Catalonia

A hub of Mediterranean culture centered on Barcelona, combining Gaudí architecture, the Costa Brava and the Pyrenees.

Catalonia lies in northeastern Spain, bordering the Mediterranean to the east and, to the north, the Pyrenees, France and Andorra, with its own Catalan language and cultural traditions. Its capital, Barcelona, is known for Gaudí works such as the Sagrada Família and Casa Batlló, and for the Gothic Quarter; nearby are Montserrat Monastery, the old town of Girona, the Roman ruins of Tarragona and the Costa Brava. In the mountains, the Val d'Aran and the Vall de Boí have ski resorts and groups of Romanesque churches. Spring and autumn suit city trips, summer suits the coast, and winter suits skiing. Barcelona Airport is the main gateway.

Destinations

• Barcelona
• Val d'Aran & Vall de Boí
• Costa Brava
• Salou & Costa Daurada
• Valleys of Andorra

Itineraries

• Barcelona and Catalonia: 7 Days with Day Trips – Four classic days in the city, plus three day trips to Montserrat, Girona and Figueres, and the Roman city of Tarragona
• Trans-Pyrenees Road Trip: Barcelona to San Sebastián – Drive from the Mediterranean to the Bay of Biscay, connecting Andorra, the Boí Valley, Ordesa, Irati, and the Basque Co…
• Vall de Boí Churches & Val d'Aran – Head into the mountains from Barcelona to see UNESCO-listed Romanesque churches, a lake-filled national park, and the s…
• Barcelona via Andorra to Toulouse, 7-Day Cross-Border Trip – Cross the Pyrenees from the Mediterranean, drive through Andorra to the Carcassonne fortress, then reach the Rose City…
• Barcelona to Cartagena Mediterranean Coast – Head south along Spain's east coast, connecting Gaudí, Roman ruins, the delta, paella, and Cartagena.
• Barcelona Family Trip: Beach and Theme Parks – Stay by the sea. In the city, see the beach, Gaudí and the Tibidabo amusement park, plus a day at PortAventura
• Tarragona & Priorat Wine Country – Head into the mountains from the Roman ruins of Tarragona, connecting Cistercian monasteries, cliffside villages, and w…
• Andorra Valleys Summer Hiking & Thermal Spa – The old town, the World Heritage Madriu Valley, Tristaina Lakes, and Ordino mountain village—the best of Andorra in fou…
• Barcelona First Visit: Classic – The Old Town, the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, Passeig de Gràcia and Montjuïc: see all the must-see sights in three…
• Costa Brava & Dalí Triangle – Head north from Tossa along the rocky coast to Cadaqués, exploring fishing villages, medieval towns, and Dalí's heritag…
• Soldeu Ski Week: Connecting Three Major Resorts – Based in Soldeu, ski the entirety of Grandvalira, and spend a day each exploring Arcalís and Pal-Arinsal.
• Barcelona Neighborhoods in Depth and Montserrat – Stay in the Born district to slowly explore the Old Town, the seafront and Gràcia, plus a day trip to the Montserrat mo…