Spring landscapes in La Garrotxa
The spring landscapes have arrived in La Garrotxa. After weeks of rain, nature has awakened again. The fields are green, the trees are full of leaves and the rapeseed paints the landscape an intense yellow that can be seen from afar. This area is known for its great variety of landscapes. On the plain, we […]
Photo contest Instagram
Participate in our photo contest on Instagram and win incredible prizes! If you love photography and want to share your balloon flight experience, this contest is for you! At @voldecoloms we are doing a photo contest on Instagram so you can show off your best flight images and win fantastic prizes. How to participate? Awards: […]
Discover the best camper areas in La Garrotxa
La Garrotxa is a perfect destination to disconnect. Traveling there by motorhome is a comfortable and accessible option from anywhere in the country. It allows you to enjoy its charming villages and unique natural corners with complete freedom. Once in the region, you will find several camper areas, ideal for stopping and exploring the territory […]
Romanesque monastery in Catalonia
The Garrotxa region hides true architectural and historic buildings of Catalonia. One of them is the romanesque monastery of Sant Joan les Fonts located between lava flows. A bit of history The monastery was founded in 1079, when the viscounts of Besalú, Udalard Bernat de Milany i Ermessenda, ceded the church to the abbey of […]
New Year’s Eve around the world
New Year’s Eve is a universal celebration, but each culture and place in the world commemorates it with very particular rituals, traditions and parties. From eating grapes at midnight to throwing old objects out the window. Do you want to know how it’s celebrated around the world? We’ll tell you! Catalonia and Spain: twelve grapes. […]
Black Friday at Vol de Coloms
Black Friday madness is back. The week or day of discounts that begins the Christmas shopping season. Black Friday started in the city of Philadelphia in 1950. On November 29, an American football game was to be played between the Army and the Navy. This event brought people from all over who before the game, […]
Do you get cold on a hot air balloon?
The autumn and winter months are coming. Temperatures are starting to drop in Garrotxa but we don’t stop. We continue flying to show the landscape of the region in the months of December, January, February and March. But there is one question that everyone asks when they want to come, do you get cold on […]
The town of Santa Pau in La Garrotxa
Santa Pau in La Garrotxa Santa Pau is a medieval town interesting for its natural, cultural and gastronomic heritage. Santa Pau transports us to the Middle Ages. The old town, declared a cultural asset of national interest, is a maze of narrow, cobbled streets that lead to the heart of the town, the main square. […]
Balloon ride in Catalonia
It is very common to go for a walk at sunset with your partner, friends or family. We do some sport, enjoy the outdoors and talk about how the day went. At Vol de Coloms we really like this concept, and that’s why we’re delighted to offer a balloon ride in Catalonia. Our facilities are […]
Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park
Located in the Garrotxa region, the Garrotxa Volcanic Zone Natural Park is one of the most impressive natural areas of the country and stands out as the best example of volcanic landscape of the Iberian Peninsula. With more than 40 inactive volcanic cones and more than 20 lava flows, this park offers a unique combination […]
