Sant Jeroni de la Murtra and Puig Castellar
The monastery of Sant Jeroni de la Murtra was built in the Gothic style at the beginning of the fifteenth century. It is situated in the Sierra de Marina park to the north of Barcelona.
Excursions
Santa Pau
The medieval village of Santa Pau is situated beside the Baixa Garrotxa Volcanic Nature Reserve in the Girona region of Catalonia.
Masia Freixa, Terrassa
Masia Freixa is situated in the Parc de Sant Jordi, a short walk from Terrassa Rambla. Originally designed as a textile factory in 1896, between 1907 and 1910 the building was converted into the family residence of the industrialist Josep Freixa.
Hike from Vallvidrera to Tibidabo
Baixador de Vallvidrera station drops you off right at an entrance to Collserola park. The path leads past Museu-Casa Verdaguer, dedicated to the Catalan writer Jacint Verdaguer.
Hike from Garraf to Sitges
This post may contain affiliate links. This is a great hike of about 20km that goes through the Parc del Garraf. Along the way lies Sakya Tashi Ling, a contemporary Buddhist monastery. The only steep climb is at the beginning, leading up to la masÃa de Ca Lluçà . The Parc del Garraf is home to