Barcelona's Best Autumn Getaways
The Catalan capital has plenty to keep visitors entertained whatever the season, but that’s no reason to not get out and explore the countryside. Autumn is an especially rewarding time of year to discover Catalonia as the trees turn spectacular shades of yellow, orange and red, and mushroom season comes into full swing. Here’s our pick of the top spots to get away from it all.
El Poblet
Come October, the area known as El Poblet transforms into one of the mushroom hunting capitals of Catalonia, hosting the only foraging spot which requires visitors to pay a small fee (€3 per person). Said to produce an average of 80kg (176 lbs) of mushroom per hectare at its best, El Poblet also boasts a historic monastery open to the public. The nearest train station to El Poblet is L’Espluga de Francolí which also offers a choice of rural hotels and bed and breakfasts.
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