SPECIAL POST: EASTER DAY

Hello! Today I will not talk about a destination to visit in Catalonia. Yesterday was the Easter Day, so I will talk about a Catalan tradition for these days. Traditionally in Catalonia on Easter Day, we eat a cake called La Mona de Pasqua. Basically consists of a cake with apricot jam and decorated with almonds, chocolate glaze and chocolate eggs. Sometimes the cake can be accompanied with a chocolate figure.

The tradition says that the godparents have to give to their godchildren La Mona de Pasqua.

Here you have some pictures of this delicious dessert!

Traditional Cake

Smurfs Chocolate Figure

Unfortunately, my godfather couldn’t give me La Mona de Pasqua this yearL. However, I tried, with two other Catalan friends, to make the cake ourselves. Here you can see the result. Not bad, isn’t it?

My Mona de Pasqua :)

mona de pasqua

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PYRENEES

Hi guys! How are you? Are you ready for the Easter Break? Today I’m going to talk about the Pyrenees. Many of you know Catalonia for it's rich cultural and the kilometres of the beaches there are. However, in the northern Catalonia are the Pyrenees, a range of mountains that forms a natural border between France and Spain. The Pyrenees are popular for winter sports such as skiing and mountaineering. The biggest ski resort it has is Baqueira Beret. Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, in the Aran Valley is the largest and most popular winter resort in Spain.

Baqueira Beret has 91 miles of ski runs market spread in 150 pistes.

Here you have the map of slopes:

Baqueira Beret Ski Slopes Map

I encourage you to go skiing. Snow is running out!

CURIOSITIES

• Baqueira Beret is the favourite destination of the kings of Spain to go skiing. They have 3 houses next to the ski resort. The Royal Family used to go skiing since 1974, so as appreciation, the resort ski owners built a chairlift in front of the house of the king.
• Typically dish;  Aran hotpot. You can find the recipe in the following link: http://www.parador.es/en/paradores/parador-de-vielha/gastronomy/recipes/aran-hotpot.

snow

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EBRO DELTA

Hiii guys!! Today I will talk about the Ebro Delta (Delta de l’Ebre). The Ebro Delta is situated in the western Mediterranean. Delta is in intensive agricultural use for rice, it is known for producing one of the best rice. For that reason much has become a tourist attraction. The main attraction is the rice fields, I recommend you to have a walk along the fields and finish your stroll in a restaurant eating paella.

rice fields

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MONTSERRAT

Good afternoon guys! Are you enjoying your weekend? Today I’m going to talk about Montserrat, one of the symbols of Catalonia. Montserrat is situated 50 kilometres from Barcelona; you can easily arrive by public transport or by car. Montserrat is known for being a spiritual spot but also for having one of the most stunning landscapes of Catalonia.

Montserrat

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TARRAGONA

Good morning guys! Today I will talk about my hometown, Tarragona. For me is one of the most beautiful cities of Spain. Tarragona it’s located in the north-east of the Iberian Peninsula, not far from Barcelona city. It was formerly a Roman city and it still retains much Roman monuments. The main roman ruins in Tarragona are: the amphitheatre, the circus, the Roman walls, the Necropolis, the Forum, the Palace of Augustus and the aqueduct. At least this information can be found in guidebooks.

Roman Amphitheatre

My goal is to show you the most exclusive places that keep the city.  

Tarragona

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