Travel guide for the ancient town of Vic in Catalonia

Highlights of Vic

Vic

Vic is the capital of your region of Osona inside the province of Barcelona, the town is situated around the banks of your Meder river, in the vicinity on the impressive Sau reservoir. Get more information about Vic visit

A smaller town situated on the plain of Plane del Vic. Set amongst lush green hills, you'll be able to delight in the authentic tiny town Spanish life-style while getting only 75 kilometres distance towards the major city life of Barcelona, or the majestic beauty from the highest peaks of your Pyrenees.

La Plana de Vic is all surrounded by mountains; to the north are the mountains on the county of Ripollès as well as the county of Garrotxa. Towards the east the mountainous region of Les Guilleries, for the southeast the Massif of Montseny and for the west the mountainous places 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 vacation home will offer an excellent base for experiencing the diversity of Catalonia. Vic is located about 55 minutes cross country from Girona airport.

Car Employ

To completely delight in your vacation in this gorgeous region of Catalonia, it truly is recommended that you simply employ a car.

Culture

In Vic you could love monuments and attractions such as 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 three galleries are awarded 3 stars (hugely advisable) by the Michelin Guide.

Marketplace

On Tuesdays and Saturdays you may find a big preferred and lively market place on Placa Important.

Leisure & recreation

Take a guided tour through the historical quarter of Vic and then delight in the delicious local cuisine in central square where you are going to come across 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 area 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 being around 100 kilometres drive towards the east.

Golf

There are two excellent and challenging golf courses just a few minutes drive towards the south of Vic.

Cuisine

The gastronomy of Catalonia is wealthy and varied. Principally it is actually 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 whilst on holiday, 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.