Spain

The Soul of Europe

Spain is a country of diverse regions, cultures, and landscapes, stretching from the rugged Pyrenees to the sun-kissed Mediterranean coast. Explore vibrant cities like Madrid and Barcelona, whitewashed Andalusian villages, the scenic beauty of Costa Brava, and Galicia’s windswept coastlines. Discover the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands, the turquoise waters of the Balearics, and Asturias’ lush hills. With its warm people, rich cultural heritage, and passion for life, Spain offers an unforgettable experience that will steal your heart.

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Tears for Granada

In the Footsteps of Al-Andalus

From cave hotels and Geopark badlands to olive mills, starlit observatories and the Alhambra itself, Tears for Granada follows Boabdil’s old kingdom across the Sierra Nevada, ending with flamenco in..
A hiker stands on a rocky outcrop overlooking a rugged mountain landscape with small lakes, part of the La Porta del Cel trek in Alt Pirineu Natural Park, Catalonia, Spain, October 2025.

Hiking the Porta del Cel, Catalonia

Wild Beauty of 'The Gateway to Heaven'

Hiking the Porta del Cel - the ‘Gateway to Heaven’ - is one of the Pyrenees’ most demanding and rewarding mountain experiences. The trail runs across wild cirques, glacial lakes..
Casa Leonardo, a rural tourism establishment in Senterada, Spain, run by Mireia Font, blending sustainable tourism with local traditions and flavors.

Ecotourism in Catalonia

The story of Mireia Font and Casa Leonardo

Casa Leonardo, in the Catalan Pre-Pyrenees, is a benchmark for Ecotourism in Catalonia. Set in the village of Senterada, it offers slow travel, local food, mountain hikes and authentic encounters..
Santa Pau, La Garrotxa, Catalonia, October 2025. Medieval village with stone buildings and a bell tower flying the Catalan flag, nestled in a lush, green volcanic landscape.

Gastronomy in the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Farm to table among volcanoes and vineyards

In the Pyrenees of Catalonia, gastronomy and landscape speak the same language. From mountain farms and high-altitude vineyards to cuisine born of ancient volcanoes, this journey reveals how food becomes..
A hiker walks past a rustic building in the Val d’Aran, Pyrenees, Spain, on a bear observation tour in October 2025.

Experience the Pyrenees of Catalonia

Music, Bears and Stars in Alt Pirineu Natural Park

If you are looking for travel experiences in Catalonia, you will be spoilt for choice. We have sought out some that offer a lesser-known but more intimate and special side..
Senterada, Spain – October 2025: Shepherds guide a flock of 2500 sheep through town streets, passing a luxury sports car. A unique intersection of tradition and modernity.

Catalonia Grand Tour through the Pyrenees

Where Mountains Shape the Road

A road trip through the Catalan Pyrenees becomes a slow journey into the heart of Catalonia: glowing mountain light, wild rivers, hidden valleys, Romanesque gems and villages where time lingers..
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Helly Hansen Open Mountain

The Call of the Mountain

Open Mountain, a unique annual event hosted by the renowned brand Helly Hansen, is not just a typical hiking event. It's a global initiative, spanning over 20 countries, that aims..
A man snowshoes through the Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici National Park in the Pyrenees of Catalonia, heading towards Refugi Colomèrs.

Snowshoeing in Val d´Arán

Colomers in Memory

Snowshoes crunch across pristine snow in the Val d’Aran, Catalan Pyrenees. Refugi Colomers rises above frozen lakes, a place of family memories and mountain solitude. We explore hidden trails, thermal..
A snowboarder carves down a snow-covered slope in the Pyrenees of Catalonia, enjoying a winter ski safari with charming villages and local gastronomy.

A Catalan Ski Safari

High Altitudes of the Soul

The Eastern Pyrenees do not care about your holiday plans. Between the screaming winds of Vallter 2000 and the monastic stillness of the Valley of the Nine Crosses, Marco Barneveld..
David Serrano, owner of REFU Brewery, offers a toast. He embodies the spirit of Val d’Aran, a region in the Pyrenees where diverse people thrive.

Faces of Val d’Aran

Pearl of the Catalan Pyrenees

What defines a destination? In the Pyrenees of Catalonia, Val d'Aran answers through its people. From centuries-old cheesemakers to pioneering restaurateurs, from a global freeride icon to the quiet resistance..
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