Gateway to Catalonia
Barcelona is the gateway to Catalonia: a rich and varied region with a unique historic and cultural heritage and world-renowned cuisine.
Barcelona is renowned as one of the most dynamic destinations in the Mediterranean. Its attractions extend beyond its city limits throughout the region. All along the coast and heading inland, you’ll find wonderful sights and visitor attractions that come under different tourism brands.
Today, Destination Barcelona is the gateway to Catalonia and offers a wide variety of attractions and things to do beyond its boundaries, thanks to its different brands and places of interest, from Lleida, the Pyrenees and the Terres de l’Ebre, to the Costa Brava, Costa Daurada, Costa Barcelona, Vall d’Aran and Barcelona. Its extensive road and rail network means you can travel from the sea to the mountains in under two hours and immerse yourself in nature while enjoying winter sports, hiking and mountaineering, and take part in the traditions and countless cultural events in cities where world-renowned Catalan artists have made their mark.
City tourism and nature are inextricably linked and go hand in hand with sustainable tourism, which brings added value, is socially responsible and economically diverse in order to ensure visitors can enjoy, observe and discover nature and its associated cultural expressions in a way that respects the environment and enriches their experiences.
LANDS OF LLEIDA
Their prime location and stunning scenery make the Terres de Lleida the perfect destination all year round. They offer all visitors a great choice of things to do, from active tourism to cultural and heritage attractions, as well as superb cuisine. A welcoming land that will captivate you from the very start. An open-air museum!
PYRENEES
Just over an hour away from Barcelona you can explore nature in its purest state in a destination defined by high mountains with a rich cultural heritage and unique cuisine. A wonderful setting where you can enjoy adventure sports, the landscape and historic relics from the origins of Catalonia, combined with the traditions and essence of authentic rural life.
TERRES DE L'EBRE
From the Els Ports Natural Park to the Ebro Delta Natural Park, from the Montsià and Cardó-Boix massifs to the Pàndols-Cavalls ridge and the islands on the river Ebro, Terres de l' Ebre offer an unparalleled variety of scenery. Nature, culture, wine tourism, nautical and river tourism, food… a natural treasure in Catalonia, in a Natural Biosphere Reserve.
COSTA DAURADA
With six areas waiting to be discovered and so many things to do, the Costa Daurada is a dream destination. It offers something for everyone so you’ll be spoilt for choice: beaches, Catalan art nouveau, or modernisme, culture, traditions, fun activities, etc. And not forgetting the superb cuisine and some of the most highly prized Designation of Origin wines in Catalonia. An impressive mosaic to discover at your own pace.
COSTA BRAVA
Natural scenery, botanical gardens, coastal paths, natural parks, all within your reach so you can enjoy the wonderful spectacle of nature. From mountain ridges to lakes and rivers, and sheer cliffs: special places showing nature in its purest state, from the green of the pines to the blue of the sea. A real treasure for sharing!
COSTA BARCELONA
Sandwiched between the Mediterranean and the mountains, the Costa Barcelona boasts amazing scenery. A perfect destination where you can explore its beaches and inland towns and villages, and enjoy the food and unique modernista heritage, sporting activities and wine tourism. Come and enjoy the best route on the Costa Barcelona!
BARCELONA LANDSCAPES
This is the “heart of Catalonia”, between the city and the Pyrenees. A land of rural tourism, poets, Romanesque art and holy mountains, a land waiting to be discovered at any time of the year. Its long history, deeply rooted traditions and rich folklore are other elements that make it unique. Heritage, history and nature in the heart of the region.
