We recommend a route full of spirituality, history and nature along the Catalan section of the Way of Saint James, one hour and 20 minutes by car from Barcelona. The Catalan section of the Way of Saint James starts in Cap de Creus (Costa Brava) and ends in Alcarràs (Terres de Lleida).On this particular route, you will cover the section that goes from Cervera at Alcarràs, which traces the heritage and religious legacy of the Terres de Lleida. The best time to do this route is during spring and early summer, coinciding with the flowering of the fruit trees. It is also the best time for bird watching.You will spend the night at the rural tourism house La Torre del Codina in Talladell, 3 km from Tàrrega . This restored 17th-century farmhouse is an organic farm that supplies its own energy. In its natural surroundings you can practise hiking and cycling to discover places such as Sant Eloi park, which houses a Romanesque hermitage from the 13th century, or the Iberian village of Estinclells, 5 km from Verdú. Birds can also be observed at Els Sentits Observatory, in Vallbona de les Monges.Day 1: Touring the Terres de Lleida along the Way of Saint James < p>On the first day of the route you put on your boots to walk the section from Alcarràs to Cervera on the Camí de Sant Jaume. In this excursion organised by Traveltec you will visit one of the most important points of the Christian pilgrimage that has the its origin in the 9th century.You start this section of the route in Alcarràs, the last town of the Catalan section, 10 km from the border with Aragon. In the direction of Lleida, you will pass on flat roads between fields of fruit trees and cereals. Once in Lleida, take the opportunity to visit the Seu Vella, also known as the Castle of Lleida. This unique Gothic cathedral with its tall octagonal bell tower presides over the skyline of the city.After leaving the capital of the province, on the banks of the Segre river, you you head east towards Anglesola and Vilagrassa. Along the way you will find rural towns such as Castellnou de Seana, Palau d'Anglesola and Bell-lloc d'Urgell. Quiet places to stroll among olive and almond groves and savour a plate of tinned snails, typical of the area. When you arrive in Vilagrassa, visit the church of Santa Maria. This temple, built between the 13th and 14th centuries, stands out for its Romanesque portal.Continuing east, you reach Fira Tarrega street performing arts festival as its main event. Stroll through the old quarter of the town and visit the church de Santa Maria de l'Alba, a baroque temple built between the 17th and 18th centuries.From Tàrrega you go to Cervera, final destination of the route. This town has an old town walled during the 14th century by Peter III the Ceremonious. If you go inside, you will discover charming medieval alleys like that of Les Bruixes.Day 2: Visit to Gardeny Castle in LleidaThe second route day, the destination is the Poderosa Comanda de Gardeny in Lleida. During the visit to this monumental complex you will embark on an exciting journey to discover one of the most interesting and controversial religious communities in our history: the Templars.This complex, built in the 12th century, is integrated by the Castle of Gardeny, the room tower, the tribute tower and the Romanesque church of Santa Maria de Gardeny. It became the property of the Order of the Templars after they helped conquer the city of Lleida in 1149 under Saracen rule.Behind its walls, you will see an audiovisual projection on the origin of this community. You will also discover the rules and particularities that govern it.Before you leave, you can watch the sunset from your rural accommodation with the extensive views of the rural landscape without buildings. A beautiful memory of this trip to the heritage past of the Terres de Lleida.