It is one of those getaways that leaves you wanting to return. Without being very different or awesome, it manages to be special.<\/p>\n
The Castanyer Gros de Can Cuc<\/strong>, located in the Parc Natural del Montseny<\/strong>, is said to be the tree with the largest diameter in Catalonia<\/strong>. The almost 12 meters are practically empty and the two openings to the outside are the reason for inexhaustible games for children. Inside it is so big that for a time there lived a charcoal burner who had his own fireplace inside. I found it a curious and amazing story.<\/p>\n Once you reach the chestnut tree, I recommend going around it on foot. Without haste go observing. The shape totally changes depending on the angle from which it is viewed. In fact, they look like different trees.<\/p>\n As it is a Natural Park<\/strong>, it cannot be accessed with your own vehicle. There are two options: with an authorized rural taxi or on foot. I recommend going up with the first option and going down with the second. Thus; on the one hand, you will have the added value of Eva's explanations that she knows the history and a thousand anecdotes of the chestnut tree and, on the other hand, going down on foot, you will enjoy nature in its maximum essence. The route on foot is approximately 6 km with a drop of 450 meters. It is an easy and accessible tour.<\/p>\n The two times I've been there was in winter and I haven't had much good weather. One day it snowed and the other it rained. Although the leaves on the ground give it a great color, the photos do not show or show the beauty of the place. Believe me that the visit is well worth it.<\/p>\n Additionally, I know that they also carry out a couple of excursions that last between two and three hours to the lake and to the mountains, always with prior reservation. I haven't done them, but I'm sure they are worth it.<\/p>\n Take advantage of the visit to eat at the amazing Casa del Bosc<\/a>. Eva will bring you there. It is a little house with a fireplace and a lovely couple. They offer grilled and homemade food. During the cal\u00e7ots season they also make cal\u00e7otadas. It is very worth it.<\/p>\n In case you don't want to eat at Casa del Bosc<\/a>, ask carefully because I don't know if the rural taxi can be hired only for the chestnut tree.<\/p>\n