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Àlex · CC BY 3.0An autumn weekend in the Montseny: guided mushroom picking and beech forests, an hour from Barcelona
The Santa Fe beech wood is golden from mid-October to mid-November, and the park guides run mushroom outings on some autumn Sundays. See whether any falls on your long weekend and sign up beforehand: places are limited.
A thermal night in Caldes de Montbui, half an hour from Barcelona
With November's cold the good season for hot water begins, from October to April. Arrive on Saturday morning, when the washhouses are open and the Spanish-language visit coincides, and book the baths before leaving.
A getaway to Besalú and the volcanic Garrotxa, with a balloon flight
In early November the oak and beech woods of the Garrotxa are in colour, and the balloon flies over the volcanoes in cold, clean air. If you do not fly, the Jewish quarter and Castellfollit can be seen in a morning without heat.
Fageda d'en Jordà: beech forest and farm
The Fageda d'en Jordà changes colour between the end of October and mid-November. The guided walk leaves at 15:00 at weekends and on holidays, with booking: on the long weekend it fills, so book as soon as you have the date.
Montseny: beech forest, summit and chestnuts
From the end of October to mid-November the climb from Santa Fe to les Agudes passes through the beech wood at its best. On autumn weekends and holidays access to Santa Fe is regulated: set out early or go up on the Bus Parc.
Codorníu: cellars by train and lunch in the tower
If the long weekend turns rainy, the Codorníu cellars are toured by underground train under cover. Open all year, and under-8s go free: book the visit and lunch, which on a rainy holiday fill up.
Sitges: seafront promenade and rice
In November the xató season begins, the endive salad with cod and its almond sauce, and the Sitges promenade is left to you. The Cau Ferrat closes at 17:00 from November to March.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the Montseny beech wood in colour?
From mid-October to mid-November, depending on the year. The All Saints long weekend usually falls at a good moment.
Can you pick mushrooms in the Montseny?
By the park's rules and without entering private estates. To learn, the park's guided outings.
What do you do if it rains?
The Caldes de Montbui spas and the Codorníu cellars in the Penedès, under cover.