At only 45 km distance from Barcelona, between little hills with typical fields and woods of the Mediterranean, I discovered one of the most innovative environmentally friendly houses of Catalonia. The Eco Finca near Barcelona has a little pool and different outside chillout areas. Check it out!
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Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour dans cette demeure magnifique. L’endroit est superbe pour faire des randonnées ou des balades à vélo. Un très grand merci à Beatriz qui nous a agréablement accueilli et qui était très aimable. Merci à Jutta pour sa disponibilité. Les enfants étaient ravis, nous aussi.
Het was elke dag weer een leuke spannende rit naar het huis door de droge rivierbedding. Prachtige plek met een fijn ruim huis zo middenin het groen. Lekker zwembad en diverse hang- en ontspanningsplekken. Lieve gastvrije ontvangst en je kon er zo terecht met vragen. En de kinderen waren dol op hond Otto. Het enige dat soms wat minder prettig was waren de geuren van het nabije ecoparc. Een wierookstokje doet wonderen! We hebben genoten en raden het huis zeker aan.
Wir hatten einen super Aufenthalt in der Isila Verda. Ein super schoenes Haus, toll gelegen, super Garten, und sehr sehr nette Vermieter. Hilfsbereit und alles was man sich wuenscht. Einziges BMoll... die Muellverbrennungsanlage gegenueber. Je nach Wind stinkt es ein bisschen. Aber nur unter der Woche..
Han sido unos días increibles, he mos disfrutado de un clima casi veraniego en pleno diciembre, la casa es fantástica, muy amplia y con todo lo que necesitas para disfrutar de la estancia....
Bea y su familia han estado siempre muy atentos con nosotros..
Así da gusto empezar el año...
A really lovely place with lots of spaces for children to play and explore. Beatrice and Felix were extremely helpful and lovely hosts. All the kids loved playing with Otto the dog. The views are spectacular and the house is beautiful.
The host made us feel very welcome. The house is far from the nearest shops, about 40 mins tough driving.
Het was elke dag weer een leuke spannende rit naar het huis door de droge rivierbedding. Prachtige plek met een fijn ruim huis zo middenin het groen. Lekker zwembad en diverse hang- en ontspanningsplekken. Lieve gastvrije ontvangst en je kon er zo terecht met vragen. En de kinderen waren dol op hond Otto. Het enige dat soms wat minder prettig was waren de geuren van het nabije ecoparc. Een wierookstokje doet wonderen! We hebben genoten en raden het huis zeker aan.
Nous avons passes un agréable séjour a la isla verde. Une grande maison avec des chambres de grandes tailles et salle de bain privée presque dans chaque chambre. La maison est isolée et bien au calme. A 45 min de barcelone Je recommande cette maison pour des vacances entres amis ou en famille
Merci beaucoup Marine
Our Hosts Beatrice and Felix were most welcoming & very helpful with organising transport to our friends nearby wedding. Thank you Jutta for forwarding us detailed info & images on how to find the Finca it was much appreciated, as was all you help with the booking & all our extra guests & changes etc!.
The last few Kilometres were along a dried up river bed & with the photos we were reassured we were heading in the right direction. This is a stunning & sensitively restored historic property, we much admired the hard work & devotion that had clearly gone into this project. If you are looking for the 5 star air con, all mod cons this would not suit you, but we weren't & so it did. We were a party of 11 people inc kids & there was plenty of room for all. Stock up enroute in one of the bigger towns & enjoy the stunning surroundings & relative peace, not to mention the natural pool which was a wonderful retreat from the heat of the day. Thank you so much
Laurel, Tom & All
Un entorno fantástico muy cerca de Barcelona, la casa espaciosa y cuidada con muchos detalles de muy buen gusto. La cocina esta super preparada para cocinar para muchos, muy práctica. Los niños se lo pasaron en grande saltando en la cama elástica y los mayores aprovechamos los distintos momentos del día en las zonas del exterior que son muy agradables. Bea nos recibió estupendamente y siempre estuvo muy atenta para cualquier cosa que necesitábamos. Muchas gracias! pasamos un fin de semana genial en familia.
Muchísimas gracias Laura por darnos tu feedback personal! Refleja exactamente las mismas impresiones que tuve cuando pasaba una semana allí con mis amigos de Alemania. Entonces, los adultos también saltabamos el trampolín junto con los niños 😉 Pues, ¡hasta la próxima! Siempre estaréis bienvenidos!
- Underfloor heating, big common rooms, Chillout zones and terrasses, a little pool with water from a fountain – all of these instalations show that you don’t have to miss comfort while managing a house in an ecological way –quite the opposite case is true!
- There’s no connection to public energy supply, instead all the energy is 100% renewable
- Montserrat, the “cut mountain” is visible from almost every point of view. The emblematic sight of Catalonia is only about 10 kilometres away.
- Are you familiar with Permaculture? You’ll find it here!
- The owners of the Eco Finca near Barcelona, Bea, Felix and Pau, take care that your holiday is much more than you expected. Their smile will seduce you as well – That’s for sure! 🙂
Els Hostalets de Pierola is a small village in the bigger area around Barcelona with less than three thousand inhabitants. As in many other villages, most local companies are dedicated to dry farming, i.e. cereals, almonds, olives or viticulture. In addition to his castle and a Romanesque church, Pierola is particularly interesting because of one of its famous former “inhabitants”, an ancestor who today would be about 12.5 or 13 million years old!
The bony figure, which was found by a team of paleoanthropologists in 2002, overwhelmed not only the catalan experts but also renowned paleontologists of other countries. A center for restoration and paleontology (CRIP) has arrised, and procures a study center for fossils gaining international reputation. The village gave his famous ancestor the name Pierolapithecus, or affectionately just called in a short way Pau, which means “peace” in Catalán.
For those who enjoy walking, countless hiking trails with spectacular views are provided. And of course you shoud visit the Monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat with its “la Moreneta”, the patron saint of Catalonia, is worth a visit.
The holiday home LA ISLA VERDE is located just next to the wine region, which is mainly responsible for the production of Spanish sparkling wine. Many wineries invite you to try their homemade wine or cava, most of the time combined with a tour through their bodega. There are also entire wine tours under the heading Wine tourism devoted entirely to the discovery of the exquisite Mediterranean delicacies.
Have you ever heard of permaculture or know some of its essential principles? The name comes from the United States, making reference at permanent agriculture. In Europe the terms of organic agriculture or organic farming are more popular.
Permaculture is much more than an agricultural concept, it is more like a way of thinking and acting!
Some cornerstones are …
When the owners of this IX. Century country house began with the renovations, they strictly followed the principles of permaculture. And the result is impressive! Already when you get your way through a dry river bed that you have to go along to get to the eco finca near Barcelona, is a special experience already (better not coming with a sports car because you’ll have to pass some bumps and mud holes 😉
The so called Casa Pagès has 400 square meters with:
On the site you’ll find:
The entire area also includes 100 acres of mixed forest of oaks and pines with a corresponding number of hiking trails.
Both building and landscapes are designed according to sustainability criteria:
The only “neighbors” are the owner of the place, which are at your side with many tips and services and, of course, well versed in the region. Bea and Feliz speak German, English, French, Spanish and Catalan and like to make customized offers if you’d like them to.
Already in place of LA ISLA VERDE there is a lot to do:
In addition, in the same area
Train Station of FERROCARRILES (a kind metro for longer distances): PIERA
Linea R6, Linea R60
Tarif Zone: 4C
The official Tourism Licence No is: PCC884
Thanks so much Tom for your English translation which shows your great level of German, bravo! 🙂
PRICE PER SEASON for 8 persons | per night / week | per night / weekend | per week |
Basic Price | 175€ | 250€ | 990€ |
Mid Season – from 8/04 to 22/06 (Spring) – from 2/09 to 15/09 (Late Summer) – from 1/12 to 9/01 (Christmas) | 250€ | 300€ | 1.550€ |
High Season I – from 23/06 to 7/07 (Early Summer) – from 26/08 to 1/9 (Late Summer) | 300€ | 350€ | 2.150€ |
High Season II – from 8/07 to 25/08 | 2.500€ | ||
Price includes:
– towels (only to use in the house)
– bed sheets
– cot and high chair for a baby
– WiFi
– water, electricity, underfloor heating
– VAT of 10%
Price DOESN’T include:
– final cleaning of 90€
– towels for the pool and the beach
– 20€/ night per extra person from 9th person on
– tourist tax of 0,50€/night for each person older than 16 years (max. of 7 nights)
Supplements:
– For well educated dogs 10 € per night (please advise in advance!)
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Nous avons passé un merveilleux séjour dans cette demeure magnifique. L’endroit est superbe pour faire des randonnées ou des balades à vélo. Un très grand merci à Beatriz qui nous a agréablement accueilli et qui était très aimable. Merci à Jutta pour sa disponibilité. Les enfants étaient ravis, nous aussi.
Het was elke dag weer een leuke spannende rit naar het huis door de droge rivierbedding. Prachtige plek met een fijn ruim huis zo middenin het groen. Lekker zwembad en diverse hang- en ontspanningsplekken. Lieve gastvrije ontvangst en je kon er zo terecht met vragen. En de kinderen waren dol op hond Otto. Het enige dat soms wat minder prettig was waren de geuren van het nabije ecoparc. Een wierookstokje doet wonderen! We hebben genoten en raden het huis zeker aan.
Wir hatten einen super Aufenthalt in der Isila Verda. Ein super schoenes Haus, toll gelegen, super Garten, und sehr sehr nette Vermieter. Hilfsbereit und alles was man sich wuenscht. Einziges BMoll... die Muellverbrennungsanlage gegenueber. Je nach Wind stinkt es ein bisschen. Aber nur unter der Woche..
Han sido unos días increibles, he mos disfrutado de un clima casi veraniego en pleno diciembre, la casa es fantástica, muy amplia y con todo lo que necesitas para disfrutar de la estancia....
Bea y su familia han estado siempre muy atentos con nosotros..
Así da gusto empezar el año...
A really lovely place with lots of spaces for children to play and explore. Beatrice and Felix were extremely helpful and lovely hosts. All the kids loved playing with Otto the dog. The views are spectacular and the house is beautiful.
The host made us feel very welcome. The house is far from the nearest shops, about 40 mins tough driving.
Het was elke dag weer een leuke spannende rit naar het huis door de droge rivierbedding. Prachtige plek met een fijn ruim huis zo middenin het groen. Lekker zwembad en diverse hang- en ontspanningsplekken. Lieve gastvrije ontvangst en je kon er zo terecht met vragen. En de kinderen waren dol op hond Otto. Het enige dat soms wat minder prettig was waren de geuren van het nabije ecoparc. Een wierookstokje doet wonderen! We hebben genoten en raden het huis zeker aan.
Nous avons passes un agréable séjour a la isla verde. Une grande maison avec des chambres de grandes tailles et salle de bain privée presque dans chaque chambre. La maison est isolée et bien au calme. A 45 min de barcelone Je recommande cette maison pour des vacances entres amis ou en famille
Merci beaucoup Marine
Our Hosts Beatrice and Felix were most welcoming & very helpful with organising transport to our friends nearby wedding. Thank you Jutta for forwarding us detailed info & images on how to find the Finca it was much appreciated, as was all you help with the booking & all our extra guests & changes etc!.
The last few Kilometres were along a dried up river bed & with the photos we were reassured we were heading in the right direction. This is a stunning & sensitively restored historic property, we much admired the hard work & devotion that had clearly gone into this project. If you are looking for the 5 star air con, all mod cons this would not suit you, but we weren't & so it did. We were a party of 11 people inc kids & there was plenty of room for all. Stock up enroute in one of the bigger towns & enjoy the stunning surroundings & relative peace, not to mention the natural pool which was a wonderful retreat from the heat of the day. Thank you so much
Laurel, Tom & All
Un entorno fantástico muy cerca de Barcelona, la casa espaciosa y cuidada con muchos detalles de muy buen gusto. La cocina esta super preparada para cocinar para muchos, muy práctica. Los niños se lo pasaron en grande saltando en la cama elástica y los mayores aprovechamos los distintos momentos del día en las zonas del exterior que son muy agradables. Bea nos recibió estupendamente y siempre estuvo muy atenta para cualquier cosa que necesitábamos. Muchas gracias! pasamos un fin de semana genial en familia.
Muchísimas gracias Laura por darnos tu feedback personal! Refleja exactamente las mismas impresiones que tuve cuando pasaba una semana allí con mis amigos de Alemania. Entonces, los adultos también saltabamos el trampolín junto con los niños 😉 Pues, ¡hasta la próxima! Siempre estaréis bienvenidos!