1. Visit the Knights Templar castle The castle is thought to date back to the 10th century but it was given to the Knights Templar order in the 12th It houses the village school from the end of the 19th century to the mid 1980s Several old houses in the village have tunnels that connect […]
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In a nutshell, very! Catalonia has a population of about 7.5 million people, of whom about 1.5 million live in Barcelona. The next largest cities are all peripheral cities with populations around the 250,000 mark. As house prices continue to rise, more and more people are moving out out into these cities. Catalonia is divided […]
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Catalonia is one of Spain’s 17 administrative regions, known here as “autonomous communities”. It is nestled in northeastern Spain, bordering France, and like much of Spain offers a variety of landscapes and climates. Many of Les Voltes’ guests from abroad combine these landscapes, spending a few days in Barcelona, a few days in the countryside […]
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1. Take some spectacular photos from our rooftop terrace 360º views, perfect to capture a rainbow or incoming storm 2. Play a board game Monopoly, cards, pictionary, dominoes… 3. Organise a darts tournament Electronic darts board that will keep the score for you! 4. Go put some records on… Over 800 LPs & CDs to […]
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While travelling around Catalonia (or Spain), you’ll need to be aware of the concept of the “menú del dia” (menu of the day). If you’ve been to France, you’ll probably be familiar with it. Basically, most restaurants offer a menu of the day from Mondays to Fridays. It normally consists of a choice of starter, […]
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1. Kestrels The common kestrel (Falco tinnunculus), known as a xoriguer in Catalan and a cernícalo (Spanish) is a very common sighting, as a family nests in the nearby church tower. 2. Serins The European serin (Serinus serinus), known as a gafarró in Catalan and a serín verdecillo in Spanish, is easier to hear than see, but you just need to follow the […]
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La Ruta del Cister is an off-the-beaten-track cultural and nature route located in the stunning region of la Conca de Barberà in Catalonia, Spain. This route takes you on a journey through the history and architecture of the three monasteries of the Cistercian order: Santes Creus, Poblet, and Vallbona de les Monges. Along the way, you’ll […]
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You may or may not know that people in Catalonia speak two languages: Catalan and Spanish. If you’re travelling outside the big cities, especially in rural environments like ours, people will be delighted if you attempt some words in Catalan. I was going to write a post about some basic expressions to help you get […]
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You don’t need to be alarmed about going to Barcelona because of the stories you might have heard about pickpockets and bag-snatching. You just need to be alert and to follow some basic advice. Many of the guests as Les Voltes either visit Barcelona before or after they come to us, or pop up for […]
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