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A hot air balloon flight in the Anoia means flying over the Igualada area, the home of ballooning in Catalonia and host of the European Balloon Festival.

Here ballooning is part of the local culture: the plain, the nearby ranges and the city of Igualada itself make up a setting full of character for the experience.

A hot air balloon flight in El Bages takes you to the heart of Catalonia, a county of open plains, rivers and villages with the unmistakable mountain of Montserrat always close by.

From the air, the patchwork of fields, farmhouses and the waters of the Llobregat and Cardener rivers spreads out beneath the basket as the balloon drifts gently on the morning breeze.

A hot air balloon flight over La Cerdanya means soaring above one of the most spectacular valleys in the Pyrenees. Surrounded by high peaks and crossed by the Segre river, it is one of the sunniest counties in the range and an unbeatable setting to see the mountains from the air.

From the basket the landscape opens up on every side: meadows, forests, stone villages and ridgelines drawing the horizon. A calm, silent flight that turns the morning into a memory for life.

A hot air balloon flight in the Empordà means enjoying one of the most varied landscapes in Catalonia: between the blue of the Mediterranean and the mountains that frame the plain, with medieval villages and fields as far as the eye can see.

From the basket, the mix of sea, plain and relief creates a postcard that changes with every minute of flight.

A hot air balloon flight in Lleida means enjoying the wide skies of western Catalonia: a huge plain of farmland stretching to the horizon, with the Pyrenees outlined to the north on clear days.

From the basket, the geometric patchwork of fields, canals and villages offers an orderly, serene view, very different from that of the mountain counties.

A hot air balloon flight over Osona lets you discover from the air one of the widest, brightest plains in Catalonia. With Vic as its capital, the county stretches between the Pyrenees and the Guilleries mountains.

Long, panoramic flights over fields, farmhouses and rivers lit by the morning sun, with EASA-certified pilots and over 20 years of experience.

A hot air balloon is one of the oldest and at the same time most spectacular ways to fly: no engine, almost silent, just hot air lifting you and the wind carrying you. Flying in a balloon means spending an hour suspended in the sky, watching the landscape from a perspective no other aircraft can offer.

In this guide we explain how a balloon flies step by step, where you can fly in Catalonia, what the experience includes, when the best season is and how much it costs.

Ready to fly yourself?

Now that you know how it works, book your real hot air balloon flight in Catalonia with Camins de Vent. Limited spots.

A hot air balloon ride in Catalonia means an hour of calm, silence and landscape from the air. At Camins de Vent we fly all over Catalonia and our expert pilots share the secrets of the area you fly over while you discover the magic of ballooning.

In this guide we explain where we fly, what is included, how long it lasts, the best season and how to book your flight.

Every year, as summer arrives, Igualada prepares for one of the most anticipated events in the calendar: the European Balloon Festival, an international gathering that turns the sky of the Anoia region into a unique spectacle of colours, shapes and hot air balloons.

During these days, the city breathes balloon atmosphere. The launches, the activities, the teams arriving from all over the world and the presence of dozens of balloons turn Igualada into a reference point for lovers of aviation, photography, nature and unique experiences.

But the European Balloon Festival is not just a festival to watch from the ground. It is also a very special opportunity to experience the magic of hot air ballooning up close.

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