Area: 32,114 kms²
Population: 6.34 million
Capital: Barcelona
The Autonomous Region of Catalonia is located in the northeastern Iberian
Peninsula, with its coast along the Mediterranean Sea. Bordering with France
and Andorra to the north, and to the east with Mediterranean, its southern
neighbour is Valencia, and Aragon is to the west. Its four provinces are
Barcelona, Tarragona, Lerida and Gerona. The region’s climate is
Mediterranean in the coastal areas, and continental in the interior.
Generally speaking, Catalonia enjoys moderate temperatures throughout the
year. However, to the north, there is a certain tendency towards alpine
climate conditions as the altitude rises. The Catalan coastline presents
two differentiated zones. On the one hand, there is a northern stretch
dominated by steep cliffs indented with rocky coves, where the mountains hug
the coast. Further south lay the long, wide sandy beaches of the Costa
Brava. Due to its history and tradition, Catalonia is prime tourist
destination with major cultural resources, in the form of a rich and attractive
monumental legacy offering the visitor a wide variety of artistic options from
different eras. Moreover, Barcelona, the regional capital, has many
tourist and cultural attractions, including Gaudí’s Holy Family Cathedral, the
Gothic Quarter, or its more than 50 museums, including permanent collections of
such artists as Picasso, Joan Miró y Antoni Tàpies.
For more information:
Catalonia tourism website