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Catalunya
The passion and proud heritage of inspirational Catalunya...
Catalunya
Barcelona, Catalunya
Begur, Costa Brava, Catalunya
Tossa de Mar, Costa Brava, Catalunya
Catalunya...
There is a wonderfully distinctive character to Catalunya where the people proudly speak their own language, have their own delicious cuisine and consider themselves Catalan first and Spaniards second! At the heart of the region is Barcelona, the capital of Catalunya, widely renowned for its fantastical architecture, lively Ramblas boulevard and buzzing nightlife of the Gothic quarter. To the south is the Old Roman capital of Tarragona, the beaches of the Costa Dorada and the reedy lagoons of the Ebro Delta. The beaches, coves and resorts of the Costa Brava stretch to the north, with the historic city of Girona against a backdrop of the snow capped Pyrenees. Inland to the west is the mountainous Lleida province, most popular for walking, adventure sports and skiing in the winter months.
· Sample the fine wines and famous Cava's
of the peaceful, Alt Penedes countryside, with La Semana de Cava at Sant Sadourni D'Noia in the second week of October.
Catalunya
· Visit Spain's largest theme park, Port
Aventura, with hair raising rides and attractions.
· Walk the city walls of ancient Girona, see
the 12th century Moorish baths and the art collection of the Episcopal Palace.
· Explore the volcanic cones and craters of
La Garrotxa National Park.
· Take the scenic `Cremallera' rack railway,
rising 1000 metres up the Gorges de Nuria or follow hiking trails for the chance to see Gryphon Vultures, Golden Eagles, Pyrenean Chamois and Marmots.
· Discover the secluded wooded coves
around Begur, enjoy a magnificent round of golf at Emporda and dare to try ski-diving at Empuriabrava!
Highlights at a glance...
· In Barcelona, don't miss Gaudi's
awesome Segrada Familia cathedral and the fairytale houses of the Parc Guell.
· Indulge in delicious Catalan specialities including meat and fish dishes in numerous rich sauces. · See dramatic Catalan countryside by
horse-drawn caravan when staying at property CB065.
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· See Tarragona's Roman sites, including an impressive two-tiered amphitheatre or relax on miles of beaches.
We can arrange flights from many local airports throughout the UK, see page 456 for details. Car Hire available from only £18 per car, per day, see page 456 for details.
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