Sport
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Bridge in Girona along the via verde Ruta del Carrilet. Photo courtesyof Consorci de les Vies Verdes de Girona.
Cycling along Catalunya's Vias Verdes
Spain's vias verdes follow an extensive system of former railway tracks which have been turned into "green routes" available for biking and hiking through the countryside. Read more
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Rollin' on the River
When the snow on the Pyrenees melts and the rivers begin to swell, it's time to pack the ski boots away and don a wetsuit for an entirely different kind of adventure sport. Read more
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Does Coffee Burn More Fat during Exercise?
Studies show caffeine can help people exercise harder and for longer, and even perform better. And, a recent study reported that consuming caffeine half an hour before aerobic exercise can actually help people burn fat. Read more
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Barcelona Marathon. Photo by JJ Vico Bretones (CC BY-SA 2.0).
5 Road Races in Barcelona
Thinking about getting in shape after a long, lazy summer? Barcelona organizes a number of 5 km and 10 km runs to get you moving again. Read more
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How Lingering Fears from the Pandemic Could Change the Way We Watch and Play Sports
The creative ways that leagues are trying to defibrillate their fanbases and keep money flowing in can’t mask the fact that the sports industry is in a tailspin. Read more
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Photo by Erin Dolson.
Meet the Charity Trying to Save Horses from Starvation
Humans aren’t the only ones struggling under the lockdown that has restricted our movement; animals are wrestling with the repercussions as well. Read more
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Rocking Out
Catalunya is a rock star! Read on for the lowdown on the best places to get high in one of Europe’s top climbing destinations. Read more
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Cala d'Aiguablava near Begur. Photo by Myriam Thyes (CC-BY-SA-4.0).
Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 2
In the second installment of our 12 favorite coves along the Costa Brava, we share six unmissable coves starting at Palamós and work our way up the coast to to the wild and remote Cala Taballera near Port de la Selva. Read more
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Cala Pola, Toss del Mar, photo by VRoig (CC BY 2.0).
Calas of the Costa Brava: Part 1
From the easily accessible to the remote and secluded, we share our 12 favorite coves along the Costa Brava. In the first installment this week we share six unmissable coves starting at Blanes and work our way up the coast to Sant Antoni de Calonge. Read more
