Catalonia (Cataluña in Spanish; Catalunya in Catalan) is an autonomous community and region of Spain. Thanks to its prosperous industry, agriculture, and tourism, it is the wealthiest part of this charismatic European country. Hence, it’s not hard to find interesting places to visit things to do in Catalonia. Catalonia became an autonomous community on December 18, 1979. Its government consists of Generalitat (an executive council led by a president) and resides in Catalonia’s free-spirited capital, Barcelona. Its every corner resonates with pride, passion, and homey comfort. Encompassing the lovely provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida, Catalonia occupies a triangular area in the northeast of Spain.
Catalonia (Cataluña in Spanish; Catalunya in Catalan) is an autonomous community and region of Spain. Thanks to its prosperous industry, agriculture, and tourism, it is the wealthiest part of this charismatic European country. Hence, it’s not hard to find interesting places to visit things to do in Catalonia. Catalonia became an autonomous community on December 18, 1979. Its government consists of Generalitat (an executive council led by a president) and resides in Catalonia’s free-spirited capital, Barcelona. Its every corner resonates with pride, passion, and homey comfort. Encompassing the lovely provinces of Barcelona, Girona, Tarragona, and Lleida, Catalonia occupies a triangular area in the northeast of Spain.
When you visit Catalonia, you may be surprised to learn that Catalan is not a dialect, but a language that has its origins in the vulgar Latin spoken by the Roman who colonized Tarragona. The Language also flourishes in Valencia, the Balearic Isles, the principality of Andorra and the Sardinian town of Alghero.
On the feast day of Immaculate Conception (December 8), Catalan families dress up a Tió de Nadal (caga tió), a festival "poo log." Nothing better encapsulates the Catalan culture like this quirky little Christmas tradition.The region's vibrant culture will never leave you short on things to do in Catalonia. Especially so, if you visit Barcelona.
This region of Spain is a foodie's paradise, offering up some of the best in locally grown vegetables, fruits, meats, seafood, cheeses, and bread. Oh, and let's not forget the bubbly bliss of a crisp glass of cava, the regions answer to Champagne. Moreover, Catalonia hosts over fifty Michelin-starred restaurants.