The Wonderful Catalonia

No other place in the world resembles Catalonia. Its north is guarded by the Pyrenees Mountains while its east is bathed by the crystal clear waters of the Mediterranean. Catalonia stands out with the fact that it stubbornly maintained along the centuries a very strong and at the same time independent identity, with a culture that always tried to be unique and even with a language of its own.

Six million people live in Catalonia, making it the second most populated Spanish region, after the beautiful and popular Andalusia. The region is absolutely amazing and extremely attractive for tourists from all over the world due to the fact that it has a rich historical heritage; conquered by the Romans, the Goths, the French, by the Spanish and even by the Moors, Catalonia first obtained a limited autonomy with the death of the famous Francisco Franco. Catalonia now even has an executive and legislative governing body, elected by vote by the inhabitants of the region.

What will tourists find in Catalonia?

When you first visit Catalonia, the reaction is that it is an extremely diversified region for its small size. The 32,000 kilometers are packed with medieval castles, ancient ruins, but also with modern and extremely attractive cities where you will have a lot of fun. The most famous Catalonian city is undoubtedly Barcelona, its capital and at the same time one of the most exciting cities in the European continent.

Tourists fall in love with the modernist works of the great architect Antoni Gaudi, but they also adore the Gothic Quarter and the Las Ramblas. Catalonia has a very long list of attractions and if you decide to visit it, make sure you spend at least a few days in the region, as there are hundreds of places that deserve your attention. One of these places is the Montserrat Monastery, which as per the legend represents the place where Parsifal discovered the much wanted Holy Grail.

Accommodation in Catalonia

Hundreds of hotels wait for their tourists throughout the region. One of the best options for tourists is the hotel named ‘’The Convent’’; located in a restored convent dating from the 17th century, the hotel stands out with the fact that each of its rooms is unique. Marvel Vielha should also be taken into account, as well as Hotel Costabella. Enjoy your Spanish holiday! I am sure that it will offer you lifetime memories.