The best places to visit in Catalonia: Barcelona, Canet De Mar, Figueres, Girona, Penedes, Sitges, Terrassa.
The capital is Barcelona and the Catalonia Autonomous Community is known for the beach resorts in Costa Brava and the Pyrenees Mountains.
Relax on spectacular beaches in areas such as the Costa Brava. Taste its world-class gastronomy. The works of famous artists such as Gaudí and Dalí all make this region one of Spain’s most popular destinations.
Tour the buildings in Barcelona such as the Sagrada Familia Cathedral or the Palau de la Música Catalana Auditorium. See the outstanding archaeological site at Tarraco. Wonder through the monastery of Poblet in Tarragona and the churches of the Boí valley in Lleida. All have World Heritage listing by UNESCO.
Visit world-class museums like the National Art Museum of Catalonia and the Dalí Theatre-Museum in Figueres.
Make a point of stopping off at the spectacular beaches of the Costa Dorada, Costa Barcelona and Costa Brava. There are internationally renowned resorts as Salou, Sitges, Tossa de Mar, Cadaqués, Lloret de Mar and Roses.
Catalonia also has numerous marine resorts which are ideal for indulging in a whole range of water activities.
If you love mountain scenery, go to the Catalan Pyrenees or to the National Park of Aigüestortes y Estany de Sant Maurici.
The fact that this region is home to some of the best restaurants in the world is guaranteed to leave you with a delicious aftertaste.