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Skiing in the Catalan Pyrenees: Vall de Nuria Sky Resort

Tuesday, January 15th, 2008

Only for sky lovers. I would like to continue my serie of recommendations about skiing in the Catalan Pyrenees with an special about Vall de Nuria. This small ski resort, accessible by funicular railway that departs from Ribes de Freser, is located just north of Barcelona. It is a good station for families with children, […]

Skiing in the Catalan Pyrenees

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Since so many people are travelling to different ski resorts in Spain, I am going to start a ski resort guide to help you plan your holidays in Spain. And since I live in Barcelona and I know the area pretty well, I would like to start offering you some information about ski resorts in […]

Skiing in Spain

Friday, December 21st, 2007

When the winter comes and the mountains are covered by fresh snow it’s time to pack and prepare a skiing trip. Spain is Europe’s second most mountainous country, with a long skiing tradition, and provides all the necessary facilities for you to practice the sport. There are 36 ski resorts spread all around the country. […]

Pirena 2007: Dog Sledging in the Pyrenees Mountains

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Do you like the mountaints? Snow? Dogs? Skiing? Would you like to enjoy all those elements combined in a sports competition? So it’s about time you go to the Pirena dog sledging, a competition traverse for dog sledges that has been held since 1991 in the Pyrenees Mountains. This year is held between La Partacua […]

Spain’s autumn pleasures

Tuesday, October 17th, 2006

Autumn is not when most people consider coming to Spain but in actual fact, its the perfect season for enjoying the beauty and magic of its forests. The trees change into shades of orange, red and gold, giving them a magical feeling as the last of the year’s sunny days disappear.
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Hiking In The Pyrenees

Friday, October 13th, 2006

The 450km long Pyrenees mountain range seperates Spain from the West of Europe and offers some of the most rewarding and challenging scenery in Europe.

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The mountain range covers the northern regions of Catalonia, Aragon and Navarre and is home to some of […]

Lleida Snail Festival

Tuesday, March 28th, 2006

Alright, it might not sound the most appetising festival in the world but snails can actually be good. Just to confirm its not an exclusively French dish, the Catalan town of Lleida welcomes around 10,000 visitors to what must surely be the biggest snail fest in the world. Between 20-22 May, the annual Aplec del […]

Last Minute Ski-Deals

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2006

It seems like it only began yesterday but the ski-season is nearing an end but if you’ve been inspired by the Winter Olympics, its still not too late to Ski in Spain. Now is a great time to go because many resorts in Spain have experienced record snowfall and tour operators are offering some big […]

Graus

Friday, February 10th, 2006

The Graus region is one of the gems of the Pyrenees and has been populated since the Bronze Age where you can find Celtic-Iberian tombs in the caverns of Olve. Located in the Esera valley, Graus is surrounded by some spectacular cliffs and is now home to around 3000 inhabitants. September is a particularly interesting […]

Boi Taull Ski Resort

Wednesday, February 1st, 2006

The Boi Taull ski resort is deep in the heart of the Boi Valley located in the Catalan Pyrenees. It offers some stunning natural surroundings such as Aigüestortes National Park widely regarded as the most spectacular in Catalonia. Forty one slopes offer eight green runs, seven blue, 19 red, and seven black, covered by […]