Hot Air Balloon Rides In Manresa
Hot Air Balloon Flights in Manresa. Manresa is the largest region in Barcelona, situated inland to the west of the province, Bages is largely
a rural, wine growing area. The name of the region is said to have derived from Bacus, the god
of wine. This a mountainous area away from the coast, dotted with villages, farmhouses and small
towns. Rich in Romanesque art, the architecture differs from the style of its neighbouring regions,
dating mostly from the 12th century. Surrounded by mountains including the Sant Llorenc del Munt
and the Montserrat natural parks, you will enjoy views of beautiful natural areas and interesting
towns and villages.
Manresa is the capital of the region and divided into two parts by the rivers that meet below the town.
The older part of Manresa is connected to the modern suburbs by 2 bridges, one stone bridge of Roman
origins and a 19th century iron bridge. Manresa has a number of important buildings including the Gothic
church of Santa Maria, the Dominican monastery and the interesting Baroque church of San Ignasi, which is
built over a famous cavern that was used as a hermitage by the saint in the 16th century.
There are wonderful
views of the monastery, which adjoins the cavern and is used to accommodate the thousands of pilgrims who
travel to Manresa to see this cavern. The church of Santa Maria is a spectacular sight, towering on a rocky
outpost. It took two hundred years to build this massive church whose façade is decorated by diving gargoyles.
Manresa Golf Club is just outside the town and Barcelona about 60km away.
The price of hot air balloon rides in Manresa, Spain are 180€ per person.