Day 589 - 25/05/2015 : Baells reservoir panorama

If you are thinking to spend some days around Berga and Bergueda shire make sure you go to visit Baells reservoir landscapes.

I suggest going to an alternative road which start to be steeped up and allow to admire the reservoir from the heights, undoubtedly it's the best way to catch fantastic panoramas.

The chances are to take C-26 road on the way to Ripoll just leaving Berga to the North. You will be crossing the reservoir through a vast bridge before reaching the crossroad with BV-4022. Then, don't have fear, take the narrow road which will lead you to remarkable pictures.

Just do it !

Day 588 - 24/05/2015 : Bergueda's great breakfast

In highland Catalonian shires it's common to set up the journey with a plentiful meal, we call it 'esmortzar de forquilla'.

It's basically based on pig food, some kind of sausages, calluses and red wine. We strongly recommend visiting Cobert de Puigcercós restaurant. It's located in a peaceful campsite area which you can access easily after reaching Berga.

Take C-26 road on the way to Borredà and Ripoll, just after leaving Borredà turn right into BP-4654 roach and drive 5-6 kilometers until reach your destination.

Enjoy your meal !

Day 587 - 23/05/2015 : Gironella panorama

From the balcony located in Town Hall's square we may have a panoramic view of Gironella and also a colorful set of houses dated on last century.

It's worthy to stop over in this town and learn about its history, plenty of relevant events. Probably, the most remarkable building is 'Pont Vell' which is dated on 1389 and it's the main entering point to the village.

Anyway, the eldest buildings are the pre-Romanesque Eremitori of Sant Marc which is located at Cal Bassacs and the runes of Diable bridge over Llobregat river, the walls, castle and old Town.

Enjoy your visit !

Day 586 - 22/05/2015 : Gironella

Gironella is a municipality in the comarca of the Berguedà, actually we may consider Gironella as a Llobregat's pearl.

It is situated in the left bank of the Llobregat river to the south of Berga. The local economy is traditionally based on cotton spinning and textile manufacture, although tourism is now more important: the company towns or "colonies" of workers houses surround the cotton mills are of historical interest.

The town is served by the C-16 road to Berga and the Cadí tunnel. Gironella, which has numerous stores, bars, and schools, is an important economic center for the smaller towns around it, such as Olvan, Sagàs or Casserres.

The town is mentioned in a well-known traditional Catalan song, A Gironella or Cançó de Gironella, in which a young man laments being rejected by his beloved and being forced to leave the town behind.

Why don't you stop over on your way to Berga?

Day 585 - 21/05/2015 : Sau reservoir from Vic's Hotel

Some months ago we were able to admire Sau reservoir from the heights, specifically from Tavartet cliffs. Today we have a different view from Vic's Hotel, but also a fantastic view.

The hotel is located in one of the loveliest parts of the Osona district, with the Guillerías Mountains in the distance and Sau Reservoir at its feet, reflecting the traditional style of a Catalan country house. Its beautifully maintained garden, guest rooms with balconies and a magnificent swimming pool with views of the exceptional landscape make this a wonderful place to get away from it all and relax

Fancy to go?

Day 584 - 20/05/2015 : Ter river looking at Sant Pere de Casserres

As you know, Sant Pere de Casserres was built at the furthest point of the crest of Casserres, which, due to its geographical layout, creates a peninsula surrounded by the most spectacular of the meanders made by Ter river on leaving Vic plain to enter to Guilleries.

From here every view is breathtaking, reflections are caught on the river in a explosion of beauty, nature and peace.

Wonderful !

Day 583 - 19/05/2015 : St Pere de Casserres, the Cloister

Let's continue with our tour on St. Pere de Casserres Monastery. The tiny cloister was destroyed in the well documented earthquakes in Osona and Garrotxa area during the 15th Century.

It has recently been rebuilt, with one part of the cloister restored in Romanesque style and the other just as the monks rebuilt it following the earthquakes.

In the center of the cloister there is a large water tank carved directly out of the rock, which collects all the rainwater.

Enjoy your visit !