{"id":91688,"date":"2017-11-15T18:33:21","date_gmt":"2017-11-15T17:33:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/?p=91688"},"modified":"2017-11-13T18:33:45","modified_gmt":"2017-11-13T17:33:45","slug":"weekend-getaway-berga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaway-berga\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Getaway Near Barcelona: Berga"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Life in Barcelona is great, but sometimes you just need a little break from the chaos of the city to unwind and slow down a little. Luckily, here in Catalonia, there are tons of wonderful <strong>weekend getaway<\/strong> destinations that allow for an escape into <strong>nature<\/strong> when you\u2019re craving a little downtime. Within just a couple of hours from the city, you can find quiet beach towns, beautiful vineyards, or peaceful mountain villages. There&#8217;s so much more to discover in <strong>Catalonia<\/strong>\u00a0than just Barcelona! So the next time you need a quick <strong>weekend<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>getaway\u00a0near Barcelona\u00a0<\/strong>or just feel like discovering more of Catalonia,\u00a0consider visiting the town of\u00a0<strong>Berga<\/strong> and its beautiful surrounding landscapes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaways-catalonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekend Getaways in Catalonia<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaway-berga\/#The_town_of_Berga\" title=\"The town of Berga\">The town of Berga<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaway-berga\/#Sanctuary_of_Santa_Maria_de_Queralt\" title=\"Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Queralt\">Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Queralt<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaway-berga\/#Excursions_near_Berga\" title=\"Excursions near Berga\">Excursions near Berga<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/weekend-getaway-berga\/#La_Patum\" title=\"La Patum\">La Patum<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_town_of_Berga\"><\/span>The town of Berga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_91695\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91695\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-91695\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/12652804293_f8f9797ccb_b-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-91695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Lograi via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Located just over an hour by car and two hours by bus or train from Barcelona, Berga is a charming town situated in the foothills of the Queralt mountain range. Surrounded by stunning <strong>natural landscapes<\/strong>, the center of the old town is characterized by its narrow and winding <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/medieval-catalonia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">medieval<\/a> streets. The town goes back to the 12<sup>th<\/sup> century when the city\u2019s original surrounding walls, parts of which still exist, were constructed. Today, the town is a wonderful place to spend the <strong>weekend<\/strong> outside of Barcelona. Home to an excellent gastronomic culture, an impressive castle, and several beautiful churches both in the city and the surrounding mountains, Berga offers plenty of sights and activities to fill your weekend itinerary.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sanctuary_of_Santa_Maria_de_Queralt\"><\/span>Sanctuary of Santa Maria de Queralt<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_91693\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91693\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-91693\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/15942084990_88ff67aa04_b-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-91693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Queralt jqmj via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">High above Berga, the stunning mountain sanctuary of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.turismeberga.cat\/que-fer\/turisme-cultural\/esglesies\/item\/364-santuari-de-santa-maria-de-queralt\/364-santuari-de-santa-maria-de-queralt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Santa Maria de Queralt<\/a> stands at an elevation of 1,200 meters. The incredible church was built in the 18th century on a site often referred to as the &#8220;Balcony of Catalonia&#8221; for its unique location and spectacular views. If you enjoy <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/hike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hiking<\/a>,<\/strong> you can reach the sanctuary in just an hour on foot from the center of Berga following a beautiful trail. There is also a funicular available for the last and steepest leg of the hike up to the sanctuary if you prefer to take it easy. Once there, you can visit the church, attend a service, or just take in the surrounding mountain views.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excursions_near_Berga\"><\/span>Excursions near Berga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div>\n<div id=\"attachment_91700\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91700\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-91700\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/10368617065_97278e83de_z-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-91700\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo by Jordi Pay\u00e0 Canals via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For <strong>nature<\/strong> lovers, Berga is the perfect base for getting out and exploring some of the best natural landscapes in Catalonia. With many <strong>walking trails<\/strong>\u00a0winding their way through the steep ranges surrounding the city, Berga is a great destination for hikers looking for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/mountain-climbing-barcelona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mountain<\/a><\/strong> escape. If you visit during the summer months, there are several water activities available in the area that the whole family will love. At the nearby reservoir of <strong>La Baells,<\/strong> for example, visitors can go <strong>swimming,<\/strong> canoeing, kayaking, and even horseback riding around the beautiful reservoir.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/siurana-prades\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Weekend Getaways: Siurana de Prades<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"La_Patum\"><\/span>La Patum<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_91699\" style=\"width: 257px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91699\" class=\" wp-image-91699\" src=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/4674529096_96114cbaf9_m.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"247\" height=\"186\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-91699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo byR\u00e0dio Berga via Visualhunt<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you visit Berga during the week of Corpus Christi, you will have the privilege of seeing <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lapatum.cat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><strong>La Patum<\/strong><\/a>, the impressive and one-of-a-kind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\/blog\/en\/catalan-festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>festival<\/strong><\/a> held in Berga each year. With street dances, parades, theatrical performances, and people dressed up in costumes, it\u2019s a unique <strong>celebration<\/strong> in Catalonia and all of Spain. The festival is so impressive, in fact, that it was named a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2005.<\/p>\n<div class=\"page\" title=\"Page 2\">\n<div class=\"section\">\n<div class=\"layoutArea\">\n<div class=\"column\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Offering a wide variety of activities to do and sights to see, the town of Berga is the perfect <strong>weekend getaway<\/strong> from\u00a0Barcelona. Whether you&#8217;re visiting for their famous annual festival or just want a few days away from the city, Berga is a great option for exploring a little more of what Catalonia has to offer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Looking for an apartment in the city? <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shbarcelona.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ShBarcelona<\/a><\/strong> can help you find the perfect one.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><em>*Main photo by J<\/em><em>ordi Pay\u00e0 Canals via Visualhunt<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"\n    class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-valign-bottom kksr-align-left \"\n    data-id=\"91688\"\n    data-slug=\"\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 150px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 25px; height: 25px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <div class=\"kksr-legend\">\n            <strong class=\"kksr-score\">5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\/<\/span>\n        <strong>5<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">(<\/span>\n        <strong class=\"kksr-count\">1<\/strong>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">\n            vote        <\/span>\n        <span class=\"kksr-muted\">)<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life in Barcelona is great, but sometimes you just need a little break from the chaos of the city to unwind and slow down a little. 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