Furiously glad for its special history, legacy and culture, the autonomous local area of Catalonia involves the northeast corner of Spain. While most holidaymakers go directly to its capital Barcelona or the Costa Brava’s relaxing beach resorts, the rest of the district is similarly rewarding to go around.

A different part of the Iberian Peninsula, it stretches right the way from the cold Pyrenees mountains to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean. Dispersed about are a lot of very much safeguarded middle age towns and charming coastal urban communities to see.

1. Barcelona

Needing no introduction is Catalonia’s capital Barcelona. Prestigious for its fantastic football crew, bright climate, and the marvelous Sagrada Familia, it is no wonder it is one of Spain and Europe’s most well known tourist destinations.

A significant Mediterranean port, the nation’s second largest city lies in between both the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. While its warm climes and wonderful beaches draw in many, Barcelona is additionally covered with amazing tourist spots and interesting historic locales.

2. Girona

On account of its rich history and culture, Girona is likely the most rewarding city to visit in Catalonia after Barcelona. Known for its arresting archaic design and climatic old quarter, it lies solidly in the northeast of the autonomous local area.

Situated at the conversion of four snaking waterways, the city was founded by the Iberians centuries prior. Throughout the long term, it was attacked dozens of times by the Romans, Fields and Jews – all having abandoned significant historic sights and social tourist spots.

3. Sitges

One of Catalonia’s most well known beach destinations, radiant Sitges lies generally thirty minutes southwest of Barcelona. Aside from soft sands and the seafront promenade, the city has an appealing old town and exciting nightlife to find.

Arranged between the strong Garraf Massif and the sparkling Mediterranean, the region has strikingly been inhabited since Neolithic times. Lining the vast beaches along its waterfront are an abundance of fantastic manors while old places of worship and Spanish Modernist landmarks dot its historic focus. Here too you can find tons of conventional restaurants serving nearby delicacies like xato and Malvasia: a delicate alcohol wine.

4. Blanes

Just down the coast from Tossa de Blemish is the similarly alluring town of Blanes which is known as the ‘Doorway to the Costa Brava’. An exceptionally well-known vacation spot, the lovely beaches, and beautiful botanic gardens draw in enormous groups each mid-year.

The point of convergence of the previous fishing town is long beach is divided by the Sa Palomera rock. Here you can relax on its sands, swim in the ocean or see ships travel every which way from its port. South of the middle too is the interminable S’Abanell Beach to lie on. Its north side instead has heaps of beautiful little bays and soaring ocean bluffs to investigate.

5. Baqueira Beret

In complete contrast to its sun-kissed sands, Baqueira Beret is where you can go skiing. The most famous winter resort in Spain, it lies high up in the Pyrenees, not a long way from the French border.

Covering a significant part of the Aran and Àneu valleys, it presently has around 100 pistes to kill. Servicing its slants, that dive north of a thousand meters in total, are loads of seat lifts and ski tows. Since being established in 1964, the retreat has been a firm #1 of rich French and Spanish tourists as well as aristocrats and illustrious family too.

6. Lake of Banyoles

For a total difference in pace from the, on occasion, crowded museum and Costa Brava, go to the wonderful Lake of Banyoles. As well as offering some splendid hiking, fishing and boating, it has a picturesque park and different viewpoints to appreciate.

The largest lake in Catalonia, its shores stretch approximately six kilometers with rolling slopes and woods hemming its waters. Once utilized for rowing occasions in the 1992 Olympic Games, its sparkling surface currently draws in sharp kayakers, canoers and boaters.

7. Figueres

Essentially known for being the origin of Salvador Dali, the little city of Figueres is an exceptionally wonderful spot to go through a little while. The environmental old town and outstanding museum dedicated to the world-renowned artist, lie just forty minutes’ drive straightforwardly north of Girona.

Very much saved for having been so vigorously besieged during the Spanish Nationwide conflict, it has the tremendous Sant Ferran Castle to investigate. There are likewise heaps of obscure, shop-lined streets to wander about and a modest bunch of museums to see.