Did you know that one of the most beneficial activities for your health is related to leisure? Enjoying a campsite in the middle of nature such as a mountain campsite in the Catalan Pyrenees has a lot of benefits for your health and well-being.
In this article we are going to show you all those benefits more closely. In this way, if you have a few days off and you want to relax and take care of your health, you may decide to take some fresh mountain air and visit a good campsite.
Camping and the outdoors
Enjoying a campsite is one of the best options if you are looking to be in contact with nature. Spending a few days at a campsite with family or friends is great to disconnect from the routine, discover unique experiences and carry out all kinds of outdoor activities that are difficult to practice in the city.
Campsites are the perfect option to enjoy a healthy life in a natural environment, away from the digital devices with which we live every day. Any task, no matter how small, is experienced in a different way at a campsite. This ranges from taking a leisurely walk in the woods to preparing meals outdoors.
Thanks to the advances we enjoy today, it is also much easier to enjoy a campsite with many comforts. We can find very comfortable and easy-to-assemble tents, to other elements such as portable kitchens that make cooking much easier.
In addition to all the activities that we can enjoy outdoors at a campsite, we have to highlight the most important benefits, those that are linked to the health and mind of the person.
Physical Benefits of Outdoor Camping
The first thing we must be clear about is that camping encourages an active lifestyle. At the campsite, the vast majority of activities that are carried out are physical because you have to work a little more on your needs. To set up or dismantle the tent or activities such as collecting firewood to make a campfire, we must add those of leisure such as hiking or walking exploring the environment.
All this activity has a positive impact on physical health, for example, by improving cardiovascular health, strengthening muscles or improving flexibility. Any health professional will always recommend some physical activity a day. In a campsite you will not have to dedicate special time to this activity, just with the passing of the days and the doing of things will already be carried out.
Being in the fresh air also has many health advantages. Walking nature trails and enjoying the natural beauty of the environment strengthens the immune system. Exposure to sunlight, always with caution, added to the pure air that is breathed and the exercise carried out, basically, this natural sport, serves to improve the immune system and prevent diseases.
Mental benefits of camping: unwind and relax
In addition to the physical benefits, camping also has its own mental benefits. The first thing to highlight is the disconnection and relaxation that is achieved. The campsite is the perfect environment to carry out a digital disconnection and get away from the computer or mobile phone a little.
This will help you relax by forgetting about problems or worries and, therefore, reduce stress. Nature has a calming effect on people’s mental health, leading to a state of general well-being through which stress and anxiety levels are reduced.
Being outdoors and enjoying the native flora is highly beneficial in improving mood. Sunlight helps achieve this, increasing levels of serotonin, the well-known happiness hormone.
Finally, it should also be noted that camping is perfect for encouraging creativity and improving concentration. Many writers turn to nature for inspiration , and by disconnecting from the distractions of daily life, they get inspired much better while working on their imagination.
Fostering Healthy Relationships When Camping in the Wild
In addition to all the physical and mental benefits of spending a few days at a campsite, one of the aspects that should be highlighted is how healthy relationships are created. This is mainly due to the fact of camping in the wild and carrying out a digital disconnection.
At a campsite you won’t be keeping an eye on your mobile phone, so you’ll have more interesting conversations with your family and friends. By communing with nature, you will be away from all kinds of technology that causes everyday distractions. Goodbye to WhatsApp or social networks, at the campsite relationships are natural and one-on-one.
It also helps that the activities that take place at a campsite are shared activities. Everyone collaborates in preparing the tent, making the food, walking nature trails to enjoy total tranquility… They are activities that bring people closer together in a much healthier way.
All these benefits in terms of relationships have not gone unnoticed by many companies. More and more companies are holding retreats with their workers at a campsite to improve relationships at work and encourage teamwork. Obviously, all this can be applied to a group of friends as well as to spend a few days with the family.
The importance of a natural environment: why choose Berguedà?
In order to enjoy all the benefits of spending a few days at a campsite, it is essential that it is located in a privileged enclave. That is what you can find in Berguedà, a pearl that is located in the heart of the Catalan Pyrenees and is an exceptional option for camping.
In Berguedà you will find everything you need to enjoy a good campsite. We are talking about impressive landscapes where you can enjoy a green holiday, hiking trails for all audiences with different levels and also routes that can be enjoyed with mountain biking as well as climbing.
Berguedà also stands out for its diversity. It would be difficult to find deep relaxation if the landscape were monotonous, well, in Berguedà you can enjoy mountains, rivers, forests and, as well, charming villages in the vicinity of the campsite.
All this allows you to enjoy a large number of activities that can be done throughout the year such as the possibility of enjoying kayaking, fishing, cycling… Activities for all tastes and styles in a clean environment with which you can find inner calm.
This is a destination that is friendly to all ages because it offers many different possibilities. Thanks to the nearby villages that are around, it is also a good opportunity to enjoy the local gastronomy and, if necessary, stock up on supplies for the campsite.
Regardless of the day or season of the year in which you go, Berguedà is one of the most recommended destinations if you are looking to enjoy nature. Contact us so that you can make your reservation at the campsite or if you have any questions about the services you can find.
Taking a few days and being able to enjoy this nearby nature is something that comes in handy to relax and end daily stress. At a campsite you can take a holiday that will give you a real break, both for your body in general and for your head in particular.
