What to do in Vallès Occidental (Barcelona): Activities and places to visit

Itinerary Jujol in Sant Joan Despí

Sant Joan Despí (a 24.4 Km)

In Sant Joan Despí we find one of the most important legacies of the architecture of Josep Maria Jujol Gibert. He can be considered "such an artist" because…

May 18: International Museum Day in Barcelona

Barcelona, Cornellà de Llobregat (a 25 Km)

This time a very different route, a route that you will do yourself according to your interest! As you already know, May 18 is International Museum Day (organized…

The air raid shelters in Barcelona

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

Now that is so fashionable debate about historical memory in Spain, is a good time to remember the Civil War and its impact on Barcelona. From femturisme.cat we…

The coronelas and their battalions in 1714

Barcelona, Tortosa (a 25.3 Km)

The defending army Austrian faction that fought during the War of Succession was formed by different regiments. There were some who took orders from the coronelas…

Charming corners of Barcelona

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

Barcelona is presented to the traveler as a Mediterranean, multicultural and cosmopolitan city with an impressive historical and cultural heritage. Not in vain,…

Barcelona's defenders guilds in 1714 (Part I)

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

The defense of the city of Barcelona during the Bourbon's 1714 was not only carried out by the army and the military, but the people of the city that had other…

1714 Route: History and heritage of the War of the Spanish Succession…

Barcelona, Cardona, Cervera, Els Prats de Rei ... (a 25.3 Km)

Since 1980, Catalonia has celebrated its National Day on September 11. This holiday commemorates the defeat suffered by the Catalan people at the hands of Philip…

Barcelona defenders Guilds in 1714 (Part II)

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

femTurisme.cat already has a dedicated path to the guilds who defended the city of Barcelona during the siege of September 11, 1714: Supporters guilds Barcelona…

From market to market in Barcelona

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

Barcelona's markets are filled with festive atmosphere of this time and offer their clients special moments that go beyond the purchase of an object. For this reason,…

Literary route in the Modern Catalonia

Barcelona, Santa Cristina d'Aro, Tortosa, Vallfogona de Riucorb (a 25.3 Km)

The literary moment of 1714 is surrounded by everything that had lived until then and later that live not only in literary terms but also in political and social…

The cities of the dead, the most unique cemeteries in Catalonia

Arenys de Mar, Barcelona, Bausen, Olius ... (a 25.3 Km)

Death is a fact that marks the existence of human beings, walking through a cemetery is to know how people understand and live the end of life. Calls cities of…

Green Round of Barcelona

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

In this case we tell you a circuit that is preferable to do by bicycle, since it takes advantage of several cycle lanes and the characteristics of its 72 km are…

Catalonia before 1714

Barcelona, Vic (a 25.3 Km)

This route femTurisme.cat we go into the historical background of the War of Succession, the reactions caused and institutions that Catalonia had at the time. This…

The main characters in the the siege of 1714

Barcelona, Lleida, Moià, Sant Boi de Llobregat ... (a 25.3 Km)

The story is not written on paper with the help of a pen. The story is drawn with the facts, actions, decisions and actions that people do. And the site of Barcelona…

Picnic in Barcelona area

Barcelona, Berga, Fogars de Montclús, Lluçà ... (a 25.3 Km)

Has picnic gone? Catalonia has many designated areas and free use unknown to many of the citizens; You can find them in almost all populations, located in some…

Grand Tour de Catalunya - Section 5. From Surrealism to Modernism.…

Arenys de Mar, Barcelona, Begur, Blanes ... (a 25.3 Km)

I want to do this route by electric vehicle! This route is designed to be done by electric vehicle, although it can be done with any other car. Along the route…

Barcelona, from tile to tile

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

If you walk by Barcelona, do not forget to look down from time to time: perhaps ye be walking a marvel of design. The City of Marvels is as the writer Eduardo Mendoza…

Route of Modernism in Barcelona

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

Barcelona is a city of a thousand faces, a thousand colors, a thousand scents, flavors and a thousand thousand sensations. On this route Modernist Barcelona board,…

Following the work of Puig i Cadafalch along the coast

Argentona, Barcelona, Canet de Mar, El Prat de Llobregat ... (a 25.3 Km)

The cultural movement of modernism made ??his mark in Catalonia and, unlike other artistic movements, presented a special dimension since spread throughout Catalonia…

The Vigatans' Covenant

Barcelona, Capçanes, La Seu d'Urgell, Les Masies de Roda ... (a 25.3 Km)

After Felipe V in 1702 are proclaimed as king of the Spanish monarchy and disagreeing various territories, including Catalonia, England, Holland, Portugal and the…

After the Nova Planta laws

Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Solsona ... (a 25.3 Km)

After a war there are always catastrophic: people killed, injured, destruction of buildings, etc. But we should not consider only tangible harm. Also keep in mind…

Barcelona 1939. The dark night in Barcelona

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

The January 26, 1939 about 90,000 soldiers of Franco's army entered Barcelona and occupied the city, exhausted and defeated after three years of war, with the explicit…

The charm of the facades of Barcelona

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

On this occasion I propose a different route. It will not be a conventional route that can be visited to complete the items we'll mention. We will move around the…

Gaudí's Modernism Route

Barcelona (a 25.3 Km)

Modernism, the Catalan form of Art Nouveau, had Antoni Gaudí as the main representative of this style in Barcelona. On this route we will review the emblematic…

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Pamper yourself by painting with wine in Sant Esteve Sesrovires

07/12/2025 ...

Painting with wine experience for all ages, includes a visit to the studio, a painting with wine workshop, tasting of cava, wine or must, sweets and local snacks. Moments to share or give as a gift. In…

Olesa de Montserrat Christmas Fair

13/12/2025

Don't miss the Christmas Fair in Olesa de Montserrat! A display of crafts and gastronomy fills different streets of the old town: Plaza de les Fonts, Placeta Joan Povill and the streets of Arbres and…

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