Routes in Catalonia and Andorra: Culture

The air raid shelters in Barcelona

Barcelona

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 route of the bandit Serrallonga

Anglès, Osor, Sant Hilari Sacalm, Santa Coloma de Farners ...

Probably many of you have heard of Serralonga adopted the nickname Joan Ferrer Sala. Known as the Robin Hood Catalan and this character is known as the man who…

Gaudí's Modernism Route

Barcelona

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…

Route through the stone villages of Girona

Besalú, Girona, Madremanya, Santa Pau ...

Since the beginning of civilization, stone has been a material used and present to make life easier for humans; We can remember how the Romans used this raw material…

Medieval route through Monblanc by Sant Jordi

Montblanc

Legend has it that " once upon a time there was a town frightened by a ferocious dragon, which ate all the animals that grazed. This was not just any dragon, it…

The passions

Cervera, Esparreguera, Olesa de Montserrat, Sant Hilari Sacalm ...

Catalonia is a country with a wide range of customs and traditions. Almost every month of the year there is a festivity to celebrate that makes us travel through…

The origin of Carnival

Solsona, Vilanova i la Geltrú

From femturisme we want to encourage you to participate in some of the most traditional carnivals that exist in Catalonia, in which mockery and criticism are the…

From market to market in Barcelona

Barcelona

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,…

The Dali Triangle

Cadaqués, Figueres, La Pera

The route offers you femturisme.cat is a tribute to a historical Catalan, international, rebel, maverick, eccentric, indiscreet, malicious ... and many other adjectives…

Route with Josep Pla

Palafrugell, Pals

Josep Pla i Casadevall is considered one of the best writers Catalan history, his work, thirty thousand pages of prose, is one of the most read in Catalan and has…

Montserrat, symbol of Catalonia

Collbató, El Bruc, Monistrol de Montserrat

Montserrat is much more than a mountain in the interior of Catalonia, it is a must-see symbol for all those who wish to delve deeper into the country, it is a natural…

On the road through the capitals of Xató

Calafell, Canyelles, Cubelles, Cunit ...

Catalonia is a territory that, among many other things, stands out for its gastronomy. Mediterranean cuisine with all its flavors and smells. That is why there…

Cistercian Route: The Poblet Monastery, history and present

El Pla de Santa Maria, L'Espluga de Francolí, Montblanc, Rocafort de Queralt ...

This Cistercian Route, refers to the monastery of Poblet, located in the interior of the Catalan regions, in the Conca de Barberà region. We will get closer…

Cistercian Route: Culture, fauna and flora around Santes Creus

Aiguamúrcia, Alcover, Alió, Montferri ...

In this second installment of the Cistercian Route, we invite you to discover the Santes Creus monastery and its regions, rich in fauna and flora thanks in large…

Modernism in Vilafranca del Penedès

Gelida, Sant Sadurní d'Anoia, Vilafranca del Penedès

Vilafranca del Penedès, in the center of the Penedès regions, stands out for the strong link to the cultivation of the vine, currently highlighted…

Cistercian Route: gastronomy in Vallbona de les Monges

Agramunt, Guimerà, Llorac, Maldà ...

On this route we suggest you visit the Monastery of Santa María de Vallbona de las Monjas, a female monastery that is included in the Cistercian Route. We…

May 18: International Museum Day in Barcelona

Barcelona, Cornellà de Llobregat

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…

Discover the universe Romanesque from the Boi Valley

El Pont de Suert, La Vall de Boí

The Boi Valley located northwest of the Catalan province of Lleida, preserves within it a priceless treasure: one of the architectural and artistic heritage…

Charming corners of Barcelona

Barcelona

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

femturisme.cat wins the 2024 Llengua Nacional Award for our…

At femturisme.cat we are proud to have received the 2024 Llengua Nacional Award. This recognition, awarded by the Associació Llengua Nacional with the support of the Department of Culture…

Catalonia, World Region of Gastronomy 2025

Photo: Sergi Boixader In 2025, Catalonia has been recognised as a World Region of Gastronomy, becoming the first European region to receive this distinction. The recognition highlights the richness and…

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Events

Commemoration Events for the Anniversary of the Bombing of La…

23/02/2025 ...

The Spanish War has forever marked the history of our land. A war born of a fascist coup d'état, which ended the most progressive government in Europe at the time, which sent hundreds of thousands…

Popular Xatonada of El Vendrell

23/02/2025

On Sunday 23rd February, El Vendrell will host its annual Xatonada Popular, a celebration that turns the Rambla del Vendrell into a meeting point for friends, families and xató lovers. If you like…

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