Discover the rich culture of Catalonia through the stories, traditions and people that shape its unique identity. From historic villages and local festivals to gastronomy, art, architecture and craftsmanship, Nafent Magazine explores the cultural heritage that makes Catalonia such a remarkable place to live, visit and explore. We also highlight how culture connects with cycling, running and outdoor adventure, introducing the people, landscapes and traditions that define each destination. Explore inspiring features, interviews and travel stories from across Catalonia, with a special focus on Girona and the surrounding regions.
Bikepacking requires careful preparation. Traveling with too little can turn an adventure into a nightmare, while packing too much leads to regret on every climb and each morning when it’s time to repack.
Bikepacking: the ultimate sense of freedom Read More »
Alicante, Bikepacking, Culture, Cycling 🚴, Travel
A key player in urban mobility in Girona, Catalonia and across Spain is EcoBike. For more than fifteen years, the Girona-based company has been active in the electric bicycle sector, not only making its mark on the market, but also contributing to the infrastructure that supports urban cycling and sustainable mobility.
Ecobike: driving the development of sustainable mobility Read More »
Culture, Cycling 🚴, Girona
Mother and son(s) share passion for running: Anna Tarasova Ultrarunner Anna Tarasova was never allowed to do sports by her parents. They told her: “You need to train your brain first,” and “your legs are already strong enough.” How different is the way the Girona-based ultrarunner is raising her own children now: both her sons,
Mother and son(s) share a passion for running: Anna Tarasova Read More »
Culture, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Running 🏃
La Maglia: Creating natural meeting spots Among cyclists, La Maglia is not only a well-known brand, but also a familiar starting point for runs around Girona. What began as a small cafeteria in Platja d’Aro quickly grew into a reference within the Catalan cycling scene. Early mornings bring a mix of athletes (runners, hikers, cyclists)
La Maglia: Creating natural meeting spots Read More »
Culture, Cycling 🚴, Nutrition, Running 🏃
RILY gives cyclists all the information they need to make informed decisions before choosing a route. A new way to plan rides and enjoy the journey even more.
Rily: The app making cycling safer in Catalonia, and beyond Read More »
Catalonia, Culture, Cycling 🚴, Gravel, Nafent Magazine stories, Road, Travel
Where the Catalan brand originally focused on ‘freedom machines’ that should be ‘fun’ and ‘adventurous’; the ACE remains fun, yet more performance-oriented and aerodynamic, and therefore faster.
Guava Bikes launches the ‘ACE’ Read More »
Barcelona, Culture, Cycling 🚴, Gravel
Pertot brings with exhibition Boatella Cerdanya cycling calendar to life On Friday May 15 at 19:00, Pertot inaugurated an exhibition by illustrator and graphic designer Pep Boatella at the store in Puigcerdà. The exhibition presents the visual world behind the 2026 Cerdanya Cycling Calendar, bringing together original illustrations, sketches, preparatory studies, and selected pieces from
Pertot brings with exhibition Boatella summer cycling calendar to life Read More »
Culture, Cycling 🚴, La Cerdanya
Palau Fugit — a day between pleasure and well-being Massage, water and brunch, flowing together. At Palau Fugit, time unfolds gently. Wellness, water and gastronomy come together in a thoughtfully curated day that invites guests to slow down, reconnect and simply be. More than a hotel, Palau Fugit is a way of life — one
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Culture
Niche Mobility: Girona-based company reinventing bike motors In a quiet corner of the European cycling capital of Girona, in the direction of the famous Els Angéls, great minds come together. In the ‘Parc Científic’ next to the university, a group of engineers and also keen cyclists are reinventing bike motors and how e-bikes equipped with
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Culture, Cycling 🚴
Pau Tena, owner and founder of the Catalan bicycle brand Clementina Bicicleta, lives in Barcelona and designs high-performance racing bikes. But that definition only tells part of the story.
How Clementina Bicicleta was born from Pau Tena Read More »
Barcelona, Catalonia, Culture, Interviews, Nafent Magazine stories, Road
