Catalunya has 600km of stunning Mediterranean coastline, encompassing the Costa Brava in the north, followed by the Costa del Maresme and then the Costa Dorada, where you’ll find the well-known resort of Salou, home to the largest theme park in Spain. The varied landscapes include the jagged peaks of the Pyrenees offering skiers, walkers and bikers a year-round haven. Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, is also known as the cosmopolitan capital of Spain.
Fact file
Language: Catalán; Location: Northeast Spain; Provinces: Girona, Barcelona, Lleida, Tarragona; Region capital: Barcelona
Highlights
The historical city of Girona; The Catalan Pyrenees; The Monastery of Montserrat; Tortosa and the Ebro Delta; Tossa de Mar; Figueres, best-known as the birthplace of surrealist artist Salvador Dali and home to the famous Dali Museum