Going Green in Baqueira: Sustainable Skiing

World Environment Day is celebrated on 5th June 2020. To celebrate, we are bringing you all the exciting environmental news from Baqueira. Skiing and sustainable are not words that you usually see in a sentence together, however, there are ways in which we can adapt to reduce our footprint and ways in which you can

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Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Baqueira

Spain and vegetarian friendly are not usually words you see in a sentence together. However, given the influx of foreigners due to tourism, Baqueira and Val d’Aran is slowly but surely becoming ever more vegetarian friendly. Here are our top tips for vegetarians and vegans:  Most restaurants are more than happy to adapt their dishes

We love this Escape Room, you will too!

Finding something the whole family enjoys can be a difficult task. But we have good news for you, an escape room activity is great for family ski holidays! Do you fancy a different, fun, mystery-filled afternoon in the Val d’Aran? This escape room in Val d’Aran is the ideal after skiing activity for families or

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Snowshoeing in Baqueira

If you are looking for another activity where you can get out into the fluffy Baqueira powder snow, then snowshoeing is an experience you won’t want to miss out on! What started thousands of years ago as an essential mode of winter transportation has evolved into a popular recreational activity. It is a great hobby for those

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Caviar Month in Baqueira

In March, the 5th annual Caviar Month will take place in the Val d’Aran. From the 6th – 29th of March, 9 Aranese restaurants will offer exclusive menus featuring caviar Nacarii.  Caviar Nacarii is a locally produced caviar that boasts the quality assurance guarantee of the Val d’Aran. The Aranese produced caviar has been recognised

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Landing Banked Snowboard in Baqueira

Baqueira – Beret, Val d’Aran, Spanish Pyrenees – hosts for the second year in a row one of the stopovers of the “Banked Slalom Tour” of the World Snowboard Federation (WSF) organized by the snowboarding and splitboarding company “Landing Snowboard”. The Banked Slalom is a riding modality that allows to reconnect with the roots of

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It’s Calçots Season!

The calçotada is back! It is that fantastic time of the year again when the traditional Catalan festival around calçots (winter onion) is celebrated and big groups of friends and family gather together to enjoy the feast.  History of the calçot The calçot, a cross between a spring onion and leek, is by and large one

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Stargazing in the sky of Baqueira

Where? The area where Baqueira is located is one of the best protected natural spaces in Southern Europe. It is a true paradise for nature lovers with over 200 lakes (estanys) plus rivers, waterfalls, wild mountains and lush forests. But we can’t forget and highlight its wonderful night sky. A certified tourist destination In October

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Winter bowls & wine food tour in Artíes

Val d’Aran, where Baqueira is located, is well known for its delicious traditional dishes and its regional wine. In Arties, you will enjoy a tasty food tour with the best variety of warming bowls and delicious soups to warm you right up! They are presented in a tapas style portion, accompanied by a glass of

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Ice Skating Carnival Party

This Saturday 29th, February the Palai de Geu (Vielha ice rink) is hosting a very popular ice skating family-friendly carnival party. From 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm you may enjoy an afternoon in an ice ring for free just by bringing your costume and making sure you are part of the Carnival festivity! Palai de

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