Travel guide for the ancient town of Vic in Catalonia
Highlights of Vic
Vic
Vic is the capital from the area of Osona inside the province of Barcelona, the town is positioned around the banks of the Meder river, in the vicinity of your impressive Sau reservoir. Get more information about Vic visit
A modest town situated on the plain of Plane del Vic. Set amongst lush green hills, you'll be able to get pleasure from the genuine compact town Spanish life style whilst becoming only 75 kilometres distance to the big city life of Barcelona, or the majestic beauty with the highest peaks in the Pyrenees.
La Plana de Vic is all surrounded by mountains; for the north will be the mountains on the county of Ripollès as well as the county of Garrotxa. For the east the mountainous location of Les Guilleries, to the southeast the Massif of Montseny and towards the west the mountainous regions of Moianès and Lluçanès.
The valley is enclosed by a circle of mountainous systems outlined by the peaks of Bellmunt, Collsacabra, Guilleries, Matagalls, Tagamanent, the Bertí's Crags, Collsuspina, Gurb, El Grau and Orís, as well as the Pyrenean spurs of Montesquiu and Besora.
Your holiday home will provide a superb base for experiencing the diversity of Catalonia. Vic is positioned approximately 55 minutes cross country from Girona airport.
Car Employ
To completely delight in your holiday within this attractive region of Catalonia, it's advisable which you employ a car.
Culture
In Vic you could get pleasure from monuments and attractions which includes the Museu Episcopal, which displays a wealthy collection of Romanesque art. The Gallery Sala del Romanico, with its outstanding group of alter fonts along with the Gothic Gallerie Salas del Gotico’s collection of alter pieces. All 3 galleries are awarded 3 stars (extremely recommended) by the Michelin Guide.
Market
On Tuesdays and Saturdays you can find a sizable well known and lively market on Placa Important.
Leisure & recreation
Take a guided tour through the historical quarter of Vic and then appreciate the delicious local cuisine in central square where you will find some delightful café terraces to watch the world go by. The square is always full of genuine Catalan rural atmosphere.
The possibilities for activities in the location are numerous, for adults as well as for children. Riding, hiking, hot air ballooning, cycling, mountaineering and tennis, to name but a few.
Beaches
Vic is an inland town; a trip for the beach is at least a day trip, with the closest coastal resorts getting around 100 kilometres drive to the east.
Golf
There are two great and challenging golf courses just a few minutes drive to the south of Vic.
Cuisine
The gastronomy of Catalonia is rich and varied. Principally it really is the typical Mediterranean diet of fish and seafood with fresh vegetables, olives and olive oil rice and pasta.
We recommend that visitors try some traditional Catalan dishes while on vacation, especially delicious are Escudella I Carn D'olla, vegetable broth with pork, veal and chicken. Pa Amb Tomàquet, simply rustic bread, can be toasted, rubbed with tomato pulp and dressed with oil and salt; these delcious breakfast can also be served with ham, sausage or tortilla.
Coca is a very thin dough baked with onions, peppers and other vegetables served with and meats, or fish (especially sardines).
Climate
Vic enjoys long hot summers, and a fairly dry year. Winters can be quite cold, sometimes with snow.
