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Catalonia, a Paradise for Ecotourism the Essential Destinations Of Catalonia, a paradise for ecotourism Biosphere reserves, Natural parks, singular country- side... Catalonia has a territory full of natural areas for ecotourism. In a small stretch of land where it is The essential destinations 1 Serralada Litoral 12 Montgrí i Illes Medes possible to go from one end to the other in a single day, lovers of nature can find an infinity of ecotourist Hiking and educational activities. Under 50 km from the city of Bar- Diving in a protected area of the Mediterranean. On the Costa of ecotourism in Catalonia Brava, the Montgrí, Illes Medes i el Baix Ter Natural Park is one of the activities, like watching wild animals living in freedom, celona are the parks of the Serralada Litoral, Marina and Montnegre y Val d’Aran el Corredor, 3 hill areas with views of the Mediterranean where numer- best areas of Catalonia for controlled diving. The islands are considered snorkelling in a marine reserve and stargazing under ous educational activities are available, and which are traversed by the one of the largest marine reserves of the Mediterranean. Vielha 15 a totally clear sky. Listen to the deers bellowing in the ranges GR 92, the Grande Route track that follows the Catalan coastline from VAL D’ARAN one end to the other. 13 Garrotxa-Pla de l’Estany of the Catalan Pyrenees. Look for cetaceans in the Cap de Creus Natural Park. Or doing 2 Guilleries-Savassona Singular beech groves among volcanoes. The Zona Volcánica de 16 Valls de France la Garrotxa Natural Park is the best example of volcanic scenery of the l’Alt Pirineu Andorra birdwatching and scientific tourism in the two Nature photography in extraordinary scenery. The Guilleries- Iberian Peninsula with around 40 craters amongst which we find the Aigüestortes E-15 Savassona Nature Area overlooks the Sau reservoir and the Cingles mythical Fageda d’en Jordà beech grove, and very nearby Banyoles, 17 AP-7 Catalan Biosphere Reserves (Terres de l’Ebre de Tavertet hills in Collsacabra. An impressive geological formation the largest lake in Catalonia, and the Salines hills, the Rocacorba and Montseny); these are just some of the full of outcrops, caves and gullies that form a true paradise if you love mountains and the Ter-Brugent, nature areas of great singularlity. photographing nature. el Pont de Suert ecotourist activities you can do in Catalonia. 14 Vall de Núria-Vallter Sort Puigcerdà Here you have the different areas identified 3 Massís i Costes del Garraf Alt Empordà Water springs among Alpine meadows. The source of the Ter la Seu d’Urgell Vall de Núria-Vallter 10 with their main activities. These are just a few Alongside the and Freser rivers give the name to the Capçaleres del Ter i el Freser Routes through sharp limestone countryside. 19 14 modernist town of Sitges are the Garraf, Olèrdola and Foix and the Els Natural Park, near the Serra Cavallera range, and which include the Cadí-Moixeró / Pedraforca Figueres of the many experiences that can be enjoyed Colls i Miralpeix Nature Area of Interest. Exotic limestone scenery rich emblematic Vall de Núria with peaks nearing 3,000 metres and which Serres Pirinenques in Catalonia. in chasms, depressions and caves created by water erosion with an is reached by rack train. Also found are Alpine meadows, centenary 8 Garrotxa-Pla de l’Estany abundance of palmetto, the only local palm in Europe along with the forests and a past and present of sustainable use of their natural Ripoll Cretian palm. resources. PIRINEUS Olot F Roses Tremp 13 20 15 18 Berga 4 Montseny Val d’Aran Pirineus Montgrí i Illes Medes Montsec-Conca de Tremp Scientific ecotourism. The Montseny Natural Park, declared a Strolling through valleys where the flora and fauna reign. With Girona around three-quarters of its territory protected by the Natura 2000 net- Solsona E-9 Unesco Biosphere Reserve, gathers a unique mosaic of sceneries in 2 12 Type of activities which scientific activities are carried out. work (a series of biodiversity preservation areas in the European Union), C-16 the Val d’Aran is a true jewel of wildlife and flora where you cannot miss la Bisbal the Era Artiga de Lin, Eth Portilhon Protected Natural Areas, or the Vic Guilleries-Savassona d’Empordà Montanhes de Les e Bossòst. 11 Watching the land Following rivers and C-25 wildlife waters with kayak COSTA BRAVA Empordanet 16 C-17 and canoe Aigüestortes PAISATGES Sta. Coloma Watching whales Balaguer de Farners Vessels for exploring the Routes around high-mountain lakes. The Aigüestortes y Estany A-22 BARCELONA E-15 Palamós Birdwatching sea and the rivers de Sant Maurici park is the only National Park in Catalonia. It stands Manresa 4 out with its nearly 200 lakes, many glacial, and its mighty mountains of AP-7 Exploring the seabed: Espais naturals de Ponent C-25 Sant Llorenç over 3,000 m. Large climbs with water ever-present, very recommend- Cervera Montseny C-32 Observing insects and diving and snorkelling able if you love hiking or watching animals in their habitat, like deer and 21 E-9 del Munt i l’Obac butterflies chamois. C-16 Nature photography Mollerussa Muntanya de 5 Strolling through Tàrrega Granollers A-2 Montserrat 6 extraordinary forests Konic Lleida Terrassa Watching the sky and A-2 Sabadell and observing the flora the stars Igualada COSTA Mataró 5 Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac E-90 les Borges Areas of geological Educational activities BARCELONA interest AP-2 Blanques 1 Serralada Litoral in the nature areas Walking among chasms and conglomerate caves. Numerous Collserola routes cross the singular scenery of the Sant Llorenç del Munt i l’Obac Routes in nature areas Scientific ecotourism TERRES A-2 BARCELONA Natural Park, formed by red conglomerate monolyths that contrast with 9 the green of the pine forests and the beech groves that colonise the feet Montblanc E-15 DE LLEIDA Catalonia Contemplating scenery of the hills. AP-7 Barcelona with sustainable Vilafranca Sant Feliu transport 6 Muntanyes de Valls del Penedès de Llobregat Muntanya de Montserrat 28 Prades-Poblet C-32 Jewels of geology on sustainable transport. More than 36 million 29 25 Vall del Gaià Massís i Costes years ago there was a sea in the middle of Catalonia, which disap- Priorat- del Garraf 7 Riberes de l’Ebre Montsant 24 Reus El Vendrell peared when the Pyrenees rose forth. This process produced the 3 Delta del Llobregat Lluís Carro Distances between capitals spectacular rocky formations that you can see in the Muntanya de COSTA Advice for the good ecotourist Montserrat Natural Park, which also forms part of the Central Catalonia Vilanova BarcelonaGirona Lleida Tarragona Geopark. A jewel of geology that you can reach by rack train or cable 17 Valls de l’Alt Pirineu DAURADA i la Geltrú 1. In nature, better informed and well accompanied. car, two sustainable forms of transport. Gandesa Falset Móra Km Before reaching your destination, find out about the natural d’Ebre Tarragona Large mammals and butterflies. The l’Alt Pirineu Natural Park, Barcelona 107 162 99 attractions, their restrictions and the best places, times and 7 Delta del Llobregat the largest in Catalonia, also encompasses its highest peak, the Pica Mediterranean Sea Girona 107 255 197 times to enjoy them. The visitor centres will be useful for you. d’Estats (3,143 m), and the largest glacial lake in the Pyrenees, that of Certascan. Varied scenery and the home of the mythical brown bear, Lleida 162 255 101 A good guide will help you to have a safe and unforgettable Birdwatching by the city. With public transport from the city of Bar- TERRES DE L’EBRE 30 celona, you can reach the Delta del Llobregat Nature Area, which is a and butterflies as unique as the Parnassius Apollo. 27 Tarragona 99 197 101 experience. Espais litorals-Costa Sud strategic point along the birds’ migratory route. This area gathers more Serra de Llaberia-Tivissa than 360 bird species. 18 Montsec-Conca de Tremp -Vandellós-Cardó 2. Eat local products and use certified companies. Suggestions for Consume proximity products (food, craft) and contract services 8 Cadí-Moixeró / Pedraforca Stargazing from a privileged site. The area of the Montsec-Conca Tortosa ecotourism in Catalonia managed by companies from the place itself (guides, taxis). You de Tremp, with the Congost de Montrebei. An area of excellent condi- 22 will boost the local economy and reduce the impact of goods Observing the wildlife and flora on emblematic mountains. In the tions for studying the sky. The Montsec was therefore classified by the Airport Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park and the Pedraforca Natural Site of National Unesco as a Starlight Reserve and Tourist Destination, certifying that it transport. If you can choose, look for accommodation with the Els Ports Amposta Interest you can follow the ancient paths of the ‘trementinaires’, the is one of the best places in the world for astronomic observation. Guarantee of Environmental Quality Stamp, or which are certi- women who earned their living selling medicinal plants, while you Port fied with the European Sustainable Tourism Card, for instance. watch chamois and the more than 1,000 classified botanical species, 19 Sant Carles Serres pirinenques 23 Delta de l’Ebre They strive to improve their surroundings. some now endemic like the mountain parsley. de la Ràpita High-speed train Hearing the deer bellow. From mid-September to mid-October you 3. Well-equipped. Wear good footwear, comfortable and warm can go to the Boumort National Hunting Reserve, which is exceptional 26 Girona Main towns clothing in discreet colours and take your camera.
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