Moonwatch

Lubiniezky Type: Crater Size: 45km Longitude/latitude: 23.9° W, 17.9° S Age: Around 3.9 billion years Best time to see: Two days after first quarter (2 September and 1 October) or one day after last q

The Costa Brava may be renowned as a cycling destination, favoured by the pros and home to iconic climbs such as the Rocacorba and the stunning volcanic landscapes of Garrotxa. But whisper it quietly:

In the Catalan Pyrenees, everything is bigger. This larger-than-life landscape, 200km north of the soft sands of the Mediterranean coast, is where Catalonia’s colossal peaks mark the region’s borders

The Maresme region – a kaleidoscope of seductive beaches, twisting coastal roads, emerald-green forests and steep hills – has served as an adventure playground for Barcelona-based cyclists for years.

In 2014 a group of Catalan cyclists reflected on how the spirit and stoicism of road cyclists mirrored the gritty qualities of the historic mining communities in the mountainous, mine-pocked region of

Nestled between the Pyrenees and the Catalan coast, the mellow agricultural region of Terres de Lleida in western Catalonia is considered a natural paradise with an amazing cultural heritage. It is al