volcanic Area of La Garrotxa is the best exponent of the volcanic landscape of the Iberian Peninsula, and we’re lucky to have it near to some of our houses! It has about 40 volcanic cones, 10 craters, 23 well preserved cones and more than 20 lava flows. We propose you a route through our favorite places of la Garrotxa, with volcanic mountain landscapes, nature and calm!
When travelling with children, planning a little is indispensable for the succes of the getaway. Near Girona and the Costa Brava you will find plans for all tastes, from visits to farms, adventure parks, sports, walks, culture … Because not only your children will enjoy it, we are sure that you will too! To be a kid again for a while with them is priceless!
Located between the mouths of the Muga and Fluvià rivers, on the Empordà plain, the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà is a delight in the eyes of nature and birdwatching lovers. Nowadays, when we’re all on the rush, spending a day at the Aiguamolls will make you slow down and contemplate the beauty of this natural park, one of the natural spaces in Catalonia where a major variety of animal species can be observed.
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