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Catalonia Attractions
Catalonia is a top destination for many a European holiday maker, particularly its impressive capital Barcelona. You will find the attractions specific to Barcelona on the city’s featured page while there are a number of other attractions throughout the region of Catalonia which are well worth a visit and that are highlighted below.
Beaches
The autonomous community has approximately 600 kilometres of beaches along the Costa Brava and the Costa Dorada. The northern beaches feature cliffs and caves while the southern beaches tend to be more flat and sandy. The sun and the sand are major draws to visitors from all over the continent.
Mountains
The snow-capped Pyrenees present a buffer zone between Spain and France and span 430 kilometres along the northern part of Catalonia from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay. There are 10 ski resorts in the Spanish Pyrenees while there are a number of peaks between 3,000 and 3,500 metres.
Terres de l’Ebre
Ebre Lands
The region of Terres de l’Ebre is a region in south east Catalonia in and around the Ebre River. The region consists of national parks, coastal areas, plains and mountains, and so it proves to be a popular place to visit for tourists to the north east of Spain.
Dali Museum
Figueres
The Museum was built in 1974 where a theatre once stood and features a range of works by famous Spanish artist Salvador Dali. It includes paintings, sculptures, engravings and photography.
La Llacuna
Barcelona Province
The town of Llacuna has around 1,000 inhabitants and is a popular visit for tourists to the area. The town hosts a number of events each year such as the Live Nativity Show, while there are various picturesque sights like fountains as well as traditional dances.
Montserrat Rocky Mountains
Barcelona
The impressive Montserrat mountains are near to Spain’s second city Barcelona and are the site of a Benedictine monastery. Montserrat means jagged mountains and so they are aptly named. The mountains reach more than 1,200 metres into the sky and there are a number of trails that lead to the peaks.
Tarragona Cathedral
Plaça de la Seu
Tarragona
Work began on the elegant Tarragona Cathedral as far back as the 12th century although building was not completed for a number of years with various additions being made to the structure. There are elements of Gothic and Roman architecture and there are remains of former Roman buildings in and around the area of the cathedral too.
National Archaeological Museum
Plaça del Rei 5
Tarragona
The Museum features Roman pieces from times gone by, including coins, ceramics, sculptures and mosaics. The Museum dates back to the early-19th century and houses finds mainly from the last 150 years while there are also some which were uncovered between the 16th and 18th centuries.