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La Bassa de Capellades next to the papermaking museum. Photo by David Junyent (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) via Flickr.
Capellades: Spain's Historic Papermaking Capital
The art of papermaking once flourished in the town of Capellades close to Barcelona and signs of that heyday remain Read more
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The Castell de Miravet towers over the village below.
Discover the Castles of Catalunya
While there are many ways to discover the region’s vast history, none are quite as enchanting as visiting one of its formidable castles and hearing the legends that transform them into more than stone and mortar. Read more
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Priorat: Nectar of the Vine
This month we’re suggesting a jaunt to one of our fine local wine regions, Priorat, to catch a glimpse of the verema in action. Read more
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Colònia Bassacs, photo by Ramon Campos Borrego (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
The Hardest-Working River in the World
Catalunya's Llobregat river once powered numerous factories dotted along its banks; while the industry is gone, it's still possible to visit what was the area's economic motor Read more
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Estany de Banyoles, photo by Jorge Franganillo (CC BY 2.0) via Flickr.
Banyoles: Catalunya’s Largest Natural Lake
Banyoles offers a myriad of leisure activities and millennia of history. Read more
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Rice fields near Mas de Porres, Amposta,with the Montsià mountains in the background. Photo by Enric (CC BY-SA 4.0) via Wikimedia Commons.
Down the River: The Delta de l’Ebre
Located in the province of Tarragona, the Delta de l’Ebre is a wide swath of wetland that harbours a natural park and the largest rice-growing region in Spain. Read more
