Barcelona: Immerse in Forests on Mountains

In 2022, this city in northeastern Spain was named "European Forest City" by the European Forest Institute (EFI). This title is not an overstatement - Barcelona has a number of parks with high vegetation cover, the most famous of which is the Parc de Collserola Natural Park.

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Covering an area of more than 8,000 hectares, Parc de Collserola is known as the "green lung" of Barcelona, where the vegetation provides the city with an abundance of oxygen. The hills of the park are planted with a variety of trees - the holly oak, which is unique to the Mediterranean coast, provides shade in summer, while the oak trees, which spread their branches freely, bring a touch of magic to the park. Strolling through this natural oxygen bar in the mountains, it is as if the body and mind are purified.

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There are countless wild animals in the park. Squirrels and foxes are permanent residents here, and sometimes wild boars appear on the trails. There are also over a hundred species of birds. If you bring a camera, be prepared to "capture" the animals with your lens.

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From the viewing platform on the hill, you can also overlook the entire city of Barcelona. There is also a horse-training course where you can travel through the forest on horseback.