Enjoy the colors of the forests in autumn, hear the bellowing of a deer and tour the galleries of a mine inside a train. Autumn in Catalonia is for going out and discovering as a family. To enjoy it outdoors, either gazing at the sea from a lighthouse or hunting painted mushrooms in a forest. Discovery of Pyrenean animals Have you heard how the deer roars? In the Valls d'Àneu, specifically in the Alt Pirineu Natural Park, you will live this unique experience. In the evening you will drive to the town of Gavàs. From here you will take a walk to discover the habitat of the deer, accompanied by a nature guide. The route ends at a listening point located in the park. At this listening point you will hear the bellowing of the males in heat. The departure is organized by MónNatura Pirineus. Farm animals and other activities for Sant Andreu Spend a day surrounded by animals from a farm at the Fira de Sant Andreu in Torroella de Montgrí-l'Estartit, at the end of November. You will see interesting things like a demonstration of how to shoe a horse. You will also learn how to work in the field. Children will love watching the dog competition (where dogs and their sheperds join efforts to show off their abilities), which is also one of the star activities. The fair also has family activities such as children's workshops to build bird feeders, board games, storytelling and pony rides and horse-drawn carriages. In addition, the Colla de Diables de Torroella de Montgrí puts together a lively parade. Historical mining trains A Berga, you will be passengers on board a very special train, that of the Mines of Cercs. Seated and equipped with helmets, you will tour the interior of the Sant Romà mine. This mine belongs to the colony of Sant Corneli, where the miners who worked in the coal mines of Cercs stayed in 1911. In addition to visiting this colony and the Mines Museum, the adventure will continue in the open air mines of the paleontological site of Fumanya. Boys and girls will be dazzled when they know that they are walking in titanousaurus lands. There you will discover fossil remains and more than three thousand dinosaur footprints dating back over 65 million years. Fun in the trees If you feel like spending a day outdoors, the Parc Lúdic Diver in Coma-ruga, in Vendrell, is a proposal to burn calories and do exercise in a fun way. This site has 4 adventure circuits in the trees. The children's section, for boys and girls aged 3 to 7, includes 18 games with bridges, swings and tunnels one meter above the ground, where the little ones will test their balance. The other three circuits, for boys and girls aged 8, have different levels of difficulty and incorporate zip lines from 25 to 50 meters. All tours are done with a harness (vest with straps) and carabiners. You will also receive prior training before starting the adventure. Another type of fun in the trees awaits you at the Mountains of Prades. In the Castellfollit forest there is a signposted mycological route, called the Bosc pintat de Poblet. But it's not real mushrooms you should be looking for, but special ones painted on trees. Seeing mushrooms correctly will not be as easy as you think. You have to find the right perspective to see them in their entirety. Stay tuned so you don't miss any of the artist Genís Colell's drawings. You will complete the itinerary in just over an hour. Special educational tours for families At Ports, delve into the past of the medieval town of Tortosa, with more than 2,000 years of history. We suggest you do it through a very special event: the Siege of Tortosa. These are days that combine historical recreation with the discovery of the city's heritage. You will see what the battles were like against the Bourbon troops during the War of the Spanish Succession. You will witness the recreation of battles and parades with soldiers dressed in uniforms from 1708. The central stage of this celebration is the fortifications of Les Avançades de Sant Joan. The celebration also includes guided visits to the castle of Tenasses and the fortification of St. John. For all children, it will be quite the adventure. The visit to the Calella Lighthouse is also very instructive. . In this nautical equipment of the town you will learn how such a construction works. A guide will accompany you during the tour of the Calella Lighthouse Interpretation Center and will explain in a clear way all the secrets of these peculiar buildings, how it communicates with ships and what happens when there are choppy waters. There is also some audiovisual content and interactive games for children to learn by playing. Take the opportunity to climb the stairs and reach the top of the lighthouse to see what it's like inside. Enjoy the views of the sea and the mountains of the Montnegre i Corredor Natural Park from the viewpoint.