August 27, World Lakes Day
August 27th is World Lakes Day, a day that invites us to value these ecosystems, essential to life, and to discover their natural beauty and cultural importance. In Catalonia, lakes are much more than landscapes: they are spaces of ecological balance, sustainable tourism, and connection with nature.
One of the most iconic is Lake Banyoles, the largest natural lake in Catalonia. With crystal-clear waters and abundant biodiversity, it offers an ideal setting for walking, canoeing, or simply relaxing. It has also witnessed human history for thousands of years, with Neolithic remains found in its surroundings.
In the heart of the Aigüestortes and Estany de Sant Maurici National Park, high mountain lakes become natural gems surrounded by towering peaks and lush forests. Lake Sant Maurici, with the silhouette of the Encantats in the background, is an iconic image of the Catalan Pyrenees.
Catalonia offers you the opportunity to enjoy nature in its purest form, with lakes that are true reflections of peace and biodiversity!
Events
Forest week in Sant Celoni
16 OctoberAmateur Theatre Showcase in Sant Gregori
16 OctoberEuropean Heritage Days in Collbató
16 OctoberRACC Costa Dorada Rally in Salou
From 16 to 17 OctoberZim Zam Cassà - Cassà de la Selva Urban Art Festival
From 16 to 17 OctoberEmbarrats Fair in Sant Joan de Vilatorrada
From 16 to 18 OctoberFish and Rice Gastronomic Days
From 9 to 18 OctoberNearby experiences
El Cep Wine Tasting Space
Vins El CepCome and share good times with friends and family while having a glass of wine in an organic and biodynamic winery with centuries-old roots. You can enjoy the interior spaces of a 15th-century farmhouse or the idyllic landscape of Espiells…
Discover Mediterranean cuisine at Arena Tapas Salou
Arena Tapas RestaurantIf you want to enjoy a good meal in a pleasant atmosphere, Arena Tapas Restaurant is a safe bet to savor Mediterranean cuisine. You can sample a selection of tapas, larger portions, pinchos, and salads made with high-quality, locally sourced…
Brunch & Wine - Art Laietà Winery
Celler Art Laietà (Alta Alella)Enjoy the perfect combination of wine, gastronomy and nature with our Brunch & Wine at Art Laietà, an organic and family-run winery located just 20 minutes from Barcelona, with our Brunch & Wine experience. Begin with a guided…
Water activities in Baix Llobregat
Turisme Baix LlobregatThe Baix Llobregat landscape diversity opens its doors to numerous possibilities of activities in contact with nature, both at sea and in the mountains. As for water activities, on the beaches of the coastal municipalities you can practice…
Museums of all kinds and for everyone in Baix Llobregat
Turisme Baix LlobregatIn Baix Llobregat there are museums on a wide variety of topics such as archaeology (the Gavà and Sant Boi de Llobregat museums), the use of water (the Water Museum in Cornellà de Llobregat), the art of decorative tiling (Can…
Secrets among the stones at the Maritime Museum of Barcelona
Museu Marítim de BarcelonaOne of the most knowledgeable people on the history of the Atarazanas – and also a bit eccentric – has managed to get hold of an enigmatic book that promises to reveal the secrets of one of the oldest buildings in the city. Through…