City break in Baqueira-Beret. Active leisure ideas for Baqueira-Beret - attractions, recreation and nightlife

Baqueira Beret is a popular holiday destination among fans of picturesque nature and sports entertainment. The cozy town is known to many as a ski resort. In winter, it is mainly visited by mountain climbers and skiers. And fans of hiking and cycling like to relax here in summer. No matter when you visit the resort, it is ready to offer plenty of entertainment for active tourists.

Excursion over cultural sights of Baqueira-Beret - 'must visit' points of interest

The picturesque Catalan town is appreciated not only for its natural beauty and active entertainment opportunities but also for the amazing monuments of the past. Medieval churches that can …

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The region is famous for its beautiful mountainous areas. Exploring the natural beauty in summer, you can admire beautiful waterfalls and mountain rivers, as well as amazingly picturesque canyons. The ski center located here is one of the largest and most comfortable in the Pyrenees, so there is a good reason why the royal family members choose it for recreation. The accompanying infrastructure is also more than decent here. The resort has four nightclubs and more than ten stylish bars where it is nice to relax at the end of a long, eventful day.

Among the region's main natural attractions is Parque Nacional de Aiguestortes that covers an area of about 14,000 hectares. Founded in 1955, it is the largest and most important national park in Catalonia. The park occupies a vast mountainous area. The height difference in this area ranges from 1,000 to 3,000 meters above sea level. It is striking with a variety of landscapes. Many people travel here to admire beautiful deciduous and pine forests. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Shopping in Baqueira-Beret - main shopping streets, outlets and boutiques

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Rare plant species are found in the highest mountainous regions. Besides that, the park is home to many rare animals and birds like martens, ermines, deer, and endangered birds of prey. A huge number of mountain rivers flow through the park. In the warm season, you can admire magnificent waterfalls in some of its areas. It is especially interesting to explore the park in late spring and early summer when local rivers and waterfalls reach their greatness.

Tourists visiting Baqueira Beret in winter will have a chance to enjoy the full range of winter activities. The resort offers skiing and snowboarding slopes suitable for both beginners and experienced skiers. In winter, they also organize exciting snowshoe hikes through snow-covered forests and dog sledding adventures for fans of unusual entertainment.

Guide to Baqueira-Beret sightseeing - things to see and to visit

Located in the heart of the Pyrenees, Baqueira-Beret is the largest and most visited mountain ski resort in Spain. This is the place that the Spanish royal family and the country’s …

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The region also offers excellent conditions for extreme sports so mountaineers visit it even in the middle of winter. Among the most exciting winter activities is kite skiing. At the same time, fans of less risky sports will enjoy many attractive areas for сross-country skiing. Baqueira Beret is perfect for family holidays. It has many gentle slopes that even small kids can ski on.

For those who have long dreamed of trying winter sports, the resort has one of the best ski schools in Spain, where you can do some practice under the guidance of highly qualified instructors. Travelers with children will be pleasantly surprised by children's parks in Baqueira-Beret. Here, kids from the age of 3 will be taught to ski and pleased with other fun entertainments.

Excursion over cultural sights of Baqueira-Beret - 'must visit' points of interest

The picturesque Catalan town is appreciated not only for its natural beauty and active entertainment opportunities but also for the amazing monuments of the past. Medieval churches that can …

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The entertainment program is just as rich in summer. Hiking and mountain biking are not by far the only activities available - paragliding is another popular entertainment among guests of the resort. People don't mind flying even in winter, so you always have a chance to enjoy the scenery from a bird's eye view. The abundance of mountain rivers makes the region attractive for rafting enthusiasts. Rock climbing is equally popular in the warm season. Several excellent golf clubs welcome visitors of various levels of skill in the immediate vicinity of the resort.

Among other entertainments available to travelers in Baqueira Beret are an indoor ice skating rink, a sports pool, a bowling center, as well as several gyms. More than twenty restaurants and bars would be ideal for having some relaxed time at the end of a day full of active entertainment. La Luna Arties stands out among the local nightclubs. This one has a large dance floor and often invites famous performers and DJs. At the bar, its guests are offered a vast selection of Catalan wines, as well as original cocktails and liqueurs. The club is popular with people of all ages. Several times a week, it holds noisy youth parties.

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Reference information

Map of all parks

National and city parks around Baqueira-Beret
♥ Nacional Park 'Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici' , 18.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Regional Nature Park 'Pyrénées ariégeoises' , 35.3 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Natural Park 'Posets-Maladeta' , 37.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Natural Park 'Alt Pirineu' , 39.4 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ World Heritage Site 'Pyrénées - Mont Perdu' , 74.7 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all pret-parks

Amusement parks near Baqueira-Beret
♥ Amusement park 'Cité de l’espace' Toulouse, 103.9 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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Map of all Michelin restaurants

Michelin-starred restaurants in Baqueira-Beret
♥ Restaurant 'Era Coquèla' Vielha. Type - Modern cuisine. 12.6 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Deth Gormán' Vielha. Type - Regional cuisine. 13 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Era Mòla' Vielha. Type - Traditional cuisine. 13 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Era Lucana' Vielha. Type - Modern cuisine. 13.1 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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♥ Restaurant 'Els Puis' Esterri d’Aneu. Type - Traditional cuisine. 19.2 km from the center. On the map Show on the map

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City break in Baqueira-Beret. Active leisure ideas for Baqueira-Beret - attractions, recreation and nightlife

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