Day 107 - 27/12/2013 : Can Serrat

This is the house of one of our best friends, Ramonchi.

The house is located in Torrelles de Foix, a stunning town in Alt Penedes shire. Torrelles is surrounded by a great number of vineyards, due to the wine tradition of this shire.

We like to visit Ramon sometimes to see how he progresses with the construction of their gate, he is built it stone by stone, collecting them from the ground of their house, he is a truly work men !!!

We are talking with Ramon to have a big party when the gate was finished, it will be a very special event !

Come on Ramonchi, come on !!!

Day 106 - 26/12/2013 : Litle waterfall in Gualba park

Coming back to the services area from the 'Mirador del Salt de Gualba' you should follow the walk path near the river (in Catalonia we call this little rivers as 'riera') to discover a beautiful forest plenty of trees changing their color in autumn or stunning waterfalls.

After you finish this lovely excursion within the park you will fell hungry, what about a barbecue?

You will be able to do by yourself, the park has a lot of services and a place to cook with fire without danger to the nature.

Enjoy !!!

Day 105 - 25/12/2013 : Mirador del Salt de Gualba

If we continue walking by the path on the east of Gualba Park, you will arrive to the site of 'Mirador del Salt de Gualba'.

This is a waterfall created in the reservoir of Santa Fe (within the most visited places of Montseny Natural Park) and we reach it in Gualba Park following the 'Cami dels Esquirols' path. It's take 1 hour from the Service area.

The waterfall has 100m height and the best time to see it is spring season, with the water floods fast because the reservoir will be plenty.

You can find more information about the park in the website http://www.gualba.net/

Ah, forgot, merry Christmas ;-)

Day 104 - 24/12/2013 : Wild pig in Gualba Park

In Gualba park you will be able to see local fauna as the wild pigs you will found in the walk path to 'Mirador del Salt de Gualba'.

These pigs looks fine, it seems they have been looking after carefully, with good food and beverage. They screamed a lot and the children were a little scared.

Will we see them again when the park reopens? A question to discover...

Day 103 - 23/12/2013 : Gualba Park

This natural park has belonged during almost 40 years to RACC (Reial Automobil Club de Catalunya) but due to economic problems was closed in may.

Now the total surface of the park has been transferred to Gualba council with the goal to reopen the park as soon as possible.

During decades Gualba has been considered one of the symbols of Montseny because the amount of services the park gave, from a lot of space for children leisure to pools in summer, giving the possibility to have barbecues or stay in a camping in the early 90s.

We hope we can enjoy again of this nature place !!!

Day 102 - 22/12/2013 : Civic

Isn't a normal car, he is 'The Car'.

This red bullet has run the Catalonia roads since 2009, it's certain that so many tips have been collected but the sensation of power deserves that.

In this picture our Civic looks fantastic, it was shining but it's normal, he has just started to run. Now, Civic has run more than 100.000 kilometers, visiting beaches, climbing mountains, crossing borders... and there is a plan to change the owner, specifically to a flying Murcia woman ;-)

Some plans to visit Europe with 'The Car' have been called out due to other trip holidays (for example in 2010 we changed by an unforgettable trip to Chile... Europe is easily reached, isn't?)

Will Civic travel around Europe in the future?

Day 101 - 21/12/2013 : Frare Blanc

This beautiful building is known as Casa Roviralta and is located in Av.Tibidabo 31, in S.Gervasi district between exit 6 and exit 7 from Ronda de Dalt.

It's a house designed by the architect Joan Rubió i Bellvé and it was built between 1903 and 1913. But, what's up with this house? There are a lot of beautiful houses in Barcelona and more famous than this.

The reason to their appearance is to be the place where 'Asador de Aranda' has the main restaurant in Barcelona. Do you like meat? Would you like to taste 'lechazo'? If the answer is Yes-Yes (remember please this choice ;-) you are being late to call and make a reservation.

Superb !!!!

Day 100 - 20/12/2013 : Tibidabo at night

Uoooohhh !!!! The first 100 days have come !!!!

Today with us the magical mountain of Barcelona, Tibidabo !! In fact, you are seeing the 'Sagrat Cor' temple, but Tibidado is much more.

This mountain located in Collserola range has 518m height, it brings the best views from Barcelona and is one of the most visited places for leisure in Barcelona. There is a amusement park too.

You can reach the top of the mountain by road (Carretera Arrabassada from Ronda de Dalt) or by funicular, both of them are enjoyable because by road you can stop wherever you want to see the magnificent views of the city.

Come on !!!

Day 99 - 19/12/2013 : Mora d'Ebre

Today we are jumping to Ribera d'Ebre shire in Tarragona to visit their main town : Mora D'Ebre.

The sun is close to sunrise and we were close to leave the town to see the Rally RACC but we were able to take this picture from the river walk, this is the bridge 'Pont d'Arcades', the main entrance to the village.

Mora has 6000 inhabitants and it's located in the center of Tarragona province on the west of Natural Parc Serra del Montsant.

The town has some attractive sights also the bridge, for example the lookout from the old castle. If you want to enjoy with Rally RACC is a good place to sleep.

Why not next year again?

Day 98 - 17/12/2013 : Sant Pol, Les Escaletes beach

Here the best beach from Sant Pol : Les Escaletes.

This beach is located on the east side of the town and turning on the left by the sea walk. Isn't a large beach but it's clean, comfortable and not too much busy even in high summer.

The name of the beach is originated from the method to access it : go down by a little stairs ('escaletes' in catalan).

It's worth to stay a morning or even better, a evening seeing the sunset.

Enjoy your beach !

Day 97 - 16/12/2013 : Sant Pol beaches from the 'Espigó'

The two main beaches in Sant Pol are splited up with a amount of rocks that allow a magnificent view of the seaside and the beaches if you try to arrive on the edge.

On the left side you will see the old beach, with the fishermen ships, on the left side the new area, with some building on the seafront but with a stunning and clean beach.

After the flat building we'll find one the most known 'txiringos' in Maresme shire, 'Baños Luis'.

Sant Pol deserves to spend a weekend at least to be visited !

Day 96 - 15/12/2013 :Sant Pol, 'Platja de Pescador'

Let's continue with some sights from Sant Pol de Mar, here their main beach, it's called 'Platja de Pescador'.

It's just the beach you can see when entering from the train, you should need to leave the station to enter on the beach and enjoy a pleasant sunny day.

On the left hand of the beach there are some little boats from the fishermen of the village and just besides the 'Voramar' restaurant, the best of the seaside.

Come in, come in !!!

Day 95 - 14/12/2013 : Sant Pol de Mar, beautiful tower

Come on, today we are going to know a little and beautiful town from Maresme shire, we are talking about Sant Pol de Mar.

Sant Pol is in fact one of the last towns in Maresme, we can arrive using the C-1 line of 'Rodalies' and we'll take 1 hour from Barcelona center.

Nowadays, Sant Pol has 4.000 inhabitants and it's mostly know from the great gastronomy offer including the best restaurant of one of the best Catalonian chiefs, Carme Ruscalleda. The restaurant is called 'Sant Pau', you must make a reservation and ask for the prices before to go.

The town is so beautiful with narrow streets and white houses but in the sea walk you can see great houses as the picture shows.

Then, another place to visit !

Day 94 - 13/12/2013 : Mediterranean food !!!

Whenever you go to a sea town you must to have a rest and taste the best of Mediterranean dishes. In summer is usual to eat in 'txiringos' the different choices of seafood avalaible.

We recommend to taste 'peixets fregits', 'musclos' or the best anchovies in the World : 'anxoves de l'Escala'.

The problem is the crowd, be careful to make a reservation if you want to avoid some queue or even not have place to lunch.

Delicious !!!

Day 93 - 12/12/2013 : Water Rally !

In summer is common to find a great number of ships doing rallies in Costa Brava near from the cliffs.

Go shipping is a very popular leisure activity in Catalonia, our east side is covered by the sea therefore there area a lot of people that owns boats and news companies have been created giving the possibility to rent it and take a trip into the sea.

You need to have an accreditation to drive the boats, it's called as 'Titulin' or 'Patron de Embarcacion Menor - PEM'.

We are going to achieve in the following years, our destiny is the sea.

Would you like to come with us in our first boat ship??? It will be funny.

Day 92 - 11/12/2013 : The best beach from Tossa !!!

Es Codolar is beautiful from any angle.

The previous days we saw different stunning view the 'Camins de Ronda' and today we can see the beach form the walls.

A perfect summer day, not too much hot, with a warm wing to enjoy the beach as much as possible. The view from the Mediterranean, losing the horizon, is the final contrast of this portrait.

Here, the best beach of Costa Brava south !

Day 91 - 10/12/2013 : Es Codolar beach inviting to jump !

It was really a intention to jump !!!!

The rough cliffs seen coming back to Tossa from the South invite us to jump into the sea to taste the fresh and colorful waters.

Es Codolar beach is a explosion of beauty, it's a quite beach within the beginning of the Costa Brava range, you shouldn't forgot to visit if you are coming to this area.

Enjoy !!

Day 90 - 09/12/2013 : Turning back to Es Codolar

This picture is one of the best we have from Tossa and their surroundings.

We turned back to the town from the 'Cami de Ronda d'en Cars' when we found this fantastic view : on the left the walls from old town, below that Es Codolar beach, on the right the castle surroundings.

Undoubtedly, the best of the view is the contrast between mountain and the clean water of the beach, really lovely !

Day 89 - 08/12/2013 : Stairs to heaven

The coastal line and 'Camins de Ronda' from Tossa are really fantastic.

Definitely, it's one of the most preferred villages in Costa Brava for us. You can lie in the beaches to take a pleasant and sunny journey and you can take a walk to see impressive view.

Here we are in the stairs going down to Es Codolar cave to take some fresh drink after a steeped walk in the 'Cami de Ronda'.

Look down to sea the turquoise color of the sea, lovely !!!

Day 88 - 07/12/2013 : Rough rocks and clean waters

It's a stunning thing to take a walk using the 'Camins de Ronda' that border all the coast line in Costa Brava.

Undoubtedly you won't finish to take pictures, on the north, on the south you will find everything enjoyable and unforgettable.

Clean waters and rough cliffs will be below you eyes. The best area to see cliffs is the central Costa Brava, from Sant Feliu de Guixols to Begur.

Be careful being on the ledge !!!

Day 87 - 06/12/2013 : Costa Brava cliffs

The coastal sea side bring us truly and fantastic landscapes when the sea joins with the rocks.

Costa Brava is plenty of beautiful cliffs, it's possible not as spectacular as Ireland cliffs for example, but however stunning, amazing and better to see due to the best weather.

Normally, the cliffs in Costa Brava are steeped and rough as the picture of today shows. These cliffs owns to the 'Cami de Ronda d'es Cars' in Tossa de Mar.

Enjoy the view !

Day 86 - 05/12/2013 : Foggy summer morning !!!

There was a curious weather phenomenon was observed in a stunning morning around Tossa de Mar. We begun to walk by the 'Cami de Ronda d'es Cars' and when we were at the top we could see a big piece of the cost covered by frog.

The view with the mountain, the sun, the beaches and the frog is amazing. 

The frog might appear after few days of high temperatures causing a warming of the sea temperature and the creation of this banks of frog.

Anyway, here is other stunning view from Catalonia !

Day 85 - 04/12/2013 : Clean waters at the morning !

You won't realize where these clear waters come from? It's from Lloret de Mar. Are you kidding us? Not, absolutely not.

The water in all Costa Brava beached are used to being very clean, and a little cold.., during all the year, but specially in the summer season.

This picture was taken from a boat excursion from Blanes to Tossa, when we'll stay a few days more.

Would you like to enjoy a bath next summer? Come to Catalonia.

Day 84 - 03/12/2013 : The main beach of Tossa (Platja Gran) from the Mirador

We would like to stay in the 'Mirador' of Tossa all our life. The views of the Mediterranean sea and the whole town are unforgettable.

This picture shows the big beach of the town spreading from the north to the south, this beach is known as 'Platja Gran'.

Do you feel the sensation to turn back when you are leaving the Mirador??

Day 83 - 02/12/2013 : Downtonw from Tossa

We can't leave from Mirador of Tossa. Now we are looking at downtown.

We see in the center of the picture the magnificent church of St.Vicenç, a neoclassic example. On the right hand we see the downtown and the castle with a different color tonality than the rest of the town (the new Tossa).

We can see two characteristic element of Tossa. Could you recognize them?

See you in the next day !

Day 82 - 01/12/2013 : Summer in Tossa

What do you think about this view from Tossa? It's taken from the 'Mirador' and it's really spectacular with all the town from the north (big hotels) to the south (castle).

Undoubtedly, Tossa is one of our preferred towns for summer, isn't so crowed as others Costa Brava towns, it have clean beaches and a good gastronomy offer.

Any doubt about your next visit in summer?

Day 81 - 30/11/2013 : Vilassar Beach

And 2009 arrived !! We saw the 2-6 in Madrit, we saw how Barça conquered the World winning all the possible championships, we saw Scotland too.

And above all, we saw the biggest beach ever in Vilassar. That year the council spent some millions of euro to bring sand wherever they could, and bring us a fantastic beach all the summer season.

The problem was the same all years : when the first storm came, the sand disappeared.

The sea will ever recover their owns !!!

Day 80 - 29/11/2013 : Corva La Caixa

You are seeing the most popular curve in 'Circuit de Catalunya', it's called 'Corva La Caixa'.

It's a exciting spectacle waiting for the cars coming from the big straight until they begin a large brake to turn 180º.

The visit to 'Circuit de Catalunya' located in Montmelo is a usual trend in tourist coming to Catalonia, we're a country with a large tradition in motor events and since the existence of their magnificent track F1 fans have been enjoying year by year.

Feel the sense !!!

Day 79 - 28/11/2013 : Panoramic view from Burriac Castle

Look at this view, it's amazing !!!

The Maresme shire in their big expression, Argentona on the left, Mataro and the sea on the right all surrounded by the green mountains of Montnegre and Corredor.

If you want to see in person this landscape, come and climb up to Burriac.

Day 78 - 27/11/2013 : Panoramic view from Turó d'en Cors

Fantastic and amazing the panoramic view from today !!!

We can see from Vallvidrera, Collserola Tower to Maresme shire and Barcelona at all.

Do you think is possible to see Vilassar from this location? Try on.

Day 77 - 26/11/2013 : Barcelona panoramic view from Sarria lookout

We will spend the following days to show us great panoramic view from our country.

The first one was taken in the Sarria lookout, it's a complete panoramic picture of Barcelona, when you can see Vallvidrera and high districts on the left side, the big Eixamble on the center and Montjuich, Les Corts and Camp Nou on the right side.

To reach this lookout you have to leave Ronda The Dalt on 8 Exit and take the Carretera de les Aigues in the first roundabout.

Enjoy the view !!!!

Day 76 - 25/11/2013 : When the Catalan drinks...

When a true Catalan drinks the world shakes !!!

We live in a country with a relevant wine production and tasting, we've currently 11 designation of origin for our wines and we produce one of the most estimate champagne around the world.

Therefore, we love wines and we love taste them.

What about a tour in our wineries?

Day 75 - 24/11/2013 : Costa Brava cave

This beautiful cave was discovered in our trip from Blanes to Tossa using the summer season boats doing this route.

The sea was clean and turquoise color, the morning was windy and not too hot, it was a fantastic summer morning.

Our boat tried to look into the cave but is wasn't little enough to enter.

Would you like to look for the exact location of this beautiful cove?

Day 74 - 23/11/2013 : Mes que un club

The magnificent stadium of our best team and their museum is the most visited museum in Catalonia, the Stadium tour giving you the chance to stay in the ground and take a walk within the lockers from Barça players.

Walking for the main tier you will have the possibility to take a big panoramic picture from all the stadium with the 'MES QUE UN CLUB' sing on the other side, you will discover how the impressive is the stadium empty too.

Undoubtedly, Mes que Un Club !!!!

Day 73 - 22/11/2013 : Tossa downtown

We are coming to Tossa again !!

Our second trip around this magnificent village will take us to visit the downtown, with their narrow and steeped streets and their old walls.

You will find a lot of beautiful hidden places if you take a walk in the downtown, as this picture shows.

We are now in the viewpoint to 'Es Codolar' beach, the most quiet beach in Tossa and probably the most stunning.

Would you like to repeat the visit on Tossa?

Day 72 - 21/11/2013 : Vilassar style of life

We needn't go outside to enjoy the summer, we live in the best suitable town to have a perfect summer season.

We've a large beach, enough for all of us, to swimming or to lying up taking a rest and getting brown.

We've a warm weather in summer, not too hot during the day and fresh during the night due to sea winds, we can sleep as well without using the air-conditioned.

And we've beach bars, in front on the sea to take cold beers and some olives !!!

This is our town, this is how we live in.

Day 71 - 20/11/2013 : Summer evening in Vilassar de Mar

We spent a lot of summer evening face to the sea with a cold beer in our hands.

This is a plus living in a town as Vilassar, when the summer is the main season and when the town is an explosion of life wherever you go.

We've a beach bar called 'Oblikue' opened from May to September where with the past of years we are  gradually getting used to enjoy our summer evenings.

Why don't you try to live in Vilassar?

Day 70 - 19/11/2013 : Palau Blaugrana

Here the true Barça hearth, the most noisy and frightening arena in the world.

Palau Blaugrana is the history of Barça teams outside football. It's the arena where basketball and handball above all have built their respect around the world, by becoming the best teams in the world in their sport.

I've lost the number of decisive matches I've followed in Palau, crying and sweating until the end. Specially, it brings back to me the basketball leagues won to R.Madrid in the Petrovic stage, the Korac Championship won against Estudiantes after going back the match from 25 points behind.

The games in Palau encourages to put our Barça shirts on and be proud of our team.

Visca el Barça I Visca Catalunya Lliiure !!!

Day 69 - 18/11/2013 : Wildlife in Catalonia

Taking a walk into the mountains will bring you the opportunity to find beautiful species, like the butterfly showed in the picture.

This butterfly was discovered in our climbing to Burriac Castlen and after few attempts to take her a picture when she stopped to take a rest she was caught by our camera.

Enjoy the nature in Catalonia !

Day 68 - 17/11/2013 : Climbing to Burriac Castle

When you are climbing to Burriac Castle you've a goal : to reach the summit and take a picture of the big Catalan flag, the 'Senyera', moving all the time by the winds effect.

It's a question to bring it in some attraction to get more attractive the walk. If you are anxious to touch the flag you could climb the last stage through the rocks, taking a workaround instead to finish the walk by the graved path.

It better for you to plan the excursion in a sunny day without clouds to get shocked by the impressive view you will reach at the top.

Would you like to climb at night too? Then you might look for 'Burriac Atac'

Day 67 - 16/11/2013 : Argentona from Burriac Castle

Let's to know another stunning town in Maresme shire, Argentona.

 It's located on the north of Mataro, close to the main city in Maresme, between the 'Conreria' and the 'Corredor' ranges.

 It's a town with a large surface with a lot of forest surrounding the inhabited land. Some time ago was a typical tourism place but the growing of Mataro changed this condition.

From Burriac Castle, looking to the north west we could see a great view of the town.

Would you like to come to the next 'Garrinada'?

Day 66 - 15/11/2013 : Mataró from Burriac Castle

Mataró is the capital city of Maresme shire. For us isn't a special place to stay and visit, we don't like the big cities, you know.

But Marató has been growing a lot the last decade and it has became one of the most important cities in Catalonia.

From Burriac castle you can admire a great view of the city and the Mediterranean, of course, and it's possible you feel a big desire to visit it.

Then, would you like to make your desire come true?

Day 65 - 14/11/2013 : Burriac castle

When the children are bringing up is very important to teach them the relevance to walk and enjoying the nature.

Fortunately, in our lovely shire Maresme we've plenty of route to walk, either in the sea side or by the surroundings mountains.

The Burriac castle is reached after a easy mountain walk beginning in Cabrera de Mar in the square near to the church. It's a perfect lookout from Maresme shire seaside and one choice to have a great day in the nature.

Have you any plan for this weekend?

Day 64 - 13/11/2013 : Montmelo racetrack, the Catalonian circuit

Catalonia has ever been known to be a country with a great motor costumes. In the history so many Catalan drivers have been on the top of races in different styles.

Today in Catalonia the most important motor championship have one race in our country, RallyRACC is considered the best rally in WRC Championship but the main center of motor competition is the Montmelo racetrack, an spectacular track located in Valles Occidental shire.

Would you like to come and test the truck with a Lamborghini Diablo? Check for availability and enjoy !

Day 63 - 12/11/2013 : Vilassar de Mar, Mar de Flors

When the spring is finishing and we feel that summer is coming, a special event is celebrated in our little town.

The streets are plenty of flowers, the sun is shinning and the people leave their homes to enjoy the beautiful panorama.

This event is called 'Mar de Flors' and it's one of the best expression of beauty we can see in Vilassar. Normally, each house on the street creates a flower design and look after of it during all the day.

Make an appointment in your agenda to last week of may !!!

Day 62 - 11/11/2013 : Football cat

Let's come back to Vilassar, their people, their beaches and their pets will be the protagonist in following days.

Their photo was taken after coming from Roma to see Barça achieve the 'triplete' in may of 2009. Pisto was waiting me stretched out on the sofa and immediately a Barça scarf was convering him.

Pisto has given us great funny moments with their cat tricks, and even when he has become a retired cat, we will love him forever.

Pisto, the king of the house.

Day 61 - 10/11/2013 : Sea and mountains, sea of madness

Barcelona is surrounded by the sea and a set of mountain ranges giving the big city a special environment to enjoy the nature.

The mountains is for enjoy them all the year seasons, the warm climate in Catalonia allow it. The sea is for spring and summer seasons mostly, but last years is very considered in fall too due to the increase of diving activities.

Either mountains or sea, the people living in Barcelona or within their surroundings don't have excuse to live the nature.

Enjoy the nature around Barcelona !

Day 60 - 09/11/2013 : Barcelona sea side from Turo d'en Cors

Following the path mentioned in the last day, the views from Barcelona will be unforgettable.

With the mountains and the green trees close to you, you will see in the distance the big city with their maximum splendor and their sea side.

Undoubtedly, Barcelona has one of the best surroundings in the world, a city surrounded by mountains and the sea is the best dream for nature lovers.

Enjoy it in summer and enjoy it too in winter !!!

Day 59 - 08/11/2013 : Vallvidrera, Collserola and Tibidabo

When you are walking into the Turó d'en Cors paths you will give a better view from the landscape around Barcelona.

A few minutes from the start point, the car park on the left side of the 'Carretera de les Aigues Road'you will be able to take fantastic pictures of Collserola mountain, with Vallvidrera town the closest, the communications tower behind and Tibidabo mountain in the distance.

If you continue going to the south you'll get the best pictures from Barcelona and the sea side.




Enjoy another time the Barcelona mountains !

Day 58 - 07/11/2013 : Collserola Tower from Turo d'en Cors

Turó d'en Cors is a beautiful place inside the Collserola mountains. You can get there following the 'Carretera de les Aigues' road.

In fact, it's a mountain with 390m above the sea level where you can start to take a walk into Collserola. It's very recommended to families with children because the paths are easy and not too much steep.

You will be within a peaceful environment bringing back to your childhood. You will take a lot of pictures too, there are great views to Barcelona and Collserola Tower.

Enjoy the Barcelona mountains !