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A balloon journey over the volcanic area of Osona is an unbeatable way to get a bird’s-eye view of Catalonia.
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Take a picturesque cruise from Calella and Blanes to Tossa de Mar, stopping at the old town and the castle of Tossa de Mar.
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As the Pyrenees tumble into the Mediterranean, they create a rocky headland, which juts out 10 km (6.25 miles). It forms Catalonia’s most easterly point and offers spectacular views of the craggy coastline.
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This giant delta is a patchwork of paddy fields. The wide expanse of the River Ebre is a nature reserve for migratory birds and has scores of bird-watching stations.
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From late September to late October, thousands of Catalans flock to the hills in search of the highly-prized rovelló . There are also poisonous varieties, so amateurs are best to get a guide through the Diputació de Barcelona.
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The Costa Brava is one of Europe’s top golf destinations; the best courses are around Platja d’Aro.
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Montseny national park National Parks & Nature Reserves is ideal for horse riding, with a number of centres.
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A nature reserve surrounds this huge outcrop of mountains, a favourite of rock climbers with peaks rising to 2,500 m (8,200 ft).
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The magnificent peaks of Catalonia’s only national park are accessible from the resort of Espot. You’ll find ponds and lakes 2,000 m (6,560 ft) up.
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It is 10,000 years since La Garrotxa last erupted and the volcanoes are long since extinct. The largest crater is the Santa Margalida, at 500 m (1,640 ft) wide. It is magical here in spring when thousands of butterflies emerge.
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