Aigüestortes: A Natural Wonder to Visit with your Family

If you have been following our posts you have probably already heard about Aigüestortes here. This is one of our natural favourite places. It is located in the central part of the Pyrenees, in the province of Lleida. The park is divided in two main parts: the oriental side with a more continental climate with the lake of Sant Maurici and the occidental side with an Atlantic climate. The parc has a big biological importance as is home to many species and it has mountains as big as 3000 metres high.

                            

Bear in mind that Aigüestortes is very well known to hikers. Many professionals come here to do some extreme trekking and climbing but obviously this is not the case with us as we usually travel with kids so I’m going to show you where to go with children.

Montserrat: Trekking or Religious Culture Near Barcelona

If you are coming over to Barcelona for your holidays and you have time to spare, or simply you want to get away from the city for a day, here is my recommendation, visit the Mountain of Montserrat!

I have a very special connection with this place. Not only because it represents where my name comes from, but also because for me it is one of the number one places to visit because of the combination of its historical importance (the monastery at the top is just spectacular), the amazing views, and the fact that children have lots of fun and as a family you get to do some exercise if you like a bit of trekking.

You can easily get to Montserrat by train from Barcelona heading in the Manresa direction, and then there is a special mountain train that takes you up to the top!

Here are my 3 recommendations when visiting Montserrat to get the most of your visit: