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Catalonia’s Cava Capital

 

While Barcelona is the political capital of Catalonia, its cava capital is Sant Sadurni d’Anoia. This small town in the hills behind Barcelona is as devoted to cava as fans of sparkling wine are devoted to cava. Thus, the trail through the area around this town encountered plenty of wineries and vineyards, in a very rural area not far from Barcelona.

Countryside: Sant Sadurni

 

I began this trail from the train station in Barcelona. The train ride to Sant Sadurni was super easy from Barcelona. Not only that, but a special deal includes round-trip ticket with a tour of the Freixenet sparkling wine facility, which happens to be right next door to the station. So, after the informative tour, and the free tasting, I headed out on the trail.

Freixenet Cellars

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Can Mas de la Riera: Trail in a Nutshell

Trail Name: Can Mas de la Riera;  AKA: Ruta 1

Trail Type: Short distance circuit; partly paved, partly hard packed earthen surface, and some rough trail, somewhat maintained, and marked a bit sporadically along the route itself, so bring a map.

Length: Total: 6.1 kilometers/ 3.8 miles

Convenient to: Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain

Marking: Red grape leaf, or directional signs to itinerary points in a couple of places

Signage: Can Mas de la Riera/Ruta 1

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