Active holiday in Catalonia
Explore by day, unwind at home
Explore the outdoors and discover the region
Catalonia is an ideal destination if you enjoy being active on holiday, without wanting every day to revolve around a packed programme.
The landscape is surprisingly varied. You can walk among hills and vineyards, cycle along quiet country roads, explore Montserrat or choose a more adventurous outdoor activity. At the same time, Barcelona, the Penedès wine region and the Mediterranean are all within easy reach.
An active holiday in Catalonia does not have to be all about sport. It is the combination of being outdoors, discovering the region and having time to relax afterwards that makes inland Catalonia so appealing.
Catalonia's varied landscape invites you to explore on foot, by bike or through a more adventurous outdoor activity
Why choose Catalonia for an active holiday
Catalonia offers an extraordinary variety of landscapes within a relatively small area. The Mediterranean coast, wine regions, rolling countryside and mountains are all part of the same region.
From the area around Torre Nova, you can therefore plan very different kinds of active days. One day you can walk directly from your accommodation into the countryside, the next you might cycle through the inland landscape, and later in the week head towards Montserrat or the coast.
The climate is another advantage. Spring and autumn in particular often offer pleasant temperatures for walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. And because you do not have to move to a different destination for every activity, there is still time for a quieter day in between.
Read more about Torre Nova in spring & autumn.
Spring and autumn are ideal seasons for exploring the green countryside of inland Catalonia
Walking through inland Catalonia
You do not need to get in the car before you can start walking. Routes lead directly from Torre Nova into the surrounding countryside, through forests, hills and the Catalan landscape.
If you want to explore further afield, the region offers plenty of variety, from relaxed walks through the countryside to more challenging routes around Montserrat.
Walking also lets you notice how quickly the landscape changes and discover quiet lanes, villages and viewpoints that are easy to miss from the car.
For routes and more practical information, read more about walking in Catalonia from Torre Nova.
From relaxed countryside walks to mountain routes around Montserrat, there is plenty of choice for walkers
Cycling among hills and vineyards
Inland Catalonia also offers plenty of possibilities for cyclists.
Quiet roads wind through a varied landscape of villages, hills, forests and vineyards. More experienced cyclists can look for longer routes and greater elevation.
Towards the Penedès, vineyards become an increasingly prominent feature of the landscape. Cycling here is therefore not just a sporting activity, but also a way to experience and discover the region.
Find more information about routes and possibilities for cycling in inland Catalonia.
Quiet roads through hills, villages and vineyards make inland Catalonia ideal for exploring by bike
Montserrat: walking in a spectacular mountain landscape
Montserrat is not only one of Catalonia's best-known sights, but also a wonderful destination for an active day out.
Its distinctive mountain landscape offers walking routes at different levels, with views across large parts of inland Catalonia. A visit to the monastery can easily be combined with a walk in the mountains.
Montserrat is within easy reach of Torre Nova for a day trip. This means you can experience both the rolling countryside around Torre Nova and a much more dramatic mountain landscape during the same holiday.
Montserrat combines one of Catalonia's most famous sights with excellent opportunities for walking
Outdoor activities for a little more adventure
If you are looking for something different from walking or cycling, there are also opportunities for a more adventurous day outdoors.
A climbing park, abseiling, mountain biking and other outdoor activities can provide a fun change of pace. For families with older children and teenagers, this can be a great way to alternate active days with swimming, culture and sightseeing.
Especially during summer and the school holidays, these activities are easy to combine with time at the pool, days out and quieter days at Torre Nova.
Discover why Torre Nova also works well for a summer holiday and school holidays with children.
For those looking for a little more adventure, the surrounding area also offers climbing and other outdoor activities
Being active is also a way to discover Catalonia
An active holiday does not have to be about kilometres, elevation or performance every day.
Walking to a village, cycling among the vineyards or spending a day in Montserrat is also a way to get to know the region. Along the way, you encounter villages, local restaurants, vineyards and landscapes that you might easily miss on a conventional sightseeing day.
This fits naturally with discovering authentic Catalonia: experiencing not only the famous highlights, but also the landscape and everyday life of inland Catalonia.
Not every day has to be active
After a long walk, a bike ride or a day in Montserrat, it can be equally enjoyable to have nowhere else you need to go.
At Torre Nova, you can alternate an active day with swimming, reading in the garden or enjoying a leisurely lunch on your own terrace. And perhaps you only decide over breakfast the next morning what you feel like doing that day.
That freedom suits an active holiday where activity and relaxation naturally alternate.
If you enjoy travelling this way, you may also recognise much of the philosophy behind slow travel in Spain.
After an active day, there is plenty of time for an afternoon by the pool or a quiet evening on your own terrace
A comfortable base for an active holiday
For an active holiday, what you can do matters – but so does where you return to afterwards.
Torre Nova is a small-scale resort with spacious apartments and a detached bungalow, set in the green countryside of inland Catalonia. You can walk directly from the resort, while several cycling and nature areas are within easy reach.
After an active day, you can relax in your own apartment or on your terrace, in the large garden or beside the heated swimming pool. This means you do not have to choose between an active holiday and comfort.
The central location also makes it easy to alternate active days with Barcelona, the Penedès, local villages or a day on the Costa Dorada.
Read more about Torre Nova as a base for exploring Catalonia.
Torre Nova, peacefully located in the green countryside of inland Catalonia and well placed for active days out across the region
Who is an active holiday in Catalonia for?
This kind of holiday particularly suits travellers who enjoy being outdoors and active, but do not want to organise their entire holiday around one sport.
It may suit you if you:
- enjoy walking or cycling;
- want to combine nature and landscapes with culture;
- like alternating active days with quieter ones;
- want to discover Montserrat and inland Catalonia;
- enjoy exploring local villages and regional food;
- appreciate comfort and relaxation after an active day.
If you are looking for a specialist training centre, organised sports programmes or intensive activities every day, another type of accommodation will probably suit you better.
Experience an active holiday from Torre Nova
An active holiday in Catalonia can be different every day.
Walk into the countryside from Torre Nova in the morning, spend a day cycling through the inland landscape, head into the mountains of Montserrat or choose an outdoor activity. And feel free to alternate all of that with Barcelona, a long lunch, the coast or a day doing absolutely nothing.
It is precisely this variety that makes an active holiday in Catalonia so appealing.
An active holiday in Catalonia is easy to combine with a relaxing day beside the Mediterranean
Discover walking and cycling around Torre Nova
Would you like to explore the possibilities for getting outdoors directly from Torre Nova? Discover our information about walking and cycling in inland Catalonia.
