2023-12-01 23:03:56
For those who have not yet made plans for this bridge and in the end have thought that why not leave the city for a few days. Or for those who were waiting for a last minute offer to make a getaway before Christmas. Here are some suggestions for taking a trip these days of december bridge. They are destinations designed for all tastes, proximity and long distance. And for varied budgets.
Relaxing days at the Rocallaura spa
Straddling the provinces of Lleida and Tarragona, in the heart of the Tallat mountain range and the Cistercian Route, the small town of Rocallaura (Urgell), with barely 70 inhabitants, invites you to get lost among the forests and meadows that surround it, whether hiking or taking a bicycle route. To rest after the activity, the Iberik Rocallaura Balneari, a establishment with more than 100 years of history. The current hotel, which combines traditional and modern, offers a wide variety of massages and treatments, a thermal circuit with active pools, contrast showers and saunas, bubble and hydromassage bathtubs and cabins with treatments in which different techniques are applied. In many of the pools, water from the spring itself is used. For more information about the offer, you can consult this link.
Getting lost in the Girona call
The city of Girona is always worth a leisurely visit. And these days, with the pre-christmas atmosphere Already installed in its streets and with the animation that the Fira d’Alimentació Artesana will provide, which opens its doors on the same day the 6th, the visit is even more worth it, if possible. Get lost in the alleys of the Jewish quarter or ‘call’, take the opportunity to shop in the more than careful local business or enjoy the varied (and multi-award-winning) gastronomy from the capital of Girona are some of the alternatives that visitors will find. It can be easily reached by train and the range of accommodation to stay in is very wide. Those who want to stay there until Sunday can sign up, if they wish, for a unique guided tour of the Santa Caterina hospital, one of the city’s heritage jewels, which houses an 18th century hospital pharmacy and the chapel that houses the work ‘El Gran Día de Girona’ by Ramon Martí i Alsina. For more information, you can consult the Girona City Council tourism agenda here.
Artichokes and ‘food trucks’ at the Sant Boi de Llobregat fair
Sant Boi de Llobregat celebrates from Wednesday its traditional su Fair of the Pure, who is no more and no less than 77 years old. On the occasion of this event, the central Rambla de Rafael Casanova will be filled with plants for those who want to make a garden and the Town Hall square will host the Christmas market. As news, this year, in the sustainable mobility space, the new brand will be announced Citimob Sant Boi; he Vicult space It will move to the gardens of the Ateneu Santboià, and the municipal exhibition will focus on the Torre de la Vila environmental park project, one of the city’s great commitments. The unmistakable ‘food trucks’ will be installed in the Mercadal, there will be a family space in the Plaza de la Agricultura and a Young Art Market in the Jordi Rubió i Balaguer library. The agenda with all the events can be found through this link from the Sant Boi City Council.
River cruise through Andalusia with discounts
Those who want to leave Catalonia have the possibility of making a trip to the heart of Andalusia on the December long weekend, between traditions, history and gastronomy. This five-day cruise through the Guadalquivir river allows you to visit the most emblematic places of this community. You leave from Seville and visit Cádiz and Puerto de Santa María to return again to the Andalusian capital, where you can take the opportunity to visit this interesting city. The cruise includes full board, drinks included with meals and in the bar, French cuisine, dinner and gala evening, welcome cocktail and entertainment on board. The proposal is CroisiEurope and there is two departures, December 2 and 6. Prices, with discounts for children up to 12 years old, can be consulted at
Four days of history and wines in the Ribera del Duero
From Peñafiel to Covarrubias, the Ribera del Duero It offers a landscape of castles, great churches, museums and views where the horizon has almost no end. The route can be done in four days, passing through Valladolid, El Burgo de Osma, San Esteban de Gormaz, Aranda de Duero and Lerma. Thus, in addition to enjoying the good wines that this land produces, you can make stops to discover medieval stories like the Cid or follow some section of the old Wool Route, which gave so much wealth to the ancient Crown of Castile. The possibilities adapt to all budgets. An economical option is to sign up for a visit to the Ribera del Duero Wine Museum, with wine tasting included, at this link. Another, more exceptional and somewhat more expensive, is the one offered by the Hotel Arzuaga, next to the wineries of the same name, available here.
The center of Europe is full of Christmas markets
From distant Riga to elegant Vienna, Prague and Paris. Central Europe is filled these days with charming Christmas markets, where it is possible to buy all the imaginable decorations for the Christmas holidays, crafts, typical sweets, and even clothing and footwear of the time. And, of course, drink the traditional mulled wine, flavored with cinnamon. Possibly one of the oldest is that of the Austrian capital, which dates back to the Middle Ages, when the city obtained the privilege of having a December market, the Kippenmarkt. Throughout the city there are booths that give the city a great Christmas atmosphere. The one of Chrsitkindlmarkt It is considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, but the oldest is the Old Vienna in Freyung Square. The tradition is also maintained in the British Isles, where, among others, the Edinburgh market and several that take place in the city of London stand out. There are, as you see, many to choose from. Here we leave you a link so you can make the choice yourself.
The beauties of Turkish Cappadocia
If what it is about is leaving Spain, Mapa Toursa tour operator with extensive experience in organizing and selling trips, has prepared a varied program to enjoy this long weekend, with unusual destinations and with departures from different cities in Spain. Travelers will be able to choose from dozens of proposals in places as different as the main European capitals, Jordan, Turkey… Your program ‘Beauties of Cappadocia’, For example, it allows you to take the opportunity to immerse yourself in this region of Turkey, which mixes the whims of nature and human art, as well as explore Ankara, considered the capital of Modern Turkey, and historic Istanbul. Departing on December 3 from Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga and Valencia, this eight-day circuit is available from 879 euros per person. The information is available on the web:
The exotic islands of Cape Verde
Despite its relatively small size, Cape Verde offers a great diversity of landscapes, from volcanic mountains to deserts and lush green valleys. With golden sand beaches and crystal clear waters, it is a paradise for windsurfing and kitesurfing lovers due to its ideal winds and conditions for these sports. Among the 10 islands that make up the archipelago, perhaps the best known is the island of Sal. You can also go to Sao Vicente, with the city of Mindelo that offers the possibility of having fun in nightclubs and a very varied atmosphere. But if you want to distance yourself from the human footprint you have to go to Fogo Island, where you can discover a volcanic panorama with gigantic cliffs and lava fields. The experts of Portugal Tours They propose a getaway over the December long weekend, leaving on the 2nd and returning on the 10th, with departures from Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Malaga and Lisbon. All information about your offer is available at the following link:
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