Pyrenees vacation and Andorra
What’s great about Barcelona and Catalunya is the fact that you can find the sea and also great mountains. Whether you like one, the other or both, Catalunya is the place to go. Today we want to talk to you about the Pyrenees, those great mountains that Spain and France share and that hold on so many fun things to do.
The Pyrenees forms a natural border between France and Spain, extends for about 491 kilometers, and just in the middle you can find Andorra, this little country that share language with Catalunya and has a fame for being a great choice to travel to buy cheap things.
The highest point in the Pyrenees is Aneto, with an elevation of 3.404 meters. The name of the mountains come from a princess from classical mythology, Pyrene, which is also a name of a town in Celtic Europe.
All the mountains in the Pyrenees are part of this provinces from Spain: Girona, Barcelona, Lleida, Huesca, Navarra and Guipuzkoa. Half the north of Spain has a bit of the Pyrenees.
Highlights of the Pyrenees
The real question is “what can you not do?”. The mountains are a perfect landscape for fun, sports, and many other options. If you go in ski season, you will have a complete experience at the mountains. Take your skis, feel the snow and enjoy the Pyrenees.
You can also go to Boi Taüll to check on the magnificent Romanesque churches and the very old mural paintings at the valley called Noguera de Tor.
La Vall de Núria is one of the Pyrenees most amazing places, where you can hike, enjoy an impressive landscape and take pictures of the beautiful valley.
You can go too to the Parc Nacional d’Ordesa, with a great view. And also, many animals like goats living in the mountains.
The most popular places to check in the Pyrenees are Ripoll, Jaca, Llivia, Vielha, Zaragoza and Huesca. They are not very far from Barcelona and you will find new culture, gastronomy and fun things to do.
Flora and fauna of the Pyrenees
The Pyrenees is a natural space full of beautiful flora and fauna. You can find plants as interesting as Arenaria montana, Bulbocodium vernum, and Ranunculus glacialis.
The fauna of the Pyrenees isn’t less interesting. There are a lot of animals in the surroundings, from little lizards or salamanders to big bears. But don’t be afraid, the bears have their own space, their life style is totally controlled and they will never interact with cities or towns.
Let’s go cycling to the Pyrenees
When there are no ski facilities, in summer and autumn, there is an activity that you will love: cycling tour. In fact, the Vuelta de España and the Tour de France hold some of their stages in the Pyrenees. So if you’re a sport fan, the Pyrenees are by your side and you will surely have a great time.
As you can see, you can do many things in the Pyrenees and their surroundings. The best thing is that they are not very far from Barcelona, so if you have a few days to spare, do not hesitate and come to the Pyrenees and visit Andorra.