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Catalunya & The Costas
From Gaudi to Dali via noble Don Quixote.
Barcelona is one of Europe’s most addictive cities, with its surrealist Gaudi architecture, wealth of museums and galleries, accessible golden beaches and cutting-edge cuisine. Yet as good as the city is, Barcelona is just a springboard to the rest of Catalunya, whose natural wonders, sun-washed beaches and lesser-known villages put the obvious attractions of the capital in the shade.
In the north, hiking trails weave between Pyrenean peaks that loom above meadows and glittering lakes. Old Romanesque churches crown lonely country villages and open plains are pockmarked with ancient volcanic cones.
It’s the coast, however, that’s the region’s biggest draw. The Costa Brava beckons with a tempting array of restaurants, beach-chic boutiques, dreamy little coves hemmed in by pine trees, sandy beaches and clear, azure seas.
Travelling further south, the Spanish Costas each have their own personality and offer sunny winter months, great beaches and sparkling sea, mountain trails, golf courses, vibrant resorts and pretty villages.
Amazing for winter breaks and shoulder season when the crowds have not yet arrived.
