Ares EcoResort

This area's a prime spot for adventurous sports, so make sure to pack sturdy footwear. For a jaunt that combines adrenaline with inner peace, head to the local climbing zone at Olmo-Soler (30 minutes' drive) and then make a trip to the Mare de Déu hermitage next door. There are also some rewarding hikes in the area, including the Mu gorge (30 minutes), where highlights include cliffside platforms and a suspension bridge that passes high above a tree-lined lake. If you like to keep your mind active as well as your body, head to the observatory at Montrebei for stargazing and a crash course in astrophysics (20 minutes). More museums can be found in Lleida (about an hour), including engaging exhibits about cars, fine art and archaeology. A land train is also on hand for whistle-stop tours of the old town. History fans, meanwhile, should make tracks for Balaguer (30 minutes) for medieval architecture. The town is also something of a culinary hub: there are heaps of top restaurants here (including a couple with Michelin stars) and vineyard tours can be sorted, too.