Journey to l'Infant
Did you know that the French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is linked to L'Hospitalet de l'Infant?
Well, he is! According to the records, on a trip in which he was piloting the plane on the Marseille-Algiers route, the author of The Little Prince was forced to make an emergency landing in the village because of the strong Mistral wind blowing. For this reason, in 1932, Exupéry stayed for two days in L'Hospitalet de l'Infant.
That is why we would like to suggest a very interesting family experience!
"Viatge a l'Infant" (Journey to l'Infant): a family walk along the Jonquet coastal path where participants have to complete a series of challenges related to the values Saint-Exupéry presents in his work "The Little Prince", such as love, friendship and innocence. Participants can pick up a passport at the Cal Forn Tourist Office and have it stamped along the route as they complete the challenges. At the end they must go to the tourist office, where they will receive a wonderful gift.
In which municipality does this activity take place?
In L'Hospitalet de l'Infant.
What is the recommended age for this activity?
Suitable for all ages.
Is the space and/or activity adapted for people with reduced mobility and/or functional diversity?
No.
Are the facilities equipped to look after babies?
No.
In which languages is this activity offered?
The passport is in Catalan, Spanish, English and French.
When does this activity take place?
All year round. It is a self-guided visit following a game of challenges.
Activities in the Muntanyes de Prades
Alforja is one of the municipalities in the Muntanyes de Prades, a designated Family Tourism Destination, a region where you can enjoy plenty of nature and outdoor activities for families in a unique landscape.
Route through the Spanish Civil War bunkers
In L'Hospitalet de l'Infant we suggest a route along the fortified remains of the Spanish Civil War at the Coll de Balaguer. During the war, the Republican army heavily fortified the slopes of the Coll de Balaguer, with trenches, machine-gun nests, shelters, powder magazines and more. You can learn about how they were built by the Nationalist prisoners of the L'Hospitalet Labour Camp and about the defence by Republican soldiers of the last line of the fortifications to prevent the Nationalist army from entering through the Coll de Balaguer. It is one of the most important fortified historic sites of this period.
Tuna Gastronomic Days
If your visit to L'Hospitalet de l'Infant coincides with May and June, don't miss the chance to try one of the tuna-based menus offered by the town's restaurants during the Tuna Gastronomic Days.
Cycling around L'Hospitalet de l'Infant
Do you enjoy cycle touring? L'Hospitalet de l'Infant and the Vall de Llors have a wide network of tracks and countless fabulous natural spots to discover by bike. If you are travelling with children, we suggest the route between L'Hospitalet and Punta Cala d'Oques, a trip of just over 2 km, while if you are looking for more challenging alternatives, you will surely like the circular route through Vandellòs, Remullà and Masets.
