If your children can swim, do not hesitate to participate in our raffle to descent the Ebro by canoe from Miravet to Benifallet. You just have to leave us a comment.

1 family of subscribers (parents and children and max. 4 free places for free) will be able to  enjoy the view over Miravet, The mountains of Cardó and the saw of  Cavalls and Pàndols any day during the 3 hours between August and November .

You have time to participate until Friday August 7 at midnight.

Good luck!

P.S. We rest one more week and come back with a new e-zine and weekend special on August 12, 2009.

At the e-zine 33 you’ll find a refreshing excursion. What about taking a boat to discover Tarragona’s harbor by night accompanied by Captain Apodaca hand and learn more about the history of the place?

If you like to travel in time, make sure you land in Tortosa. You’ll be able to revive the Renaissance with the residents of the city this weekend.

For those who prefer to test their physical condition, we present an itinerary that has it all: mountains, river, forest, panoramic views, a chapel and a picnic area with a restaurant and a shelter at the hermitage of Sant Antonio. We are talking about the path to the chapel of Sant Bartomeu in Ulldemolins the Montsant mountains. A promenade for the oldest ones of the family.

And for the youngest kids we have a sonar proposal. If you go to Cambrils on Saturday you can lose in a maze of giant instruments. Just let your imagination lead your hands.

If you are looking for games so the children can review maths, writing, etc., we recommend you visit the site of Educa. They have a very interesting section with review records.

And as usual, remember that you can find more family trips, accommodation to go with children, restaurants using the advanced search of ExploraTgn.cat.

This week in our e-zine 32 we present you 2 more options to escape from the hat during summer to complement swimming in the beach and the rivers. Just let you overwhelm by the strange formations originated by the drip of the water into the Dos and Wonder caves of Benifallet where the temperature does not overcome the 18ºC.

And for those who you prefer play with water, the foam party at the Nou de Gaià can be a nice idea. Remember that this village forms part of the Low Gaià castle route.

If you like the water, but at a certain distance, you’ll like the promenade to the Boyó Source in Vimbodí: a short route ideal for little children with a waterfall as a reward. Afterwards you can go to Els Torrents restaurant for lunch or enjoy of the picnic area just next to the restaurant.

And before driving a long way, you can check the Fuel website of the Spanish Ministry, where you can spare some money if you go to the pomp stations with the cheapest rate.

And if you prefer something stronger: you can enjoy of fire and beasts in Vendrell.

Six proposals you can complement with other routes, restaurants, accommodations and activities to do with kids that you will find if you use the advanced search of ExploraTgn.cat’s website.

A week ago we made a brief resume of excursions to the river and the beach. What do you think if we now remind you some nice places to go to the mountains with the kids in Catalonia?

The information comes from the e-zines we have already published.

You just have to click on the itinerary’s title and you will find the description of the route, photos, the recommended ages, place to have lunch and a lot more!

Caves and prehistoric paintings in Perelló (Cabra-Freixet, el perelló, Baix Ebre)

Sant Miquel de Montmell: towards the top of the Baix Penedés (Montmell, Baix Penedés)

The racó d’en Marc at els Ports (Els Ports, Mas de Barberans, Monstià)

Following the steps of the Carthusians (Montsant, Escaladei, Priorat)

The Chapel of the Column in Cardó (Cardó, Rasquera, Ribera d’Ebre)

If you are looking to find some refreshment with the kids in these sunny days, you’ll find a list of links with places where you can have a swim.

Just click on the titles and you’ll find the description of the itinerary, some photos, where to have lunch and more interesting things!

Swimming in the River:

Towards Alcover’s Eagle Nest (Alcover, Alt Camp): swimming only in a few areas

Toll de l’Olla in Farena (Farena, Alt Camp)

Les Tosques in Capafonts (Capafonts, Baix Camp)

Source of the Llúdriga: a fairytale forest (Capafonts, Baix Camp)

Toll del Vidre in Arnes (Arnes, Terra Alta)

Swimming in the beach:

From The Llarga Beach to the Roca Plana beach (Tarragona, Tarragonés)

By bike and sake by Cambril’s promenade (Cambrils, Baix Camp)

The mediterranean’s cost natural side (l’Ametlla de Mar, Baix Ebre)

Summer has arrived and we only think of a nice swim. At our e-zine 30 we present a great place to fresh up. Close to Capafonts you’ll find the Llúdriga source and on your way you’ll have plenty of opportunities to put your feet into water or even swim. And you can have lunch at the Perdiu Hostal in La Febró.

If you prefer to retrieve history and tradition, we have two interesting proposals: in Alcanar you can do a ceramic workshop following the Iberian style and at Cabra del Camp you can see how they harvest with traditional tools.

For those who prefer a laugh a lot over the weekend, we propose the circus show “Papers de circ” in Argilaga, near La Secuita.

And as last proposal of the week, a website full of exercises so your kids can review a little during the holidays.

Six proposals which you may complement with other you can find at the advanced search of ExploraTgn.cat. There you’ll find lots of restaurants, tours, excursions and activities to do with children.

At the e-zine 29 we take you to the Alt Camp. In Puigpelat you will help Pep and Sonia to harvest the vegetables in the field, to feed the hens or move the snails in the greenhouse from one place to an other. In Farena you will discover the magic of nature. Walking along pines you will arrive to the Brugent River and the Toll de l’Olla, a spectacular natural pool where you will be able to have a swim with the children. And if the bath has opened your appetite, you will be able to have lunch or dinner in the Brugent restaurant at the same village.

If you want to welcome summer holidays with a lot of noise, you must go to Reus (Baix capm) and enjoy of Saint Peter’s Celebration. The thunderstorms are spectacular. And if you prefer to participate in a show, just approach the roman villa of the Munts in Altafulla (Tarragonès). There in Casius or Faustina will be your hosts. And if you prefer to stay at home, we offer you a website full of game proposals, a good tool to entrain your kids in the open air, at home, with friends or alone.

We hope you enjoy of a weekend full of family activities. And as usual, we remind you that using the advanced search of our website, you will find many more alternatives of family leisure!

Sorry, this entry is only available in Castellano and Català.

What do you think of seeing each other and share a morning together? More than  400 families have become members of our net, so it’s a good moment to meet. Therefore: write the following appointment in your agenda: Sunday May 17, 2009 from 11:00 until 14:00.

It will be in the adventure park Diver of Coma-ruga (Baix Penedès). Besides of climbing in trees and flying like Tarzan, we have prepared a lot of activities. We will be informing you the following days!

If you want to collaborate or contribute with something, please contact us … The more people we are, the more movement we will generate!

Rainy days … ¿where can we go with the kids? Now that we have some days off, it seems that the bad weather is not letting us enjoy of them with the children. Do not worry … We have made a small selection (taken from the published e-zines) with sites where you can go with children in the province of Tarragona and have a good time even though the weather is bad.

- Glass Museum of Vimbodí (Conca de Barberà) next to Paco’s glass furnace in Vimbodí and Poblet you won’t feel cold and you will discover how the silicon is converted into glass.

- The Mine of Bellmunt del Priorat (Priorat) put the helmet on and begin to descent 35 meters underground.

- Cave of the Font Major (Espluga Francolí, Conca de Barberà): Put the neoprene on and live an adventure along the river Francolí from inside the cave.

- Monastery of Santes Creus: discover the life of sobriety of the Cistercian monks. A fantastic audio-visual and theatrical spectacle.

And if you are looking for handy crafts, interactive games for the computer or recipes to prepare with the kids, take a look at our website’s advanced search and search for “link”. You’ll find a lot of games, stories and educational activities that can entertain children for a long time.

And if you enjoy the shows, remember that every week we propose a new show that usually takes place inside a theatre.