Every year, as summer arrives, Igualada prepares for one of the most anticipated events in the calendar: the European Balloon Festival, an international gathering that turns the sky of the Anoia region into a unique spectacle of colours, shapes and hot air balloons.
The Costa Brava, located in the northeast of Catalonia, stretches from Blanes to Cape Creus, near Portbou. It is one of the most attractive areas of the Mediterranean, known for its hidden coves, charming villages, spectacular landscapes