La Catalogna è molto più che la città di Barcellona: da una parte all’altra del confine franco-spagnolo, la regione attrae sia per i suoi paesaggi sublimi, sia per il fascino delle sue città. Alle calette e spiagge dorate della Costa Brava si contrappongono vallate verdeggianti e montagne scolpite, le cui vette possono superare i 3.000 metri di altitudine. Dietro strade sinuose e misteriose, il viaggiatore scopre villaggi isolati e panorami che hanno ispirato i più grandi artisti.
Hotel and restaurant in the country. The Mas de Torrent is located in the heart of Empordà, the most authentic and chic region on the Costa Brava, with its beautiful beaches and little medieval villages, in between olive and cypress trees. This 18th century masía delights with its spectacular views, delightful gardens and impeccable, attentive service. The welcoming interior is home to both classical and contemporary suites, some with their own private pool. Two extraordinary restaurants and the Mas Spa make for a magical stay. Don’t miss the treasures in a region so beloved by the artist Salvador Dalí: Cadaqués, Pals, Peratallada and Sant Martí d’Empúries.
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Located south of Fornells, the small beach of Aiguablava is a small wonder. In this landscape of rocks and pines, this beach is enclosed within a small cove. Like a postcard, with sand licked by crystal clear water. A few steps away, the ruins of Empúries are home to stunning Greek and Roman remains....
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In the footsteps of Dali and Josep Pla
The locality of Torrent is part of Empordà, a historical region of Catalonia that is divided into two: an upper part and a lower part. Above, there are mountains exposed to the wind; below there are low plains that have inspired surrealists, such as Dali. It is said that the landscape has both a male...
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Aiguablava Beach
Located south of Fornells, the small beach of Aiguablava is a small wonder. In this landscape of rocks and pines, this beach is enclosed within a small cove. Like a postcard, with sand licked by crystal clear water. A few steps away, the ruins of Empúries are home to stunning Greek and Roman remains....
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In the footsteps of Dali and Josep Pla
The locality of Torrent is part of Empordà, a historical region of Catalonia that is divided into two: an upper part and a lower part. Above, there are mountains exposed to the wind; below there are low plains that have inspired surrealists, such as Dali. It is said that the landscape has both a male...
Hotel and restaurant in the mountains. It is in the foothills of the magnificent region of the Catalan Pyrenees — a natural setting worthy of the dreamy, contemplative films of the great Andrei Tarkosvky — where lies La Vella Farga, a large traditional farmhouse and estate built in the 11th century. Like a masterpiece, the view from its vast terrace, which includes a superb infinity pool, presents a striking contrast between the gentle greens of the surrounding nature and the cool blue of the sky.
An embodiment of pastoral elegance and tranquillity, the property is imbued with a sense of silence and calm that is deliciously intoxicating. The warm service and the restaurant’s innovative cuisine of local, natural ingredients only further confirm the exceptional, if not transcendental, stay that awaits.
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In 1992, several events from the Barcelona Olympics were held on the Rio Segre. Since then, the river has been adapted for visitors and has become a public space. If Barcelona opened up to the sea thanks to the Olympics, Seu opened up to the Segre River. Today, it's an ideal place for a picnic or...
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Aigüestortes National Park
Catalonia’s only natural park, the Aigüestortes Park displays a landscape of great mountains providing unexpected might and awesome positive energy, and yet, what are we in the face of these summits that peak at more than 3,000 meters of altitude? Walk around Estany de Sant Maurici and admire the mountains’...
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Cadí-Moixeró natural park
These incredible mountain landscapes form one of the largest natural parks in Catalonia. The stunning mountain of Pedraforca has not one, but two peaks; it is a particularly popular area for mountaineers and one of the most beautiful hiking sites in Catalonia.
Río Segre
In 1992, several events from the Barcelona Olympics were held on the Rio Segre. Since then, the river has been adapted for visitors and has become a public space. If Barcelona opened up to the sea thanks to the Olympics, Seu opened up to the Segre River. Today, it's an ideal place for a picnic or...
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Aigüestortes National Park
Catalonia’s only natural park, the Aigüestortes Park displays a landscape of great mountains providing unexpected might and awesome positive energy, and yet, what are we in the face of these summits that peak at more than 3,000 meters of altitude? Walk around Estany de Sant Maurici and admire the mountains’...
Hotel and restaurant on a river. In an unspoilt valley in French Catalonia, looking out at the snow-topped mount Canigou, you will find the Château de Riell, perched among parasol pines and oleander trees. This hotel is made for hedonists, with its baroque interiors and a restaurant whose highlights are local and respectful of nature. Sports enthusiasts can choose from the huge range of outdoor activities against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery and the open-air pool set on the castle’s ramparts. Discerning gentlemen travellers will be impressed by the ambiance of the Out of Africa bar and the dacha, where you can sit and read or enjoy breakfast. A splendid escape in Romanesque Roussillon.
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A truly emblematic location in the Pyrénées-Orientales, Pic du Canigou is considered a sacred mountain in Catalonian culture. Experienced hikers, accompanied by a mountain guide, can brave several trails that lead to its summit at an altitude of 9,000 feet. For others, there are numerous paths that wind...
Hotel and restaurant on the seafront. Surrounded by greenery on a small private island in the lagoon of Saint-Cyprien, this contemporary hotel is a veritable cocoon enveloped by the Mediterranean and the Pyrenees. Bathed in sunshine, the rooms invite you to leave your worries behind with their maritime decor inspired by Riva boats. On the roof, the year-round heated seawater pool offers a panoramic view over the entire lagoon, and the thalassotherapy spa boasts personalised treatments in an exclusive setting. At the gourmet Restaurant L'Almandin, the chef composes a seasonal Mediterranean cuisine of local products, magnified by their subtle pairings.
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During the summer of 1905, painters Henri Matisse and André Derain paced the streets of Collioure together. In less than three months, Matisse painted more than 15 canvases, 40 watercolors and sketched around 100 drawings; while Derain created some 30 paintings, 20 drawings and around 50 sketches. It...
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Between the coast and the Pyrenees: exploring Catalan roots
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