Huesca Planetarium
To trace the spheres of the solar system with your fingertips is to grasp the vastness of space through texture and volume. An astronomical exploration that comes to life when you touch the stars at the Huesca Planetarium.
Plaza del Pilar
To stand on the vast esplanade and close your eyes is to feel the wind’s acoustic embrace. You can hear how each strong gust whistles and breaks as it hits the stone, creating a constant murmur right in the heart of Zaragoza’s Plaza del Pilar.
Stone bridge railing
When you lean against the sturdy stone railing of the bridge, you can feel the pulse of the water beneath your feet. You can feel how the murmur of the River Ebro changes in intensity, shifting from a gentle, constant whisper to a deep, resonant rumble in the heart of Zaragoza.
Basilica of Santa Engracia
Running your fingers over the façade of the Basilica of Santa Engracia lets you feel the smoothness of the carved alabaster contrasting with the rough brickwork. A tactile experience that brings Renaissance detail to life right in the heart of Zaragoza, Aragon.
Teruel ham
When you pop a freshly carved slice into your mouth, you can feel the fat melting slowly, revealing subtle, sweet notes. A bite that evokes memories of the cold, dry wind that sweeps through the cobbled taverns of Teruel, in Aragon.
Lleida: Echo from the Central Nave of the Seu Vella
As you walk through this site, you realise how the silence of the stone is broken with every step. The sound of footsteps creates a clear reverberation that lingers in the air, forming an invisible acoustic map of the imposing Seu Vella in Lleida.
Agaves
A stroll along the slopes of Montjuïc means letting a rich, sweet and almost heady fragrance envelop you. It is the invisible trail left by the blooming agaves as you walk along the paths of the Jardins de Mossèn Costa i Llobera in Barcelona.
Benches at Parc Güell
Running your hand along the undulating backrest allows you to feel the constant contrast between the smooth ceramic and the small, rough joints that hold each fragment together. A winding, undulating walk beneath the warm Mediterranean sun in Barcelona’s Park Güell.
Sagrada Familia
To embrace the shafts of the columns at the Sagrada Familia is to try to encircle a vast expanse of stone with one’s own arms. As your body touches the cold stone, you sense the sheer magnitude of a colossal weight, held with apparent lightness in the heart of Barcelona.
L'Ardiaca Tortuga House
To stroke the stone shell is to feel the weight of time beneath your fingertips. As you run your hand over its ‘scales’, you can feel the contrast between the rough wall and the marble, polished by thousands of touches – a superstition that lives on at the Casa de l’Ardiaca in Barcelona.
Ebro Delta Natural Park
To wander along the paths near the river mouth is to experience the salty breeze mingling with an intense floral fragrance. As you breathe deeply, the moist air fills the air with sweet and herbal notes that characterise the landscape of the Ebro Delta Natural Park, in Tarragona.
Tarragona amphitheatre
To sit on the ancient stone steps is to hear the constant murmur of the Mediterranean Sea blend with the echo of the wind. A rhythmic symphony in which the waves seem to applaud from the sand at the Tarragona Amphitheatre in Catalonia.
Meduza Girona
Running your fingers along the stone frame at number 33 on the Placeta de l’Institut Vell is a way of physically connecting with history. A small carved groove allows visitors to explore, with their hands, the legacy of Europe’s best-preserved Jewish quarter, located in Girona.
Orange Trees: The Garden of the Hesperides
Strolling amongst the collection of citrus trees is like letting the heady scents guide you through the seasons. Sweet and tart notes mingle in the air, creating an invisible yet vibrant landscape in the Garden of the Hesperides in Valencia.
Trencadis: City of Arts and Sciences
Running your hand over the sinuous shapes of the City of Arts and Sciences is like feeling the warmth and uneven texture of broken pottery. A tactile experience that bridges the vast scales of avant-garde architecture with traditional craftsmanship in Valencia.
College of the Fine Art of Silk
Running your fingers over the exquisite fabrics at the College of the Fine Art of Silk is like discovering centuries of textile tradition. One can sense the weight, the drape and the intricate texture of the floral brocades that give shape to the historic Valencian silks in the heart of Valencia.
Alboraya Horchata
Taking a sip from a chilled glass of artisanal horchata is like feeling the earth and tradition in every mouthful. Dipping a fluffy fartón into this creamy, sweet drink instantly transports you to the warm summer afternoons in Alboraya, Valencia.
The Esplanade of Spain.
Strolling along the Esplanade of Spain is like letting the wind guide your steps. If you listen carefully, you can hear a distinctive sound: it is not a soft murmur, but the rhythmic, crisp rustling of thousands of date palm fronds brushing against one another by the sea in Alicante.
Santa Clara Square
Strolling through the historic centre, you can really feel the contrast between the dry heat radiating from the cobblestones in the sun and the humid sea breeze that wafts through the wide streets. A dual attraction situated right in the heart of Plaza Santa Clara in Castellón.
Jijona
Taking a bite of a piece of artisan nougat is to experience the sweetness of honey and the crunch of toasted almonds filling your mouth. A blend of textures that epitomises pure culinary tradition as you stroll along Carrer del Vall in Jijona, the sweet heart of Alicante.
