About Catalunya
Situated in the north-east Corner of Spain, Catalunya is an area equivalent to Belgium or the Netherlands and has a diverse geographical, historical and cultural heritage. With sandy beaches giving way to soaring granite outcrops and searing hot sunshine blending into grey snowy days, Catalunya gives its visitors the option of the much prized Mediterranean lifestyle with the necessary changing seasons that show the country at its best.
Consequently, Catalunya has become the area of choice for many people who are looking for somewhere different for their holidays.
The interior of Catalunya
With a rich natural heritage of stunning geographical features, the interior of Catalunya is not to be dismissed lightly. Enormous granite outcrops stand sentinel along the deep river valley through which flows the majestic river Ebro. Flat agricultural plains, steep cliffs, rich river valleys and dry rocky stretches mean that the interior provides ideal habitat for an enormous variety of flora and fauna. This natural gift is protected by trhe establishment of several National Parks throughout the region.
The capital of the province and the historical centre of Catalunya is Tarragona. It is a thriving modern city which has leanred to take advantage of its spectacular past.
Once the second most important city in the Roman Empire, and home to August Caesar, visitors can find a wide variety of well preserved Roman ruins as well as modern shops and hotels, bars and retaurants. More about Tarragona
Coastal Catalunya
With a coastline extending the full length of Catalunya, there are a wide variety of landscapes to see. Long, sandy beaches, which are ideal for the bucket and spade holiday, are interspersed with cliffs that drop straight into the sea and pebble beaches. Crashing storms or calm sea can be enjoyed all year round along with the wonderful sunrises, when the sky is ablaze with pinks, yellows and soft blues. A haven for fishermen, sailers, nature loves and children with buckets.