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The sky is the limit limit the is sky The Routes to discover Catalonia ROUTE 2 ROUTE 4 ROUTE 6 R2 Retrace the footsteps R4 Pursue R6 A walk along of creativity inspiration millenary borders

This route allows you to discover art in a prehistoric cave, A good book can transport you anywhere, but visiting This route passes through corners where the legacy of in the traces of the Roman Empire, in a Romanesque the very cities and towns where the writers found their Islamic culture is preserved and visits border castles that church or in the bubbles of a glass of cava. inspiration will take you full circle. guard the legacy of old cultures.

Roman Tarragona was at its imperial height two Tarragona In Pals, you can wander through the narrow cobbled Pals Les Cases d'Alcanar, at the tip of Benifallim, was Les Cases d’Alcanar 34 Km 44 Km 38 Km thousand years ago and left behind the amphitheatre, Montblanc streets until you get to the Josep Pla Viewpoint, from Girona recorded as a territorial boundary in a document Tortosa 30 Km 69 Km 97 Km the Palace of Augustus and the ‘circus’ (chariot Prades where you can take in a view that Pla described in dated 1239. Further north, visit the castle of La Zuda Siurana Siurana 21 Km 71 Km Lleida 70 Km racing track), which are now considered to be a 102 Km several of his works. Cross L’Empordà to reach Girona, Km in Tortosa, an Andalusian fortress on the hill of the old Km LA FARINERA BY RAFAEL MASÓ, IN GIRONA. Vilafranca del Penedès pantocrator at Sant Climent de Taüll. 60 cloister of La Seu Vella, Lleida. Montsonís 50 UNESCO World Heritage Site. From Tarragona, where it is a pleasure to walk around the historical city. This citadel dates back to the Arab period and © JOAN CASTRO. GZ Sant Pol de Mar 101 Km © GZ Arenys de Mar 110 Km © oriol clavera. ACT visit the town of Siurana, in El Priorat. This huddle of Km quarter, the cathedral, the walls, the Arab baths, the Km was a royal residence during the reign of Jaume I. La Bisbal d’Empordà 73 Tossa de Mar 46 ROUTE 1 houses on top of a rocky crag, the ruins of the Arabic Santa Pau 60 Km ROUTE 3 houses on the river Onyar and the Pont de Pedra (Stone ROUTE 5 Today, it is a Parador de Turismo and a magnificent castle and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria Bridge), which appear in texts by Josep Pla, Benito viewpoint of the city. The route continues to Siurana, R1 On the trail of will transport you back a thousand years. R3 Messages from Pérez Galdós, Prudenci Bertrana, , R5 Discover the path a charming village surrounded by spectacular cliffs, Did you know that in the Prades Mountains, there is George Steiner, Santiago Rusiñol and Miquel de Palol. where the remains of the Arab castle are located, Antoni Gaudí fine collection of cave paintings that have also been the Middle Ages to your inner self the scene of the final days of the Muslim kingdoms awarded UNESCO World Heritage status? To see Scenes from novels in Catalonia. Legend has it that their last princess, them, you have to visit the different rock shelters that the beautiful Abdelazia, chose to throw herself to her Modernism filled the Catalan towns with delightful buildings In Vic, stroll around the magnificent Plaça Major, Carrer To rediscover the essentials of nature itself, follow are home to these prehistoric treasures. There are so many remnants left behind by the Romanesque death from one of the gorges to avoid capture. between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of period that you would need years to see them all. This route Verdaguer or the Episcopal Museum. This city also the routes on roads that link cities and towns. remembers the writer Maria Àngels Anglada in the the 20th. Follow this route to contemplate the jewels dating is a small introduction to this pure and sober art form. Amongst vineyards and volcanoes market and Carrer de la Riera, important backdrops The last bastion back to this period. The trip will be even more pleasant if you stop off to in her poems and novels. In Terrassa, you will admire The Camí de Sant Jaume is the part of the Way of The Way of Saint James 494Km Lleida preserves the Muslim legacy in the Moreria A stroll through the centre of Girona will provide you Girona taste a good wine. In Vilafranca del Penedès, you In the village of Taüll, the church of Sant Climent de Taüll Taüll factories and neighbourhoods from the beginning Saint James that crosses Catalonia. It starts at Cap The Ignatian Way 160 Km neighbourhood, and the Jewish in the Cuirassa 164 Km 211 Km with houses and industrial buildings to admire, by Solsona can visit the VINSEUM (Catalan Museum of Wine is the perfect introduction to the set of Romanesque Montclar of the 20th century when you visit the scenery from de Creus, to the north of the Costa Brava, and goes neighbourhood. The cathedral, La Seu Vella, was 81 Km 65 Km architects such as Rafael Masó, Joan Roca Pinet, Terrassa Culture). To complete the tour, head to the coast to churches in La Vall de Boí, which has been declared a Mura the novel La teranyina by Jaume Cabré. Go as far as far as Terres de Lleida. One of the cities crossed Llançà built over the old Mosque and the castle of El Rei 61 Km 99 Km 68 Km Josep Martí Burch and Enric Catà i Catà. In Solsona, Arenys de Mar visit Sant Pol de Mar and its Hotel-School, a launch Castellar de n’Hug as Sitges, as did Ana María Matute, Joan Maragall, by the road is Girona, where you can walk through Girona or La Suda, refuge of the last Caliph of Cordoba. 100 Km World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Towards the south- 65 Km 70 Km Sitges pad for future Michelin stars. Go as far as La Bisbal Beget Santiago Rusiñol and Emilia Pardo Bazán, and find out the historic centre, visit the cathedral, the Jewish Vic Afterwards, you can finish the route discovering modernism can be seen in all its splendour in the 10 Km east, you can discover Montclar’s 12th century church 93 Km 50 Km Vilanova i la Geltrú d’Empordà to admire its ceramic creations, and save Rupit some of the border castles in the area. In Montsonís, Hotel Sant Roc, built in 1929 and work of Bernardí 60 Km and in Mura, in the lands of the DO Pla de Bages, the 92 Km about their relationship with the town. Heading north, quarter or the houses of the river Onyar. From there, Km Reus La Bisbal d’Empordà Lleida 114 time for a visit to the picturesque village of Santa visit Arenys de Mar and discover the resounding echo the Jacobean route goes to Vic, with its porticoed for example, you can enter the castle that defended . In Terrassa, which was at the vanguard Tortosa 77 Km churches of Sant Martí and Sant Antoni. The Catalan Peratallada 78 Km Pau, in the heart of the La Garrotxa Volcanic Zone. 65 Km of the great . Without leaving the coast, Plaça Major, the setting for one of the most important the border between Catalunya Nova (new Catalonia) of the industrial revolution in the mid-19th century, Pyrenees is home to other Romanesque jewels, such Pals modernism left its imprint in factories such as the Roman amphitheatre as Castellar de n'Hug, where you can take a stop at Tossa de Mar, which was a holiday spot for street markets in Catalonia, as well as the cathedral and Vella (old Catalonia) for 125 years, until the the village of Siurana, in Tarragona. great intellectuals in the 1930s, and be inspired by the of Sant Pere and the Episcopal Museum of Vic. The definitive re-conquest of Lleida in 1149. on the reservoir of the spectacular Vapor Aymerich, Amat i Jover, which © lluís carro pleasurable stroll through the narrow cobbled streets same name. sitges from the sea. houses the Science and Technical Museum of in the centre and visit the hermitage of Sant Vicenç de atmosphere of this marine village. Way continues to Manresa, where you can stroll © Joan Capdevila. GZ © Miguel ángel álvarez. ACT Catalonia. The Arenys de Mar cemetery is an open- Rus, from the 11th century. through its medieval streets or visit the imposing air museum of modernist sculpture. Vilanova i la basilica of Santa Maria de la Seu. The following Geltrú and Sitges are home to colonial-style An inspiring walk stopovers pass through the mountains of , , Cervera and Lleida, treasures, such as the old market in From Castellar de n’Hug head on the banks of the river Segre. In this Sitges or Can Pahissa in Vilanova. to Beget, where the church of city, it is essential to visit La Seu Vella. Sant Cristòfol is tucked away, Special mention an example of rural Romanesque In Reus, the birth town of the architecture. Travel south to Rupit and The Saint Ignatius route wonderful Antoni Gaudí, you can visit the Romanesque hermitage of Sant The Ignatian Way recalls the visit up to 80 modernist buildings. Joan de Fàbregas, a few kilometres pilgrimage made by Saint Ignatius Of particular note amongst these outside the village. Head to La Bisbal from the Basque Country to are Casa Navàs, the Pere Mata d'Empordà and admire the Castell Palau Manresa, where the cave of St. Institute, Casa Rull and Casa Gasull, of the Bishops of Girona, an excellent Ignatius is located, and where the work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, example of Catalan civil Romanesque. Go saint wrote his famous spiritual considered to be one of Europe’s best on to Peratallada and stroll among the town’s retreats. modernist architects. The trail finishes in the town INTERIOR OF ALEGRE DE SAGRERA well-preserved examples of medieval architecture, A STAINED-GLASS WINDOW IN HOUSE MUSEUM, IN TERRASSA. A Capital of the Sant THE HOLY CAVE OF MANRESA. of Tortosa, where a walk through the centre will © lluís casals. GZ before continuing on to Pals to see the Torre de les Cristòfol church, Beget. © PMR Maeyaert. WMC © Enfo. WMC award you with spectacular works to contemplate. Hores, a vestige of the 12th century wall.

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This itinerary along the Catalan coastline allows you to The camins de ronda (coast paths) reveal the secrets of During the 18th and 19th centuries, the ‘indianos’ visit the most picturesque spots and enjoy the country's the coastline. Coves, cliffs and small fishing villages await departed from various points of the coast to seek fortune rich seafaring culture. you with every step. in America. Discover their legacy.

Established to link villages, lighthouses and beaches, Llançà There are many coastal municipalities with an Begur You will visit fishing villages and fish markets with L’Escala 47 Km 10 Km 28 Km the camins de ronda also helped the authorities L’Escala ‘indiano’ or American past. Many towns saw the Calella de Palafrugell their own brotherhoods. Begin the route in L'Escala Begur 33 Km 87 Km 17 Km control smuggling on the coast. Now, these Calella de Palafrugell departure of adventurers to different places in Arenys de Mar and taste its anchovies, which have a protected Palamós 55 Km 85 Km Vilanova i la Geltrú 169 Km routes are ideal for discovering attractive marine Tossa de Mar America to trade products from here and there. Many Sitges designation of origin. In Begur, you can’t pass up 40 Km 9 Km L’Ametlla de Mar 105 Km Tossa de Mar lighthouse. Sant Pol de Mar Forests in the Muntanyes de Prades. Vilanova i la Geltrú Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park. © Joan Castro. GZ landscapes. From north to south, and following the 103 Km © Xavi Moliner. GZ returned to their homes rich and erected buildings © José Luis Rodriguez. ACT tasting rockfish and, in Palamós, a visit to the fishing 41 Km L’Ametlla de Mar Sant Carles de la Ràpita GR 92 trail, you can cover the entire coast, and that were a testament both to their fortune and the harbour and the Fishing Museum is a must, as is Km Les Cases d’Alcanar 18 tasting the prawns. Another town famous for its fish ROUTE 8 there are also some sections that are particularly ROUTE 10 architecture of that time. These were constructions ROUTE 12 is Vilanova i la Geltrú: its port holds two auctions a worth a trip. One of these can be found at Llançà, that mixed the neoclassical style with the neogothic, day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, R8 The paths of light in the north of the Costa Brava, from which you can R10 Between the sea modernism and colonial architecture. A walk through R12 Protected Natural from Monday to Friday. The Espai Far museums are reach El Port de la Selva, crossing coves and cliffs Begur allows you to visit large ‘indiano’ houses with well worth a visit, in the Sant Cristòfol lighthouse in an impressive landscape. In L’Escala, it is worth and the mountains colonial aesthetics and curious galleries with mural Areas enclosure. walking along the camí de ronda for 2.5 km to Sant paintings. Martí d'Empúries. In Calella de Palafrugell, the path There are always excuses to visit the Costa Brava, and Very close to the expansive beaches along the Catalonia is a natural paradise. From volcanoes to Discover the Terres de l’Ebre coastline that leads to Palamós is a highlight, crossing places Nostalgia for America the lighthouses located on the outermost corners of the such as Cala S'Alguer, with its vibrant fishermen's Costa Daurada, there are mountains and valleys marshes, forests or cliffs, there are landscapes to amaze In Calella de Palafrugell, you can admire buildings Following the route towards the south, make a stop huts. Further south, between Begur and Pals, you coastline are one of them. where you can enjoy nature. built by the ‘indianos’ who made their fortune in all visitors. at L'Ametlla de Mar. The hectic life on the fishermen's will discover coves with crystal-clear waters and, in countries such as Cuba, Argentina, Chile or the dock and the seafood dishes served in its restaurants Tossa de Mar, don't miss the path to Lloret de Mar. are a testament to its seafaring authenticity. To finish, They are usually located atop a cliff, on the periphery Llançà In the morning, sunbathe and take a dip in the L’Ametlla de Mar United States, particularly in New York City. Towards You will visit places ideal for adventure sports, Sant Carles de la Ràpita 79 Km 49 Km 133 Km there is nothing better than visiting Sant Carles de of a fishing village or at the highest point of a solitary Calella de Palafrugell Mediterranean waters, and, in the afternoon, enjoy Reus the south, and already entering El , it is a discovering flora and fauna or simply enjoying Prades 13 Km Beyond the Costa Brava 40 Km 148 Km island. These reference towers for sailors are also an Palamós an excursion through the forest and bathe in a Siurana good idea to stop off at Arenys de Mar to visit the nature. Follow this route to discover the Delta de Mura la Ràpita, which has an important fishing harbour, 46 Km 21 Km 96 Km Tossa de Mar In El Maresme, the Sant Pol de Mar camí de ronda, Prades architectural wonders of this period, such as the Xifré Rupit and Les Cases d’Alcanar, where highlights include attraction to discover the landscapes of the coast. river pool. In Catalonia, there is no need to choose 32 Km l’Ebre Natural Park from Sant Carles de la Ràpita, 38 Km which passes through beaches and rocky coves, Montblanc building. To finish, and with the El Garraf massif as a Santa Pau the colourful boats in the port and its seafood This route links four lighthouses on the Costa Brava. between the sea and the mountains. You can have a paradise for bird watching. Inland, in Prades and 46 Km stands out for its beauty. Finally, remember to follow backdrop, don’t miss the routes of the ‘indianos’ in Beget restaurants. It starts in Llançà, where you can find the S'Arenella both, as the mountains of Prades, for example, Siurana, the park of Les Muntanyes de Prades offers 90 Km the Costa Daurada's quintessential camí de ronda, Sitges and Vilanova i la Geltrú. L’Escala lighthouse, built in 1913. It can be reached via the are very close to the sea. This route starts at the forests, impressive cliffs and rivers. In the heart of Llançà 42 Km which runs from L'Ametlla de Mar to L'Ampolla. camí de ronda (coast path) between Llançà and beaches of L'Ametlla de Mar and its fishing port. Catalonia, Mura will show you the way to the Sant Taüll 371 Km El Port de la Selva. Further south, you can visit the From L'Ametlla, it is easy to reach Reus, famous for Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac natural park, with La The port at L'Ametlla de Mar. Cliff on the Costa Brava. Xifré Building in Arenys de Mar. © Ajuntament de l’Ametlla de Mar Sant Sebastià lighthouse in Palafrugell, which can be © GZ its modernist buildings and typical products such © Alberto-g-rovi. WMC Mola and the old monastery at the highest point of found between Calella de Palafrugell and Tamariu. It as vermouth and hazelnuts. Continue inland and, the massif. Continue north to Rupit to explore the is an impressive lighthouse perched atop a cliff. Right already in the mountains, enjoy the picturesque Guilleries-Savassona Natural Area. next door you will find a hermitage, a lookout village of Siurana, literally perched on top of a cliff. point, a hotel and a restaurant. In the town Fiery landscapes of Palamós, you can see the Punta del So close, yet so unexplored In Santa Pau, visit the La Garrotxa Molí lighthouse, which has a tower Heading north, it is worth visiting Volcanic Zone Natural Park, with with a characteristic hexagonal Prades, also known as the vila hundreds of volcanoes and beech viewpoint. vermella (red town), for the colour forests such as La Fageda d'en of the stones of its church and Jordà. In Beget, explore the Alta A flash within the walls most of its houses. In and around Garrotxa Natural Interest Area, wilder To finish, you can visit the Tossa this town, you will be able to go on and less explored. From L’Escala, de Mar lighthouse, located in the excursions and practise adventure immerse yourself in the Aiguamolls highest part of the Vila Vella. It is a sports. Finally, continue to the town de l'Empordà Natural Park, and, from building from the beginning of the 20th of Montblanc, declared a historical Llançà, go deep into the Cap de Creus century that has been transformed into and artistic ensemble, where you can Natural Park. Finally, in the west, Taüll and an Interpretation Centre for maritime signals. walk along the medieval wall and enjoy the La Vall de Boí are gateways to the Aigüestortes Sant Llorenç Del Munt Palamós lighthouse. historic centre from the shelter of the majestic View of montblanc from i Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, which is full i L’Obac Natural Park. © Miguel Ángel Álvarez. ACT Santa Maria. © Kim Castells. GZ Santa Maria Church. © Miguel Raurich. ACT of impressive high mountain landscapes.