Catalonia
Girona
Mediterranean Spain at its most resplendent awaits in Catalonia.
The fiercely independent Basque province stretches all the way from
the French border south-east along the breathtaking cliff-lined
Costa Brava, the 'spirited coast', to its cosmopolitan capital of
Barcelona, then onward through the dazzling beaches of the Costa
Dorada, the 'golden coast', to the ancient Roman town of
Tarragona.
Perhaps nowhere else in Spain do history and modern life, the
natural and manmade worlds, culture and hedonistic pleasure, all
intermingle to such enthralling effect. You'll find buildings
dating back a thousand years or more, and the surreal architecture
of the late great Antoni Gaudi. You'll be beckoned by museums
showcasing ancient culture and others dedicated to the modern works
of Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Some of the world's most
sophisticated shopping and nightclubbing arrays itself along the
streets of Barcelona, a city made for strolling. Sights of
extraordinary natural beauty await exploration in the region's
mountainous interior, including the wild Pyrenees and the
fantastical formations of Montserrat. Always, Catalonia's
irresistible coastline beckons.
La Belladona Cove
With that coastline, of course, comes some of Spain's most
distinctive cuisine, which reaches its epiphany in zarzuela, a
prodigious seafood stew named after the region's native
over-the-top operatic entertainment. Cafes and restaurants present
a wide range of other choices as well, featuring local hams and
sausages, game, abundant rice dishes, and a cornucopia of produce
from this fertile land. You'll drink well, too, thanks to regional
production not only of familiar varietals like Cabernet, Pinot
Noir, and Riesling grapes but also the incredibly refreshing local
effervescent wine known as Cava, produced by the same method as
French Champagne.
You'll be tempted often to lift a sparkling glass to the many
pleasures that Catalonia so openheartedly offers to visitors. And
you'll experience those pleasures at their finest with a prolonged
stay that eases you more fully into the spirited Catalonian way of
life.
Adventure Holidays in Catalonia
Cities, Towns & Costas of Catalonia
Barcelona | Costa Brava | Costa Dorada | Gerona | Lerida |
Tarragona
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