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La Vall d’en Bas – les Preses

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Family Tourism Destination (Family-friendly beach holidays)

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Catalonia, Reasons for choosing 02 family holidays 05 a family tourism destination

Family-friendly Family-friendly Family tourism 07 beach holidays 29 active holidays 39 businesses

08 Roses 30 La Vall de Boí 39 Family-friendly beach holidays 09 Sant Pere Pescador 31 Les Valls d’Àneu 46 Family-friendly active holidays 10 Torroella de Montgrí – l’Estartit 32 Berga 11 Calonge – Sant Antoni 33 Muntanyes de Prades 12 Castell – Platja d’Aro 34 La Vall d’en Bas - les Preses 13 Sant Feliu de Guíxols 14 Lloret de Mar 35 Ski and mountain resorts 15 Blanes 16 Malgrat de Mar 17 Santa Susanna 18 Pineda de Mar 19 Calella More information 20 Castelldefels 21 Vilanova i la Geltrú 48 22 Calafell 23 El Vendrell 24 Vila-seca, La Pineda Platja 25 Salou 26 Cambrils

27 Water sports centres Theme and water parks

With your family along the coastal path from Sant Feliu de Guíxols. | ©

Catalonia, family holidays

At long last the time has come for a few days away with your family on a well-deserved holiday. And now where do we go? To the mountains or the beach? Water sports at the beach or excursions in the mountains? An evening of ﬁreworks on the seafront or a visit to an animal park? In Catalonia you don’t have to choose: from north to south, on the Mediterranean or in the Pyrenees, there are family destinations specialised both in beach and mountains. They are all in privileged surroundings and offer proposals, establishments and services conceived especially for family leisure.

In Catalonia there are now 24 certified family tourism destinations: 19 along the Catalan coastline that form part of the seal of the Catalan Tourist Board’s Family-friendly beach holidays seal, and five inland that form the Family-friendly active holidays seal. Seven ski resorts are also certified, which offer activities both in winter and summer.

There are unending possibilities to enjoy unforgettable experiences with your family at all these destinations!

Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. | ©

Reasons for choosing a family tourism destination

Safety Special attention is paid at all destinations to meeting the safety regulations in public spaces, establishments and companies.

Fun and entertainment There are programmes of activities and entertainment both in the towns and in the accommodation conceived to make the stay for young and old more enjoyable: mini-club on the beach and in the accommodation, workshops, children’s entertainment and festivals.

Comfort The destinations have facilities that are suitable for boys and girls in public areas, accommodation and other service establishments that cover visitors’ speciﬁc needs: cots, changers, high chairs, family rooms, menu and children’s pool.

Variety There are more than 500 companies certiﬁed with services of all kinds for families!

Family-friendly beach holidays

Enjoying a warm sun and temperate climate for a large part of the year, bathing in the waters of the Mediterranean along 580 km of coastline, building sandcastles on around a hundred beaches with the blue ﬂag distinction, doing endless water sports at the water sports centres… the 19 Family-friendly beach holidays destinations in Catalonia have everything families need to enjoy their holidays to the full all day, without worrying about anything.

On the Costa Brava, the ancient coastal paths from where smuggling was controlled have become an attractive walk past beaches and coves. On the Costa de Barcelona, very near the capital, the beaches are large of ﬁne sand and shallow waters, ideal for the kids.

From north to south the Catalan coast offers services, beach bars showers and even nurseries and children’s play areas on the sand itself. In the towns, children can have ice creams on the seafront, play minigolf, swim in the pool, or with their families enjoy a restaurant offer for all tastes.

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Roses

A complete sea and mountain destination Roses

A trip on a miniature train along the coast, a theatrical visit to the Citadel or to see the Greek and Roman ruins or a sea trip along the coastline. In Roses, a historical and privileged enclave, fascinating adventures await us.

A tourist train follows the coastline of the Cap de Creus. | ©

Sitting in one of the carriages of with monitors prepared for the the Tren Turístic Roses Expres, different levels of experience, for La Ciutadella: we start one of the trips around the boys and girls but also for adults. rucksack or coves and mountains of the Cap On land, the Cap de Creus has safari? de Creus Natural Park. This is a network of marked tracks for undoubtedly the best way to see hiking and is also accessible by No fewer than 25 centuries of this corner of the Alt Empordà electric bicycle from Burricleta. history and magnificent views with your family, as it is suitable for Many coves can also be reached of the great Bay of Roses await all ages. The general view of the by car. Another fantastic and easier the families at La Ciutadella, beautiful surroundings encourages option, as the land is flat, is to visit an archaeological site once the us to enjoy the sea on one of the the Aiguamolls de l’Empordà Greek colony of Rhodes, defined pretty boat trips with Els Blaus Natural Park on foot or by bike. by the Renaissance walls of the de Roses or Don Pancho. More From Roses, access is direct on citadel. It can be visited free, on a active families can try some sea two marked tracks. Throughout guided tour or with the proposals sport, sail in a kayak, in dinghies the year, family activities are also of La Mochila de Milhojas and or have an unforgettable diving organised at La Ciutadella and Safari en el Museo, two amusing baptism on the impressive sea in the Municipal Library, and activities created to awaken beds of the Cap de Creus. At the during the summer, children’s children’s interest and to present Roses Water Sports Centre they entertainment and the Beach this singular cultural space via organise all kinds of sea activities Children’s Park are set up. games. A unique family experience!

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Sant Pere Pescador

Virgin beaches and wild nature Sant Pere Pescador

Birdwatching at Els Aiguamolls de l’Empordà and doing water sports in the sea and on the river. These are the two great attractions of Sant Pere Pescador, a village with more than a thousand years of history where fantastic natural surroundings await.

Surrounded by the river Fluvià and orchards, Sant Pere Pescador is located right in the centre of the Bay of Roses, in an area of virgin beaches, dunes and wetlands, where there are many campsites and caravan parks. This is a town with a considerable medieval past, as the tourist guides excitedly explain on the free guided tours that are organised from the Tourist Office. It is also a popular destination for cycle tourists and hikers: here we find the Pirinexus cycle tourist route (a circular Bird’s eye view of Sant Pere Pescador. | © route of 353 kilometres in the Pyrenees and on the Costa Brava) But you need binoculars, and also numerous routes of which can be hired at the park The isle of different difficulties and distances information centre (2.5 euros Caramany to do on foot. for the whole day) and a good Whosoever should approach mosquito repellant. The Isle of Caramany Integral this corner of the Alt Empordà Another must-see is the beach Nature Reserve covers some district cannot miss a visit to the of Sant Pere Pescador. More 5.6 hectares in the middle Els Aiguamolls de l’Empordà than six kilometres of dunes that of the Fluvià river, in the Els Natural Park, one of the most can be reached by car, on foot or Aiguamolls de l’Empordà emblematic natural areas of by bicycle. Here you can windsurf Natural Park. This island’s great Catalonia. For families, different (there are courses for children of ecological value has rewarded marked routes are proposed 6 years or more), kitesurf (over it with special protection and in visiting the park, conceived 12s), and do other sea sports. it cannot be visited, but it can for walking, cycling, riding on In June, this beach thrashed by be seen from the left riverbank, horseback, by quad, kayak or the mountain and eastern winds where a viewpoint provides us even segway. The park’s star hosts the Windsurf World with a place to see its flora and activity is birdwatching and the Championship, which gathers the fauna. The path is well-marked observatories allow us to see best specialists. It is a perfect time and it is just two kilometres from kingfishers, storks and cormorants. to enjoy the surfers’ skills close up. the Fluvià river mouth.

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Torroella de Montgrí – Torroella de Montgrí l’Estartit – l’Estartit A paradise in and out of the water

On the Medes Isles, diving; in the Montgrí hills, hiking; in Torroella, cultural tourism and in the Baix Ter area, birdwatching. Here there are options for the whole family.

The coastal path, with view of the Medas Isles. | © a paradise for diving lovers. Here you can dive and snorkel and see up to 600 different species of animals. However, if you don’t want to dive, you can go for stand up paddle, kitesurf, kayak or sailing. There is also the possibility of doing a boat trip on a catamaran, a traditional Catalan boat, a boat with underwater vision or the El Corsari Negre pirate ship. All leave from l’Estartit port. All of these activities can be hired through the Water Sports Centre.

Using your imagination to travel to open air, in the Montgrí, les Illes the times of medieval knights and Medes and Baix Ter Natural Pirates and princesses is possible on a stroll Park routes are suggested around corsairs on the in the old quarter of Torroella de the Baix Ter wetlands on foot or by Illes Medes Montgrí, as here are remains of bicycle, and also routes to discover the ancient walls and the Torre de the Montgrí hills. Once of the best- In later September the pirates les Bruixes (Witches’ Tower) and enjoyed excursions is the climb to of the Mediterranean gather in the gate of Santa Caterina. These the Montgrí Castle. It is a short l’Estartit for the fair Pirates i are places that hide legends that route with an attractive destination: Corsaris a les illes Medes. This can be discovered by participating a medieval castle with walls, towers annual meeting commemorates in the guided tours proposed by and spiral staircases that go to the the times when the seven isles of the Museo del Mediterráneo, top of the towers with views of the the Medes were used by pirates a participative museum where Empordà. as a refuge and also to remember children discover the sea through And from the mountain to the the sacking with which they its aromas, sounds and music. sea: l’Estartit is a sailing village terrorised the townspeople after This museum also organises a with ﬁve kilometres of beaches the 16th century. There are shows, visit to an ancient mine of water that take your hiccoughs away. parades, workshops and in the village itself: 130 metres of Just a mile off the coast is the Illes guided tours to the largest isle, underground channels that can be Medes archipelago, one of the the Meda Gran, where the consuls visited by the over sevens. most important reserves of ﬂora and of Torroella erected a watchtower. To enjoy the activities in the fauna of the Mediterranean. This is

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Calonge – Sant Antoni Fun and peace on equal terms Calonge – Sant Antoni A dance or yoga workshop, a stroll to the Torre Valentina by land along the coastal path, or by sea by kayak, a visit to the medieval castle, a route on horseback or a day of wine tourism. Whatever you are looking for, fun is assured in Calonge.

Located between the Gavarres hills by the breakwater in the middle. tastings of must, for instance. Hiking and the sea, Calonge old centre Enrolment is free and its mission is on a greenway or following one (inland) preserves its medieval trace to organise daily activities (games, of the cycle touring and MTB and also a 11th-16th century castle workshops, tales, make-up…) routes of the Baix Empordà is that can be visited throughout the runs by a team of monitors. The another good option. On the coast, year. It is a peaceful town, although club also has a Babies area, a it is worth doing the coastal path this changes radically at Easter with reference service for families with that leads to Torre Valentina, an the famous medieval market. Its children under three, where talks are ancient defence tower built against streets ﬁll with knights of warlike given on the world of babies and the pirates. Inland, there are routes spirit, demonstrations of falconry hypopressive gymnastics sessions on horseback in the Gavarres hills, and medieval trades, shows, a street for the mothers. It has a breast- a protected natural area with typical market and stalls of ‘bunyols’, the feeding area, pushchair parking, Mediterranean forests. typical dessert. microwave, nappy changing and On the other hand, Sant Antoni high chairs. (on the coast), which was Calonge’s If you don’t want the beach, An active summer former sea district, is much noisier Calonge is an important vine- and is where all of the town’s growing area and has numerous From early July to early September beaches are. In the summer, the wineries that show their produce is the Estiu actiu (active summer) Children’s Club for children from 3 and teach the young the ﬁrst things programme organised by to 12 years, is set up on the beach about wine cultures and offer them Calonge council. Every day there are activities run by instructors for children to know nothing of boredom. Most are free. There are daily sessions of sport (yoga, beach aerobics, zumba, chi- kung), dance workshops (country line dance, salsa, bachata) and fashion craft work (bracelets and necklaces, nail decoration). At the weekend there is a market of craft products and apart from all this, extraordinary activities are also planned such as concerts, parties, hiking routes and a library race.

The Torre Valentina coastal path. | ©

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Castell – Platja d’Aro The spirit of the Mediterranean Castell – Platja d’Aro Platja d’Aro is one of the tourist centres of the Catalan coast and therefore has a large leisure offer: sea activities, MTB routes, coastal paths, water parks, golf circuits… All for a great time in dreamy scenery.

Children playing on the sand in Platja d’Aro. | © parks with games facilities for children where, apart from the classical swings and slides, there are such surprising things as a giant shark. Another idea to complete an unforgettable holiday is to go to Aquadiver, one of the largest water parks on the Costa Brava. It has wave pools, a 250 metre roller coaster, kamikazes, soft tracks... All kinds of attractions for the young to burn off adrenalin in facilities with restaurants, picnic areas and free parking. From the large Platja Gran to the so high, or in the autumn, winter or tiny Cala del Pi and Sa Cova, at spring, the S’Agaró coastal path all of the beaches and coves of this is an easy and enjoyable excursion. town, holidays can be spent amidst There are some stairs so it is best Bird watcher crystal clear waters and clean sand. not to take pushchairs. for a day But as well as sunbathing and In July and August a swimming, lots of sea activities recommendable event is the The Els Estanys park covers are available: diving baptisms, theatral tour of the historical 150,000 square metres and is snorkeling and even Optimist and quarter and castle at Castell d’Aro in the centre of the village. It has Raquero races for the kids at the and the Palol Roman villa in Platja a central basin of 60,000 cubic Port d’Aro Water Sports Centre d’Aro. You can also get on the metres and offers a didactic sailing school. During the summer scale train in the Parc de l’Estació nature route with different on the Platja Gran, a miniclub- in Castell d’Aro, take part in the viewpoints to watch up to 250 playschool is organised for theatral visits with pirates along species of birds. The programme children from three to twelve who the coastal path in S’Agaró or go of activities in the park is conceived want to have fun doing workshops, on the “Anem a la granja” (let’s go for boys and girls to see the place handicrafts, beach games and to the farm) tour for children to learn and the birds that live there on other free activities guided by to plant, water and look after the educational visits with experts monitors, while their parents relax animals in a typical country house on birds and the environment. sunbathing or doing some sport. In of the area. Around the park there is a path the afternoon, when the sun is not Platja d’Aro has tens of public ideal for walking or cycling.

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Sant Feliu de Guíxols Active and cultural immersion

Sant Feliu de Guíxols Swimming or doing watersports on the beaches, enjoying the cultural heritage in the museums or the monastery, walking or cycling along the coastal paths and the routes in the l’Ardenya and les Gavarres hills… Sant Feliu de Guíxols has a lot to offer.

First stop: monumental complex of Biblioplatja, and on the platja de the Monastery of Sant Feliu. With Sant Pol, a mini–club for boys and Adventures on its famous Porta Ferrada, it is in the girls from 3 to 12 years of age. This land and at sea centre and is one of the must-sees beach also still has the historical of the town. It is almost impossible coloured changing huts, and is a How about a self-guided route to spend a few days here and not perfect place to have a family photo through the Ardenya and Gavarres see it! In the monastery building taken and share it with friends. hills? Just install the Local Nature is the History Museum, with a Apart from the famous Festival app and start to walk. Another display recommended for lovers of Internacional de Porta Ferrada option is the route of the archaeology, ethnography and art. which is held in the summer viewpoints, a one-hour route that In the summer, you can take part with national and international goes from Sant Pol beach to Cala in the theatral tours conceived for artists, another great event for Jonca. By bicycle, the Greenway children to discover the music of families in Sant Feliu de Guíxols follows the form of route of the mediaeval times and see how the is the Fira del conte (story fair) Carrilet from the port to Girona (40 monks lived. And throughout the or Explícame, which is held over km), and is suitable for all ages. And year, at the Museu d’Història de la a weekend in June and receives only for the most adventurous: the Joguina (toy history museum) and illustrators, bookshops, publishers Cala del Molí ironway and the in the Espai Carmen Thyssen, and craft products related to tales, water route to try swimming in guided tours are offered for children performances, workshops... open waters. and family visits to the temporary displays. To discover the old quarter and see the stately homes on the Passeig del Mar, a sign of the splendour of the late 18th century which came thanks to the cork industry and intense activity from overseas, it is a pleasure to get on the town’s tourist train. It only runs from June to September and starts on the Passeig del Mar, in front of the swings. To enjoy the sun, the sea and the sand with your family, Sant Feliu beach in July and August has a reading service for children, the young and adults called

Family hiking along the coastal path. | ©

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Lloret de Mar The journey to a fortunate past

Lloret de Mar In addition to its beaches, Lloret shows us the 19th-century architecture favoured by the wealth that some of its inhabitants made in America. The Museo del Mar, the coastal paths and the gardens of Santa Clotilde will be a marvel to the children.

The beaches offer families all kinds of facilities. | © activities, play and sports area in the summer) or discover the marvellous coastal scenery around the town along the coastal paths, either on our own or accompanied by guides. From June to October, Nordic Walking guided walks are organised twice a week. And to ﬁnish, what about a day of family fun at the wave pools and slides of Water World? This waterpark is very nearby and well connected to the town by public transport.

Every year on one weekend in June tell stories, for instance, like that (which changes with every edition), of the street of the widows and Gardens of this town travels back to the past: maidens, dedicated to the ladies Santa Clotilde its Feria de los Americanos who, when they married wealthy remembers the return of many men, had to sign a contract by A large green area designed in the of its inhabitants who travel to which they would not remarry if early 20th century in the purest style America in search of a better they died. The tours are organised of the Italian Renaissance, full of future and who, on their return, by the Tourist Ofﬁce. Another place paths with views of the sea, sculptures brought the town wealth. The fair to see the history of Lloret is the and trees and plants of all kinds. includes demonstrations of craft Museo del Mar - Casa Garriga, What is a place like this doing here? trades, street parades, theatre where entertaining and educational But these gardens are just a sign of performances and allows you to workshops can also be done that the noucentist spirit in Catalonia. take part in workshops, tastings teach the children how to build They were designed by Nicolau of products from beyond the seas, scale model boats to see the Rubió i Tudurí on commission by the or theatral guided tours. history of the famous shipbuilders Marquis of Roviralta, the owner of It is undoubtedly a magniﬁcent of Lloret or to make sailors’ knots this large property in Lloret. Some of excuse for discovering the local like seasoned seamen. the most emblematic places are the heritage, but in the summer, twice After the history and the culture, staircase of mermaids and lions, the a week, it is also possible to go we can relax on the pleasant Boadella viewpoint and the Plaça de la on the guided tours of the old Lloret and Fenals beaches Mediterrània. centre where the local guides (with a children’s miniclub, guided

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Blanes Light and colour day and night

Blanes A ﬁreworks contest lights up the summer evenings in this place bathed by the sea and decorated with the beauty of gardens of cactus and exotic plants. We are in Blanes, a place previously visited by Iberians, Romans and feudal lords.

One of the viewpoints of the Marimurtra Gardens. | ©

Blanes gives experiences day and next to it, are the panoramic views night. In the summer, an ice cream from a privileged balcony overlooking Beaches for or stroll along the seafront, past the the Mediterranean. A total of four playing port, are a gift to enjoy the sunset. hectares of Mediterranean forest But the greatest magic that can be with three different areas, plants and In the summer, it is almost impossible experienced in this coastal town trees from subtropical, temperate and to get bored on the beach in Blanes. is its international fireworks Mediterranean climates. For the girls At the Children’s Club, an enclosed competition, which is held on five and boys, a stroll through the garden area in the open air, a team of consecutive evenings at the end becomes a botany class in which to specialised instructors look after the of July. Stretched out on the sand, contemplate plant communities children with workshops, jumping on a festival of colours shines in the from the five continents. It is open inflables or at the foam parties that sky in a show of light and colour. A all year and has a bus service from are regularly organised. The club is challenge of sounds paints the sky the centre with buses leaving every open every day in July and August in surprising shapes, such as palm 20 minutes in the high season. And if from 10 AM to 1:30 PM. Blanes also trees, which in this place grow both in Marimurtra we can see plants and has around forty public places with from the sky and from the ground. trees from all around the world, in children’s games area, bowling Its Marimurtra botanical gardens the outskirts of Blanes, in the Pinya alleys, cinemas, sailing school, contain some of them, along with a de Rosa tropical garden, the main karting, diving, boat trips along the further 3,000 exotic species. But if characters are cactuses. There are up coast, excursions, and also water there is something that enamours on a to 7,000 species from every corner of and marine parks nearby. stroll through the town, on the hillside the planet!

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Malgrat de Mar Storybook beaches and parks

Malgrat de Mar Getting on a giant shoe, having fun at the beach miniclub or enjoying a picnic in a park. These are all activities that can be done in Malgrat. Its natural surroundings run from the hills of the Montnegre to the beaches and wetlands of the Tordera river estuary.

The kids will have a great time in the park of Francesc Macià. | © colonial house and are now part of Malgrat’s historical heritage. And to ﬁnish, if we want to see the ﬁelds of vegetables that are the basis of the local economy (and which can be tried in the restaurants), such as chicory and the much loved ‘ganxet’ beans, nothing better than a stroll around the Pla del Grau.

Four beaches. Which shall we go to?

We are between the provinces of 40,000 m² full of giant sculptures In Malgrat there are more than 4 Barcelona and Girona, in a place from children’s tales. There are km of beach. The southernmost known for its four beaches and for enormous pieces of cake, giant beach is the Platja de l’Astillero, la Pilona, an ancient platform of the mushrooms, an XXL-sized shoe and on the seafront, which boasts a mines of Can Palomeres that can be a croissant larger than a sofa, all blue flag. This is the busiest, and seen from any point of the coastline. prepared for the young to climb on in the summer has a children’s This place offers us the blue and them and have their photos taken. miniclub for kids from four to yellow of the sea and the beach, This is a place conceived for children twelve, with activities run by but also the green of its natural from three to fourteen years of age. instructors. The price for a full day spaces, ideal for exploring with the Entrance is free, and apart from is 2 euros. Then comes the Platja children. A stroll in the Tordera river the sculptures there are also play del Centre, which has a blue flag estuary, better still equipped with areas with zip wires, slides, different for the quality of its waters and its binoculars and a simple bird guide, picnic areas and special places for services. The next beach is the will allow us to observe different the under threes. Another day we Conca, which is on the Tordera birds: seagulls, storks, bee eaters, can visit more greenery, such as the river estuary. This is a protected ducks… Parc del Castell, on a hilltop, with area where it is possible to walk Without leaving the trees, the different play areas and educational among the dunes and enjoy the park of Francesc Macià, on the routes to see the 127 species typical vegetation and birds of the road to the Costa Brava, is the of Mediterranean plants that live delta. And finally, the Platja de la ideal place to spend a morning or there, or Can Campassol. These Punta de la Tordera, which is the afternoon with your family. More than public gardens used to belong to a nearest to the campsites.

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Santa Susanna Adventures on the beach and in the forest

Santa Susanna A sea and mountain destination that can easily be reached by train? That equally offers boat trips and sea activities, horse riding, mountain bike and hiking in the Montnegre i el Corredor Natural Park? Yes, the place exists. It is called Santa Susanna.

Heaps of fun on the beach in Santa Susanna. | © The giant Banana Bus inflatable bounces over the sea behind a launch. The wind in your face, laughter and the unique feeling of speeding through the water excites everyone who takes part in this amusing water experience, one of the star activities of the water sports centre in Santa Susanna. Through this centre (consulting the website or by telephone) many other water activities (such as catamaran trips, water skiing classes, sessions of paddle surf or kayak), accommodation and complementary activities. The forests around Santa food products. And not far away, Susanna offer such intense and on the Avinguda del Mar, is one Soaked amusing excitement as the sea. of the stops of the El Cuc tourist excitement The Activ Natura adventure park train, which invites us to discover allows you to offload adrenaline Santa Susanna in an entertaining Illa Fantasia, Marineland and over the obstacles of the adventure and original way, without getting Water World are three water circuit between the trees and the tired. The train can be caught in parks very close to Santa Susanna. Montnegre i el Corredor Park Avinguda del Mar and at any point Marineland is under 15 minutes away deploys its tracks for you to follow along the route. Although the town (the other two just over 30). It has by bicycle, on foot or horseback. can also be seen free by bicycle, on dolphin shows and marine zoo. A There is the option of doing it free or foot through the centre or along the free bus from the tourist area in Santa accompanied by monitors and guides seafront from one end to the other Susanna takes us to the facilities. of the different activity companies of by using the bicycle lane. To be In the summer on the Les dunes the area. One good idea is to start accompanied or to learn everything beach in Santa Susanna there is the by visiting the nature Interpretation about its history, the Tourist Office Club Infantil, or children’s club, with Centre. organises thematic guided tours giant inflatables, water games, foam On Saturday morning, by the town such as Torres a la vista! (towers parties and activities organised by church, the stallholders set up the ahoy!), which reveal part of the pirate the monitors. It works all day in the weekly market, where the farmers’ history of this coastal town through months of July and August, from 10 production shares the space with the constructions that were built to AM to 1 PM and from 4 PM to 6 PM. stands with craftwork and proximity prevent invasions from the sea.

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Pineda de Mar A sea full of games

Pineda de Mar Music and guided activities serve entertainment for the holidays on Pineda de Mar beach. On foot, by bicycle or on horseback in the nearby forests of the Montnegre i el Corredor Natural Park, the clean air of nature is breathed at any time of the year.

Foam party on Pineda de Mar beach. | ©

An aquagym class in the sea, a allow their parents to enjoy other game of volleyball or dancing to activities on the beach, knowing A party the rhythm of zumba on the sand that their little ones are having fun in in the forest awaken anyone’s spirit from first safety. Before or afterwards, we can thing in the morning. Almost three have breakfast or lunch facing the The El Montnegre i el Corredor kilometres of beach and 40 m of sea at one of the beach bars on Park covers 15,000 ha of nature sand until your feet get wet, 65 the sand. over thirteen municipal areas. showers, ramps for people with Like many towns on the Amongst its pine trees, beach difficulty moving and bicycle parks Barcelona coastline, Pineda de Mar groves, oaks and cork trees we put many recreation options and also has attractive corners inland. come across Neolithic dolmens, sports activities in the hands of the Different routes, such as the rural Iberian remains and mediaeval sea. Pineda is completely open routes, take you through forests, churches. In early October, the to the sea and invites everyone mountains and meadows. One of Great Park Fiesta is held in the to enjoy it with children’s activities them which is short and easy and nature reserve with workshops on also conceived for the very young. ideal for families, gives beautiful the environment, demonstrations The baby center which is run in panoramic views of the town from of traditional games and musical the summer months, is a place the Turó de la Guàrdia, after shows. The park also takes part in for children under 6 years of age. passing the charming little Gràcia the series of Poetry in the parks, Here they tell stories (in several Hermitage. The municipal Tourist another chance to get wrapped up languages) and accompany the Office provides maps and gives in its wild beauty. children in craft workshops that details on all of the routes.

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Calella A lighthouse of emotions

Calella Every thirty seconds, a beam of light lights up Calella: it is the signal from the lighthouse. Visiting it is a chance to discover this destination, famous for its beaches. Possibilities. But there are many more, like ﬂying under a parachute pulled behind a launch!

Fishing boats on the sand on the Platja Gran in Calella. | © shows the material and allows visitors to touch it and see it close up. The visit has to be booked and includes an educational workshop for the children. In the summer, every Thursday there is a different children’s activity on the seafront. Throughout the year, at Dalmau Park, you can stroll amidst the pines, sculptures and fountains with several areas of swings and games, and in the library there is a space conceived especially for children to enjoy the pleasure of reading.

An enormous beach of clean water Maraventura sea park on Garbí with a children’s park, inflatable beach, an inflatable platform with Visiting the castles on the sand and other games slides, pyramids and spring beds lighthouse organised by specialists. The Platja that let children and adults jump, Gran de Calella is the ideal place to climb, slide and throw themselves It is not every day that you get the have a drink in the beach bar while into the water in a thousand ways. chance to go inside a lighthouse. In the children have a great time in This operates every day in summer Calella you can, as the lighthouse has complete safety. What’s more, as it from 10 AM to 8 PM. Boys and girls been turned into an interpretation is an urban beach you can get there of over 6 years of age (provided centre in which the youngest, through on foot. If you want to cool down and they can swim) can use it alone, audio-visuals and interactive enjoy the sea in an active way, just a and from 4 to 6 years of age when games, can learn how the sea few steps away at the Water Sports accompanied by an adult. communications work and how the Centre, next to the Club Nàutic de But Calella is not just a beach. lighthouse and other elements on Calella, all kinds of water activities There are endless proposals for the coastline, such as churches and are organised: jetskis to speed families also in the centre of the town. watchtowers, serve to guide the fishing across the sea, relaxing excursions The Tourism Museum can be visited vessels. The Interpretation Centre is in a kayak and exciting sessions of free, but also amusing theatral open at weekends, from Easter to June parasiling, a sea activity that allows family tours are organised, in which and in October from 10 AM to 2 PM, you to fly under a parachute pulled a person dressed up accompanies and in the summer from Thursdays to behind a launch racing across the the group and explains the different Sundays from 5 PM to 9 PM. water. The children will also love the rooms and areas, tells stories,

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Castelldefels The great beach of Barcelona

With a large castle crowning the town, this is a place with ﬁve kilometres of ﬁne sand beach which, along with a diverse family Castelldefels and sports leisure offer, provides for a large number of activities both in winter and in the summer.

Sea activities on Castelldefels beach. | ©

Located between the sea and As well as having a good time the Garraf Natural Park, and cooling in the salty seawater, Pirates ahoy! with a 10th century castle Castelldefels also has a large protecting the town from the unsalted offer. The 1992 Olympic The pirate ship approaches the heights, Castelldefels is ten Games in Barcelona left this town a coast of Castelldefels. On the minutes from the airport and canal for rowing competitions. It is beach, real corsairs disembark fifteen from Barcelona, which a sheet of water 1,250 m long and in peace, looking for a party. As makes it a privileged location. On 130 m wide, and 4 metres deep on every 16 July, the festivity of Our its beach, there is always space which you can feel like an Olympic Lady Virgen del Carmen, the to settle comfortably without sportsman for a day, keeping your patron saint of mariners, the pirate crowding and sufficient space balance on a wakeboard, on disembarkation at sunset precedes for the children to play freely water skis pulled by a cable and a great, festive popular sardine with their buckets and spades, propelled at the speed of a launch, feast, an amazing firework as it has five kilometres of or by rowing peacefully in a canoe. display on the beach and a fine sand on which to do many The Olympic canal also offers other dance with a band. These are sports activities. If we are sports, like paddle and archery, the Castelldefels sea festivals, looking for accommodation or a it has the largest water park of which also include habaneras, restaurant, there is no problem. inflatables in Catalonia and you concerts, shows, street parades, This destination has a privileged, can go running on its comfortable a commercial craft fair and even a quality and varied restaurant offer. 2,700 m circuit. procession of mariners.

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Vilanova i la Geltrú The Gateway to the Mediterranean

Peaceful or active holidays? Here you don’t have to choose. Vilanova There is something for every taste: going to the beach, doing sea i la Geltrú sports or games on the sand, enjoying nature, going shopping, trying the food or taking part in the festivities.

Yacht trip along the coast of Vilanova i la Geltrú. | © ﬁre running devils, musical concerts and much more will delight us in Vilanova’s deepest traditions. The town awaits you to offer the whole family its cultural, popular and traditional heritage, its gastronomy with the typical dishes like ‘xató’, ‘all cremat’ and ‘sípia a la bruta’, its varied festivities and a long programme of live performances to make every corner ooze with authenticity. The rambla, the maritime district, mediaeval Geltrú, the old quarter...

Just 40 minutes to the south of centenary and local trades and also a Barcelona, the more than four good selection of restaurants. Special Museums for kilometres of large fine sand mention should be given to the travelling in time beaches and shallow waters without Central Market, where since 1948 crowds and with quality certificates each day the fish and shellfish, and The streets of Vilanova i la Geltrú are a great attraction for families particularly the tasty Vilanova shrimps, are an open-air museum in in search of a destination for their have arrived from the fish auctions. which we can visit modernist holidays by the sea. Here the children If we come in February, we can and noucentist houses and see can play on the sand and bathe safely take part in one of the town’s most sculptures of great artistic value. or have a sea adventure with their emblematic festivals: Carnival. And on the inside, we can enjoy parents, contracting the services of These are seven days of fun and very entertaining visits to the the Water Sports Centre, which satire that fill the streets with fancy Catalonia Railway Museum, offers all kinds of sailing and a wide dress, dancing and madness with which is one of the most range of complementary activities, times for all ages, and particularly important locomotive collections including horse riding, golf, kayaks, include the dancing parades on in Europe, or the Can Papiol etc. After enjoying a morning on Carnival Sunday, which finish in the Romantic Museum, an 18th the beach, it is nice to stroll through town square with a mid morning century stately home with its the centre of the town and enjoy war of sweets. The Local Festival pretty gardens and theatral visits the shopping in one of the main is another of the essential meetings: that take visitors back to the urban shopping centres in Catalonia, dragons, giants and big heads, times of the indianos. where you can find the large brands, popular dance, human tower builders,

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Calafell Living history

From the Iberians who established a settlement in the place two thousand years ago, to the families who now roam on the beaches Calafell in swimsuits and ﬂip-ﬂops, Calafell has seen peoples and civilisations that have left their footprints and memories. Do we know them?

Calafell beach, ideal for family holidays. | © don’t forget to visit the building of the former brotherhood of ﬁshermen, now turned into a museum. From March to October, there are guided Nordic walks. This activity is free and you don’t have to book. The meeting point is in Plaça dels Països Catalans, where the organisation provides sticks. The walks are done on Saturdays and Sundays (at 8 in the morning in the summer, and at 9 in the winter).

Among rustic streets and mediaeval to make bread or pottery using The lifeboat appearance, we come to the castell Iberian techniques, and also by display de la Santa Creu, in the village of working as archaeologist. Calafell, to enjoy a guided tour or To discover the place, we get on One of the symbols of Calafell to freely stroll around the primitive the tourist train. This runs in the is a sea rescue boat built in Romanesque church, the walls, summer and covers two routes: 1920 and which was restored the frescoes and a high mediaeval one along the seafront and another in 1989. Throughout the year, necropolis with tombs dug out of which climbs to the old quarter. the boat lies on the beach the rock. After seeing a little of the There is no shortage of excuses to in front of the seafront for mediaeval history, it is time for the visit Calafell, but the Calafell Family everyone to see, but on special Iberians. At the site of the Iberian Weekend is the best if travelling dates (29 June, 16 July, 15 Citadel we see streets, houses and with children. These are two days August and 11 September) walls that have been rigorously rebuilt devoted to families, with workshops, it can be seen in action. thinking of how the people who visit traditional games and shows. Over The demonstration is a real it will feel, and especially the children. this weekend, or maybe on another spectacle, as the main feature This is the way to discover the occasion, you can take part in one of the boat is that it can turn customs of our Iberian forefathers of the children’s courses offered over and always comes upright 2,500 years ago, by going into by the Sailing School or the la again. The crew turn it over their houses, smelling their aromas, Graiera golf course, an 18-hole and over on purpose and it learning to use some of their daily golf course that also offers classes does not sink. utensils or taking part in workshops for boys and girls. Before leaving,

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El Vendrell A stop at the cradle of the genius Pau Casals

With sea and mountain scenery, El Vendrell is a family destination El Vendrell par excellence, with a rich cultural and gastronomic heritage and a festive and leisure programme full of possibilities.

The river on the Madrigueres beach is a temptation for children visiting in the summer. | ©

The beaches of Coma-ruga, for up to twenty children and works Sant Salvador and Francàs, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Another very Music with three kilometres from the centre different plan to do on the beach with the family of El Vendrell, one of the town’s the children is the Aula acuática, or main attractions. In front of one of water school, or visiting the display The Pau Casals route offers a visit to them, Sant Salvador beach, is the on the Masia Blanca the integral his birthplace, a tour of the church beautiful house where the cellist and marine reserve. After the show, there to see the organ he played when he composer Pau Casals lived, which is a guided tour snorkelling on the was just nine years old and a visit to can now be seen on a theatral tour surface of the marine reserve to see the museum to discover the whole or enjoying a family concert. The the flora and fauna below. The guided of the life and work of this universal three are blue flag beaches that have tour does not require snorkelling musician. In the Museo Pau Casals, fine sand and clear waters. And in experience, but you have to be able on Sant Salvador beach, at weekends the summer they offer a very useful to swim. This activity is organised by there are family activities, musical service for families which is called the El Vendrell Council’s Department tales and concerts. This is a place the Playschool on the sand. This of Tourism. that is 100% recommendable for boys is an area for playing on the beach The town also offers many other and girls and one of the stops on the where children from two to twelve proposals such as karting, pitch Paisaje de los Genios, a route that years of age can be left in the charge and putt, sea activities, sport on the passes through Reus, Mont-roig del of professional instructors while their beach, zip wires, museums, guided Camp, Horta de Sant Joan and el parents take the opportunity to go for tours of the village, local festivals, Vendrell, to see Gaudí, Miró, Picasso a swim or shopping. It has a capacity animal shelter... and Casals, respectively.

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Vila-seca, La Pineda Platja Beaches, attractions and nature

Vila-seca, What shall we do today? Shall we throw ourselves down the slides La Pineda Platja of the Aquopolis waterpark, go on a trip to the “Séquia Major” or stay and play on La Pineda beach? Patronat Municipal de Turisme de Vila-seca

La Pineda Platja, a family beach two steps away from PortAventura World. | ©

La Pineda Platja has a blue ﬂag Mariscal and stands on the Passeig with its more than three kilometres de Pau Casals. The work comprises Aquopolis of sand, clean waters and gentle eight enormous pine trees in steel Costa Daurada slope which is perfect for children and copper, 24 m tall and weighing to bathe. At Christmas, the beach 130 tonnes, and is a good place for This waterpark is the largest in is also the stage for a spectacular a photo as a souvenir. Catalonia with attractions especially sand Christmas scene! Going to Throughout the year, families conceived for the whole family. see it is the perfect excuse to get can stroll through the “Séquia Some are really thrilling and are lost in the town (Vila-seca), with a Major”, a protected natural area. thought up for burning adrenaline picturesque historical centre and There are several routes that go (Boomerang, Splash, Kamikaze several mediaeval remains such as into the wetlands and allow visitors and Huracán), whereas others the gate of Sant Antoni. On Pineda to see trees and plants such as are moderate and are for families Platja is the Pinar de Perruquet tamarinds, poplars, willows, reeds (Vulcano River, Magic Oval and park, a green area of 2.5 ha lying and canes, and also different birds Speed Race). Finally there are the on the seafront. Very nearby too is and endangered species such as infantile for the youngest members the PortAventura World theme the “fartet” ﬁsh and the European of the household (Funny Jungle). park, which is undoubtedly a great water Turtle. Guided tours are Aquopolis also has a dolphinarium, attraction for families. offered in August and September the only one on the Costa Daurada, La Pineda’s most emblem image on Saturdays and Sundays at 6 PM, where they give displays and you is the Pineda sculptural complex, and from October to February on can interact with the dolphins. which was designed by Javier Sunday at 11 AM.

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Salou Mediterranean with the family

In Salou they have everything ready for the youngsters to start out in sea sports and also to enjoy playing on the sand. And out of the Salou water, they can have a great time at PortAventura World or get on the tourist train.

The Water Sports Centre offers activities for all ages. | © spring out of 100 jets synchronised with the music. Next to this, at the Ornamental Fountains, they follow the Passeig Jaume I with springs and geisers and a water maze in the centre, where you can stroll and interact with the water. At the end, the Cybernetic Fountain offers a twenty-minute show featuring water, projected images and lights.

Adrenaline at PortAventura

With its more than nine kilometres the tourist train that runs through PortAventura World is one of the of seafront and nine beaches and the town. The train works almost all favourite tourist destinations for coves, in Salou there is always a year and covers from the main tourist families. Music, shows, acrobatics place to put your towel. The Ponent points to the more distant coves. and attractions for all ages. From and Llevant beaches, which fly the Following the coastal path is the giddy King Khajuna, the Q flag for quality, are family beaches a good way to do exercise and highest freefall slide in Europe, to with some items for children’s games discover the area’s natural wealth. a peaceful railway trip to the Far and also fixed lifeguard points. In The path is two kilometres long West, passing through the different the summer, Llevant also has a and follows the coastline from the worlds of the park: Polynesia, children’s club that organises area of Pilons to Replanells, at Cap Mediterranean, China, Sesame activities for the youngsters. Salou Salou. The path passes Capellans Adventure, Far West and Mexico. is one of the six ports of the Costa beach, Llenguadets cove and the This great leisure park’s offer Daurada Water Sports Centre Llarga beach. The path goes on to includes three golf courses, and therefore offers a wide range of the lighthouse. The tourist office has a beach club, a themepark activities. This watersports centre maps with the route. (PortAventura Park), a water park has a catalogue of more than 40 Every summer evening and at the (PortAventura Caribe Aquatic different activities for all ages: weekends in autumn and spring, the Park) and in 2017, the Ferrari kayak, diving, paddle surf, catamaran fountains in Salou offer a spectacle of Land theme park dedicated to trips, etc. water, light, sound and colour. At the the prestigious Italian firm of the If you want to see Salou with the Luminous Fountain a programme Cavallino Rampante. children, a good idea is to get on of 210 combinations of water

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Cambrils The true marine ﬂavour

Nine safe beaches with clean waters await visitors at this destination perfect for families. Also known as the gastronomic capital of the Costa Daurada, Cambrils is ideal for lovers of good sea cuisine. Cambrils

Yachts, ﬁshing boats and traditional boats in Cambrils port. | ©

Cambrils is a destination with its own lane along the 9 km of coastline identity, a peaceful town with all of the and on its 7 km of beaches, enjoy A truly ingredients to guarantee unforgettable children’s oases, play areas and, foodie town family holidays. The fishing port, in July and August, the Mini Beach the ancient defence tower and the Club. Thanks to its Brotherhood of arrival of the fishing boats every But if one particular attraction has to Fishermen and its Agricultural afternoon, are some of its most be put forward for going to Cambrils, Cooperative, Cambrils gets both marine and distinctive assets. But it this must be the gastronomy. the best products of the sea and also hides charming and peaceful Gastronomic meetings are organised of the land. It has an offer of 150 areas, such as the old quarter, narrow throughout the year, and there is a restaurants, two with Michelin streets and corners dating back to the large selection of seafood, traditional stars. Many of them form part 12th century. On the tourist train, we or signature restaurants. All are good of the Cuina Catalana brand or can discover both the port and the old excuses to come to the town, and also are certified as Mediterranean quarter. its three local festivals: that of Sant Food Establishmenats. On In the summer, the Viu l’estiu a Pere (June), that of Our Lady Virgen the gastronomic calendar, there Cambrils programme offers music, del Camino (September), with the are meetings for all tastes: shows and activities for the youngest, spectacular Fire Night, and that of the tapas, galera, squid, artichoke, such as Sésamo Aventura on Tour Immaculate Conception (December). romesco, rice, “rossos” noodles in Plaça del Pòsit, to sing and dance The town also has different and the D.O.P. Siurana extra- with these popular characters. Before recreational areas, such as Pinaret and virgin olive oil. or after, we can follow the bicycle el Pescador parks by the port.

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Would you like to take your children to discover the mussel and oyster beds at the Delta de l’Ebre? Would you like, with your partner, to enjoy a diving baptism to see the marine ﬂora and fauna of the Costa Daurada? Do you fancy seeing your family turned into pirates of the Costa Brava and setting sail on the Black Corsair for the Medes Isles? The Catalan watersports centres offer endless adventures for all the family. Liven up your holidays in contact with the water!

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Aquabrava Theme and water parks Ctra. de Cadaqués, km 1 17480 Roses Tel. +34 972 254 344 [email protected] PortAventura World Illa Fantasia www.aquabrava.com Av. de l’Alcalde Pere Molas, s/n Finca Mas Brassó, s/n 43840 Salou 08339 Vilassar de Dalt Waterworld Tel. +34 902 202 220 Tel. +34 937 514 553 Ctra. de Vidreres, km 1,2 / +34 977 779 090 [email protected] Apartat de correus 350 [email protected] www.illafantasia.com 17310 Lloret de Mar www.portaventuraworld.com Tel. +34 972 368 613 Aquadiver [email protected] Costa Caribe Ctra. de Circumval·lació, s/n www.waterworld.es Aquatic Park 17250 Platja d’Aro Av. de l’Alcalde Pere Molas, s/n Tel. +34 972 828 283 Aquopolis 43840 Salou [email protected] Av. de Pau Casals, 65 Tel. +34 902 202 220 www.aquadiver.com 43481 Vila-seca, / +34 977 779 090 La Pineda Platja [email protected] Tel. +34 902 345 011 www.portaventuraworld.com [email protected] www.costa-dorada.aquopolis.es

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In the shape of a peak, forest or wetland, nature is present in all corners of Catalonia. A third of the country is protected and covets up to 18 natural parks and one national park: Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici. Near this natural area of great beauty in the High Pyrenees are the Vall de Boí and the Valls d’Àneu, two of the Family-friendly active holidays seal destinations.

The two other destinations are the Muntanyes de Prades, a pretty hilly area just a step away from the beaches of the Costa Daurada; Berga, the birthplace of the Patum, a festival declared World Heritage, and the La Vall d’en Bas – les Preses, a valley that offers a host of possibilities to enjoy nature and rural tourism. Also adapted for families are the Vall de Núria, Vallter 2000, La Molina, Masella, Espot Esquí, Port Ainé and Boí Taüll ski resorts.

In all of these places you enjoy nature and mountains in a way adapted to families in summer and winter. They also have establishments with family rooms, adventure sports or companies that organise activities for children to get to understand the scenery and to learn to respect it.

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La Vall de Boí La Vall de Boí Holidays at the heights

A place for unlimited exploration of the high mountain scenery like true naturalists, to learn about Romanesque art or to watch one of the most spectacular ﬁre festivals in the world. Where are we? Undoubtedly in the Vall de Boí.

Cyclists at the Sant Quirc de Durro hermitage. | ©

The Vall de Boí is one of the de Boí, where boys and girls also gateways to the Aigüestortes i have an area and activities adapted “I am the light Estany de Sant Maurici National for them. of the world” Park, the most protected park Outside the park, the valleys in Catalonia. This alone is a offers over 40 kilometres of paths Of the Romanesque church of Sant guarantee of successful family to do on foot or by bicycle. Some Climent in Taüll, in the Vall de Boí, holidays. In the village of Boí there welcome in the summer with the the most outstanding things are its is the Casa del Parc, a place that festa de les falles. Each village mural paintings, which are among informs on excursions, workshops has its date, from 23 June until the most important in Europe. Now and other activities planned in the mid-July. When night falls, the preserved in the Museu Nacional park. Visits can be done on foot village people run down from the d’Art de Catalunya (MNAC) in (or with snow shoes in the winter), mountains with ‘falles’, burning Barcelona, they represent Christ on a guided tour or freely along trunks that bring light to the night the creator or “all-powerful” in a one of the marked routes. Like and embers for a ﬁre that burns in blessing pose and with a book with “La ruta de la marmota”, which the village square. The youngest the inscription ‘Ego sum lux mundi’ (I passes through surroundings full also load up their falles and enjoy am the light of the world). For a few of waterfalls, lakes and peaks over themselves like the older. The ﬁre years, on the church wall a video 2,000 metres high. Once back, it is festival in the Catalan Pyrenees mapping projects these paintings time to relax with a bath in thermal has been declared Unesco and adds an educational dimension waters at the balneari Caldes World Heritage. conceived for the children.

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Les Valls d’Àneu Les Valls d’Àneu A fairytale valley

Snowy mountains to ski or sledge down, excursions in the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici Park, family activities at the Ecomuseum and strolls along tracks where brown bears live. Is it not a fairytale valley?

How tall is a standing bear, what do park with circuits for sliding on a they eat and what tracks do they sledge, enjoying the snow garden Shepherds leave on their way are questions or sliding down a chute in a giant for a day that the Casa del Oso Pardo inﬂatable doughnut. Espot is de los Pirineos, in the village of also one of the gateways to the Acompanying the herd of goats of Isil, answers with audiovisuals, Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Jesús, the Shepherd of Gavàs photographs and interactive games, Maurici National Park, where who makes cheese with the so that even the youngest can take the snow shoe excursions are milk from his goats, you get the part in learning about this imposing an enjoyable way to explore it idea of the life of a real Pyrenean animal in a fun way. We are in the in the winter. In the summer the stockbreeder. Cold, rain, snow or Valls d’Àneu, an area inhabited possibilities multiply and the picnic the strong sun of the summer are no by the mammals, whose tracks in the nature reserve completes an hindrance for the shepherd to go out experts guides show us with the excellent day discovering the ﬂora with his herd. Then we will see the places and tricks for recognising and fauna in the high mountains. cheeses that he and his wife Rosa the signs that bears leave on their The park guides give the keys have made. A visit to this couple in way. While the bears hibernate, not to miss a single detail of the Gavàs is one of the activities of the at the Espot ski resort you can naturalist experience. You can Ecomuseu del Valls d’Àneu, in start out in skiing with packs for do photography workshops, the village of Esterri d’Àneu. Inside, beginners of all ages on especially astronomic observations and a reproduction of an early 20th- adapted slopes. There is a fun family traverses. century Pyrenean house.

The valley offers more than 40 kilometres of marked tracks. | ©

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Berga The magic of the four elements Berga

The water from rivers and reservoirs, the land and the pure air of the forests and mountains and the ﬁre that dances to the rhythm of the drums at the Patum festival. The four elements of nature go hand in hand in Berga to offer families magical holidays.

The children’s Patum allows boys and girls to take part in Catalonia’s most popular ﬁre festival. | ©

It is Saturday morning and one of activities related to the festival, in the main streets of Berga, Paseo which boys and girls learn different The legend of de la Indústria, is already ready with dances at the patumaires school. Queralt fruit and vegetable stalls and others On Corpus Friday the show is in with clothes and crafts first thing their hands in the Plaça de Sant From Berga, a route that is suitable in the morning. This is the weekly Pere. In the Museu de la Patum for everyone reaches Santa María market that livens up the centre of you can see all of the details of the de Queralt, a sanctuary 1,200 m this town in central Catalonia. celebration, which originates in the above sea level, known popularly But if you really want to feel 14TH century. The figures of nans as the balcony of Catalonia. The the townspeople’s life vibrate, and gegants are there to enjoy the complex has a church inside a you have to come at Corpus. feast all year. cave in the place where the Virgin Street parades, dances, nans and Beyond the feast, you can of Queralt was found. The legend gegants have brought the Patum discover the natural surroundings of says that a shepherd found a recognition as Unesco World Berga on guided walks. There are figure of a virgin there, a small Oral and Intangible Heritage. some thematic traverses like that of wooden bust in Gothic style, and Its celebration is a total explosion the Camí dels Bons Homes (Path that despite his efforts to move of energy in the streets with the of the Good Men), which follows it, the figure always returned to fire and the dances of the light- the Cathar exodus, or Cavalls del its original place. The virgin’s bearers. And for the youngest, Vent (Horses of the Wind), a route persistence turned her cave into a Berga organises its Patum that includes eight mountain huts of sanctuary for cult. infantil. These are several days of the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park.

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Muntanyes de Prades The balcony of the Costa Daurada

Muntanyes de Prades Castles, defence towers, forests, rivers... these all make the Prades Mountains a fairytale setting. Along its paths we will see the history, ﬂora and fauna of the place; and the museums and interpretation centres are there with its culture and customs.

A family route reaches the castle of l’Albiol. | © for the climbs. Different companies of the area also offer 4x4, horse riding and e-bikes. And we can always hike, like many old farmers used to. On the marked routes from the villages of the area it is easy to discover natural places like the Llena range and Vallclara, and the Viern hillside or the Natural Area of Poblet, where an amusing route suggests ﬁnding wild mushrooms painted on the trees.

On the ground floor of the Village Cistercian Monastery, World Touching and Hall of Capafonts, a 13TH century Heritage, to the Museum of smelling oven helps us to imagine how Rural Life and to the prehistoric the ground the bread was baked that was caves of l’Espluga de Francolí. kneaded by the inhabitants of the Here, as well as visiting the place, The Prades Mountains Prades range, a line of hills a few the kids get the chance to build Interpretation Centre, in the village kilometres from the beaches of the a cabin, to handle the tools of of Prades, is an open book on the Costa Daurada, and away from prehistory, to make a wall painting, territory that tests out the five senses. the busy seaside towns. and the boldest can go on an Sight, smell, touch, hearing and taste During the day, it is a pleasure excursion underground, climbing accompany us to discover secrets of to stroll its marked forest paths, up the river that crosses the cave the villages and the scenery of these to contemplate and bathe in with specialist guides. hills, preparing the mind to multiply the rivers, obviously weather Mountain bikes are these sensations in the actual permitting. On starry nights we good vehicles to follow the geography where we find them. The can star gaze and listen to the mountainous tracks of Prades centre houses the Prades Tourist explanations of an expert. We and visit such beautiful places Office and an agrostore for buying will thus know that the Prades as the abandoned village of la potatoes, wine or honey from the Mountains conceal stories in the Mussara, the little hermitage area, which the book tells us we can heavens and on earth. of la Abellera, the castle of also discover with the producers. Stories like those told on the l’Albiol or the peaks of la Febró, visits to the impressive Poblet although you have to be in shape

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La Vall d’en Bas La Vall d’en Bas – les Preses – les Preses A postcard valley

Picturesque villages, forests drawn from a fairytale and paths to do on foot or bicycle. This valley, one of the most fertile in the Pyrenees, is ideal for a family holiday.

Panoramic view of La Vall d’en Bas. | © means of transport, we can visit other places of interest in the area like the little hermitages of Sant Miquel del Corb and Sant Martí, the Xenacs recreational area in les Preses, and Can Trona, an interpretation centre dedicated to the village and district’s nature and culture. This place houses the tourist ofﬁce, which has a lot of information on the Zona Volcánica de la Garrotxa Natural Park, the best example of volcanic scenery in the Iberian peninsula.

Sant Esteve d’en Bas, Sant Privat Here passes the Ruta del How is yoghurt d’en Bas, els Hostalets d’en Bas, Carrilet, a cycle touring route that made? Joanetes, la Pinya, el Mallol and goes from the town of Olot to the Puigpardines. These are the names city of Girona following the line of To discover the valley’s ancient of the picturesque villages of the an ancient narrow-gauge railway. trades, buy craft products, see Vall d’en Bas, which along with Bicycles and other material can be the farm animals close up and the neighbouring les Preses form rented at les Preses station. enjoy the shows, music, guided this certiﬁed family destination. The children will love the donkey excursions and activities, there These are lands formed by groups routes by the company Rucs i is nothing better than a stroll of country houses, hamlets, Someres in the Pedra Tosca park through the Fira de Sant hermitages and barns, many in les Preses, or riding on the Tricu Nicolau, held in the village of turned into rural tourism houses Tricu tourist train that leaves the Mallol on 6 December. This day ideal for families seeking a holiday village of els Hostalets d’en Bas is the perfect excuse to see in nature. and reaches that of Sant Privat d’en the area’s traditional economy, The paths of Itinerannia, a Bas, where there is a tasting of the whereas during the year you network of paths that crisscross area’s craft delicatessen, to then go can visit La Coromina, a the Catalan Pyrenean villages, are on to the village of Mallol to see the farm with cows where children a good option for visiting singular Puigsacalm mountain and go back experience the process of places like el Salt de Sallent, the to the start. making yoghurts and other craft hermitage of Santa Magdalena and After exploring the valley from dairy products. the Collsacabra plateau. different viewpoints and with several

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Espot Esquí Ski resorts La Molina Vall de Núria Boí Taüll Port Ainé Masella Vallter 2000

Masella Ski Resort www.masella.com [email protected] www.facebook.com/masellapirineu

In the snow season, the Masella Skiing and Snowboarding School offers courses for children every weekend and on public holidays. There are group classes from Mondays to Fridays. At the weekends, the youngest can start skiing in the Snow Garden (for children from 3 to 6) and at the Casita de los Niños (from 18 months to 3 years). In the summer, an ideal place for lunch or tea in the open is Escobairó games area, which has a place for picnics and attractions for the kids.

La Molina Ski and Mountain Resort www.lamolina.cat [email protected] www.facebook.com/lamolina.cat

At the top winter sports resort of Catalonia, there is something of everything for the children: ice rink, sledging tracks, snow motorcycle or snowmobile excursions, trips on tandem or cable car, snake gliss and even diving in the lakes (over 10s). The adventure park in the trees works throughout the year with zip wires, Tibetan bridges, hanging bridges and Tarzan jumps, and also the chance to visit the hidden bunkers of Molina or to try mushing.

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Ski and Mountain Resort of Vall de Núria www.valldenuria.cat [email protected] www.facebook.com/vallnuria Located in the eastern Pyrenees, the Vall de Núria mountain resort is one of the highest points of the Vall de Ribes and is surrounded by summits almost 3,000 metres tall. The countryside is perfect for hiking and horse riding (over 9s). The great attraction for the children is the Fun Park, which has zip wires, balancing games and a rock wall. And the only way to get to the valley is on the highest rack train in the south of Europe, which travels almost thirteen kilometres climbing more than 1,000 metres.

Vallter 2000 Ski Resort www.vallter2000.cat [email protected] www.facebook.com/vallter2000 Located on the Morens-Ull de Ter glacial circle, it has exceptional scenery. In the winter season, children have a fun park, sledges and tubbing. It is the place to enjoy nature and hiking. There are routes and circuits around the resort and also in the Camprodon valley, which can be done on foot or by bicycle. Another amusing option for the summer is to visit the source of the Ter on a chairlift. In good weather, from the top there is a view of the Bay of Roses on the Costa Brava.

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Port Ainé Ski Resort www.portaine.cat [email protected] www.facebook.com/SkiPallars

Located in the Pallars Sobirà district and next to the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, this ski resort is totally focused on families, with easy slopes and a snow garden. In the summer, the best thing for the boys and girls is the Port Ainé Adventure Fun Park, where there is a multi- adventure circuit in the trees, a tubbing slope, a trampoline area, a circuit for minicars and all terrain skateboards and a circuit in the trees created especially for the youngest (over 4s).

Located next to the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, this has a large area for beginners at 2,000 m alt and a well- equipped Fun Park (tubbing and sledging slopes, gold disk starter circuit and snow garden). In the winter, the over 7s who want to start to ski can do their snow baptism. In the summer, it is worth doing a 4x4 excursion in the National park to see the Encantats ridges or some of its more than 200 lakes.

Espot has 22 slopes for all levels. | © Boí Taüll Ski Resort www.boitaullresort.com [email protected] www.facebook.com/boitaull

This resort has the highest slopes in the Pyrenees (2,751 m) and a ski school for boys and girls, and also a children’s park in the snow. In the summer there are many hiking routes to discover the Vall de Boí with the family. You can go on an excursion in the Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park or the Posets Maladeta Natural Park, and also visit some of the Romanesque churches of the area, declared Unesco World Heritage sites.

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Hotels Aparthotels Guest houses and hostels Camp sites Rural tourism Hostels Tourist apartments Tourist dwellings Businesses offering activities Restaurants Complementary offer 41 Nautilus submarino Golden Port Salou **** Tahití Playa ****s www.elsblausderoses.com RTC: HT-000661 RTC: HB-004044 Cye Salou Minigolf Greens www.goldenhotels.com www.tahitiplaya.com RTC: ATT-000015 www.minigolfgreens.com H10 Salauris Palace **** Aqua Hotel Aquamarina **** www.cyesalou.com Racó dels Peques RTC: HT-000765 RTC: HB-003862 Les Dàlies www.elracodelspeques.wix.com/ www.h10hotels.com www.aquahotel.com RTC: ATT-000001 elracodelspeques Regina Gran Hotel **** Caprici **** www.lesdalies.com Creuers i catamarans RTC: HT-000748 RTC: HB-003881 Don Pancho www.4RHotels.com www.hotelcaprici.com www.donpancho.org Sol Costa Daurada **** Florida Park **** Bosc Aventura Salou Segway RTC: HT-000787 RTC: HB-003845 www.boscaventurasalou.com Tren Roses Exprés www.solmelia.com www.grupﬂorida.com Caribe Aquatic Park www.trenrosesexpres.com Vil·la Romana **** Montemar Marítim **** www.portaventuraworld.com RTC: HT-000803 RTC: HB-004246 PortAventura Park www.ohtels.es www.montemarmaritim.com www.portaventuraworld.com Ca la Margarita 4R Salou Park Resort II *** Top Royal Sun **** www.calamargarita.com RTC: HT-000677 RTC: HB-003953 Dolce Vita www.4RHotels.com www.htophotels.com Arena L’entrecot Belvedere *** Alhambra *** www.arenarestaurant.com www.lentrecot.com RTC: HT-000676 RTC: HB-002976 Burger King L’Estrop www.ohtels.es www.hotelalhambra.net www.burgerking.es www.estrop.es Calypso *** Club Nàutic Roc-Fort RTC: HT-000626 www.roc-fort.cat www.restauranteclubnauticosalou. www.medplaya.com com Bon Repòs 2ª cat. Sodemar Marinada *** D’Albert RTC: KB-000038 www.sodemar.net RTC: HT-000659 www.dalbert.es www.campingbonrepos.com www.hotelmarinada.cat La Goleta Playa Park *** www.lagoletasalou.com Biblioteca Municipal RTC: HT-000645 La Quinta Can Rosich www.roses.cat www.4RHotels.com www.restaurantelaquinta.es RTC: PB-000105 Espai Cultural La Ciutadella Villa Dorada *** McDonald’s www.canrosich.com www.roses.cat RTC: HT-000473 www.mcdonalds.es www.ohtels.es Ràpid Clàssic Activ Natura Outdoor www.activ-natura.com Salou Blaumar Hotel **** Biblioteca Municipal Estació Nàutica Santa Susanna RTC: HT-000697 www.salou.cat www.stasusanna-barcelona.com www.blaumarhotel.com Teatre Auditori - Centre Cívic PortAventura World Parks Dorada Palace **** Centre d’Interpretació www.salou.cat de la Natura & Resort RTC: HT-000736 www.stasusanna-barcelona.com Mansión de Lucy ***** www.doradapalace.com RTC: HT-000888 Four Elements Suites **** www.portaventuraworld.com RTC: HT-000866 Santa Susanna Burger Club Caribe **** www.aparthotelfourelements.com www.aquahotel.com RTC: HT-000772 Sun Club **** www.portaventuraworld.com Il Veneziano RTC: HT-000796 Aqua Hotel Montagut ****s Hotel El Paso **** www.aquahotel.com www.sunclubsalou.com RTC: HB-004023 RTC: HT-000770 La Pèrgola Cye Holiday Centre *** www.aquahotel.com www.portaventuraworld.com www.aquahotel.com RTC: HT-000749 Aqua Hotel Onabrava Gold River **** www.cyesalou.com & Spa ****s RTC: HT-000855 Marinada ** RTC: HB-004093 www.portaventuraworld.com RTC: HT-000650 www.aquahotel.com Sant Feliu de Guíxols Port Aventura - www.hotelmarinada.cat Hotel Port Aventura **** Caprici Verd ****s RTC: HT-000760 RTC: HB-004178 www.portaventuraworld.com www.hotelcapriciverd.com Can Segura Hotel ** Camping Resort Sangulí Mercury ****s 4R Salou Park Resort I **** Salou1ª cat. RTC: HG-001441 RTC: HB-003898 RTC: HT-000244 RTC: KT-000090 www.cansegurahotel.com www.hotelmercury.com www.4RHotels.com www.sanguli.es Hotel del Mar * Sirius ****s RTC: HG-000333 RTC: HB-004081 www.hoteldelmar.es www.sirius-hotel.com

RTC: Tourist Register of Catalonia 42 Las Palmeras 1ª cat. Les Illes * RTC: KG-000088 RTC: HG-000366 Bungalodge Sant Pol & Spa Camping Vendrell Platja 1ª cat. www.campinglaspalmeras.com www.hotellesilles.com 1ª cat. RTC: KT-000111 Aquarius 2ª cat. Picasso * RTC: KG-000005 www.camping-vendrellplatja.com www.campingsantpol.cat RTC: KG-000078 RTC: HG-001939 www.aquarius.es www.hotelpicasso.net La Gaviota II 2ª cat. Els Cups RTC: KG-000039 Apartaments Mercedes I i II * RTC: PT-000320 www.lagaviota.com Les Medes 1ª cat. RTC: ATG-000070 - 000071 www.elscups.cat www.marmuntanya.com Riu 2ª cat. RTC: KG-Z000072 RTC: KG-000034 www.campinglesmedes.com www.campingriu.com Albergue Santa Maria del Mar Vil·les Brusi RTC: DGJ-3 Club Nàutic RTC: HUTG-002654 - 002657 / www.xanascat.cat HUTG-002645 - 002646 / Can Mas [email protected]

HUTG-002650 - 002653 RTC: PG-000312 www.cnestartit.es www.brusisantpol.com www.canmas.net Club Nàutic de Coma-ruga Mas del Joncar Diving Center Rei del Mar www.clubnautic.com RTC: PG-000589 www.elreidelmar.com Diver Parc Lúdic Bravamar www.masdeljoncar.com Estació Nàutica l’Estartit www.diver.cat www.bravamar.net - Illes Medes Karting Club El Vendrell Giravolt Parc www.enestartit.com www.kartingvendrell.com Tel.: + 34 630 073 325 Paintball Far West Hípica Mas Paguina - Món La Bassa [email protected] www.paintballfarwest.com Club Hípica l’Estartit www.hipicamaspaguina.com www.monlabassa.com L’Aventura del Nautilus Can Nadeu Can Trona www.nautilus.es Casa Pepe Comarruga www.cannadeu.com www.cantrona.net Medaqua www.grupocasapepe.com Can Segura El Jardinet de Sant Pere www.medaqua.com La Cuina de la Marga www.cansegurahotel.com www.restaurantsantperecenter.cat Joila La Gaviota La Gaviota www.joila.com Las Dunas - Hotel Barcarola www.lagaviota.com Alauda Petit Àncora 2 www.hotelbarcarola.com Las Palmeras La Gaviota www.ancora2.com www.barlagaviota.com www.campinglaspalmeras.com Pika Tapa Marabú Mas Gusó Restaurant Xaloquell www.restaurantmarabu.com www.masguso.com Museu de la Mediterrània www.restaurantxaloquell.com Sa Marinada Ruki www.museudelamediterrania.cat Vil·la Casals www.samarinada.com https://www.facebook.com/ RukiBar/ www.paucasals.org/ca/MUSEU- restaurant Vila dels Àngels El Vendrell Espai Carmen Thyssen Kids www.viladelsangels.es www.espaicarmenthyssen.com Biblioteca Municipal Museu de la Joguina www.santpere.cat NubaHotel Comarruga **** www.museudelajoguina.cat Auditori Pau Casals RTC: HT-000841 www.auditoripaucasals.cat www.nubahotelcomarruga.com Aula Aquàtica Torroella de Montgrí – Platja Mar *** de la Masia Blanca l’Estartit Sant Pere Pescador RTC: HT-000754 www.elvendrellturistic.com www.eveniahotels.com Biblioteca pública Terra Baixa San Salvador *** www.bibliotecaelvendrell.cat Medes II *** El Molí* RTC: HT-000457 Museu Deu RTC: HG-001387 RTC: HG-001423 www.ohtels.es www.museudeu.com www.hotelmedes.com www.hotelelmoli.com Museu Pau Casals Nereida *** www.paucasals.org RTC: HG-001025 Rovior ** Teatre Municipal www.hotelnereida.com L’Àmfora 1ª cat. RTC: HT-000752 Àngel Guimerà Panorama *** RTC: KG-000112 www.pensionrovior.com www.tagelvendrell.cat RTC: HG-001115 www.campingamfora.com www.hotelpanoramaestartit.cat Las Dunas 1ª cat. RTC: KG-000450 www.campinglasdunas.com

Hotels Aparthotels Guest houses and hostels Camp sites Rural tourism Hostels Tourist apartments Tourist dwellings Businesses offering activities Restaurants Complementary offer 43 Vilanova i la Geltrú Portal del Roc Costa Barcelona www.portaldelrocpitchandputt.com Rossegall Ceferino *** www.elrossegall.com Illa Fantasia RTC: HB-004543 www.illafantasia.com www.hotelceferino.com Hotel Ricard ** Auditori Eduard Toldrà RTC: HB-002956 www.auditoritoldra.cat www.ricardhotel.es Centre d’Interpretació Costa Daurada del Romanticisme Manuel de Cabanyes www.masiadencabanyes.com Vilanova Park 1 cat. Estació Nàutica Museu del Ferrocarril Costa Daurada RTC: KB-000114 de Catalunya www.estacionautica.com www.vilanovapark.com www.museudelferrocarril.org El Racó de Mar 2ª cat. Biblioteca Armand Cardona RTC: KB-000053 Torrandell www.campingelracodemar.com www.vilanova.cat/biblioteques Platja Vilanova 2ª cat. Museu Romàntic Can Papiol Terres de l’Ebre RTC: KB-000111 www.museucanpapiol.cat www.platjavilanova.com Estació Nàutica Sant Carles de la Ràpita www.enlarapita.com Atenea Park I, Atenea Park II, Vila-seca, La Pineda Platja Atenea Park III RTC: ATB-000019 - 000021 www.hotelateneapark.com Estival Park ***** RTC: HT-000669 www.estivalpark.es Pai Pai Gran Hotel La Hacienda ***** RTC: HUTB-010704 RTC: HT-000777 www.hotelhacienda.net Terramarina ***** Estació Nàutica RTC: HT-000308 de Vilanova i la Geltrú www.terramarinahotels.com www.envilanova.com Hípica Rosper www.clubhipicorosper.com La Pineda ** Náutica Spirit RTC: KT-000085 www.nauticaspirit.com www.campinglapineda.com Escola de golf Portal d’en Roc www.portaldelrocpitchandputt.com Roc Roi Aquopolis Costa Daurada www.rocroi.com www.costa-dorada.aquopolis.es

Ceferino Domi & Mateu www.hotelceferino.com El Dorado Il Forno La Traviata www.ilfornovilanova.com Mix la Pineda La Burguette Ocean www.laburguette.com www.oceanlapineda.com La Cucanya www.restaurantlacucanya.com La Daurada Beach Club www.ladauradabeachclub.net La Pepa Jaleo www.lapepajaleo.es McDonald’s www.mcdonalds.es Pika-Tapa www.pika-tapa.com

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El Brugent Farré d’Avall * Berga www.webfacil.tinet.cat/rbrugent RTC: HL-000581 Cal Crispí El Casal www.farredavall.com RTC: PT-000193 El Grèvol HCC Hotel Ciutat de Berga *** www.calcrispi.com El Racó de Mont-ral RTC: HCC-004188 Ca l’Estruch www.elracodemontral.com Augusta www.hcchotels.es RTC: PT-000342 Hostatgeria de Poblet RTC: HL-000785 www.calestruch.com www.hostatgeriadepoblet.cat www.boitaullresort.com Cal Llarg K-l’Ermità Berguedà Nàutic RTC: PT-000145 www.k-lermita.es www.berguedanautic.com Cal Serret La Botiga Pey ** Els Rasos de Peguera RTC: PT-000201 www.hotelrestaurantlabotiga.com RTC: HL-000494 www.rasos.net www.calserret.com Masia Sagués www.hotel-pey.com La Casa del Mas d’en Toni II www.masiasagues.cat La Plaça RTC: PT-000213 Simó de Palau RTC: HL-000316 La Cabana www.lacasadelmasdentoni.com www.simodepalau.es www.hostal-laplaza.com www.lacabanaberga.cat Mas de la Cadeneta RTC: PT-000275 www.masdelacadeneta.com Centre d’Interpretació PNIN Pernalle Casa de la Patum www.parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/ RTC: HL-000721 www.turismeberga.cat poblet www.pernalle.com Centre d’Interpretació Alberg de Joventut Coves de l’Espluga de la Natura del Berguedà / Somianatura www.covesdelespluga.info Col·lecció del Circ RTC: NR-436 Fassina Balanyà La Solana www.turismeberga.cat www.somianatura.com www.fassinabalanya.cat RTC: ATL-000003 Museu Comarcal / Alberg Jaume I Monestir de Poblet Espai d’Interpretació de Berga www.boitaullresort.com RTC: DGT-20 www.poblet.cat www.turismeberga.cat www.xanascat.cat Museu Alcover www.museualcover.cat Arenys de Boí

Museu de la Vida Rural RTC: HUTL-000348 - 000353 / Villa Engracia www.museuvidarural.cat Muntanyes de Prades HUTL-000392 - 000395 RTC: ATT-000009 Museu i Forn del Vidre www.arenysboi.com www.villaengracia.com www.museudelvidre.cat

Cal Maginet *** Escola d’esquí Vall de Boí RTC: HT-000836 Can Llorenç www.escolaboitaull.com www.calmaginet.cat RTC: HUTT-004912 - 004916 La Vall de Boí Hostal del Senglar Estació d’esquí Boí Taüll www.pradescanllorens.com www.boitaullresort.com RTC: HT-000471 El Racó de les Heures www.hostaldelsenglar.com RTC: HUTT-000087 Manantial **** Monestir de Poblet www.raco-de-les-heures.com RTC: HL-000018 Carlina RTC: HT-000872 www.caldesdeboi.com www.boitaullresort.com http://hostatgeriadepoblet.cat Boí Taüll Resort *** Cau El Brogit Guiatges RTC: HL-000683 www.boitaullresort.com www.elbrogit.com www.boitaullresort.com El Xalet de Prades *** El Caliu Drac Actiu Romànic *** www.elcaliutaull.com RTC: HT-000848 http://dracactiu.com/ca RTC: HL-000758 Guineu www.xaletdeprades.com La Teva Ruta www.boitaullresort.com www.boitaullresort.com www.latevaruta.com El Rantiner ** El Fai RTC: HL-000753 Càmping Prades Park * www.restaurantelfai.com www.hotelelrantiner.com Isard RTC: KT-000114 Bonillo Taüll ** www.boitaullresort.com www.campingprades.com El Álamo RTC: HL-000720 Serra de Prades * Isard self www.restaurantelalamo.com www.boitaullresort.com www.boitaullresort.com RTC: KT-000119 www.serradeprades.com

RTC: Tourist Register of Catalonia 46 Manantial www.caldesdeboi.com Aigüestortes Camping Resort Sant Quirze www.campinglapresalla.com www.boitaullresort.com

Casa de l’Ós Bru Casa del Parc Nacional www.casaosbru.org www.parcsnaturals.gencat.cat/ca/ aiguestortes Centre d’Interpretació de les Viles Closes – Ecomuseu Centre del Romànic de les Valls d’Aneu de la Vall de Boí www.ecomuseu.com www.centreromanic.com Estació Termal Caldes de Boí www.caldesdeboi.com

Les Valls d’Àneu

Castellarnau *** RTC: HL-000314 www.hotelcastellarnau.com La Morera *** RTC: HL-000547 www.hotel-lamorera.com Poldo *** RTC: HL-000141 www.hotelpoldo.com El Paller del Cisco ** RTC: HL-000681 www.lopaller.com

Posada d’Àneu ** RTC: HL-000672 www.posadadaneu.com Vall d’Àneu ** RTC: HL-000341 www.hostalvalldaneu.com

Aigüestortes Camping Resort 2ª cat. RTC: KL-000047 www.aiguestortescampingresort. com Nou Càmping 2ª cat. RTC: KL-000015 www.noucamping.com

Alberg de Joventut MónNatura Pirineus RTC: NR-385 www.monnaturapirineus.com

Aràneu Escola d’Esquí www.araneu.com Espot Esquí www.espotesqui.cat

Hotels Aparthotels Guest houses and hostels Camp sites Rural tourism Hostels Tourist apartments Tourist dwellings Businesses offering activities Restaurants Complementary offer 47 More information

Tourist promotion organisations Foreign branches of the Catalan Tourist Board

Patronat de Turisme de la Diputació de Tarragona Benelux www.costadaurada.info [email protected] www.terresdelebre.travel Tel.: + 32 26 406 151

Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava – Pirineu de Girona Nordic Countries www.costabrava.org [email protected] Tel.: + 358 40 7177 295 Patronat de Turisme de la Diputació de Lleida www.aralleida.cat France [email protected] Oﬁcina de Promoció Turística de la Diputació de Barcelona Tel.: + 33 140 468 448 www.barcelonaesmoltmes.cat United Kingdom Turisme de Barcelona [email protected] www.barcelonaturisme.com Tel.: + 44 20 7583 8855

Central Europe For more information on Catalonia [email protected] Tel.: + 49 69 7422 4873 www.catalunya.com Italy www.facebook.com/catalunyaexperience [email protected] Tel.: + 39 02 873 935 73 @catexperience www.twitter.com/catexperience Spain [email protected] @catalunyaexperience Tel.: + 34 915 241 000 www.instagram.com/catalunyaexperience Russia www.youtube.com/user/CatalunyaExperience [email protected] Tel.: + 7 495 567 1871 Ask the ofﬁce: www.facebook.com/catalunyaexperience/app_431056236953440 China [email protected] Palau Robert Tel.: + 86 10 848 682 84 (Centre for Tourist Information on Catalonia) Passeig de Gràcia, 107 – 08008 Barcelona South–East Asia + 34 93 238 80 91 / 92 / 93 [email protected] www.gencat.cat/palaurobert Tel.: + 65 622 04 022 Opening hours: From Mondays to Saturdays: 10 AM to 8 PM United States Sundays and public holidays: 10 AM to 2:30 PM [email protected] Tourist information: Tel.: + 1 212 7823332 012 (Catalonia); 902 400 012 (outside Catalonia); South America + 34 902 400 012 (outside Spain). [email protected]

Fotographs The Catalan Tourist Board wishes to thank the following councils and tourist ofﬁces and other organisations for their collaboration in the photographs of this catalogue:

Malgrat de Mar, Pineda de Mar, Santa Susanna, Calella, Calafell, Cambrils, Castell – Platja d’Aro, Salou, Blanes, Roses, Torroella de Montgrí – l’Estartit, Calonge – Sant Antoni, Sant Feliu de Guíxols, Lloret de Mar, Vila-seca, La Pineda Platja, Castelldefels, El Vendrell, Vilanova i la Geltrú, Sant Pere Pescador, La Vall de Boí, Les Valls d’Àneu, Berga, Muntanyes de Prades, La Conca de Barberà, La Vall d’en Bas, Les Preses; Patronat de Turisme Costa Brava – Pirineu de Girona, Associació d’Estacions Nàutiques de Catalunya, Patronat de Turisme de la Diputació de Lleida.

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