"Hasta la vista" is a Spanish expression that literally translates to "until seeing you". It is used as a farewell greeting and means something like "see you later", "see you later" or "farewell". The routes under the umbrella Hasta la Vista have in common that they all head towards the Spanish sun and along the way you will encounter the (almost) forgotten sights again, refresh your memories and revive the fun.

Llivia is a Spanish town that belongs to the Catalan province of Gerona but is not located in the autonomous region of Catalonia or in Spain but in France. Llivia is completely surrounded by French territory which makes Llivia unique as a Spanish exclave but as an enclave in France. Take a lovely stroll through the pretty streets of Llivia and admire the Bernat de So tower and the beautiful portal of the Notre-Dame-des-Anges church. Then stop at the main attraction, the pharmacy museum, to see its remarkable collection of Renaissance boxes. Fuel is cheap in Spain so also in Llivia.
When leaving the enclave, you drive on the so-called neutral road that connects Llivia to the rest of Spain, you hitchhike for two kilometres on French territory. It is maintained by France and French laws apply, but traffic to and from the enclave is not controlled as long as you do not leave the road. Until the abolition of border controls in 1995, it was forbidden to leave or enter the road on French territory. For a long time, there were no signs in France to reach Llivia by this road.

Arriving in Spain, you will pass through Puigcerdà, the border town and capital of the Cerdanya region. Often border towns are no more than a transit town, but this is not the case here. It is a pleasant, lively town to explore, despite having no medieval buildings due to bombing during the Civil War. Walk through the old town with its narrow, irregular, steep streets and admire the bell tower of the church of Santa Maria. On leaving the town, refuel at the Repsol.

Now follows a pleasant road through the valley of the river Segre to La Seu d'Urgell, an old border town on Andorra. The landscape is very varied and now and then you pass (derelict) mountain villages. Along the slopes you see terraced fields and meadows. To the south you see the protected National Park of Catalonia, Cadi-Moixero. It is an area with unspoiled raw nature and is dominated by the peaks of the mountain range Pedraforca. Here are beautiful quiet villages where time has stood still and old rural - and traditional architecture have been preserved. You drive through the coffee, but first you visit La Seu d'Urgell.

La Seu is a former episcopal city, at the confluence of the Valira and Segre rivers. Of course, you come here to admire the city's showpiece, the cathedral, and the old town, but many nature lovers come here to explore the beautiful surroundings. The city is the gateway to the largest protected National Park in Catalonia, Cadi-Moixero. As mentioned, the most important and characteristic building in the city is the beautiful Romanesque cathedral from the 12th century. It is the only remaining Romanesque cathedral in the whole of Catalonia. In the cloister, also from the 12th century, is the Diocesan Museum, a modern museum with interesting religious art and beautiful murals. The pride of the museum is the Beato de Liébana, a richly illustrated book with miniatures from the 10th century about the Apocalypse, of which only a few copies remain in Spain. The cloister is located on the south facade of the cathedral and is an oasis of peace. It still houses three of the four Romanesque galleries. The simple church of Sant Michael (11th century) is also Romanesque and also attached to the cloister of the cathedral. It is the oldest building in the city.
Very close to the church is the 15th century Town Hall, which attracts attention from afar with its pink colour and has acquired great importance due to its proximity to the Principality of Andorra.
Just a few metres from the Cathedral is the Convent of Santo Domingo, with a beautiful Parador (state hotel) in a modern building with a charming patio. It is an example of Catalan Gothic architecture from the early 15th century and was part of the former Dominican Monastery.
The beautiful Episcopal Palace of yellowish color, is the official residence of the Bishop of Urgel and co-head of state of Andorra. The large building looks like a fortress with a tower and battlements around a courtyard. West of the Santa María Cathedral lies the oldest part of the city. Walking through the city you will find narrow streets with mansions and colonnades and breathe a medieval atmosphere, including the Calle del Canoges and the Calle Mayor. There are still craft shops, cozy bars and restaurants.
On top of a hill you will find the Castell de Ciutat. The old castle of the city has grown from a military base, to a hostel and now the beautiful hotel Castell de Ciutat. From here you have one of the most beautiful views of the city, with the Sierra del Cadí in the background.

After coffee, continue your trip through Cadi-Moixero, the aforementioned National Park of Catalonia. Wonderful roads, narrow but with unparalleled beauty. A turnoff takes you to Ossera. This village is one of the most beautiful pictures in the valley. It is located at an altitude of 1,250 metres and a single street surrounds the stone houses that have become a refuge for artists and craftsmen since 1980. They were able to prevent Ossera from becoming an abandoned village. Discover what they are capable of! Ossera is a small village, where the women (trementinaires) used to be involved in the itinerant trade of turpentine and pine oil, as well as medicinal plants and other natural remedies. One of the successors of these craftswomen is the sculptor Nico de Winter, whose studio can be visited while he is working. Suzette follows the tradition of the herbalists and grows medicinal and aromatic plants in her own garden, with which she makes products for the Cal Nogué brand.

Back on the main road, you continue your journey to the ring village of Tuixent, the village of the herbalists. Sofía Montaner made the last journey of a trementinaire in 1982. Since then, the memory of these women has been preserved in the ethnological museum of Tuixent. The women visited the region to sell their natural remedies. In the rooms of the museum you can discover the work of these women, as well as the secrets of the herbs they used.

Solsona is a beautiful quiet old medieval bishop's town and the capital of the region of El Solsonès. For now also the place for lunch. Of the old medieval fortifications, nine towers, three gateways, and parts of the walls can still be seen. Before entering the walled city, just before the entrance to the main entrance of the city, you can visit "Pou de Gel. This icehouse was built in the 16th century to store ice from the Río Negro for conservation during the coldest months and its commercialization from April to November. The knife industry, which still exists, became one of the most prosperous activities in the city in the 18th century. Of the ten workshops, three remain.
Within the walls lies the old town, which you enter through the Portal del Pont. Here you will find buildings of great architectural value, such as the Gothic cathedral and the bell tower from 1163. Inside, there is a baroque altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin of La Mercè and the statue of the Virgen del Claustro, a 12th-century stone sculpture classified as one of the most important sculptures of Catalan Romanesque style. Stroll through the narrow cobbled streets (which still have craft shops). Admire the beautiful medieval houses, the town hall, and the Llobera Palace, a typical example of a 16th-century Catalan house. There are pleasant squares with baroque and Gothic fountains, including Plaza Sant Juan, and the beautiful Plaza Mayor, an irregular square, and the social heart of the city, with a few restaurants and bars. Find your favorite for lunch here.

Not far from Solsona lies Cardona. The town is situated at the foot of an impressive medieval castle which houses the beautiful Parador Cardona. This castle from the 9th century has lost none of its imposing medieval character. The area is divided between the beautiful residential pavilions and the 11th century Romanesque church of Sant Vincenç. An overnight stay in this castle is highly recommended and takes you back in time. The castle is situated on a hill and overlooks the Cardoner river plain with spectacular views. The geographical location of the castle corresponded to the ancient need to have absolute control over the territory. From a distance the castle is already impressive with three concentric walls that seem to wind around the hill to end on one side in the castle's dungeon, which is still impressive despite the blunt tower. The tower dates from the 11th century and is therefore one of the oldest dungeons in Europe
The historic centre is of historical and cultural interest; you can still feel the history of the city here. You walk through a maze of narrow streets, small passages and buildings close together. In this area is the church of Sant Miquel, once the parish church of the merchants. It consists of a Gothic nave and two lateral naves. Inside the church, the excellent lateral altarpieces. As you walk through the historic centre, you will also find the Plaça de la Fira and the Plaça del Mercat with beautiful arcades, two nerve centres of the city that are the setting for many activities that take place there throughout the year. Before you leave the Plaça de la Fira under the vaults, you will find the Cardona Medieval Centre. It is a permanent exhibition with a wide range of graphic and audiovisual material that explains the origins and development of the city up to the construction of the walls.
From the top of the hill (Parador) you have a great view of Cardona and the salt mine (Mina de las Nieves, Crta de la Mina) below. This salt mine in the (salt) mountain has been worked since Roman times, but is now closed. The salt was extremely important to the area for preserving food and led to huge sums of money for those who managed it. Part of the park is set up as a museum with underground caves that you can walk through and see walls of salt and stalactites.

Your trip will end with a visit to Calaf, which is best started at Plaça Gran, a square surrounded by stately homes such as Casa Servitje, Casa Mensa, Cal Nadal, Can Torrescassana, Can and Cortadella, where the famous Calaf market used to be. Nearby you will find the parish church of Sant Jaume, in Renaissance style with Gothic motifs, built in 1603 on the old chapel of Sant Miquel (1356). At the highest point of the town you will find the Castell de Calaf, from the eleventh century, of which only its remains can be seen today. Just below it is the hospital, which dates from the 16th century and provided shelter to pilgrims and travellers.