Tag: Catalonia

As fall arrives and the cold weather creeps in, people throughout Spain stand in line at the neighborhood churrería. While living in Barcelona, I came to appreciate these fried treats, that mark the change in seasons and quickly learned that it’s never a bad time for churros. I’ve had them...

The spectacular region of Maresme is located just north of Barcelona, but doesn’t receive hoards of visitors like the Catalan capital. Seaside villages, natural parks, rocky coves, and fabulous eateries are just a few things that make a trip here worthwhile. Each of the 16 coastal towns feature expansive...

The stunning area of Costa Brava in Catalonia stretches from Blanes to the French border. The 200 kilometer (125 mile) Camino de Ronda coastal trail (Camí de Ronda in Catalan) is extremely popular with residents and visitors who want to fully enjoy the area. Camino de Ronda day hikes are perfect...

The new year is almost upon us! Is it just me or did this year just fly by. With so many great adventures and stories to tell, I couldn’t mention everything, so I’ve compiled just a few of my favorite memories, photos, articles and more from this year. Let’s...

Just outside of Barcelona, hidden in the forests of Canet de Mar on the Maresme coast sits Castell de Santa Florentina. You may recognize the castle walls and arches from the HBO series, Game of Thrones. The castle was featured as Horn Hill, the seat of House Tarly in season 6....

As the season begins to change in Barcelona, workers are getting ready to trim the normally lush trees that line the city streets. Although it may not be very cold yet, it’s autumn in Catalonia. As with every season, there are special cultural traditions that are about to be...